Christie Carter (File photo)
The 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Christie Carter and 2016 CCB Charity Selection Chair Helen Holman have just revealed the requirements and time line for the 2016 grants.
REQUIREMENTS:
- The agency must serve children in Dallas County.
- The agency must have had a 501(c)(3) designation for at least three years.
- The agency must have provided services in Dallas Country for at least three years.
TIME LINE:
- Tuesday, September 1, 2015 — Applications are available online or by calling The Crystal Charity Ball office (214.526.5868, Ext. 18).
- Thursday, September 24, 2015 — A brief orientation will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Communities Foundation of Texas. While not required, the meeting is extremely helpful for prospective applying charities to send a representative.
- Wednesday, October 28, 2015 — Completed applications must be received by The Crystal Charity Ball office (3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite L150, Dallas 75219) by 4 p.m. No applications will be accepted via email.
- Thursday, February 4, 2016 — Beneficiaries will be selected.
Jan Pruitt (File photo)
While it may seem a bit overwhelming for first timers and even CCB vets, becoming a CCB beneficiary results in even more than the financial reward. It was just a year ago that North Texas Food Bank Executive Director Jan Pruitt warned her staff when they approached her about applying for a grant. Did they know what they were undertaking? She told them it a thorough process, but the validation by CCB was priceless. Thanks to their efforts, NTFB is a 2015 beneficiary and will receive $750,000 for its Food 4 Kids Backpack program.
So, get on board. Get the application. Get to the orientation meeting. Get that application in before 4 p.m. on October 28th. The Dallas kids are depending upon you to get it.