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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Can AI Support Youth Mental Health?

In order to address the adolescent mental health crisis, experts at The University of Texas at Austin are researching how AI can support young people dealing with mental health issues.

Can AI Support Youth Mental Health?

According to studies conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, one in five adolescents has had a serious mental health disorder in their lives, and sadly suicide is now the second leading cause of death for youth ages 15-24.    ...

FAQ: 2020 Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow Grants

Hogg Mental Health Peer Policy FellowsFrequently Asked Questions When are proposals due to the foundation?Friday, March 6, 2020,at 11:59 p.m. Central Time is the deadline for proposal submission.When will grants be awarded?The foundation plans to notify...

FAQ: 2020 Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow Grants

Hogg Mental Health Peer Policy FellowsFrequently Asked Questions When are proposals due to the foundation?Friday, March 6, 2020,at 11:59 p.m. Central Time is the deadline for proposal submission.When will grants be awarded?The foundation plans to notify...

2020 Mental Health Policy Fellow Grants 

2020 Mental Health Policy Fellow Grants Request for Proposals Note:  An additional RFP for the Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow Program is being released simultaneously with this RFP. Eligible organizations are allowed to submit proposals for one or both...