Outreach

With a focus on historically marginalized populations and health disparities and inequities, our outreach team uses a community-based participatory research approach to develop & disseminate print, broadcast, and digital media materials that are tailored to our communities.

A man in a suit speaking in front of a presentation slide that reads "VIPR" and "Texas Violence and Injury Prevention Research Center," with contact details for two individuals.
Person speaking in front of a UTHealth School of Public Health sign, wearing a "Keep Texas Safe" badge.
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A woman standing in front of a blue screen that reads "Texas Violence & Injury Prevention Showcase" and "VIPR." She is holding papers and wears glasses and a peach blouse.
Person speaking in front of a UTHealth School sign.
A man in a suit and pink tie is speaking in front of a presentation screen at the 'Texas Violence & Injury Prevention Showcase.' The screen displays logos for VIPR and Safe States.

The Texas Violence and Injury Prevention Research Center (VIPR) is now accepting applications for the Outreach Community Mini-Grants which will be awarded up to four non-profit organizations. The VIPR Mini-Grants support community-based organization for programming that will address a community-identified need or for organizational capacity building.

Proposals should focus on health-promotion or violence and injury prevention strategies but must be driven by community need.

If you are uncertain whether your project will qualify, please email us at info@TEXASVIPR.com

Download full application details here.

2026 Call for Applications- CLOSED

For Release: May 1, 2026

  • The purpose of this program is to engage community-based organizations to extend the reach of VIPR through funding of locally relevant programs and organizational capacity building.

    • Encourage community-based violence and injury prevention programming.

    • Support capacity building efforts for community-based violence and injury prevention organizations.

  • We are accepting applications for the VIPR Community Outreach Mini-Grants Overview through May 29th at 5 p.m. CST.

  • Non-profit organizations providing services in Texas are eligible to apply for funding. This may include, but are not limited to: public schools, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, community-based health provider organizations and/or support groups.  

  • This initiative will fund a total of $20,000 in community grants. Organizations will be awarded from $2,500-$10,000 to implement the proposed project.

    All projects must be completed by December 30, 2026, with a final report due on February 15, 2027.

  • APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

    Option 1: Apply online through the “Community Mini Grants Application” button. It is recommended to copy and paste your text from MS Word or similar to ensure word count. Email resumes of key personnel and optional letter of support to info@TEXASVIPR.com.

    Option 2: Email one consolidated PDF of the application requirements including resumes of key personnel and optional letter of support to info@TEXASVIPR.com.

    Download the full application here.

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