Grant Guidelines

Grant Areas

The Hoglund Foundation only provides grants to organizations in the City of Dallas.
Organizations or programs must fall within two areas:

Family Support

• Helping families remain intact whenever possible by supporting family stability
• Supporting the needs of children with an emphasis on child abuse prevention
• Promoting individual and family responsibility and initiative to help break the poverty-assistance cycle

Education

• Delivering systemic improvement through cost-effective, scalable initiatives with data-driven results
• Enhancing the learning process of individuals through classroom and teacher support

Qualifying Organizations or Programs Must

• Focus on the City of Dallas
• Use creative, innovative problem solving
• Focus on areas not adequately served or funded by others in the community
• Be a 501(c)(3) organization with proof of tax-exempt status
• Need funding for specific programs or projects, capital projects, or general operations
• Show sound organizational and financial management
• Are collaborative in nature so that resources are shared and the impact of the grant is multiplied in the community

Application Process Guidelines

• Completion of Application: Only fully completed applications will be considered.
• Online Only: No mail in applications are allowed. If you experience technical difficulty with the application process, please call 214-987-3605 or email: info@hoglundfoundation.org.
• Proof of Tax Exempt Status: Eligible organizations must provide a copy of its determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service verifying tax exempt status. The letter must specify its 509(a) Section classification. 509(a)(3) agencies will require additional documentation.
• Application Frequency: Organizations may only apply once per year and only after any multi-year grants have been paid in full.
• Site Visit: Organizations will be contacted if a site visit is necessary.

The board carefully considers all applications that meet our guidelines.

For further information, you may reach us at 214-987-3605 or email.