Grantmaking Overview
The Legacy Foundation funds organizations that improve the quality of health in the lower Rio Grande area. It is our goal to work with others – both financially and strategically – to measurably improve the overall health in our area in the short- and long-term. If you work with a non-profit organization striving to achieve the same goals, please consider applying for a grant.
In order to strategically distribute foundation funds and streamline our process for our applicants, The Legacy Foundation has created a grant program that consists of three types of grants. Please read the following descriptions to determine which type of grant your organization should consider.
Responsive Grants:
The Legacy Foundation will accept single year requests up to $25,000 from any 501c3 organization that meets our other eligibility requirements.
Collaborative Grants:
The Legacy Foundation will both accept and initiate (through an RFP process) applications for Collaborative Grants, which will include any:
- Requests over $25,000,
- Multi-year requests of over $25,000 per year, or
- Capital requests.
A Letter of Interest (LOI) will be required first, and then a more in-depth application for projects that appear most viable to The Legacy Foundation staff.
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Scholarships:
The Legacy Foundation manages several endowments that fund individual scholarship opportunities for those seeking degrees or certifications in a healthcare related field.
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Our website has all the information you will need to get started, such as our guidelines and eligibility requirements, deadlines, application process and our online application. You may also contact us by phone at (956) 389-4309.