ToolBox Grants at North Texas Community Foundation
North Texas Community Foundation and Fort Worth Report logos (Courtesy graphic | NTCF & Fort Worth Report)
Author: PRESS RELEASE
Date: May 23, 2024 6:23 pm
Credit: FortWorthReport.org
FORT WORTH, Texas – According to the latest Census data, approximately 11% of Tarrant County residents live below the poverty line, struggling to access basic necessities and opportunities for economic mobility. Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing the compounding causes and effects of poverty. These organizations serve as pillars of support, offering essential services and programs from food assistance and housing support to educational opportunities and healthcare services. However, for these organizations to effectively operate, they require robust capacity building support.
Capacity building encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at enhancing a nonprofit’s effectiveness. This can include investments in staff training and development, technology upgrades, strategic planning, and governance improvement. While these efforts may not yield immediate, measurable outcomes like direct service programs, they are essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of nonprofit organizations.
North Texas Community Foundation logo (Courtesy graphic | NTCF)
Author: North Texas Community Foundation
Date: May 23, 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas – Recognizing the critical need for capacity building support locally, North Texas Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 ToolBox Grant Cycle. $202,250 in funding was awarded to 18 organizations dedicated to combating poverty and improving the well-being of residents in Tarrant County. Since its inception in 2010, ToolBox has provided more than $3.7 million in grants to 162 nonprofits.
ToolBox grants are intended to be one-time, transformative gifts. Through the latest round of funding, grantee organizations will have the opportunity to invest in strategic planning and fundraising consulting.
“We rely on our nonprofit partners to provide essential services to our community,” adds Rose Bradshaw, president & CEO of North Texas Community Foundation. “By enhancing their operational efficiency, nonprofits can maximize the impact of their services and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals and communities affected by poverty.”