[Speedway Children's Charities](https://www.speedwaycharities.org)

May 29, 2026

$2,500–$20,000 per grant; typical awards within this range; one-year funding

Supports North Texas nonprofits addressing critical, medical, and educational needs of children in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties.

Only 501(c)(3) organizations serving children in eligible counties may apply; capital and operational costs are not funded.

--- ## Description The SCC Texas Grant Program, administered by Speedway Children's Charities, is designed to support nonprofit organizations in North Texas that are dedicated to improving the lives of children. Funding is provided for projects that address critical needs (such as homelessness, foster care, sex trafficking, and food security), medical care (including illness, dental, disability, and therapy), and educational support (such as tutoring, literacy, and after-school programs). The program aims to empower local organizations to help children overcome obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. --- ## Due Dates - May 29, 2026: Full application deadline — online application must be completed and received no later than May 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM CT --- ## Funding Amount - Grants range from $2,500 to $20,000 per organization. - Requests below $2,500 or above $20,000 will not be considered. - Typical funding is for a one-year project period. - In 2025, over $250,000 was distributed to local organizations. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. - The organization’s primary focus must be serving children in Collin, Dallas, Denton, or Tarrant Counties, Texas. - Priority consideration is given to organizations supporting the homeless, foster and orphan populations, and victims of sex trafficking. - Funded program areas include: - Critical needs (e.g., victims of sex trafficking, homeless, foster care, food security) - Medical needs (e.g., illness, dental, disability, therapy) - Educational needs (e.g., tutoring, literacy, after-school programs) - SCC does **not** fund: - Capital projects - Operating costs (including salaries for any position) - All eligible organizations are encouraged to apply. --- ## Application Process 1. **Online Application:** Complete and submit the online application form by May 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM CT. 2. **Initial Review:** Organizations whose applications are accepted will be contacted via email and required to submit additional documentation, including: - IRS 501(c)(3) verification - Organization’s financials - List of Board of Directors - Mission statement - Organizational chart - Budget tracker worksheet (provided by SCC upon notification) 3. **Second-Round Review:** Accepted applicants must submit all required documents within one week of notification. 4. **Site Visit:** SCC Trustee will conduct a site visit and interview during September–November 2026. 5. **Award Notification:** Approved organizations will be notified and invited to a mandatory Grant Ceremony in December 2026 to receive funding. *Note: Only organizations that complete both phases of the application process on time will be considered for funding.* --- ## Additional Information - Volunteering at SCC events is highly encouraged, though not required, and may strengthen an application. - Funded organizations are required to attend the Grant Ceremony to receive funds. - Grant recipients must complete a program evaluation form at the end of the funding period. --- ## External Links - [SCC Texas Grant Program Overview](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/texas/) - [2026 SCC Texas Grant Application](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/texas/scc-texas-grant-application/) - [Past Recipient Program Evaluation Form](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/texas/scc-texas-grant-evaluation-form) - [Speedway Children's Charities Main Site](https://www.speedwaycharities.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Office | Email | Phone | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Marissa Chaney, SCC Texas Executive Director | [mchaney@texasmotorspeedway.com](mailto:mchaney@texasmotorspeedway.com) | 704-455-4426 | | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/about/contact/) | |

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