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…
Designing Mental Health Solutions
“This isn’t just a medical challenge,” Kat Jones says. “It really does cross into a lot of social sectors.” This past January, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced plans to team up with The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School...
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Collaborative Approaches to Well-Being in Rural Communities
Collaborative Approaches to Well-Being in Rural Communities The proposal period for this RFP has closed and the initiative began in July 2018. See below for a list of grantees. The Collaborative Approaches to Well-Being in Rural Communities initiative...
Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr.
A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr. is the fifth Executive Director to lead the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since its creation in 1940 at The University of Texas at Austin, where he oversees the vision, mission, goals,...
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Communities of Care Initiative: Questions and Answers
Communities of Care Initiative: Questions and Answers The foundation does not accept phone inquiries about grant projects, however, questions may be submitted to hogg-grants@austin.utexas.edu (we will respond within two business days). Those who are interested in...