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Partnership Grant Program

$1 Million for 2024 Partnership Grant Program

Member Submission Window: May 6, 2024 through May 31, 2024

For 2024, FHLB Dallas allocated $1 million for the Partnership Grant Program (PGP). FHLB Dallas will provide up to a 5:1 match of member contributions up to $25,000 per member to promote and strengthen relationships between CBOs and FHLB Dallas members. The PGP also complements the development activities fostered by FHLB Dallas' Affordable Housing and Community Investment programs. 

2023 PGP Participants

In 2023, FHLB Dallas awarded $400,000 in PGP funds and members contributed $157,250 for a total contribution of $557,250 to 43 CBOs.

PGP Awards are Based on Member Contributions

PGP awards are matched by the member's contribution to a CBO of $500 up to $5,000 at a 5:1 ratio. PGP grants are offered once a year through FHLB Dallas' member institutions via a lottery system.

Eligible CBOs

The CBO must have 501(c)(3) recognition by the IRS and be involved with affordable housing, stimulating small business development or providing small business technical assistance within the District. Total revenues may not exceed $1,000,000.

Uses of PGP Funds

Partnership Grants may be used for the following purposes:

Social Services
  • To offset costs associated with providing aid and meeting needs of the community such as job training, economic and rental assistance, temporary shelter and housing. 
  • ​PGP funds may not be used to pay for construction materials. 
Organizational Capacity-Building
  • To offset operational and administrative expenses 
  • Purchase or rent equipment or computer software 
  • Hire staff and/or consultants 
  • Secure technical assistance, training or consulting 
  • Sponsor special program-related events, meetings or conferences 
Assistance in Applying for Grants and Other Funding Sources
  • To cover expenses in preparing applications for FHLB Dallas programs
  • Hire fundraising and/or grant-writing consultants
Contractual services
  • Architectural, engineering and survey fees (pre-development project costs)
  • Legal, accounting and administrative costs (program operating expenses)
Research and studies
  • For marketing, feasibility and planning studies for economic development and affordable housing projects
  • Environmental studies
  • Lead and asbestos testing