For more information regarding the grant process contact Erica Ancira, Director of Technology & Administration at eancira@wacofoundation.org or 254-754-3404.

Eligibility
Under the terms of its charter, Waco Foundation awards grants only to 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the citizens of McLennan County.

Funding Priorities
High
    •  disabled individuals
    •  disadvantaged children and youth
    •  low-income populations
    •  traditionally marginalized populations
    •  projects that cannot be easily accomplished without the support
       of the Waco Foundation
    •  projects that result in an increase of funding from outside
       of McLennan County
    •  projects that strengthen the community’s vitality

Low
    •  annual appeals
    •  endowments
    •  faith-based organizations for religious purposes
       (projects that will serve a broad segment of the population
       will be considered)
    •  operating and marketing expenses
    •  political activities
    •  tax supported entities such as cities and schools

Application Process
Download Application
All grant applications (with supporting documentation) are required to be submitted in an electronic format (.pdf, .doc or .docx) to eancira@wacofoundation.org.

Spring grant applications are due on April 1 by 5:00 pm; grants are awarded at the end of May.

Fall grant applications are due on September 1 by 5:00 pm; grants are awarded at the end of October.

An organization not awarded a grant may apply the following cycle; one receiving a grant may not apply for twelve months.

The size and number of grants awarded are based upon the amount of money available each year.

To view past projects and amounts awarded, visit recipients.

Disbursement of funds
All check requests (including final check request) should be submitted electronically to eancira@wacofoundation.org.

To receive the funds, an organization must:
    • turn in a check request
    • present documentation of when, where and how much was spent
    • use the funds specifically as stated in the grant request
    • spend the funds within twelve months of the grant awarding
    • submit the final check request with close out report for final payment