We will start accepting applications at 1:00 AM on Monday, August 3, 2026. All applications, including attachments must be submitted by 6:00 PM on Monday, August 31, 2026.
You can find all Grant docs on this website. Under the Grants option you can find the following:
- Grant Application Instructions
- Grant Policy (PDF)
- Grant Application
- Grants Awarded (last cycle), Grant Recipients – 1974 to Present.
Please review specifically the Grant Policy document as this provides the guiding principles of the DBL Grant Process.
If 2 bids are not able to be provided, fill out the Exemption Request section – found within the Grant Application. The Grant Committee will review the Exemption Request. If approved, the Exemption Request will serve in place of the 2nd bid.
A 501(c)(3) form with the name of the organization that will appear on the Grant Application must show tax exempt status for at least 3 years. If the organization has changed its name and an updated IRS Letter of Determination has not yet been obtained, a State of Texas Certificate of Amendment and IRS-990 name change filing shall accompany the application. (Grant Policy)
DBL Grant Policy states that a Grant Recipient must “be locally governed, that is, have a governing or advisory board with local representation.” It is advised to submit an Exception Request to the Grant Committee explaining the particulars of your board and service area. This will allow the committee to pre-determine eligibility.
For agencies that do not have an annual audit and thus do not have an auditor’s opinion letter, it is expected that either an audit committee or the board is performing regular audit/reviews of financials. A letter from the audit committee or the board should be submitted with the Grant Application that addresses the audit/review process and include a general statement on the organization’s financial health.
DBL Grants will not be awarded to organizations that ‘require religious affiliation, specific belief, or participation to receive any of its services”, per our Grant Policy. Please review section IV of the DBL Grant Policy for additional clarification.
Reach out to the DBL Grants Chair, grants@dentonbenefitleague.org for additional help related to grants.