[Amarillo Area Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org)

September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $20,000 per award; total annual pool typically $42,000 (subject to change).

Supports capital, capacity building, innovative, and research projects to improve health in the Texas Panhandle.

High priority for project-related and matching/challenge grant proposals; operational support is a low priority.

--- ## Description The HRMC Community Health Grant Program, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, funds a broad range of community health-focused initiatives across the 26-county Texas Panhandle region. Designed to enhance healthcare quality and accessibility, this competitive grant supports capital projects, capacity building, innovative health initiatives, and research projects that align with the mission of promoting exceptional healthcare, education, and research. The program emphasizes project-related proposals and challenge or matching grants, aiming to foster impactful and sustainable improvements with measurable benefits for local communities. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical maximum award: Up to $20,000 per grant. - Annual pool: Approximately $42,000 allocated for the Community Health Grant Program (subject to change each cycle). - Awards are competitive; high priority is given to project-related and matching/challenge grant proposals. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be an eligible organization located within the 26-county Texas Panhandle region. - Hold current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, **or** be a recognized government entity (state, county, or city agency), K-12 public school, community/junior college, state college/university, or a church/faith-based organization proposing a project that benefits the community at large. - Use grant funds within, and for the benefit of, residents and communities of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. - Fulfill all reporting requirements for any previous grants from the Amarillo Area Foundation. - Only one application per organization per 12-month period (exceptions may apply for Medical Campus Residents applying to both HRMC Resident and Community Health Grant Programs). **Not eligible:** Individuals, parochial or private schools, projects outside the 26-county region, religious activities serving specific religious groups, direct political lobbying, debt retirement, completed projects, or fundraising events. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review the Foundation Grant Requirements:** [Grant Requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/) 2. **Prepare Proposal:** Focus on capital, capacity building, innovative, or research projects with measurable community health impact. Highlight challenge/matching funds if applicable. 3. **Submit Application:** Use the [online grants portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). Applications submitted by paper, email, or other means are not accepted. 4. **Selection:** Proposals are reviewed for eligibility and completeness by staff; final funding decisions are made by the HRMC Board of Directors. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to proposals that are project-related or leverage matching/challenge funding. - Operational support is a low priority. - For further details on eligibility, required documentation, and exclusions, consult the [Foundation Grant Requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/). - The grant is intended to support sustainable improvements in community health and align with HRMC’s mission of exceptional healthcare, education, and research. --- ## External Links - [HRMC Community Health Grant Program Overview](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/hrmc-grants) - [Foundation Grant Requirements](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grant-requirements/) - [Online Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Amarillo Area Foundation Main Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email/Contact Form | Phone | |----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Amarillo Area Foundation | [Contact Form](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | 806-376-4521 | | Grants Program (General) | [grants@aaf-hf.org](mailto:grants@aaf-hf.org) | | For more specific grant program questions, you may also reach out to the Foundation’s grants staff via the [contact page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/).

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