Community Grant Program

Community Grant Program is sponsored by Mary E. Bivins Foundation. Supports nonprofit organizations and public entities working to improve quality of life across the Texas Panhandle, with priority given to initiatives that support older adults and the systems that serve them.

Community Grant Program | Mary E. Bivins Foundation Supporting nonprofit organizations committed to improving the quality of life in the Texas Panhandle by addressing critical community needs. Grant amounts vary based on project scope and available funding.

Requests must be for a minimum of $5,000. 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.

Organizations that have been established and active for a period of at least three years may apply. New organizations may speak with a program officer with any questions regarding the timeline of grants and the years they have been in operation. *Be sure to contact our office to discuss your project prior to submitting an application.

This ensures you complete the correct application. The Community Grant is offered and awarded twice every year. November 2026 - January 2027 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.

Access to affordable housing, food, and healthcare. Social services to older adults and vulnerable populations. Educational programs for older adults, early childhood education, literacy, parenting education, and career readiness.

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. The Board will not consider a request from an organization that has an open grant.

All grant requirements, including reports, must be complete before an organization is eligible to apply again. Below is a chart of other Funding Exclusions: Preference is given to requests that further the Foundation’s primary philanthropic objective to enrich the quality of life for older residents who live in the Texas Panhandle.

Below is a chart of requests by type and the priority ranking given by the Foundation Board of Directors: For a more in-depth look at eligibility requirements, funding guidelines, and a chart of how projects are prioritized, see the Community Grant Policy. View a summary of all questions on the application.

Contact our office prior to submitting an application to review program guidelines to ensure alignment, to discuss the proposed project, and to provide essential information on completing the correct application. tracy@bivinsfoundation. org Applications are due by Monday, November 9 at 12:00 PM (noon).

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