[Amarillo Area Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org)

August 2026 (application opens)

$5,000–$50,000 per grant; requests may not exceed 25% of prior year’s cash operating revenues

Supports performing and visual arts organizations in the Texas Panhandle with grants for operational, programmatic, marketing, and capital expenses.

Applicants must benefit residents of the 26 northernmost Texas Panhandle counties; 501(c)(3) status or equivalent required.

--- ## Description The Arts & Culture Fund, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, provides grant funding to strengthen performing and visual arts organizations throughout the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. The fund supports a range of expenses, including operational, programmatic, marketing, and capital needs, with the goal of enhancing the region’s economic health, creative development, and quality of life. An external arts committee reviews applications and recommends recipients to the foundation board for final approval. --- ## Due Dates - The application opens in August 2026. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grant requests must be between $5,000 and $50,000. - Requests cannot exceed 25% of the applicant organization’s previous year’s cash operating revenues. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be performing or visual arts organizations serving the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. - Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status - Recognized government entities seeking funds for public charitable purposes - K-12 public schools, community colleges, or universities (for projects benefitting the broader community) - Faith-based organizations (for community-serving projects) - Individuals, parochial/private schools, and for-profit corporations are not eligible. - Grant funds must be used within and for the benefit of Texas Panhandle residents. - Applicants must provide appropriate financial statements based on their annual operating budget. - Organizations must be current on all reporting requirements for previous Amarillo Area Foundation grants. **Funding Exclusions:** - Grants exceeding 25% of prior year’s cash operating revenues - Social functions, parties, receptions, fundraisers, or galas - Operating expenses for home offices or state-operated facilities - Activities for which college/university students receive academic credit, or projects with minimal/no community involvement - Projects by for-profit corporations - Political activities, retroactive funding, debt reduction - Projects including obscene material as defined by Texas law --- ## Application Process - Review eligibility and requirements at the [Amarillo Area Foundation grant requirements page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/). - Contact the Grants Program Officer (see Contact Information below) with questions about program fit. - When the application period opens (August), access and submit your application via the [Spectrum Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - Prepare and upload required financial documents according to your organization’s budget size. - Ensure all prior grant reporting requirements are fulfilled before applying. --- ## Additional Information - The selection process involves an external arts committee, with final funding decisions made by the Amarillo Area Foundation board. - Applicants are encouraged to contact a grants officer before applying for guidance. - Requests for funding must align with outlined priorities and exclusions. --- ## External Links - [Program Page (Arts & Culture Fund)](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/arts) - [Grant Requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/) - [Application Portal (Spectrum)](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Contact Form for Grants Team](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact-grants/) - [Amarillo Area Foundation Home](https://amarilloareafoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Phone | Contact Form/Email | |-----------------------|------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Raul Rodarte Suto | Grants Program Officer | 806-376-4521 | [Contact Raul](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/ninja-forms/90elrg/) | | Sarah Griffin | Director of Grants & Community Investment | — | [Contact Sarah](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact-grants/) | | Beth Cameron Gunn | Grants Program Officer | — | [Contact Beth](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact-grants/) | For general inquiries, visit the [Amarillo Area Foundation contact page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/).

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