Welcome to the
HCHD Foundation
Children's Health Fund
Dedicated Funds for Children's Health Issues in Harris County
The 2026 – 2027 Grant Application is now OPEN!
The Harris County Hospital District Foundation manages a permanent endowment devoted to children’s health issues in Harris County. The endowment is a tri-party agreement between Harris County, the Harris Health System, and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation.
The proceeds of this endowment support integrated health projects for children who are not eligible for other similar services and who are at the highest risk in Harris County and Harris Health System.
Please note: Proposals can be for one or two-year projects (1 year per grant cycle). After year two of receiving funds, the applicant may not submit a proposal for a third year. The applicant is required to skip a year, and may apply the following year proposing a new project/program.
THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FUND GRANT CYCLE RUNS AUGUST THROUGH JULY
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FUND – PROGRESS REPORT FORM (Due February 28)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FUND – FINAL REPORT FORM (Due August 31)
Should you have questions, please contact Carolyn Amos at carolyn.amos@harrishealth.org.
Art in the Heart:
Art in the Heart of Creative Wellness for Kids
Baylor College of Medicine:
upREACH Perinatal Home Visitation Program Support
Bo’s Place:
Family Grief and Bereavement Support Groups
Catholic Charities:
School-Based Behavioral Health Program
ChildBuilders:
Teaching Resilience to Children and Adults in Harris County
Children at Risk:
Leveraging School Nutrition Programs to Address Food Insecurity
Children’s Transplant Initiative:
Children’s Transplant Initiative General Operations
Communities in Schools of Houston:
CIS Mobile Mental Health Team
Community of Resources Houston:
Lice Treatment for Vulnerable Learners
Epilepsy Foundation of Texas:
EFTX Pediatric Clinic-Houston
Family Houston:
No-Cost School and Community-Based Counseling for Children and Adolescents
First3Years:
Safe Babies Harris County
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council:
Girl Scouts Outreach Program
Harris Health – Ben Taub:
Postpartum Safety Clinic/Texas Health Steps Clinic Postpartum Follow-Up Integration
Healthcare for the Homeless Houston:
Reed Family Clinic
HealthCorps:
HealthCorps in Houston
Kid’s Meals, Inc.:
2025 Healthy Meal Delivery Program
LIFE Houston:
Foods for Babies
Northwest Assistance Ministries:
School Based Behavioral Program
Precint4Forward:
Free Mental Health Services for Adolescents at the Bayland Health Clinic
Small Steps Nurturing Center:
Small Steps SET for LIFE Program – SET Therapist
Texas Hearing Institute:
Northwest Harris County Satellite Clinic
The L1 Foundation:
Southside FACCT (Southside Facilitators Advocating for Changes in Children and Teens)
The Landing:
Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Youth Survivors of Trafficking
The Women’s Home:
The WholeLife Collaborative – WholeLife Food Assistance Program
United Against Human Trafficking:
Real Talk
Urban Outreach, Inc.:
After-School Kids Clubs in Apartment Communities
Provided by Children’s Health Fund recipient HealthCorps, Inc.
I wanted to share a recent video sent to me by our wellness Champion teacher Carlos Quinteros at Sharpstown High School. Your investment in the school continues as Carlos took up the mantle to execute much of the HealthCorps programming.
Thank you for giving the students at Sharpstown critical two years of the programming so we could ensure sustainability there. Your funding made the difference!
Ever since Caleb’s first trip to Discover Fitness Foundation (which he lovingly refers to as “Gym-nas-kicks”) he has always looked forward to his Friday outings at the gym. It not only provides him with a physically engaging outlet, but also a safe environment where he is free to express himself fully. Opportunities for him to participate in similar activities outside of these scheduled visits are rare; and when they come up, it is often difficult to ensure that Caleb is able to enjoy the experience, mainly due to his challenges related to autism and social cues. When I pick him up on Fridays, he is always in a great mood, and is quick to mention his trips to Gymnastics, noting foam pits, tumbling, and best of all, having fun and exercising. Discover Fitness’s dedication to serve the special needs community is truly a gift worth appreciating, and we are so blessed that they opened their doors to many children like Caleb who benefit greatly from their organization.
– Caleb’s Family
Provided by Children’s Health Fund recipient Discover Fitness Foundation
Provided by Children’s Health Fund recipient Kid’s Meals, Inc.
Provided by Children’s Health Fund recipient Bo’s Place
Past Recipients
Since 2002, the Children’s Health Fund has granted 55 grants to Harris Health System related programs, 111 grants to Harris County non-profit organizations, and 10 grants to Harris County public programs in the aggregate of $8,219,557.
AIDS Foundation
Alief Independent School District
Bo’s Place
Boys & Girls Club
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
Cherish our Children
ChildBuilders
Children’s Nutrition Research
Communities In School of Houston
Covenant House
Covenant House Texas
Denver Harbor Clinic
Discovery Fitness
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services
El Centro del Corazon
Epilepsy Foundation
Eye Care for Kids
Family Services of Greater Houston
Harris County CPS
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
Harris County Protective Services
Harris Health System
HealinQ Species Texas
HealthCorps, Inc.
HISD/Lamar HS and One Voice
HISD: Lamar HS Collaborative
Hispanic Health Coalition
Houston Achievement Place
Houston Area Community Services
Houston Area Women’s Center
Houston reVision
Houston-Galveston Institute
Interface Samaritan CounselinQ Center
Kid’s Meals, Inc.
Mental Health Association-Houston
Neighborhood Recovery CDC
Northwest Assistance Ministries
Prevent Blindness Texas
San Francisco Nativity
Santa Maria Hostel, Inc.
SEARCH Homeless Services
Star of Hope
Texas Children’s Hospital
The Women’s Home