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  • Physician Inspired-Community Focused

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    TMAF funded projects are selected on their ability to target urgent health needs affecting a large segment of the state's residents with results that can be measured. Projects often involve public-private partnerships, which maximize the effectiveness of programs and enable efforts to be tailored to meet local needs.

    Since 1994, TMA Foundation has granted more than $8.2 million to award-winning, physician-driven initiatives.

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  • Grants to TMA's 2020 Programs

    Mental Health and Wellness Resources During COVID-19 Grants

    Spurred by the demands and circumstances of delivering care during the COVID-19 pandemic, TMA established its Caring for Physician Healers: Mental Health and Wellness Resources During COVID-19 Fund with support from the Pfizer Foundation.

    Grants Awarded

    Family of Medicine Grants

    TMAF offers a variety of funding opportunities to members of the TMA and TMAA "Family of Medicine" for programs that address the needs in their communities. Learn more about grant and award opportunities offered throughout the year (including deadlines) and see if you qualify to apply.

    Community Grants 
    2021 Deadlines will be announced in Spring 2021

    Each year TMAF accepts applications from county medical societies, alliance and medical student chapters for community health improvement programs. Society and alliance chapters may apply for up to $7,500 in matching funds from the TMAF Medical Community Grant Program and medical student chapters may apply for up to $3,000 in matching funds from the TMAF Medical Student Community Leadership Grants Program. 

    See 2019-2020 Community Grants Awarded

    Be Wise - Immunize Local Impact Grants  
    Applications for 2020 have closed

    TMA physician and medical student members, TMA Alliance chapters, and county medical societies can apply for up to $2,500 to help fund a local vaccination event. TMA’s Be Wise - Immunize offers Local Impact Grants for shot clinics that target kids or adults.

    Family of Funds Grants

    The Family of Funds serves as the umbrella for TMAF funds and endowments that support the charitable health improvement and education goals of TMA and TMAA members and the related efforts of TMA county medical societies and TMA alliance and medical student chapters.

    • TMAF Hispanic Nursing Scholarship Trust Fund of Dr. Roberto J. and Agniela (Annie) M. Bayardo
    • TMAF Medical Student Scholarship and Grant Trust Fund of Dr. Roberto J. and Agniela (Annie) M. Bayardo
    • TMAF Hispanic Medical Student Scholarship Fund of Dr. Roberto J. and Agniela (Annie) M. Bayardo

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  • Applying for a Grant?

    TMAF has grant opportunities for members of the TMA and TMA Alliance "Family of Medicine." Learn about each opportunity and see who qualifies.

    Family of Medicine Grant Opportunities

    Eligible to apply? Or have you received a grant and are ready to report your results? Login to see current deadlines and due dates.

    TMAF Grants and Awards Portal

  • John P. McGovern Champion of Health Award

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    In January, TMAF honors an outstanding local or statewide program with the John P. McGovern Champion of Health Award, which focuses on exceptional initiatives in Texas that address urgent threats to the public’s health and those that further TMAF’s mission “to help physicians create a healthier future for all Texans.” Nominations open Aug. 1 with an Oct. 31 deadline.

  • Ask the Foundation

    Got questions for the TMA Foundation? Contact Sean Dunham.

    (800) 800-1300 ext. 1664