CHI OMEGA CHRISTMAS MARKET FOCUS AREAS:

Chi Omega Christmas Market will consider applications that address needs in the areas of Arts, Civic, Education, Health or Welfare.

GRANT APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for Chi Omega Christmas Market grant funding, organizations MUST:

• Have a minimum request of $50,000

• Be tax-exempt for a minimum of three (3) years under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  

• Be headquartered and provide services within Dallas County 

• Consideration will be given for endowment

*Organizations who have received funds from COCM 2023, 2024 or 2025 will not be eligible to apply. We invite applications for Chi Omega Christmas funding 3 years after receiving funds.

WHAT Chi Omega DOES NOT FUND:

• Organizations not operating within the Dallas County Community

• Services delivered outside the of the Dallas County Community

• Chapters of national organizations receiving financial support from their national office

• For-profit organizations

• Major building/capital campaigns, although program-specific capital requests may receive grants

• Conferences or benefits

• Individuals, for any purpose

• Projects that promote religious or political doctrine

• Research (medical or otherwise)

• Operating deficits/retirement of existing debt

If the Chi Omega Christmas Market interest areas and applicant requirements are compatible with the needs of your nonprofit organization, you will be invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Letters of Inquiry are evaluated by Chi Omega Christmas Market membership to determine whether the organization’s mission and proposed project fit within Chi Omega Christmas Market eligibility guidelines. Other factors evaluated include the proposed project’s feasibility and sustainability, as well as the organization’s ability to plan, implement, evaluate and sustain the project. If you have questions about the Letter of Inquiry process, contact cocmbeneficiaryfiles@gmail.com. 

Next Steps:  

Chi Omega Christmas Market accepts Full Grant Applications BY INVITATION ONLY. After evaluating your organization’s Letter of Inquiry, you will be notified if Chi Omega Christmas Market would like your organization to submit a full proposal. Grants are awarded based on a vote of the Chi Omega Christmas Market membership after prospective grant recipients have successfully completed each step of the Chi Omega Christmas Market grant process.