CNS Pantex Community Investment Grant Program

From Amarillo Area Foundation

The Amarillo Area Foundation aims to improve the quality of life in the Texas Panhandle by providing grants and services to strengthen nonprofit organizations and their services across the northernmost 26 counties.

Type of Support

Overview

The CNS Pantex Cooperative Grant Program invites applications from organizations that meet eligibility criteria and align with its funding priorities. This grant program emphasizes support in areas crucial for community enhancement and individual well-being, including:

  • Basic Needs (such as Food, Clothing, and Shelter)
  • Support for Children, Youth, and Families
  • Community Development initiatives
  • Educational programs
  • Health and Wellness projects These priorities underline a commitment to improving the quality of life and fostering a supportive, healthy, and educated community.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
Preferred locations: TX (Armstrong County, Carson County, Deaf Smith County, Donley County, Gray County, Hall County, Hutchinson County, Moore County, Oldham County, Potter County, Randall County, Swisher County), All eligible locations: TX (Armstrong County, Briscoe County, Carson County, Castro County, Childress County, Collingsworth County, Dallam County, Deaf Smith County, Donley County, Gray County, Hall County, Hansford County, Hartley County, Hemphill County, Hutchinson County, Lipscomb County, Moore County, Ochiltree County, Oldham County, Parmer County, Potter County, Randall County, Roberts County, Sherman County, Swisher County, Wheeler County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Recognized government entities
K-12 public schools
Community colleges or universities
Churches/faith-based organizations
Other
  • Located within the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle
  • Only one application per organization will be accepted
  • Must use grant funds within and for the benefit of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle
  • Must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, political affiliation, military service, physical or mental ability, or any other improper criteria
  • Recipients must agree to follow Amarillo Area Foundation's non-discrimination policy

Ineligibility

Individuals not eligible
Non-charitable organizations not eligible
Organizations with unfulfilled reporting from previous grants not eligible
Projects serving outside the 26 northernmost counties of Texas Panhandle not eligible
Religious activities serving specific groups/denominations not eligible
Parochial/private schools funded by tuition not eligible
Direct political lobbying/legislative activities (except as part of foundation's core purpose) not eligible
Debt retirement/deficit funding not eligible
Already completed projects not eligible
Fundraising activities/events not eligible.
2.5k – 10k

Submission

Review Criteria

Preference will be given to applications from organizations based and active within any of the twelve adjacent counties surrounding the Pantex Plant, with a special focus on projects that benefit several of these priority counties. The specific counties of interest are Armstrong, Carson, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hutchison, Moore, Oldham, Potter, Randall, and Swisher.