The Shallow Ford Foundation is excited to offer two separate arts grant opportunities to help local nonprofits bring engaging, community-building programs to life.
Applications are now open. Deadline to apply: October 18, 2025.
Purpose: Fund arts and cultural programs that bring the community together in Clemmons, made possible by the Thad and Mary Bingham Fund of the Shallow Ford Foundation.
Grant amount: Up to $5,000
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) or governmental agencies) — not individuals
Where programs must take place: Village of Clemmons
Examples of programs: Concerts, public art shows, theater productions, art installations, other creative gatherings
Deadline to complete programs: December 31, 2026
View full eligibility requirements
Purpose: Support affordable, accessible, and enriching programs at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center (MAWCC) in Lewisville
Grant amount: Up to $5,000
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) or governmental agencies) — not individuals
Where programs must take place: Mary Alice Warren Community Center, Lewisville
Preferred programs: Senior programming, concerts, art classes, skill-based workshops, community events
Not eligible: Film screenings, exercise/fitness classes, art installations
Deadline to complete programs: December 31, 2026
View full eligibility requirements
- Applications open: August 19, 2025
- Application deadline: September 19, 2025
- Awards announced: Early October 2025
- Programs must be completed by: December 31, 2026
Not sure if your project is a good fit?
Contact the Shallow Ford Foundation’s Program Officer to discuss your idea:
greg@shallowfordfoundation.org
