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Texas Agencies If any of the links on this page do not connect or if there is a site you think should be added to this list please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs The largest charitable foundation in Texas is The Houston Endowment, with over $1.3 billion in assets and over $71 million in total giving in 2001. The next six largest trusts are: The Brown Foundation, also in Houston, over $1.1 billion in assets and over $69 million in total giving in 2002; The Moody Foundation of Galveston, $926 million in assets; The Meadows Foundation of Dallas, $796 million; Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc., $577million 58 million in total giving in 2002; The Robert A. Welch Foundation of Houston, $537 million; and SBC Foundation, $536 million in assets and over 69 million in total giving in 2001; (The above financial information was retrieved from The Foundation Center website; rankings of other foundations can be found at: http://fdncenter.org/.) Bank of America Charitable Trust/Foundation 300 Convent Street, 8th floor, San Antonio, Texas 78205 Contact: Gregg Muenster, Phone: (210) 270-5371. Deadline: May 31 Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc. 5500 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, Texas 75225-8146 Contact: Amy Brown, Phone: (214) 750-4222. Deadline: January 15 and September 15 Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. Lee & Ramona Bass Foundation 309 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Contact: Mr. Valleau Wilkie, Jr., Executive Director. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. Provides assistance to a selected group of nonprofit organizations, primarily within the state of Texas. A brief letter describing the organization and the program or project will be considered from the following groups: Schools, colleges, and universities within Texas, with emphasis placed upon faculty development and liberal arts programs. Community programs and projects, particularly related to the arts and the environment, such as museums, zoos, and educational/research institutions. Brown Foundation 2217 Welch Ave., Houston, TX 77019; Application address: P.O. Box 130646, Houston, Tx 77219-0646 Contact: Katherine B. Dobelman, Exec. Dir., Phone: (713) 523-6867. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-5313. The second largest charitable foundation in Texas with $794 million in assets. Ewing Halsell Foundation 711 Navarro, Suite 537, San Antonio, TX 78205 Contact: Robert L. Washington, Grant Coordinator, Phone: (210)223-2640, Fax: (210)271-9089. Giving limited to Texas, particularly San Antonio, and includes interests in the following areas: Children's/Youth Services, Community Recreational Facilities, Disabled-Centers & Services, Family Services, Graduate/Professional Schools, Health Support Services, Higher Education Institutions, Human Service Organizations, Medical Research (General), Reproductive Health Care. Hoblitzelle Foundation 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 901, Dallas, Texas 75225 Contact: Paul W. Harris, Executive Vice President, phone: 214-373-0462. Grants made by the Directors are usually focused on specific, non-recurring needs of the educational, social service, medical, cultural, and civic organizations in Texas, particularly in the Dallas area. Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Lake Austin Centre, 4th Floor, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703-4200 Mailing Address: The University of Texas at Austin P. O. Box 7998, Austin, Texas 78713-7998 Phone: (512) 471-5041, Fax: (512) 471-9608, Toll Free: (888) 404-4336. Hoglund Foundation, The 3729 Normandy, Dallas, Texas 75205 Contact: Mrs. Kelly H. Compton, Executive Director, Phone: (214) 526-6522. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. The primary focus of The Hoglund Foundation is to promote interests and entities in education, health science and services, social services and children's health and development. Houston Endowment 600 Travis, Suite 6400, Houston 77002-3007; Phone: (713)238-8100. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. The largest charitable foundation in Texas with over $1 billion in assets. The Foundation supports a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health, arts and cultural, human service, and civic and environmental programs. Kronkosky Foundation 112 East Pecan, Suite 830, San Antonio, TX 78205; Phone: (210)475-9000. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. The sixth largest charitable foundation in Texas with $15 million in assets. Meadows Foundation of Dallas Wilson Historic Block, 3003 Swiss Ave., Dallas, Tx 75204-6090 Contact: Bruce Esterline, V.P., Grants, Phone: (214) 826-9431. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. The fourth largest charitable foundation in Texas with $689 million in assets. The Meadows Foundation exists to assist people and institutions of Texas improve the quality and circumstances of life for themselves and future generations. Moody Foundation of Galveston 2302 Postoffice St., Suite 704, Galveston, TX 77550 Contact: Peter M. Moore, Grants Officer, Phone: (409)763-5333. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. The third largest charitable foundation in Texas with $692 million in assets. Morrison Trust P.O. Box 2950, San Antonio, TX 78299-2950 Contact: John H. Ferguson IV, Administrator, Phone: (210) 220-4438. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. "The general policy of the Morrison Trust as stated in the Last Will and Testament of R.W. Morrison Trust is to support research and scientific study and the improvement of existing methods of treating and preventing human sickness, and development of methods of treatment of human sickness within the fields of nutrition, blood chemistry, radionics and electricity, and to subjects and areas related thereto, and making the knowledge so acquired available to persons and institutions authorized to treat human sickness, and/or applying the knowledge so acquired in the treatment of human sickness." Office of Rural Community Affairs Mailing address: P.O. Box 12877, Austin, TX 78711 Street address: 507 Sabine, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-936-6701, Toll free: 800-544-2042, Fax: 512-936-6776. The Office of Rural Community Affairs was created by the 77th Legislature to develop policy specifically addressing economic and quality of life issues affecting small and rural communities across Texas. The Office administers programs supporting rural health care, the federal Community Development Block Grant non-entitlement program, and programs designed to improve the leadership capacity of rural community leaders. The Office also coordinates and monitors the state's effort to improve the results and cost-effectiveness of programs affecting rural communities, as well as provide an annual evaluation of the condition of rural Texas communities. Public Welfare Foundation 2600 Virginia Avenue, N.W., Suite 505, Washington, DC 20037-1977; Phone: (202)965-1800. The Public Welfare Foundation is dedicated "to supporting organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations and work for lasting improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs." RGK Foundation 1301 W. 25th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78705-4236. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. The focus of the Foundation broadened over the years and now includes three main components: Educational, Medical, and Community. Rapoport Foundation 5400 Bosque Blvd., Ste #245, Waco, Texas 76710; Phone: (254) 741-0510. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. The Mission of the Rapoport Foundation is to support programs that have the broadest possible impact in meeting important human needs and aspirations, with an emphasis on the needs of the least advantaged members of society. AT&T Foundation 1-800-591-9663. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. Sid W. Richardson Foundation 309 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. Provides grants primarily in the areas of education, health, human services, and the arts and humanities. San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAF) 110 Broadway, Suite 230; Mail: P. O. Box 120366, San Antonio, Texas 78212-9566. Please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) with any inquiries regarding the SAAF, 567-2340, grants@uthscsa.edu. San Antonio Cancer Institute 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 5.210, MC 7771, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 Phone (210) 567-2710 Fax: (210) 567-2709 email: saci@uthscsa.edu South Texas Veterans Health Care System - Research and Development Service 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard, San Antonio, Texas 78284 Phone: (210) 617-5300 x5123 Fax: (210) 567-6550. Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research P.O Box 760549, San Antonio, TX 78245-0549 Shipping address: 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio TX 78227-5301. Southwest Research Institute 6220 Culebra Road, P.O. Drawer 28510, San Antonio, Texas 78228-0510; Phone: (210) 684-5111. Texas Commission on Alchohol and Drug Abuse 9001 N. IH 35, Suite 105, Austin, Mail: P.O. Box 80529, Austin, TX 78708; Phone: (800) 832-9623. Texas Department of Health (TDH) 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199 Toll free: 1-888-963-7111; Phone: (512)458-7111; TDD: (512)458-7708. TDH Grants/Funding webpage Texas Engineering Experiment Station 006 Wisenbaker Engineering Research Center College Station, Texas 77843-3406 Phone:979/845-1264, Fax:979/845-9643, E-mail: trs@tamu.edu. Texas Commission on Fire Protection PO Box 2286, Austin, TX 78768-2286 Phone: (512) 239-4911, Fax: (512) 239-4917, E-mail: info@tcfp.state.tx.us. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Post Office Box 13528, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-3528. Provides a listing of State and Federal Grants, organized by category. The directory is searchable and browsable. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Waller Creek Office Building, 507 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701; Mail: P.O. BOX 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 Phone: (512) 475-3800. Texas Government Information State of 4900 N. Lamar Blvd., 4th Floor, Austin, TX 78751-2316; Mail: P O Box 13247, Austin, TX 78711 Phone: (512) 424-6500, Fax: (512) 424-6587, TDD: (512) 424-6597. Information on Texas State Government, as well as general information about Texas Agencies, Boards, Colleges, Commissions, Courts, Departments, Offices, and Universities can be found here. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) 1200 East Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752, Mail: P.O. Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711 Phone: (512)427-6101, Fax: (512)427-6127. THECB - ARPATP.com (Advanced Research Program (ARP) and the Advanced Technology Program (ATP)) Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) The Health and Human Services Commission provides leadership and direction, and fosters the spirit of innovation needed to achieve an efficient and effective health and human services system for Texans. HHSC has oversight responsibilities for designated Health and Human Services agencies, and administers certain health and human services programs including the Texas Medicaid Program, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse investigations. (Texas) State Grants Team (thru the Office of the Governor) 1100 San Jacinto, Suite 2.114, Austin, TX 78701, Mail: P.O. Box 12428, Austin, TX 78711 Phone: 512-463-1778, Fax: 512-936-2681. The State Grants Team's mission is to alert entities throughout Texas about funding opportunities. The State Grants Team has compiled a number of resources about public and private funding opportunities. TRAIL: Funding Opportunities in Texas Texas Records and Information Locator (TRAIL) thru the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. TRAIL is a searchable database of Funding Opportunities in Texas. TRAIL: list of Texas state agency records Texas Records and Information Locator (TRAIL) thru the Texas State Library and Archives Commission University Health System of Bexar County Phone: (210)358-3000. Robert A. Welch Foundation of Houston 5555 San Felipe, suite 1900, Houston, Tx 77056 Contact: Norbert Dittrich, Pres., Phone: (713) 961-9884. The fifth largest charitable foundation in Texas with $374 million in assets. The general policy of The Welch Foundation is to support fundamental chemical research at educational institutions within the State of Texas. THE WRAY TRUST 1724-A Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005-1714 Contact: Ellen Leemann, Grants Coordinator. Any UTHSCSA faculty interested in this program should first contact Carol Swartz, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations 567-2028. The Wray Trust is a small family foundation which focuses predominantly on environmental projects in Texas, including work on pollution control, natural resources protection, sustainable technologies, and population stabilization.