This initiative exemplifies a strong health equity focus,” said Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., executive director of the Hogg Foundation. “For us, equity means two things: first, inclusion of all members of the community, not as a client population but as leaders and guiding voices; and second, a widened focus that includes whole community transformation as much as individual well-being.”
The Hogg Foundation invites eligible organizations in Texas to apply for the Communities of Care initiative by January 9, 2019. The initiative is designed to support community resilience, mental health and well-being in the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with a special focus on children and youth of color and their families.
The foundation plans to award up to 12 community grants totaling $8 million, and an additional $3 million grant for an initiative coordinator and evaluation and learning team. The foundation will consider proposed project budgets ranging from $500,000 to $800,000 per applicant, contingent upon demonstrated community need.
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