The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, aims to invest in and spark ideas, partnerships, medical education, research, and programs that enhance health and quality of life in South Texas. It views health comprehensively, encompassing physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being.
The grant program of the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation focuses on projects that significantly improve the health of those in the lower Rio Grande Valley. Its principal strategic priority is Obesity and Diabetes Prevention, but it supports a wide array of health-related initiatives including healthy lifestyles, increased access to healthcare, mental health, aging in place, dental health, and medical education. The foundation offers various types of grants to match different needs and initiatives: Responsive Grants for requests up to $50,000, Collaborative Grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 intended for more significant projects that may involve multiple organizations, Matching Grants to help amplify impact by leveraging additional funding sources, and Foundation Initiatives for projects that align closely with the foundation's strategic goals, sometimes involving substantial funding beyond $500,000.