Houston Health Foundation (HHF) is seeking applications from small community organizations that serve Hispanic, African American, Asian American, and other minority populations in the following zip codes: 77075, 77047, 77031, 77051, 77017, 77013, 77026, 77076, 77080, 77016, 77028, 77078, 77091, 77093, 77034, and 77092. This disbursement of grants will address inequities in COVID-19 outreach, expand health education, and increase testing and vaccinations.
By expanding the capabilities of smaller community groups with financial support, the Houston Health Foundation is working with Houston Health Department officials to strengthen community partnerships that will be better able to bring crucial resources and education to vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities during future health emergencies. Each successful grant recipient will be awarded a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000 once approved.
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All applicants must demonstrate active work and engagement with populations in zones identified by the City of Houston Health Department as at higher risk, underserved, disproportionately affected by COVID-19, or other exhibiting health-related disparities. Applicants must have current IRS 501(c)(3) designation or alternate non-profit status.
All applications must be completed electronically via the Advancing Health Equity and Outreach Education link on the HHF website beginning Friday, October 3, 2022, and submitted no later than midnight (CST) on Monday, October 24, 2022.
For more information about grant criteria and to access the application link, visit the Houston Health Foundation website: www.houstonhealthfoundation.org. And click on the Advancing Health Equity Grant Link.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Proposals that do not meet the grant criteria will not be considered. Application rules and instructions, including the complete RFA document, are available on the website. Interested agencies are encouraged to read all related documents before beginning an application.
An optional virtual information session will be held for interested small community organizations on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. CLICK HERE to access ZoomGrants link.
Please visit the Houston Health Foundation website to receive more information and to RSVP.