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Dallas Community Foundation Grant Program

Dallas Community Foundation Community foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on dallascommunityfoundation.com

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Award: Awards typically range from $1000-$3000, with a maximum award of $5000.
Next date: Next date not posted
Who can apply: Nonprofits
Where: Dallas, Oregon

The Dallas Community Foundation makes annual grants for programs and projects that benefit residents of Dallas, Oregon and the Dallas School District area. Eligible categories include recreational, youth, civic and general welfare, with priority for Community Livability and opportunities for youth and seniors. Nonprofits serving Dallas could apply for help with part of a playground or park project.

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Playgrounds are not named, but the foundation funds projects as well as programs in recreational and youth categories, and Community Livability is a priority. A grant could pay for part of a playground, such as a play piece, shade or benches, alongside other funding.

The Foundation funds programs and projects that benefit residents of the Dallas area, with preference given to those that serve urgent needs and/or have a broad and meaningful impact on the community.

Projects or activities must fall in the following funding categories: educational, charitable, civic, recreational, cultural, youth, seniors, health and safety, general welfare.

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How to apply

Contact the DCF office to discuss your project before applying.
Read the current Grant Program Guidelines.
Complete and submit the online application by the deadline.

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All the details

Match: No match requirement, but larger requests should have more than one funding source.
Deadline: Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 5:00pm
Cycle: The 2026 deadline was 5:00pm, January 30, 2026. Applications are typically due at the end of January each year, so check for the next cycle.
Who can apply, in full: 501(c)(3) nonprofits or other qualified tax-exempt entities whose projects primarily serve residents of Dallas, Oregon or the Dallas School District area.
What it funds: Programs and projects benefiting Dallas area residents in educational, charitable, civic, recreational, cultural, youth, seniors, health and safety, and general welfare categories.
Area: Projects must primarily serve residents of Dallas, Oregon or those living within the Dallas School District.
Contact: Dallas Community Foundation, PO Box 1001, Dallas, OR 97338; (503) 798-7847; info@dallascommunityfoundation.com
Funder: Dallas Community Foundation (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://dallascommunityfoundation.com/grants/ (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.