Applications Are Open for FC Dallas Foundation Community Action Grants Presented by CornerStone Staffing
Published on November 14, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release
Frisco, TX - Applications for the FC Dallas Foundation Community Action Grants presented by CornerStone Staffing are now open at FCDallas.com/Grants. Organizations that focus on improving the health and well-being of underserved North Texas communities are encouraged to apply.
Each grant recipient will receive a $5,000 grant from the FC Dallas Foundation in partnership with CornerStone Staffing. This is a $2,500 increase in grant funds per grantee from 2018.
In addition to these community action grants, CornerStone Staffing will make a $5,000 donation to a local nonprofit through the Homegrown Helper Gift initiative. CornerStone Staffing and an FC Dallas Homegrown Player will hand-select the Homegrown Helper Gift recipient bringing total community donations to $25,000.
"The FC Dallas Foundation is committed to making a meaningful impact across Dallas/Fort Worth," said Jody Smith, CornerStone Staffing President. "Community service has always been an important part of who we are as a company and we're proud to partner with an organization that shares this mission."
Past recipients of the FC Dallas Foundation grants include Bonton Farms, George H.W. Bush Elementary School's Patriots Soccer Program, Jubilee Park and Community Center and Love is Ministry - Vickery United FC. The Homegrown Helper Gift inaugural recipient was the North Texas Food Bank.
2019 FC Dallas Foundation Grant Program Timeline
To apply for a 2019 Grant, please visit FCDallas.com/Grants.
January 20, 2019- Applications due
March 2019 - Grantees announced and funds distributed
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