Nonprofits

Grant awards are determined through a semi-annual competitive application and review process facilitated by the Foundation’s Grants Committee and staff. Application deadlines are April 1 for the spring cycle or October 1 for the fall cycle. Committee recommendations must be approved by the Foundation’s Board of Governors.

The Foundation generally awards grants with priority given to those applicants that:

• • Demonstrate potentially significant and long-term impact achieved by funding their project.
  • Communicate a clear plan for timely implementation.
  • Promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement.
  • Address relevant issues and legitimate problems affecting the community.
  • Demonstrate that the project cannot be accomplished without external funding.
  • Exhibit effective and resourceful fundraising practices, such as matching grants and contributions from other donors, benefiting both the organization and the community.
  • Complies with Accountability Indicators for Nonprofit Organizations as prescribed by the Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin.

Before submitting a Pre-Application Summary Form, first-time applicants or repeat applicants with a change in key executive leadership or development staff are required to contact the Foundation no later than 30 days prior to the deadline to schedule a preliminary interview.

For more information please contact Meagan Harris, Grants Administrator, at mharris@pbaf.org.