In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.   

Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…

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Recovery-Oriented Research

Recovery-Oriented Research

Recovery-Oriented ResearchProgram SummaryThe foundation awards funding to researchers in Texas to conduct recovery-oriented mental health research. The grant program aims to build capacity for and interest in conducting recovery-oriented research in Texas, and to...

Integrated Health Care: Setting Metrics and Measuring Outcomes

Integrated Health Care: Setting Metrics and Measuring Outcomes

Policy Brief: Integrated Health CareOverviewThe 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver requires that regional health partnerships (RHPs) demonstrate improved outcomes, decreased costs and improved consumer experience. It is critical that RHPs define appropriate metrics...

Open RFPs

Open RFPs

Open Requests for Proposals GRANT INITIATIVESImproving Academic Achievement Through Mental Health The goals of this initiative are to improve academic achievement and mental wellness in educational settings through culturally and linguistically appropriate mental...

Texas Mental Health Information

Texas Mental Health Information

Texas Mental Health InformationEven though the Hogg Foundation is passionately devoted to mental health, we are not a direct provider of mental health services. We are, however, part of a vibrant ecosystem of behavioral health services and systems in Texas. Below...

Texas Mental Health Information

Texas Mental Health Information

Texas Mental Health Information Even though the Hogg Foundation is passionately devoted to mental health, we are not a direct provider of mental health services. We are, however, part of a vibrant ecosystem of behavioral health services and systems in Texas. Below...