Grantmaking
We are proud to partner with organizations serving the deep South Texas Mid-Valley community. In order to receive funding, an organization must be a qualified public entity or an Internal Revenue Service recognized 501(c)(3), 509(a), or Section 170(c)(1) with current Form 990s and in good standing with the IRS and relevant state and local authorities.
We approach all grant-making through the lens of the Social Determinants of Health. Requests must meet at least one of the five Social Determinants of Health outlined below.
We encourage projects that are evidence or research-based, projects that have the capacity to leverage additional funding, and collaborative partnerships.
Where We Fund
We fund organizations serving the deep South Texas Mid-Valley community. This includes the communities of: San Carlos, La Blanca, Donna, Hargill, La Feria, La Sara, Lyford, Mercedes, Progreso, Raymondville, Santa Rosa, Sebastian, and Weslaco, including the Delta area: Edcouch, Elsa, La Villa, Monte Alto, and other rural communities within the Mid-Valley region. Organizations are not required to have a physical location in the Mid-Valley as long as they provide services in these communities.
How to Apply
Each year, the Foundation typically hosts an Information Session/ Funding Forum in the spring. Grant applications are generally due in the summer, with funding award notifications announced mid to late fall. Specific dates may vary from year to year.
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New and Prospective Applicants
If you are not a current grantee, the first step is to request more information. Please complete the form in the Contact Us section of our website or call 956.854.4534 to be added to our email list. This ensures you receive updates about upcoming funding opportunities, information sessions, and the next grant funding cycle.
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Current Grantees
The grant application portal is reserved for current grantees only. Letters of Intent (LOIs) will be accepted when the Grant Cycle opens. Eligible organizations must submit an LOI through the grant application portal. If the LOI is approved, an invitation to apply will be emailed to the applicant. Only organizations that receive an invitation may submit a full application. All LOIs and applications must be submitted through the grant application portal.
Grantmaking Documents