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
