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The Catalyst Grant Program is an Amarillo Area Foundation initiative designed to provide smaller grant awards to nonprofit organizations across the Texas Panhandle through a simplified, accessible application process. Grants range from $2,500 to $20,000, making the program particularly well-suited for smaller or all-volunteer nonprofits and organizations with limited grant experience.
A committee of Panhandle residents aged 45 and younger reviews applications and makes funding recommendations to the AAF Board of Directors. Eligible applicants must meet Foundation Grant Requirements; organizations cannot apply to both the Catalyst Program and the Discretionary Program in the same calendar year. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.
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Catalyst Grants - Amarillo Area Foundation Hit enter to search or ESC to close The Catalyst Grant Program is a program designed for organizations seeking smaller grant awards (between $2,500 and $20,000.) The program offers a simpler application process to provide ease of use for smaller or all-volunteer nonprofit organizations.
This program is also great for nonprofits with little or no grant experience as feedback is given to organizations even if a request is not funded. A committee of residents aged 45 and younger from across the Texas Panhandle review the grant applications and make funding recommendations to the AAF Board of Directors. Committee members become familiar with the grants process and opportunities to serve throughout the Panhandle.
Applicants must choose whether to submit a proposal to the Catalyst Program or the Discretionary Program once per calendar year. See if your organization is eligible. See Foundation Grant Requirements If you're ready to reply, click the button below.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Smaller or all-volunteer nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle that meet Foundation Grant Requirements; must not apply to both Catalyst and Discretionary programs in the same year. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,500–$20,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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