Community
Grant Program

Supporting nonprofit organizations committed to improving the quality of life in the Texas Panhandle by addressing critical community needs.

Current Status:

CLOSED

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, churches, special districts (school or hospital district), or governmental entities which provide services to individuals residing in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

In order to apply, organizations cannot have an existing, active Community Grant. All previous/current grant award requirements must be met in order to submit a new application.

The Foundation will consider only one request per organization.

Organizations should not request funds more than once in a 12-month period.

What We Fund

The Mary E. Bivins Foundation is committed to amplifying the efforts of community organizations dedicated to improving the lives of residents across the Texas Panhandle.

Applications will be accepted for projects addressing the following prioritization categories. Preference will be given to requests that further the Foundation’s primary philanthropic objective to enrich the quality of life for older adults in the region.

Basic Human Needs

Access to affordable housing, food, and healthcare.

Human Services

Social services to older adults and vulnerable populations.

Education

Educational programs for older adults, early childhood education, literacy, parenting education, and career readiness.

Youth Development

Programs and efforts which prepare young people to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood

*Be sure to contact our office to discuss your project prior to submitting an application. This ensures you complete the correct application.

Information Sheet

Find the information on what we fund, the grant award, application cycle, and applicant eligibility all in one document, our Community Grant Program Information Sheet, available to view and download.

Community Grant Policy

For a more in-depth look at eligibility requirements, funding guidelines, and a chart of how projects are prioritized, see the Community Grant Policy.

Apply

Ready to Apply?

Current Status:

CLOSED

Contact our office to review program guidelines to ensure alignment, to discuss the proposed project, and to provide essential information on completing the correct application.

See the Grant Cycle tab above for important dates.

Application Overview