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

Early April (recipients announced; application deadline typically late February–March)

$2,500–$25,000 per award; annual cycle; total fund size varies by year

Supports civic and educational projects benefiting Carson County, Texas, with priority for local nonprofit and charitable organizations.

Only organizations (not individuals) serving Carson County are eligible; applications must be submitted online.

--- ## Description This grant program, established by Pattern Energy in partnership with the Amarillo Area Foundation, provides funding to nonprofit and charitable organizations serving Carson County, Texas. The program operates two funds: the Pattern Panhandle Wind Civic Fund (supporting civic, health, disaster recovery, workforce, and senior citizen initiatives) and the Pattern Panhandle Wind Education Fund (supporting K-12 educational opportunities in Carson County public schools). The initiative ensures sustained investment in local community growth and improvement, with an annual grant cycle and awards determined by an advisory committee of Carson County residents. --- ## Due Dates - Recipients are announced in early April each year. - Application deadlines typically fall in late February or March (exact dates may vary annually; check the [program page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/pattern-panhandle-wind-apply) for updates). - All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants range from $2,500 to $25,000 per award. - Funding is provided annually, with the total amount available each cycle dependent on fund resources. - Both civic and education-focused projects are supported. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit or charitable organizations, government entities, K-12 public schools, or faith-based organizations with projects benefiting the broader community. - Organizations must serve Carson County residents, with priority to those physically located in Carson County. - Individuals and non-charitable organizations are not eligible. - Parochial and private schools are not eligible. - Applicants must hold current tax-exempt status under IRS Section 501(c)(3), or be a recognized government or qualifying educational entity. - Organizations must use grant funds within and for the benefit of the residents of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle (with this program focused on Carson County). - Prior grant recipients must have fulfilled reporting requirements to be eligible for new funding. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [AAF Spectrum Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - Review the [grant-specific requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/pattern-panhandle-wind-apply) and [foundation-wide requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/) before applying. - Supporting documents, including financial statements, must be provided according to the organization’s annual operating budget. - The advisory committee reviews applications and makes funding recommendations. - Sample applications and budget forms are available on the [foundation FAQ](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/faq/) and [application resources](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grants/#resources) pages. --- ## Additional Information - The program does not fund religious activities for specific denominations, direct political lobbying, deficit funding, completed projects, fundraising events, or projects outside the eligible counties. - The Amarillo Area Foundation and its programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. - Applicants are encouraged to contact the grants team before applying for guidance. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/pattern-panhandle-wind) - [Grant Requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/) - [Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Contact Grants Team](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact-grants/) - [Sample Applications (Civic/Education)](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/faq/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Contact Page | Phone | |------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Grants Team | General inquiries | [Contact Grants](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact-grants/) | 806-376-4521 | | Amarillo Area Foundation | Main office | [Contact Form](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | 806-376-4521 |

Pattern Panhandle Wind

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