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Sid W. Richardson Foundation Grants is a grant from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation that supports educational, health, human service, and cultural programs serving the people of Texas.
Educational and health grants are available statewide, while human services and cultural grants are limited to the Fort Worth area. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) or qualified public entities under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, and each organization is limited to one application per calendar year.
The foundation does not fund school trips, testimonial dinners, fundraisers, or marketing events. Proposals are submitted through the foundation's online grant portal via a letter of interest.
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Grant Guidelines – Sid W. Richardson Foundation Press enter to begin your search The Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grants in support of educational, health, human service, and cultural programs and projects that serve the people of Texas.
Please see Grant Guidelines for additional information. Records of prior-years grants are provided here . They can be sorted by grant type, organization, city, and amount.
Grant requests will be considered only from tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and classified as other than a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code, or from a qualified public entity described in Section 170 of the Code. An organization is limited to one application per calendar year.
Grant requests are limited to educational, health, human service and cultural programs and projects that serve the people of Texas. Grants for human services and cultural organizations are limited to the Fort Worth area. The Foundation does not provide: Support for school trips, testimonial dinners, fundraisers, or marketing events.
The first step in submitting an LOI is to access the grant portal below at the end of the instructions. You will then be prompted to create log-in credentials for your organization. You will then be prompted to take a short eligibility quiz.
If you are found to be eligible to fill out the LOI, you will select the blue “Apply” button next to the current season’s application process. After filling out and submitting the LOI form, you will receive an automatic reply letting you know it’s been received. The Foundation will review the LOI to make a determination on the eligibility of the project/program and notify the Applicant of its decision.
Please allow 10-14 business days for the review. You will be notified either way. If eligible, the Applicant will be approved to submit a full application.
Access Our Grant Portal Here Please access our grant portal below at the end of the instructions. You will need to create log-in credentials if you have not previously accessed the grant portal. You will then be prompted to take a short eligibility quiz.
You’ll click that button and the next page will ask you If you are a Returning Grantee. Once you select “Yes,” it will take you to the application. If you see a field to enter an Access Code, please ignore.
We do not use access codes. Access Our Grant Portal Here If a previous recipient needs assistance with the log-in, please contact Beckie Wach at BWach@sidrichardson. org .
The Directors hold two meetings each year to consider grant proposals for that year. After the board meeting, the Foundation will notify all Applicants of the Board’s decisions. Applications for the Spring Process must be received no later than February 1 .
Applications for the Fall Process must be received no later than September 15 . Not All Projects Can Be Funded The Board of Directors has responsibility for the final approval of each grant. Since the Foundation receives funding requests far in excess of its ability to fund, only a small portion of requests can be approved.
A decision not to fund a proposal does not reflect on the merits of the Applicant or the value of the proposal. No Commemorative Gifts, Please The Foundation desires that all resources of any Grantee be dedicated to accomplishing its philanthropic purposes. Accordingly, the Foundation requests that the Grantee not recognize the Foundation, its board members, or staff with any commemorative gifts.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Texas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.