Dallas County Foundation Grant Cycle Deadline Nears

Nonprofits have until February 2 to apply for 2026 funding

Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:15pm

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The Dallas County Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that strengthen local communities within Dallas County. The deadline to apply is February 2, with applications accepted by mail or in-person drop-off.

Why it matters

The Dallas County Foundation's annual grant program is an important source of funding for local nonprofits, supporting initiatives across a wide range of areas including health, human services, arts, historic preservation, youth development, and community betterment. This funding helps strengthen the fabric of Dallas County communities.

The details

The 2026 grant cycle opened on December 1 and will close on February 2. Nonprofit organizations can apply for funding to support projects that align with the foundation's focus areas. Applications can be submitted by mail, with a postmark on or before February 2, or dropped off in-person at Raccoon Valley Bank in Perry or Lincoln Savings Bank in Adel.

  • The 2026 grant cycle opened on December 1, 2025.
  • The application deadline is February 2, 2026.

The players

Dallas County Foundation

A local philanthropic organization that provides grant funding to support nonprofit initiatives in Dallas County.

Nicole Connick

The director of the Dallas County Foundation, who is encouraging nonprofit organizations to apply for the 2026 grant cycle.

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What they’re saying

“Less than a week remains to submit an application for Dallas County Foundation's 2026 grant cycle.”

— Nicole Connick, Director, Dallas County Foundation (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

“Connick encourages applicants to review the grant instruction information on the Dallas County Foundation's website.”

— Nicole Connick, Director, Dallas County Foundation (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

What’s next

The Dallas County Foundation will review all applications and announce the 2026 grant recipients in April.

The takeaway

The Dallas County Foundation's annual grant program provides critical funding to local nonprofits, supporting a wide range of community initiatives in Dallas County. With the application deadline approaching, eligible organizations are encouraged to submit their proposals to take advantage of this important source of support.