Fund Your Mission
My agency is located outside Dallas County. May I still apply for a grant?
The Dallas Foundation is dedicated to serving Dallas County. Organizations located outside Dallas County may still be eligible if more than half of the clients served reside within Dallas County.
Do you fund general operating requests?
Yes. The Dallas Foundation accepts requests for general operating support, as well as program and project-based funding.
How much should I request?
Applicants should request the level of support needed to successfully implement their work. We encourage potential applicants to review the available funds and typical grant ranges listed on our website for guidance.
May I get an application form?
Yes. The application form for the Spring Grant Cycle is available through your account on our online portal at dallasfoundation.org. After signing in, navigate to “Our Impact” → “Grant Opportunities” and click on “Apply Now”.
My organization received a Community Grants Program award last year. When can we reapply?
Due to shortening our Spring 2026 grant cycle timeline, organizations that applied and received funding in Spring 2025 are eligible to re-apply in 2026. Beginning in 2027, organizations cannot receive funding in two consecutive grant cycles or more than once per calendar year.
Note: Nonprofit organizations in the Specialized Health & Disability category—including those that applied in Summer 2025 for intellectual and physical disabilities, breast cancer support, or services for children with debilitating diseases—are eligible to re-apply.
Can I apply for multi-year funding?
No. Only single-year funding requests will be considered for the 2026 Spring Grant Cycle.
Can my organization submit multiple applications across different issue areas?
No. Organizations may submit only one application during the cycle.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The following are not eligible for funding:
When will applicants be notified of funding decisions?
Final grant decisions will be announced in late March 2026.
Will you offer an informational session for potential applicants?
Yes. We hosted two informational sessions.
The virtual session has been recorded and posted on our website.
What financial information is required?
A complete list of required attachments appears at the end of the application form. In general, applicants should be prepared to submit:
Do I need to submit a final report before reapplying?
The Dallas Foundation values learning from grantee outcomes. Final reports may be submitted through TDF Grant Manager, the same portal used for grant applications.
All organizations that receive funding are required to submit a final grant impact report through the TDF Grant Manager, the same portal used for grant applications. Report due dates and instructions are provided in your grant agreement.
If you do not see a pending report in your account or are unsure who it is assigned to, email communityimpact@dallasfoundation.org.
Do you offer virtual office hours for application support?
Yes. Staff members offer 15-minute virtual office hours to answer specific application or reporting questions. Appointments are limited, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click HERE to schedule a meeting.
Our organization has updated contact information. How do we update TDF Grant Manager?
Please contact communityimpact@dallasfoundation.org to update your information.
Note: Address changes must be verifiable via the IRS, GuideStar/Candid, or the Texas Secretary of State website.
What if the person who managed our online account has left the organization?
Email communityimpact@dallasfoundation.org and our team will deactivate the former staff member’s account.
I forgot my online portal password. What should I do?
Click “Forgot your Password?” on the login page to receive a password reset email. If the email does not arrive, contact communityimpact@dallasfoundation.org for assistance.
Don’t see your question?
For general questions or technical assistance, please email communityimpact@dallasfoundation.org and a team member will assist you.
Are national organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. National organizations are eligible if at least 50% of the population served by the program resides in Dallas County.
How long do we have to spend grant funds if awarded?
All grant funds must be fully expended within the 12-month grant period outlined in the grant agreement.
Are audited financial statements required for this cycle?
Yes. Audits are required for the Spring 2026 cycle. Organizations without completed audits may provide their most recent audited year financials, along with a narrative to explain the status of their auditing process.
Must my proposal align with all of The Dallas Foundation’s strategic pillars – Pre-natal/Maternal Health, Early Learning, and Family Economic Stability?
No. Spring Grant Cycle proposals must align with one of the four designated Spring focus areas only.
Does the Specialized Health & Disability focus area include mental health?
No. This focus area supports children and adults experiencing medical hardship or disability. Priority areas include services for disabled, blind, and deaf children; education and support for intellectually and developmentally disabled youth; and assistance for children living with debilitating diseases. This category also includes specialized grants for breast cancer support, directed to agencies providing medical care and supportive services, with an emphasis on serving low-income individuals.
Does Domestic Violence funding include human trafficking services?
Yes. Human trafficking prevention and survivor services are included within the Domestic Violence funding focus area.
Does Arts & Culture funding support arts education?
Arts & Culture funding is restricted to performing and visual arts organizations that expand access to arts experiences, foster creative expression, and preserve cultural traditions. May support both general operating support and programming, but not arts education exclusively.
What types of application support are available during the grant cycle?
Office hours and email are the primary support channels during the grant cycle. One-on-one meetings outside of scheduled office hours are not available.
Can applicants review application questions in advance?
Yes. Organizations may download a copy of the application questions through our online portal when the grant cycle opens on January 14, 2026 at 9 a.m.