Responsive Grants
Funding TypeGrant
Grantor Agency
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
Grant RangeUp to $50K
# of Awards Availablevariable
Programmatic AreaCapacity Building
Programmatic AreaCommunity Development
Programmatic AreaEducation
Programmatic AreaHealth
Programmatic AreaPeople & Places
Programmatic AreaWorkforce & Economic Development
Deadline November 1, 2024
Match Required?
Match Amountn/a
Eligible EntitiesIn order to be eligible to receive funding from the Legacy Foundation, an organization must: 1) Be a nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) or 170(c); or an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. 2) Serve residents of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr or Willacy counties. 3) Request funding for projects or programs that demonstrate a positive effect on the health of residents within our funding area. 4) Have no funded requests on file within the previous 12 month period within the Responsive or Collaborative categories.
Focus AreaThe Legacy Foundation funds programs that measurably improve the health of those living in the lower Rio Grande Valley by promoting healthy lifestyles and providing increased access to healthcare for all. The Foundation's number one strategic priority is Obesity and Diabetes Prevention. However, they consider funding for all types of health-related initiatives that fall under the following additional program areas: healthy lifestyles, access to care, mental health, aging in place, dental health, medical education, breast cancer, and scholarships.
Responsive Grants award up to $50,000 for any qualified organization that meets the Foundation's other eligibility requirements. These grants are for projects or programs that support specific activities carried out over a defined period of time and/or planned to achieve a specific result or goal.
Contact(956) 335-3040
Link to Opportunityhttps://www.vblf.org/grantmaking/
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