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[Community Foundation of Abilene](https://www.cfabilene.org)

August 1, 2026 (Fall cycle) | January 15, 2027 (Spring cycle)

$5,000–$35,000 typical; up to $50,000 for occasional capital requests; grants >$20,000 are infrequent; one award per 12 months

Supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies serving Abilene and Taylor County, Texas, to address immediate local needs through biannual grant cycles.

--- ## Description The Community Grants program from the Community Foundation of Abilene provides biannual competitive funding for organizations addressing a broad range of community needs within Abilene and Taylor County, Texas. Grants are intended to be responsive to current and emerging challenges, supporting projects and programs that make a timely, meaningful impact in the region. Funding may support operating expenses, special projects, innovative programs, capacity building, and capital improvements. The foundation emphasizes practical solutions, collaboration, and community involvement. --- ## Due Dates - Fall cycle: Application opens June 15, 2026; deadline August 1, 2026 - Spring cycle: Application opens December 1, 2026; deadline January 15, 2027 Organizations may only receive one Community Grant per 12-month period and are not eligible to apply in consecutive cycles. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical request range: **$5,000–$35,000** - Occasional capital requests: **up to $50,000** (must contact grants staff for requests over $35,000) - Grants above $20,000 are awarded infrequently - **No multi-year grants**; one grant per 12-month period --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - Government agencies (including K-12 schools, colleges/universities, and faith-based organizations with community-serving programs) - **Geographic restriction:** Must serve populations in Abilene and Taylor County, Texas - **Standing:** Must be in good standing with the foundation (e.g., previous grant evaluations submitted) - **Limit:** Only one Community Grant per 12-month period; cannot apply in consecutive cycles **Ineligible requests include:** - Projects outside Abilene/Taylor County - Medical or scholarly research - Fundraising event sponsorships or tickets - Church activities not serving the broader community - Travel for groups, deficit funding, capital debt reduction, or support for individuals/political projects --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Foundant GLM grants management system](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfabilene) - Required documentation includes: - Project/program budget - Annual operating budget - Balance sheet - Board of Directors list - Competitive bids for capital support (if applicable) - Impact story and financial audit/990 for requests ≥$10,000 - Additional leadership/collaboration/sustainability info for requests ≥$20,000 - IRS determination letter for first-time applicants or those with recent status changes - All supporting documents must be uploaded as part of the application **Review process:** - Two-stage review: Initial review (approx. 6 weeks post-deadline), then committee and board review (award notifications ~12 weeks from deadline) - Site visit or additional information may be requested --- ## Additional Information - **Reporting:** Grant recipients must submit a program evaluation report before being eligible for future grants. - **Capital requests >$35,000:** Require a pre-application interview with the grants team. - **No paper applications** are accepted; all submissions are online. - **No multi-year funding**; organizations should avoid dependency as funding priorities may shift. --- ## External Links - [Community Grants program page](https://www.cfabilene.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/abilene) - [Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://cfa-site.files.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/CFA-Community-Grant-Guidelines-2026.pdf?dm=1780933287) - [Application Preview (PDF)](https://cfa-site.files.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/CFA-Community-Grant-Application-Preview-2027.pdf?dm=1780933319) - [Online Grantee Portal (application submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfabilene) - [Contact page](https://www.cfabilene.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|------------------------|------------------------------|--------------| | Kassidy Nygaard | Grants Director | knygaard@cfabilene.org | 325-676-3883 | | Michelle Parrish | Chief Impact Officer | mparrish@cfabilene.org | 325-676-3883 | | General Inquiries | Community Foundation | cfa@cfabilene.org | 325-676-3883 | ---75:T68e,## Grant Eligibility Requirements ### Organization Type - Must be one of the following: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognized government agency (including K-12 schools, community/junior colleges, colleges and universities, or faith-based organizations with programs that benefit the broader community) - Only organizations may apply — individual researchers/persons cannot apply directly ### Geographic/Institutional - Organization must serve populations within **Abilene and Taylor County, Texas** — this is a restriction on the geographic area served, not necessarily where the applicant is located - Projects or programs outside Abilene/Taylor County are explicitly ineligible ### Prior Funding / Proposal Limits - Organizations may receive only **one Community Grant per 12-month period** - Organizations that received a fall grant are **not eligible to apply in the immediately following spring cycle**, and vice versa (no consecutive cycles) - Organizations that have not submitted required grant evaluation reports from prior awards are **ineligible to apply** for future grants ### Other Eligibility Requirements - **Capital requests over $35,000** require a pre-application interview with CFA grants staff before submitting an application — failure to complete this interview makes the application ineligible - The following project types are explicitly **ineligible** regardless of applicant: medical or scholarly research; fundraising event sponsorships or ticket sales; church activities not serving the broader community; travel for groups; deficit funding or retroactive funding; capital debt reduction; support for individuals; political projects76:T7a7,Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Fall cycle) | January 15, 2027 (Spring cycle) Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 typical; up to $50,000 for occasional capital requests; grants >$20,000 are infrequent; one award per 12 months Summary: Supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies serving Abilene and Taylor County, Texas, to address immediate local needs through biannual grant cycles. --- ## Description The Community Grants program from the Community Foundation of Abilene provides biannual competitive funding for organizations addressing a broad range of community needs within Abilene and Taylor County, Texas. 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