[Community Foundation of West Texas](https://www.cfwtx.org)

October 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027

One grant per organization per year; award size varies by fund availability.

Supports nonprofits in the Texas South Plains Region working to create pathways out of poverty and reduce its impact on individuals and families.

Applications must be submitted online by midnight on the due date; no email or mailed submissions accepted.

--- ## Description The Community Funds grant, offered by the Community Foundation of West Texas, is designed to support nonprofit organizations and community groups that are both located in and providing services to the Texas South Plains Region. The grant’s primary focus is to create pathways out of poverty and to alleviate the impact of poverty on individuals and families. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of local nonprofits through direct services, innovative programs, and community-based solutions that address poverty-related challenges. --- ## Due Dates - October 1, 2026 (Community Funds application deadline) - April 1, 2027 (Community Funds application deadline) All applications must be submitted through the online portal by midnight on the deadline date. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each fund awards one grant per organization per year. - Award amounts vary depending on fund availability; specific typical amounts are not published. - Notification of funding decisions occurs approximately 60 days after the deadline. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or community groups located in the Texas South Plains Region. - Organizations must provide services within the same region (Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum Counties). - Only one grant per organization per year from this fund. - Applicants must submit a complete proposal using the required budget template and financial statements. - Only online submissions via the CFWTX portal are accepted; no mail or email applications. --- ## Application Process - All applicants must create a new online account in the Community Foundation of West Texas grant portal: [https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfwtx](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfwtx) - Complete and submit the application form for "Community Funds" by the stated deadline. - Use the required [Budget Template](https://www.cfwtx.org/_files/ugd/416dfb_036076c647834c22bac909fc43120dbf.pdf) and provide recent financial statements as part of your application. - After submission, the Grants Committee reviews proposals, may request additional information or a site visit, and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. - Applicants are notified of decisions approximately 60 days after the deadline. - If awarded, a final report must be submitted through the portal. --- ## Additional Information - Applications must be marked as "SUBMITTED" (not just "saved") to be considered. - Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon successful submission. - For technical assistance with the portal or application, contact Denise at [denise@cfwtx.org](mailto:denise@cfwtx.org). - Review the [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) for step-by-step instructions on using the portal. --- ## External Links - [Community Foundation of West Texas – Current Grant Opportunities](https://www.cfwtx.org/current-grant-opportunities) - [Community Funds Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfwtx) - [Budget Template (PDF)](https://www.cfwtx.org/_files/ugd/416dfb_036076c647834c22bac909fc43120dbf.pdf) - [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) - [General Contact Page](https://www.cfwtx.org/copy-of-contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | General questions | [Contact form](https://www.cfwtx.org/copy-of-contact-us) | | Technical/application support | Denise – [denise@cfwtx.org](mailto:denise@cfwtx.org) | | Phone | (806) 762-8061 |

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