Coastal Bend Community Foundation (Texas)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Coastal Bend Community Foundation

    Summary

    As a community foundation, CBCF awards grants in many focus areas that benefit all citizens of the Coastal Bend:

    • Arts and Culture- including performing arts/music programs, museum exhibits/classes
    • Education – including library services, GED and adult literacy, youth programs
    • Environment – including animal welfare, park improvements, conservation
    • Families and Children – including family, youth and elderly programs
    • Health – including medical and patient services programs, diabetes programs
    • Human Services – including counseling, drug programs, food pantries, and shelters
    • Public Good – including disaster relief, housing, and community development


    Within the funded areas, high funding priorities include:

    • Programs that measurably raise the quality of life in the Coastal Bend
    • Disadvantaged youth, elderly and families
    • Education and job creation projects that bring people out of poverty
    • Projects that are not easily accomplished without Foundation funding
    • Projects that result in increased funding from additional sources


    Grants are awarded for new projects and the continuation of existing projects where there is compelling, documented impact and the project is compatible with the nonprofit's mission. Requests may include existing personnel, equipment, supplies and other expenses essential to the project. CBCF awards grants for general operations where the nonprofit's program” is its operation.


    CBCF awards annual grants from funds that support the following:

    • Intellectually disabled
    • Children's programs
    • Cultural activities
    • Dogs and humane societies
    • Historic and ecological preservation projects
    • The elderly
     

    History of Funding

    Previous awardees can be viewed at: http://www.cbcfoundation.org/?page_id=1590.

    Additional Information

    CBCF is not likely to approve applications where it is the sole funder for projects significantly exceeding our average grant size. Salary requests for new employees are generally not considered.


    Low funding priorities include:

    • Start-up funding for new organizations
    • Publications, videos, etc.
    • Projects that stray from the nonprofit's mission

    Contacts

    Nicole Ross

    Nicole Ross
    615 N. Upper Broadway, Suite 1950
    Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    (361) 882-9745
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations located in the CBCF Service Area (Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, or San Patricio counties). Government and school entities applying for projects outside of their basic/core services are eligible are also eligible.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are accepted between May 1 and June 15, annually.

    Award Details

    Awards are up to $10,000 each. Awards are based on the stated need and the footprint/impact of the project.

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