The Meadows Foundation exists to assist people and institutions of Texas to improve the quality and circumstances of life for themselves and future generations.

Our Programs Areas:

• Arts & Culture: We support organizations throughout the state that provide opportunities for all Texans to experience and benefit from the arts.

• Civic & Public Affairs: We assist communities in developing leadership talent, promoting civic and public collaboration, supporting nonprofits through management and capacity-building, and improving processes and infrastructures for delivery of services to all residents. We also recognize the importance of animals and the role they have in many people’s lives. We fund projects that improve their welfare and enhance the human-animal connection.

• Education: The link between quality of education and quality of life is undeniable. Knowledge empowers choices that influence our social and family environment, health and mental well-being, home and community, and career and income.

• Environment: We focus on systematically preserving our rich ecological and biological diversity for future generations while meeting our growing needs.

• Health: Health programs that offer a chance to rethink what can be accomplished with new knowledge and technology ultimately lead to Texans living healthier lives. We invest in programs and initiatives that promote innovation in services and delivery and strengthen the ecosystem of care.

• Human Services: We support programs and agencies that thoughtfully weave compassion and respect into the support systems that improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable Texans. We also place emphasis on supporting efforts that systematically reduce homelessness in the Dallas area.

What We Look For

Programs or projects aligned with our giving priorities and:

• Are well-planned by organizations with the capacity to execute them
  

• Have secured or identified financial support from other sources
  

• Contain quantitatively measurable outcomes with the potential to scale impact
  

• Would find Foundation support to be vital to its success

Types of Funding

• Specific programs or projects account for almost 85% of our total giving

• Although not a significant part of our funding, we will consider:

-Capital projects aligned with our initiatives and green building guidelines

-Program-related investment loans

• Endowment and scholarship grants are rare

Timeline

You can submit one proposal every 12 months. Our grant cycle takes four to five months from receiving your proposal to making a final decision. We encourage you to apply at least four months before you need funding.