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The following are the requirements for the distribution of funds:
Please note: Grant programs must be underway or completed within twelve months of grant announcement or an extension request must be submitted. If these conditions are not met, then the award will be forfeited.
Upon project completion, the grantee will submit a report via email to Texas Downtown that includes:
Note: All of the above must be supplied to Texas Downtown before grant reimbursement will be released.
The report will be forwarded to the Communities Foundation of Texas for final review and reimbursement.
Deadline for Project Completion is: October 31st unless otherwise designated.
If no contact is made with the current E.D. of Texas Downtown within the year scope of this grant, then you will forfeit the grant. If the project has had delays, and you contact the E.D. prior to the deadline, and make arrangements, a reasonable extension may be given.
Contact:Tania MoodyExecutive DirectorTexas Downtowntania@texasdowntown.org512-472-7832
Recipients of an Anice Read Grant must be a member, in good standing, of Texas Downtown.
They also agree to continue their membership for at least two full years, covering the year they applied for and the year they must complete their project and receive reimbursement.
Award
This is a reimbursement grant. Grants are awarded annually; however, any change will be announced on the Texas Downtown website where the application is available. Size per award may vary due to the number of awards given or economic factors affecting the fund.
Recipients not in good standing at the time of reporting will forfeit the award.
TEXAS DOWNTOWN
Photo and Media Use Permission Form
Texas Downtown (TXD) celebrates the people, places, businesses, events, projects, and stories that make downtowns across Texas unique. Photographs and other visual media shared with us help highlight local accomplishments, promote downtown revitalization, share best practices, and inspire communities across the state.
By checking this box you authorize Texas Downtown to use the photographs, images, videos, or other visual media identified or submitted with this form.
By signing below, I confirm that:
- I own the submitted photographs or media, or I have the authority and necessary permission to provide them to Texas Downtown for the uses described in this form.
- I grant Texas Downtown a nonexclusive, royalty-free permission to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, edit, crop, resize, format, caption, and adapt the submitted photographs or media for Texas Downtown’s nonprofit, educational, informational, promotional, advocacy, and organizational purposes.
Approved uses may include, but are not limited to:
Texas Downtown’s website and online member platforms
Social media accounts
Email communications and newsletters
Educational resources, toolkits, reports, and publications
Conference, workshop, webinar, and training materials
Presentations and promotional materials
Membership recruitment and engagement materials
Grant, award, program, and event promotions
Printed materials, signage, displays, and exhibits
Media outreach and other communications supporting Texas Downtown’s mission
- I understand that Texas Downtown may make reasonable edits necessary for layout, accessibility, clarity, branding, or formatting, provided the use does not intentionally misrepresent the image, its subject, or its original context.
- I understand that Texas Downtown may retain approved photographs and media in its organizational photo library for future use consistent with this permission.
- I understand that I will not receive payment, royalties, or other compensation for Texas Downtown’s authorized use of the submitted photographs or media.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, I have the authority to grant the permissions described in this form and that Texas Downtown’s authorized use of the submitted photographs or media will not knowingly violate the rights of another person or organization.
I understand that this permission does not transfer ownership of the original photographs or media to Texas Downtown. The individual photographer or copyright owner retains ownership while granting Texas Downtown permission to use the materials as described above.
Texas DowntownPO Box 1509 | Levelland, Texas 79336512-472-7832 | texasdowntown.org
Upon receipt of this information, we will have the Community Foundation of Texas release funds to you.
