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How the Partnership Grant Program Helps Nonprofits Expand Their Reach

Small nonprofits often do big things with limited resources. That’s why the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) created the Partnership Grant Program (PGP) to help organizations build capacity and expand their impact in the communities they serve.

FHLB Dallas created the Partnership Grant Program (PGP) nearly 30 years ago to help these organizations grow their capacity and deepen their impact.

Through partnerships with our member institutions, PGP provides matching grants to nonprofits focused on affordable housing and economic development. These administrative activities such as program expansion, development and staffing support are critical but often underfunded.

Three Things that Make the PGP Unique
  1. Up to 5:1 match of member contributions (up to $25,000 per member)
  2. Local impact through nonprofits serving community needs like affordable housing and economic development
  3. Flexible use of funds for administrative support, planning and more
Spotlight: Street Food Institute—Albuquerque, New Mexico
In partnership with Homewise, FHLB Dallas awarded $30,000 in PGP funding to the Street Food Institute, a nonprofit that supports culinary entrepreneurs.

The grant will help expand the organization’s “Accelerate Your Venture” program, which provides:
  • Entrepreneurial management classes
  • Hands-on training
  • Access to a commercial kitchen for food trucks, catering businesses and other culinary ventures
Spotlight: Lending Avenue—Tyler, Texas
In East Texas, Greater Texas Community Capital Finance, doing business as Lending Avenue®, received $54,000 in PGP funding through a joint effort by Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank.

This funding will support:
  • Expanded access to affordable capital for underserved entrepreneurs
  • Financial education and technical assistance
  • Growth of small businesses in rural and underserved communities
Why the PGP Matters
PGP funds make a meaningful difference by supporting small, high-impact nonprofits that are often doing incredible work with very limited resources.

Who Can Apply 
Nonprofits working in affordable housing or economic development, in partnership with an FHLB Dallas member

Interested in Applying?
PGP funding is available annually. If you're a nonprofit or an FHLB Dallas member, now’s the time to start planning for the next round in spring 2026.
 
Learn more: fhlb.com/pgp

Greg Hettrick is senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas.

FHLB Dallas Bloggers

  • Greg Hettrick

    • Senior Vice President
    • Director of Community Investment

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