The Kenneth P. Gifford Foundation will provide support for organizations within the following fields of interest:
Projects serving the following populations are of special interest:
Emphasis on organizations concerned with care for the aged and youth; supports a scholarship program sponsored by El Paso Community Foundation for students of local high schools for undergraduate study at the University of Texas-El Paso.
The Kenneth P. Gifford Foundation has given a total of $57,943 in grants in 2016. Recent awardees include: Center for Community Empowerment, El Paso Community College, Del Norte, El Paso Society for Human Resources, and Project Ariba.
The Kenneth P. Gifford Foundation was established in 1977 in Texas. The foundation does not maintain a website. Please contact the foundation to verify eligibility prior to submission of a full application. Funds may be used for the following purposes:
Giving primarily is limited to non profit organizations in Texas with emphasis on El Paso county. No grants to individuals.
Applications are to be submitted by March 1, annually. Initial approach should be with a Letter of Intent. An application form is required. Applicants should submit the following:
Awards vary based on scope and size of project. Awards are up to $50,000.