Investing in Our Community
The Community Benefits Grant Program focuses on providing direct health care services and access to the uninsured and underinsured through direct financial support and in-kind lab support to free clinics, federally qualified health centers and other nonprofit agencies. Since the establishment of the Community Benefits Grant Program, more than $85 million in direct funding and more than $52 million of in-kind funding has been awarded to more than 70 unique agencies.
Application portal now open
COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT
Twenty-one percent of people living in Harris County lack insurance, making access to health care almost impossible for those who cannot pay for it out of pocket. To assist with mitigating these barriers to health care, Houston Methodist offers the Community Benefits Grant to local nonprofits working to provide affordable, quality access to health care services while stressing the importance of preventative care.
Submit a Letter of Intent
The Community Benefits Grant application portal is now open. LOIs are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31.
Access the 2023 Community Benefits Grant Application Portal>>
MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION GRANT
One in five people in the United States are estimated to experience mental illness every year. Due to the growing need for mental health services, Houston Methodist offers the Mental Health Innovation Grant to local nonprofits working to reduce barriers to accessing mental health care services for indigent members of the Greater Houston community.
Submit a Letter of Intent
The Mental Health Innovation Grant application portal is now open. LOIs are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31.
Access the 2023 Mental Health Innovation Grant Application Portal>>
Community Benefits Grant Information Session Recording
Banner Image: Gus S. Wortham Memorial Fountain, by William T. Cannady. Also called the "Dandelion Fountain," this Houston landmark is located in Buffalo Bayou Park on Allen Parkway.