Coleman County Foundation Grants

The Coleman County Foundation (CCF), established in 1999, serves as a philanthropic vehicle dedicated to meeting the needs of Coleman County, Texas. Over more than two decades, CCF has awarded in excess of $1.3 million to charitable organizations working to enhance the quality of life in the county. In 2005, local leaders launched the Friends of Coleman County Foundation to expand community engagement in philanthropy. Friends of CCF pools member dues into an endowment fund, with awards distributed to support various community needs. Since its inception, Friends of CCF has granted over $370,000 to local projects and programs. This funding opportunity is available to IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving Coleman County. Fiscal agents are considered on a case-by-case basis, with applicants encouraged to consult with the grant team prior to submitting a request. Organizations may apply in both available cycles each year, but only one proposal per organization is accepted in a single cycle. Funding priorities include Arts and Culture, Community Development, Education, Health and Mental Health, Housing and Shelter, Human and Social Services, and Youth Development. The Foundation will not award grants for maintenance expenses, medical or scholarly research, membership fees, ticket sales for charitable fundraising events, church-related activities unless serving the entire community, travel for school or extracurricular groups, capital debt reduction, deficit budget expenses, political projects, or to individuals. This ensures that awards directly support impactful, sustainable community initiatives. Applications must be submitted online through the Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) system. The online application opens August 15 and closes October 1 for the fall cycle. All information must be entered electronically; preview forms are available for applicants to review requirements in advance, but submissions are not accepted via email or paper. Award recipients must submit a program evaluation before applying for future funding, also through Foundant GLM. The evaluation process focuses on the completion and timeliness of reports, alignment with stated project goals, and overall community impact. While no specific application questions are listed in the source material, applicants are expected to provide sufficient detail to demonstrate project need, relevance to funding priorities, and anticipated outcomes. For assistance, applicants may contact Meagan Harris, Rural Grants Manager, at mharris@cfabilene.org, or Michelle Parrish, Grants Director, at mparrish@cfabilene.org. The Foundation is headquartered at 850 N 1st St., Abilene, TX 79601, with a primary phone number of 325-676-3883. These regional funds reflect a long-standing commitment to strengthening Coleman County through targeted, recurring grant opportunities.