Grants

Funding Ministries.
Strengthening Communities.

The Episcopal Foundation of Dallas offers annual grants to support parishes, schools, ministries, missions, and qualifying nonprofit organizations to address critical needs throughout the geographic boundaries of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas.

We offer one grant cycle per year. Applications open in February and are due March 31. When March 31 falls on a weekend, applications are due the following business day.

Key Dates for the 2027 Grant Cycle:

Applications Open: February 1, 2027
Application Deadline: March 31, 2027
Awards Announced: July 1, 2027

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Grant Focus

Where We Focus Our Impact

The Foundation prioritizes work that strengthens Episcopal churches, schools, missions, and ministries. It also supports nonprofit programs that address critical needs throughout North Texas and align with the Christian mission of the Foundation and the Diocese.

Addressing Basic Human Needs

Partnering with faith-based and community nonprofits to tackle urgent regional challenges:

  • Food Insecurity
    Programs that provide food and related support to underserved individuals and families
  • Homelessness
    Programs that prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter or temporary housing, and connect individuals with supportive services.
  • Poverty
    Programs that help break the cycle of poverty through resources, referrals and services that strengthen families and neighborhoods.
  • Health Insecurity
    Programs that provide free or low-cost healthcare, including mental healthcare. Non-Episcopal applicants must clearly demonstrate that the proposed program serves individuals with limited financial resources and limited access to healthcare.

Grant Statistics

Over $18 Million in Grants since 1989

The Episcopal Foundation of Dallas and the former Episcopal Health Foundation of Dallas have awarded more than $18 million in grants benefiting parishes, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the Diocese.

Total requested: $2,329,269
Applicants: 125
Total awarded: $573,000
Grants awarded: 50
Award range: $5,000–$25,000

Total requested: $2,149,525
Applicants: 121
Total awarded: $548,000
Grants awarded: 41
Award range: $3,000–$30,000

Total requested: $2,857,333
Applicants: 105
Total awarded: $521,133
Grants awarded: 39
Award range: $3,000–$25,000

Grant Application

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Before diving into the application, ensure your organization meets our baseline criteria:

  • Be located within and serve the 25-county geographic area of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. View map.
  • Be an Episcopal church, school, mission, ministry or program; or a charitable nonprofit organization whose proposed work is consistent with the Christian ministry and missions of the Foundation and the Diocese.
  • Provide proof of tax-exempt status.
  • Submit a completed application and all required supporting materials by the annual deadline.
  • Agree to submit a written report documenting how grant funds were used and the results of the funded program or project.
  • Non-Episcopal organizations that receive funding for three consecutive years must wait two years before applying again.

Our team is here to help! We highly encourage you to contact Foundation staff to discuss your project idea before submitting. A competitive application always includes:

  • Clearly describe the proposed program or project and the need it addresses.
  • Explain the anticipated impact, including the people, ministry or community that will benefit.
  • Include a detailed project or program budget supported by relevant bids, invoices, estimates or other documentation.
  • Provide financial statements and an organizational operating budget.
  • Demonstrate the organization’s commitment to completing and sustaining the work through fundraising, contributions, volunteers or other resources.
  • Include a realistic timeline for completing the project or using the requested funds.
  • Explain whether a partial award would still allow the organization to move forward.
  • The Foundation has not historically funded 100% of project costs. Applicants should identify other anticipated or confirmed sources of support whenever possible.

All applications must be completed and submitted through the Foundation’s online grant management system.

Applications are completed and submitted through the Foundation’s online grant management system. Applicants will create an account and use the portal to submit the application, upload supporting documents and manage grant-related communications.

All submitted application materials become the property of the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas. The Foundation may request additional information or conduct a site visit as part of its review.

Foundation staff reviews applications for completeness and eligibility. Qualifying applications are then considered by the Grants Committee, which makes funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

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The Board of Trustees reviews and approves grant recommendations in June. Applicants are notified of funding decisions by July 1.

The Foundation may approve a multi-year grant, award a single year of funding from a multi-year request, or ask an organization to reapply in a future cycle.

The Foundation generally does not fund:

  • Annual fund campaigns
  • Endowments
  • Capital campaigns
  • Deficit financing
  • Debt repayment
  • Fundraising event underwriting
  • Exceptions may be considered when a request clearly advances the Foundation’s mission and grantmaking priorities.

Grant funds will not be distributed until the recipient completes the following steps.

  • Signs and submits the Grant Agreement.
  • Confirms the approved purpose and terms of the award.
  • Is prepared to use the funds within the specified grant period, typically 12 months.
  • Provides the banking information required for ACH payment.

Grant recipients must submit a written Grant Report explaining how funds were spent and describing the results of the funded program or project.

Reports are due by March 31 of the following year or when the organization submits another grant application, whichever occurs first.

Reports must be submitted through the Foundation’s online grant management system using the grantee’s login credentials. Failure to submit a required report may affect eligibility for future funding.

Grant recipients may publicly announce an award at any time. Publicity and recognition materials should acknowledge support from the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas, and copies should be shared with the Foundation’s Executive Director.

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Grant FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications are available through the Foundation’s online grant management system. Applicants will create an account and use the portal to complete the application, upload supporting materials and manage grant-related communications.

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Applicants should request the amount needed to complete the proposed work. Reviewing recent awards can provide a general sense of the size and range of the Foundation’s grants.

Partial awards are common. Applicants should explain whether a partial award would still be useful and provide a detailed budget that allows the Grants Committee to understand which portions of the request could be funded.

The Foundation has not historically funded 100% of project costs. Strong applications identify other anticipated or confirmed sources of support and demonstrate the organization’s commitment to financing and sustaining the work.

The Foundation supports projects and programs that strengthen new and existing Episcopal churches, schools, missions and ministries within the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas.

It also considers applications from qualifying nonprofit organizations for programs addressing food insecurity, homelessness, poverty and health insecurity.

Yes. Non-Episcopal charitable organizations may apply when the proposed program is consistent with the Christian ministry and mission of the Foundation and the Diocese and addresses food insecurity, homelessness, poverty or health insecurity.

Non-Episcopal organizations applying for health-insecurity funding must clearly demonstrate that the proposed program serves individuals with limited financial resources and limited access to healthcare.

Yes. The Foundation may consider multi-year requests. However, it may award one year of funding from a multi-year request and ask the organization to reapply in a future cycle.

Yes. Organizations may submit annual requests, although organizations that received significant funding in the previous year may receive lower priority.

Non-Episcopal organizations that receive funding for three consecutive years must wait two years before applying again.

Yes. Funding availability and the number and type of applications received vary from year to year.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Foundation’s current funding priorities and contact Foundation staff for guidance on strengthening a future request.

  • Clearly describe the proposed project or program.
  • Explain the need the work will address.
  • Describe the anticipated impact, including the people, ministry or community that will benefit.
  • Include detailed financial planning, such as project budgets, bids, invoices, purchase orders, price lists or other supporting documentation.
  • Demonstrate the organization’s financial accountability through financial statements and operating budgets.
  • Show the organization’s commitment to completing and sustaining the project through fundraising, contributions, volunteers, donated professional services or other resources.
  • Include a realistic timeline for project completion or use of the requested funds.
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