How much funding does Tommy Tranchin Award Grant provide?

Tommy Tranchin Award Grant provides Up to US $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Tommy Tranchin Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Tommy Tranchin Award Grant

The Dallas Foundation

Foundation Grants for Disabled Grants for Youth Programs Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

You are a student in North Texas in grade level 8 – 12 and you have a physical, emotional, or intellectual disability.

Other requirements

You want to participate in an activity/program/project that will help strengthen your skills in your particular area of interest.

Overview

The Tommy Tranchin Award, established by The Dallas Foundation, aims to support North Texas students in grades 8-12 with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. This award encourages creative projects, performances, and skill-building activities, rather than funding college expenses. By honoring Tommy’s adventurous spirit, the award seeks to empower young individuals to explore their talents and pursue new opportunities. Applicants may also seek funding for travel and related expenses, fostering personal growth and exploration.

The Dallas Foundation
Since the turn of the 21st century, The Dallas Foundation has cumulatively awarded more than $1 billion in grants.
Here for Good
The Dallas Foundation awards grants through several key channels, including donor-advised endowed funds tailored to support specific causes, our Community Impact Fund, and a select number of Field of Interest Funds that align with our strategic priorities. These funds, entrusted to the Foundation, enable us to make grants that honor donor intent while creating meaningful impact across our community.
The Tommy Tranchin Award was established at The Dallas Foundation to support students with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities who have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest. Tommy’s family wants to recognize his creativity and adventurous spirit by helping other young people with disabilities develop their own talents and explore new opportunities.
Please note that the Tommy Tranchin Award is NOT intended to offset costs associated with obtaining a college or university degree. Instead, the award is intended to support creative projects, performances, training activities, and participation in workshops, seminars, and competitions. Creative proposals for new work are especially encouraged.
In cases in which the applicant proposes to attend an institution or program, confirmation of the student’s enrollment will be required. Applicants may also request funds for travel, equipment, and other related expenses.

Eligibility

You are a student in North Texas in grade level 8 – 12 and you have a physical, emotional, or intellectual disability.
You want to participate in an activity/program/project that will help strengthen your skills in your particular area of interest.

What The Dallas Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 788
Total given: $87.25M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,020–$7.85M

By dollars: Texas 66%, District of Columbia 10%, Maryland 10%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Austin, TX.
32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.