Grants & Sponsorships

Information on funding

State Fair of Texas has opened the applications for the first cycle of 2019 Grants and Sponsorships. Some changes have been made to our granting process, so please take note:

• The State Fair of Texas will offer grant and sponsorship opportunities in two cycles throughout the year. This means you must anticipate the period for which you are requesting funding and apply in advance for the cycle whose disbursement correlates best. We will not accept applications or disperse funds outside of these cycles.
• While an organization can apply for both of the cycles, an organization can only be selected and funded for a grant or sponsorship only once throughout the year, so please consider all of your initiatives and prioritize the ones you will need the most help with.
• If you are selected to receive funding, you must complete the mandatory reporting by the deadline indicated. Failure to do so will prevent you from being considered for any future funding opportunities, so please ensure you are aware of the deadlines ahead of time.
• Only previously funded programs for summer 2018 can apply in 2019. Summer program funding will have a different application process and timeline for organizations operating in the South Dallas/Fair Park area. Funding for summer programs will be contingent on participation in the mandatory training. Organizations can receive funding for a summer program grant and a SFOT grant or sponsorship throughout the year. This is the only way organizations can receive funds from the State Fair twice in one fiscal year. Please look out for additional information on this process.
• Organizations cannot receive funding for a grant and sponsorship in the same year, so determine if you will apply for a grant OR a sponsorship and complete the form for one, not both.

How to Apply for Funding

If you are interested in applying for funding, please complete the application for the appropriate funding category below. Make sure to complete the application in its entirety, including the attachments requested. Failure to do so may hinder our ability to make an informed decision.

Important Application Deadline Information

All applications must be submitted online by NOON ON DATE THEY ARE DUE to be considered for funding in that cycle. Any application not received by this deadline cannot be considered, and applicants will be asked to reapply in a different cycle. After all applications have been reviewed by our committee and a decision has been made; we will notify you with an email.

NOTE: Please do not contact us regarding funding notices or distribution. We will contact you if we have any questions on your application. Use the email address sfotgrants@bigtex.com to ask any questions regarding the grant application or sponsorship process.

Thank you for the great work you do in communities, we look forward to learning about it!

Grants

Remember, all applications are due by noon of the listed date.

Apply Online

Sponsorship

If you are seeking sponsorship for an event or opportunity, please apply for funding by clicking the link below.

Apply Online

Summer Program Funding

Each year the Fair funds summer programs, granting thousands of dollars to the local South Dallas community. We are currently in a two-year training and funding cohort with some, of the many, amazing summer programs that are making a positive impact in this community. As a result, only those previously funded programs for summer 2018 will be invited to apply for summer 2019. Fund disbursements are contingent upon their participation in the trainings.

Concessionaire Cohort for Fairs, Festivals and Expositions (CFFE)

Interested in applying for the Concessionaire Cohort for Fairs, Festivals and Expositions (CFFE)? Click on the button below for more information and to apply.

Any additional questions or concerns should be sent to sfotgrants@bigtex.com.