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.
Summer Grant Cycle
Ensuring a Strong and Healthy Community for All
The Dallas Foundation’s Summer 2025 Grant Cycle focuses on strengthening the well-being of our community by investing in programs that prioritize children and families—particularly those who are most vulnerable.
We believe a healthy community begins by supporting its most fragile members. This grant cycle is made possible by endowed funds established by donors who have entrusted The Dallas Foundation to steward their charitable giving for generations to come.
Funding Priorities
Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations serving Dallas County and working in one of the following areas:
Family and Economic Stability
Endowed Funds: Hodges, McQuillan, Ratliff-Critical Needs, Robinson, Schrader, Stevens, Tatum, and Wilson Funds
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Critical Needs – Support for basic necessities such as food, clothing, and emergency or transitional shelter, including assistance for low-income older adults.
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Prison Re-entry and Veterans Services – Programs that support successful re-entry and services for veterans.
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Parks & Recreation – Initiatives focused on enhancing and beautifying public green spaces.
Health
Endowed Funds: Jalonick, Hartley-Morgan, Ratliff, Tatum, McQuillan, and Wilson Funds
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Healthcare Access – Medical and supportive care for low-income, indigent, homeless, or ill children, seniors, and families.
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Breast Cancer Support – Programs providing medical and supportive care for low-income individuals with breast cancer.
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Pediatric Supportive Care – Services for low-income children facing debilitating diseases.
Intellectual and Physical Disabilities
Endowed Funds: Jalonick – Special Education, Speck, and Stevens Funds
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Developmental Disabilities – Programs that empower children with intellectual or developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.
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Visual and Hearing Impairments – Support for children with visual or hearing impairments.
*Please note: A limited number of grants are available for organizations serving residents of Collin County.
How to Apply for a Grant
To streamline the process and expedite funding to the community, The Dallas Foundation no longer requires Letters of Inquiry (LOIs). We are accepting full grant applications for the Summer 2025 cycle during the following window:
Application Period:
🗓️ July 11–July 25, 2025 (Deadline: 5:00 PM CST)
Eligibility:
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Applicants may not have received funding from the Foundation during the Spring 2025 cycle.
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Only one application per organization will be accepted.
Final grant decisions will be made by the Foundation’s Board of Governors in September 2025, and recipients will be notified at that time.
Grant applications must be submitted through our online portal. To apply, log in or create an account using the link below.
Questions? Please email communityimpact@dallasfoundation.org.
Access TDF's Online Grant PortalGrant Restrictions
Funds are generally not available for:
Programs or services that do not serve Dallas County residents
Annual Fund campaigns, underwriting of fundraising events, and marketing campaigns
Religious purposes (although we do support educational and social service programs offered by faith-based organizations)
Endowments
Individuals
Non-discrimination Statement
The Dallas Foundation (the “Foundation”) is an equal opportunity provider and funder of services and respects, celebrates, and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is the policy of the Foundation to support organizations, projects and programs that do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
The Foundation encourages its grantee and partner organizations to adhere to these principles. The Foundation does not knowingly award grants to organizations that discriminate in their hiring, those they accept as volunteers, or the clients they serve.