TX Methodist Foundation Grant

The Texas Methodist Foundation Grant supports innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life for communities in Texas and New Mexico. Emphasizing faith-based social impact, the grant prioritizes organizations that empower those in poverty through strategic partnerships and measurable outcomes. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations that align with the foundation's mission. This grant cycle offers both competitive and invitation-based funding opportunities aimed at fostering hope, health, and belonging.

Background
We look for proposals that offer creative, sustainable solutions that celebrate the abundance of gifts within and among a community.
We're focused on faith-based social impact programs and community programs and services to benefit those living in poverty.
TMF Grants Ministry supports churches and other nonprofits whose work contributes to the world that God imagines.
Focus Areas
Together we have the power to fund change. We work in partnership with our grantees as they empower the work of the church and create the opportunity for meaningful, systemic change.
TMF grantees are advocates of hope, health, and belonging committed to measuring impact.
Grantees' innovation and commitment facilitate a brighter future for those they serve. TMF supports their strategic and imaginative efforts to foster a better quality of life for those in need.
TMF offers a competitive grant cycle and an invitation grant cycle each year for grant proposals that address two core areas of focus:

• Evangelism and faith-based with social impact
• Improving the conditions of those living in poverty
• Key Criteria for Successful Applications
• Highlights the potential that may be seen if resources were available
• Outlines well-planned and efficient use of funds
• Identifies adequate local and extended support to sustain the project beyond the grant period
• Utilizes relevant collaborative partners and resource networks
• Includes sufficient volunteer leadership and staffing, where appropriate
• Additional Organizational Criteria
• In addition to determining basic eligibility, TMF considers the following as part of the due diligence process:
• Robust and stable leadership and governance
• Sound financial management
• Ability to achieve impact and help drive our vision and mission
• Recognition of the interconnected nature of challenges facing churches and communities
• Deep engagement with those whom the organization serves
• Demonstrate commitment to partner and collaborate to achieve impact
• Evidence that the proposed approach is likely to be effective and provide a significant opportunity to advance the field
• Commitment to defining clear goals and tracking results, learning and adapting, and sharing learnings with others
• Typical Grant Award Size
• Grant award amounts vary by request and are subject to funding available per year.
• Number of Applications per Cycle

We allow one grant application from an organization per cycle. We encourage organizations to structure their application to reflect all the services and related costs for which they seek support.
Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Ineligibility

Grant funding is generally not available for:IndividualsOrganizations that do not have a current 501(c)(3)Capital expendituresEndowment fundsAnnual fund campaignsDebt retirementResearchPrograms or services that do not serve communities in Texas or New MexicoLobbying efforts, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service