TSSRM Funding Request Program

Geographic Scope: Texas (TSSRM focus)

Focus Areas: Projects aligned with TSSRM's funding priorities addressing rangeland and community needs

Eligibility:

• Non-profit organizations with Federal Tax ID number
• Organizations with demonstrated capacity to carry out activities
• Projects with measurable, positive impact potential

What They Don't Fund:

• Individuals
• For-profit businesses
• Organizations without Federal Tax ID number
• Project Related Investments (PRIs)

Application Timeline:

• Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to TSSRM Board of Directors (BOD) meetings
• BOD typically meets quarterly: January, April, June/July, and October
• Contact TSSRM BOD for specific meeting dates
• Applicants generally notified of decision within two weeks

Review Process:
All proposals reviewed by TSSRM BOD. Assessment based on:

• Alignment with TSSRM's funding priorities
• Organization's capacity to carry out activities
• Effectiveness in addressing expressed community and rangeland needs
• Likelihood of achieving measurable, positive impact

Application Process

Submission Deadline: 30 days prior to TSSRM Board of Directors meeting (quarterly meetings typically in January, April, June/July, and October)

Available Application Methods:

1. PDF Application Form
2. Online Form Submission

Review Process:

1. Submit completed application 30 days before BOD meeting
2. BOD may contact applicants with questions and request additional information
3. BOD reviews all proposals
4. Applicants notified of decision within approximately two weeks

Evaluation Criteria:

• Alignment with TSSRM's funding priorities
• Organization's capacity to carry out expected activities
• Effectiveness of proposed activities in addressing expressed community and rangeland needs
• Likelihood of achieving measurable, positive impact