Information for

Grantseekers

The Legacy Foundation invests in and serves as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships, medical education, research and programs that improve the health and quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley. The Foundation defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being.

Requirements

What We Fund

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.

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Examples

What the Foundation Will and Will NOT Fund:

WILL fund:

  • New projects

  • Operating expenses

  • Multi-year requests

  • Capital purchases

  • Indirect costs (up to 10%)

  • Matching funds

  • Certain staff positions with a sustainability plan

WILL NOT fund:

  • Insurance premiums

  • Endowments

  • Individuals

  • Event sponsorships

  • Debt retirement

  • Operational deficits

Note

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) 335-3040.

options

Types of Grants

A variety of Grants to suite the size of your project.

Responsive Grants
Up to $50,000

Supports specific activities with defined goals over a set period.

Responsive grants do not require a Letter of Intent.
Collaborative Grants
$50,000 to $500,000

Fosters partnerships for larger-scale projects. Letters of Support from collaborators strengthen applications.

Matching Grants
Variable

Contact us to seek matching funds or if you have already secured funding requiring a match. Approval may lead to a detailed application.

Foundation Initiatives
$500,000 +

For strategic projects aligning with our goals, such as capital grants or seed funding.

schedule

Important Dates

Every year there are two opportunities to apply for a Grant.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT DEADLINES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

First Grant Cycle

Grant Cycle Begins
Mid-February
Letter of Intent Due
March 20th
Application Due
May 1st
Grants Awarded
July

Second Grant Cycle

Grant Cycle Begins
August
Letter of Intent Due
September 20th
Application Due
November 1st
Grants Awarded
January

Application Process

Organizations may submit one proposal per cycle, if not currently funded.

Letter of Intent (LOI)

Due: March 20th or September 20th
Grant requests for less than $50,000 can skip the Letter of Intent and submit the application.
Submit LOI

Skip LOI

Requests for less than $50,000 can skip the LOI and go directly to submit an Application

Approved

You will be notified if your LOI is approved and invited to submit an application.

Denied

Some applicants will be invited to resubmit under a different Grant Type.

Application

Due: May 1st or November 1st
After you submit your application you will be notified if you are approved or denied once the decision making process has concluded.
Submit Application

Approved

Denied

Grant Agreement

If your application is approved you will need to complete the Grant Agreement through our Grant Portal.

Grant Implementation

Funds are dispersed and utilized in accordance with our terms and the project plan.

Reporting

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.
Reporting Guidelines