Responsive Grants

Responsive Grants is sponsored by Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation. Responsive Grants support projects or programs that demonstrate a positive effect on the health of residents in the lower Rio Grande Valley. These grants are for specific activities carried out over a defined period of time and/or planned to achieve a specific result or goal. The foundation's top priority is obesity and diabetes prevention, but it also supports various other health initiatives.

Geographic focus: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties, Texas

Focus areas: Obesity and Diabetes Prevention, Healthy Lifestyles, Access to Care, Mental Health, Aging in Place, Dental Health, Medical Education, Breast Cancer

Grantseekers | Health & Community Grants | Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation News & Events All FAQs Contact Us Donate (956) 335-3040 Organizations must meet the following criteria: 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.

Serve residents of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, or Willacy counties. Demonstrate positive health effects within our funding area. Not have received funding within the Responsive or Collaborative categories in the previous 12 months.

What the Foundation Will and Will NOT Fund: Indirect costs (up to 10%) Certain staff positions with a sustainability plan Priority is given to proposals impacting many, fostering collaboration, utilizing resources effectively, showcasing replicable programs, and receiving community support. Organizations can submit one proposal per cycle, provided they are not currently funded. For inquiries, contact us at (956) 335-3036 .

A variety of Grants to suite the size of your project. Supports specific activities with defined goals over a set period. Responsive grants do not require a Letter of Intent.

Fosters partnerships for larger-scale projects. Letters of Support from collaborators strengthen applications. Contact us to seek matching funds or if you have already secured funding requiring a match.

Approval may lead to a detailed application. For strategic projects aligning with our goals, such as capital grants or seed funding. Grant requests over $50,000 will follow a once-a-year application process, while grants under $50,000 will be available twice annually.

Organizations may submit one proposal per cycle, if not currently funded. Opens: October 1 - Due: December 1st This is required for any grant requests over $50,000. Requests for less than $50,000 can skip the LOI and go directly to submit an Application You will be notified if your LOI is approved and invited to submit an application.

Some applicants will be invited to resubmit under a different Grant Type. Application for Requests under $50,000 Due: April 1st or October 1st After you submit your application you will be notified if you are approved or denied once the decision making process has concluded.

Application for Requests over $50,000 After you submit your application you will be notified if you are approved or denied once the decision making process has concluded. If your application is approved you will need to complete the Grant Agreement through our Grant Portal. Funds are dispersed and utilized in accordance with our terms and the project plan.

Grant recipients are expected to adhere to our reporting guidelines to provide timely and comprehensive updates on the progress and impact of their projects. Failure to do so may affect future grant application considerations. Here are more links!