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Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program (MHGP) is sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This program supports health research and education for medically underserved populations facing health disparities in Texas.
It provides funding for eligible institutions of higher education and Centers for Teacher Education that address health issues for underserved populations, including racial, ethnic, geographic, or economic groups. The program emphasizes projects that conduct research or educational initiatives aimed at addressing specific health disparities and encourages strategic partnerships.
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Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program (MHGP) - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Intent Eligibility How to Apply Important Dates Rules and Regulations Impact Grant Cycle Contact The Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program (MHGP) was established to support the advancement of health research and education for medically underserved populations who face disparities in health access and outcomes within the state of Texas.
The program is designed to provide funding for eligible institutions of higher education and Centers for Teacher Education that address health issues for underserved populations, including racial, ethnic, geographic, or economic groups.
This funding supports research and educational initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for these groups, with the goal of improving health access and outcomes for medically underserved populations. Institutions of higher education as defined by Texas Education Code, §61. 003(8) , which includes public and private colleges and universities, are eligible to apply for a Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program Award.
Proposed research or educational initiatives should focus on identifying, understanding, and addressing health disparities within one or more underserved groups.
The applicant must also meet at least one of the following criteria: Conduct research or educational programs that address health issues facing medically underserved minority groups (“Underserved Groups”) Form partnerships with minority organizations, colleges or universities to conduct research and educational programs that address health issues facing Underserved Groups.
An eligible Applicant may partner with another eligible entity or an existing eligible entity for the purpose of conducting research or educational programs addressing health issues facing Underserved Groups, improving health outcomes, or creating new or expanded health programs aimed at underserved communities. Entities that received or have received MHGP funding are eligible to reapply.
Through this Request for Applications (RFA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) seeks to provide grants to eligible Applicants who propose programs, projects, or initiatives that focus on addressing the health needs of these medically underserved populations.
Funding will support projects that conduct health research, offer health-related educational programs, or form partnerships with minority organizations or eligible entities, colleges, or universities to achieve these goals.
The required outcomes for Applicants include measurable progress in the development and implementation of programs that demonstrate significant, sustainable impacts on health issues within medically underserved groups. To be considered for an AY26 FPFP grant award, eligible applicants must submit their application no later than 11:59 p. m.
CT on June 1, 2026. The Grant Period will begin upon execution of the Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) or on August 3, 2026, whichever is later, and will conclude on August 31, 2028. The $5.
6 million in total competitive grant funding is available for two years to support the costs associated with the implementation of grant activities, in addition to other resources that are used to develop and maintain the program. Each Grant Award is limited to a maximum of $400,000.
THECB Announcement of Grant Awards Grant Period of Performance Begins Grant Period of Performance Ends Texas Education Code, Chapter 63, Subchapter D, Permanent Fund for Minority Health Research and Education, Sections 63. 301-63. 302 Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter J, Section 10.
210-10. 218 General Appropriations Act, SB 1, Article III, Strategy F. 1.
1 and Rider 12, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session The Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program was established in 1999 by the 76th Texas Legislature through the creation of the Permanent Fund for Minority Health Research and Education.
Funded through proceeds from the state’s Tobacco Lawsuit Settlement, this fund was designed to support research and educational programs addressing pressing health disparities faced by underserved or underrepresented populations in Texas. The program has continually aimed to improve health outcomes for underrepresented groups.
In November 2024, THECB implemented updated program rules that place a greater emphasis on grantees proposing projects that conduct research or educational initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities facing medically Underserved Groups. Grantees are also encouraged to form strategic partnerships with minority organizations, colleges, and universities to carry out these initiatives.
This restructuring aims to enhance the program’s impact by targeting specific health disparities through tailored research, educational efforts, and collaborations that directly engage with Underserved Groups in Texas. Request for Applications (RFA) Request for Applications (RFA) 2022-2023 Request for Applications
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education as defined by Texas Education Code, §61.003(8) and Centers for Teacher Education at specific historically Black colleges and universities in Texas. Applicants must conduct research or educational programs addressing health issues in medically underserved minority groups or form partnerships to do so. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.