Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency Initiative Grant

Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency Initiative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Amount: US $15,000 - US $75,000
Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Summary

Overview

Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency Initiative Advancing resiliency and capacity building in community-driven organizations. The goal of this pilot grant initiative is to advance resiliency and capacity building among community-driven organizations by investing in their priorities. These priorities must align with the foundation’s mission to advance mental health in everyday life and at least one of the four strategic focus areas: Community; Partnerships; Policy; and Research, Innovation, and Education (RIE). About the Initiative This pilot grant initiative, Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency Initiative, will fund organizations with a total operating budget of $250,000 or less. Each grantee partner will receive a two-year grant, with award amounts ranging from $15,000 to $75,000 per year (up to 30% of the total operating budget) divided equally across the grant term. The goal of this initiative is to advance resiliency and capacity building among community-driven organizations by investing in their priorities. Each selected organization will have access to additional capacity building support and tools. The foundation is awarding these grants based on their alignment with at least one of these four strategic focus areas: Community: Strengthening local leadership and organizations by centering community voices to identify gaps, co-create solutions, and implement and sustain projects that reflect community priorities. Partnerships: Fostering strategic partnerships that can amplify mental health impact among various communities across Texas. Research, Innovation, and Education (RIE): Expanding knowledge, tools, and practices that study, improve, and provide education on mental health systems and services in Texas. Policy: Engaging in activities that empower individuals and community organizations to have a voice in developing policies and systems that impact mental health, resilience, and well-being.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, community-based organizations, or collaboratives, including mental health organizations and faith-based/religious entities.Applicants without 501(c)(3) status may apply under a fiscal sponsor if they meet all other eligibility criteria. To learn more about applying under a fiscal sponsor, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.Applicants must be Texas-based or have offices, chapters, or affiliates in Texas.Applicants based outside of Texas may apply if the project for which they are seeking funding is in Texas.Applicants with a total annual operational budget of less than $250,000.

Ineligibility

Projects or proposals that include traditional clinical services (e.g., licensed clinician services, talk therapy) or professional medical direct services (e.g., hospital-based care).NOTE: An organization is not excluded from applying solely for providing these services. This grant may be awarded to an organization if grant funds are not used to support clinical services. While we recognize the vital importance of clinical work, this funding is intended to support non-clinical capacity-building efforts.Nonprofits with annual operating budgets greater than $250,000 (with the exception of fiscal sponsors).Capital campaignsPrivate foundation endowmentsIndividualsCurrent Hogg Foundation grantee partners (Strengthening the Mental Health of Rural and Rural Border Communities, Collaborative Approaches to Well-Being in Rural Communities, and Reliable Flexible Funding grantee partners.)