Texas Awards $3M State Grant to Dallas Fair Park Community Project

Two major community projects have recently received significant funding to advance their development. The Midland Center for the Arts secured a $3 million challenge grant from the Dow Company Foundation, adding to a previous $8 million contribution, to support a $47 million renovation campaign focused on enhancing STEM education through immersive exhibits and accessibility upgrades. Meanwhile, in Dallas, a $3 million state grant was awarded to Fair Park First to accelerate the construction of Community Park in South Dallas, a key part of the Fair Park Master Plan. This 10.5-acre park will offer playgrounds, walking trails, fitness hubs, and gathering spaces designed to promote wellness and community connection, fulfilling a promise to improve access to green space for residents. The funding efforts, championed by State Senator Royce West and Representative Venton Jones, highlight a commitment to equitable public spaces and health outcomes. Both projects emphasize collaboration with community stakeholders and aim to serve their regions with long-term cultural and recreational benefits.