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Annual Grant Giving
In addition to providing investment services, the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas offers direct financial support to the Diocesan community through an annual grant program. Grants are funded from the Foundation's own permanent unrestricted endowment, the Episcopal Fund. Since its establishment in 1988, the Episcopal Fund has grown from $1.5 to $3 million and distributed over $1.5 million in grants benefiting over sixty parishes, schools, and other non-for-profit agencies throughout the Dallas Diocese (see Beneficiaries).
Any Episcopal church, school, agency or other not-for-profit organization located within the Diocese of Dallas may apply for a grant from the Foundation. The Foundation funds a wide variety of grant requests including: program operating expenses, building campaigns, capital improvements, equipment needs, scholarships, and research.
Grants are awarded once a year. Applications are accepted beginning in January. The Application Form is available online, click here.
If you are considering applying for a Foundation grant, please carefully review the following items for guidance:
- Grant Policies and Procedures outlines the eligibility requirements and application process including the deadline for applying.
- Grant Application FAQ answers common questions and offers tips for preparing a successful application.
- Grants Given lists the dollar amount and purpose of individual grants awarded over the past several years, offering insights into the types of projects the Foundation has historically supported and the level of funding typically available.
In addition to reviewing these items for guidance, you are also welcome to contact the Foundation to discuss the feasibility and appropriateness of requests and for assistance in completing the application.
Completed grant applications should be mailed or delivered to the Foundation office at 5950 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 125, Dallas, Texas 75235 to the attention of the Executive Director. The Executive Director will acknowledge receipt of the application, perform a preliminary review, and request additional information or conduct a site visit when appropriate.
Application proposals are then forwarded to the Grant Committee for consideration. The Grant Committee reviews grant applications, balancing needs across the Diocese against available funds in making grant recommendations to the Foundation's Board of Trustees, which makes the final decision on awards.
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