HOPES Grant (Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support)

HOPES Grant Overview

Program Name: Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES)

Established: 2004 by the Texas Legislature

Key Features

• Community-Driven Approach: Unlike many grant programs that dictate specific outcomes and methodologies, HOPES empowers communities to take the lead
• Flexible Implementation: Communities analyze their specific needs and develop tailored solutions using local data
• Evidence-Based Focus: Funding supports implementation of evidence-based strategies and programs

Funding Overview

• Annual Budget (FY2024): $31,218,813
• Average Grantee Budget: $1,114,958
• Number of Grantees: 28 grantees & 25 subgrantees
• Geographic Coverage: 33 counties served
• Families Served: Average 3,440 families per month (FY2024)

Impact Areas

HOPES funding impacts four key areas: 1. Empowers Communities - Local organizations lead decision-making 2. Promotes Self-Sufficiency - Supports family economic stability 3. Strengthens Partnerships - Builds collaborations across sectors 4. Improves Outcomes - Creates measurable results for children and families

Geographic Scope

• States/Regions: Texas
• Coverage: 33 counties across Texas

Focus Areas

• Prevention and early intervention services
• Family support and strengthening
• Child abuse and neglect prevention
• Community-based prevention programs

Contact Information

• Organization: TexProtects (The Texas Association for the Protection of Children)
• Address: 3000 Pegasus Park Drive Suite 708, Dallas, TX 75247
• Phone: [email protected]
• Tax ID: 46-1332547