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 Summer 2026 grant cycle timeline, organizations that applied and received funding in Summer 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.
Can I apply for multi-year funding?
No. Only single-year funding requests will be considered.
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 September 2026.
Will you offer an informational session for potential applicants?
Yes. We will host two informational sessions. Please see registration links below. Space is limited so please limit registration to one person per organization.
Virtual session: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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In-person session: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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The virtual session will be 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.
Healthcare Access and Parks & Recreation: Click Here
Family Economic Stability / Critical Needs: Click Here
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 all grant cycles. Organizations without completed audits may provide their most recent 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?
No. Your proposal does not need to align with all of The Dallas Foundation’s strategic pillars. It should align with the specific grant cycle focus area for which you are requesting funding (e.g., Spring – Arts & Culture, Summer – Healthcare Access).
Does the Healthcare Access focus area include behavioral or mental health?
Yes. Behavioral and mental health services are included within the Healthcare Access focus area.
Does Parks & Recreation include wildlife, conservation efforts, memorial spaces, or public school playgrounds or outdoor spaces?
No. Parks & Recreation does not include funding for wildlife, conservation efforts, memorial spaces, or public school playgrounds or school outdoor spaces. Funding is restricted to programs and initiatives that enhance public parks, trails, recreational spaces, and the beautification of public green spaces.
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 June 10, 2026 at 9 a.m.