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

January 30, 2026 | August 28, 2026

Requests over $20,000; typical duration is one grant cycle per application.

Supports projects in education, healthcare, and economic opportunity benefiting the Texas Panhandle.

--- ## Description The Amarillo Area Foundation, in partnership with the Don and Sybil B. Harrington Foundation, offers discretionary grants to support impactful projects in the areas of education, healthcare, and economic opportunity within the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. Grants are awarded 3–4 times per year, with each cycle focusing on initiatives that align with the foundation’s strategic priorities to improve quality of life and address critical community needs. The process begins with a Letter of Interest (LOI), and selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal. --- ## Due Dates - January 30, 2026: Discretionary Grant Cycle #1 application deadline (all applications due at 12:00 noon) - August 28, 2026: Discretionary Grant Cycle #2 application deadline (all applications due at 12:00 noon) --- ## Funding Amount - Minimum request: Over $20,000 per application (requests under $20,000 should go to the Catalyst Grant Program). - No explicit upper limit is stated, but awards are generally for one grant cycle. - Funding is contingent on alignment with foundation priorities and available resources. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have current tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, or be a recognized government entity, K-12 public school, community college, university, or church/faith-based organization (for community-benefit projects). - Projects must serve and benefit residents of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. - Individuals and private/parochial schools are not eligible. - Applicants must provide appropriate financial statements, with requirements varying by organizational budget size: - <$50,000: 990-N (Postcard) + internal financials - $50,000–$499,999: 990-EZ or 990 - $500,000+: 990 + independent audit - Organizations must be in good standing with all prior grant reporting requirements. - Exclusions: Projects serving areas outside the region, religious activities for specific groups, political lobbying, debt retirement, completed projects, fundraising events. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) via the [Spectrum Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - **Step 2:** If invited, submit a full application. - Review the [Grant Requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/) and [Application Resources](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grants/#resources) for detailed instructions, sample applications, and budget templates. - Early contact with a Grants Program Officer is encouraged before applying. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must align with one or more of the foundation’s focus areas: education (e.g., early childhood literacy, post-secondary attainment), healthcare (e.g., mental health, food insecurity), or economic opportunity (e.g., digital empowerment, access to quality childcare). - The foundation emphasizes non-discrimination and inclusivity in all grantmaking. - The 4th grant cycle is tentative and depends on available funding. - Applicants are encouraged to subscribe to [grant cycle updates](https://mailchi.mp/aaf-hf/grants-email-sign-up-list). --- ## External Links - [Discretionary Grants Program Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/discretionary-grants) - [Grant Requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/) - [Application Portal (Spectrum)](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Application Deadlines](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/application-deadlines/) - [Our Work & Focus Areas](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/our-work/) - [Sample Discretionary Grant Application (PDF)](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sample-Discretionary-Grant-Application-2019.pdf) - [Sample Project Budget Form (PDF)](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sample-Project-Budget-Form.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Contact Page / Info | |------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Sarah Griffin | Director of Grants and Community Investment | [Contact Sarah](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Beth Cameron Gunn | Grants Program Officer | [Contact Beth](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact-beth/) | | Raul Rodarte-Suto | Grants Program Officer | [Contact Raul](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Main Phone | | 806-376-4521 | | General Contact Form | | [Contact](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) |

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