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Midland, Texas (May 11, 2026) – Permian Basin Area Foundation has awarded $2,098,500 to 26 to nonprofit organizations serving West Texans during its spring community grant cycle.

Grants Officer Raymond Williams stated “The Permian Basin is fortunate to have such a wide variety of nonprofits that together make our communities safer, stronger, and more vibrant for all. We are humbled by their service and are thankful to our many donors that make these grants possible.”

Grants were made to the following organizations:

Alpine Public Library
American National Red Cross
Arts Council of Midland
Big Bend Bluegrass Association
Centers for Children and Families, Inc.
Communities In Schools of the Permian Basin
Education Partnership of the Permian Basin
Fort Stockton Historical Society
Friends of the Marfa Public Library
Grand Companions Humane Society
Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health
Marfa Live Arts
Midland Downtown Farmers Market
Mission Agape
Odessa Family YMCA
Odessa Links
Rangers Outreach Inc.
Salvation Army of Midland
Samaritan Counseling Center
Senior Life Midland
Sunshine House, Inc.
Terlingua Common School District
Texas Tribune
The Marfa Studio of Arts
YMCA of Midland
Young Life Big Bend



Permian Basin Area Foundation facilitates two community grant cycles each year. Fall grant applications are due on October 1, 2026. Visit www.pbaf.org to review application procedures and to apply.

Marfa Live Arts

Mission Agape