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Grant Opportunities

Grant Opportunities

The Community Foundation of Abilene typically has multiple grant cycles each year with opportunities based on geographic location and program focus:


Community Grants

These grant cycles are available for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government agencies to meet immediate community needs in Abilene and Taylor County and are offered twice per year. Please see the grant guidelines below for funding priorities, grant restrictions, timeline, and details for the online application process.

  • Fall
    • Online application opens: June 15
    • Application deadline: August 1
  • Spring
    • Online application opens: December 1
    • Application deadline: January 15



Future Fund Grants

This annual grant cycle supports Abilene nonprofits serving children and youth. Please see the grant guidelines below for funding priorities, grant restrictions, timeline, and details for the online application process.

  • Online application opens: November 1
  • Application deadline: December 15



Volunteer Fire Department Grants

Both the Foundation and our donors recognize the important role VFDs play for our rural communities. This funding opportunity provides added support for VFDs to purchase safety and equipment needed to serve and protect our neighbors in these communities.

  • Online application opens: January 1
  • Application deadline: February 15



Windham Fund Grants

Our rural grantmaking initiative is specifically for outlying communities in the greater West-Central Texas region. The Windham Fund was established to support special projects, capacity building, and capital projects to build on and ensure a higher quality of life.

  • Required preliminary interview: April 1-May 15
  • Online application opens: May 15
  • Application deadline: July 1


Questions?

Abilene: Contact Kassidy Nygaard, community grants manager, at knygaard@cfabilene.org or Michelle Parrish, grants director, at mparrish@cfabilene.org. By phone, please call 325-676-3883.

Rural: Contact Meagan Harris, rural grants manager, at mharris@cfabilene.org or 325-676-3883.