Provider Grants Program
Thank you for your interest in the Superior HealthPlan Grant Program. Grants are available to participating Superior providers and community organizations focused on meeting Non Medical Drivers of Health (NDOH). .
Applications must be completed in full and submitted online to be considered. All applications are reviewed by the Superior Grant Committee and will be awarded on a quarterly basis. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by the tenth business day of the month following the end of the quarter. Deadlines for submissions are as follows:
- Q1 – March 31
- Q2 – June 30
- Q3 – September 30
- Q4 – December 31
All grantees must meet the following criteria::
- Must serve the Medicaid population
- Must agree to an end of term follow up visit to detail how funds were used and the outcomes from funding.
- Grant funds may not cover salary or fringe benefits for staff
- Must not have received a Superior grant within the last 12 months
- Must be located in Texas and provide services to Texas residents. MCO must receive all required supporting documentation (signed agreement, vendor master maintenance form, W-9, Superior HealthPlan Intake and Follow up Form and Vendor/Provider Payment Authorization Form) in the same month funds are awarded to avoid losing grant funding.
- Funds must be used to meet Non-Medical Drivers of Health (NDOH) also known as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for the community to include but not limited to: Food Insecurity, Economic Stability, Education, Neighborhood and Built Environment, Access to Health Care and Social and Community Context
For providers only:
- Providers must be accepting new patients
- Providers must have submitted claims in the last 6 months
- Providers must have no member complaints in the last 6 months
For community partners only:
- Community Based Organization must "Claim" their organization on FindHelp webpage (if applicable)
Please note that submitting an online application does not guarantee funding. Please contact SHP.Grants@SuperiorHealthPlan.com with any additional questions.
Previous Grant Recipients
Provider Grant Recipients |
Program Support |
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Purchase ultrasound machine for pregnant women |
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Diabetes prevention and nutrition education classes |
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Healthy meals and funding for exercise program |
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Nutrition and exercise program for children who have special needs |
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Training for Accelerate Resolution Therapy skills program to be used in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy |
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Love & Logic curriculum to enhance parenting skills and provide education related to trauma |
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CPS simulator training for parents on how to install car seats |
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Reading program for pediatric patients |
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Continuing operation of detoxification services and substance abuse counseling |
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Support for those who do not have adequate health care |
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Sensory garden enhancements for garden therapy sessions |
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Screening tool to assess newborns quickly and efficiently |
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Educational materials related to healthy diets and preventive education for sexually active teenagers |
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Office equipment for virtual visits |
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Compassionate Care Program that provides basic needs for hospital patients and families |
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Holistic services such as yoga and nutrition wellness |
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Education and case management for those who care for children with cleft disorders |
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Assist patients with needs such as groceries |
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Food bank project to provide food boxes to 500 families |
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Diaper bags and car seats for pregnant women and new moms |
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Educational material related to mobility assistance and equipment |
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Help with prescription costs for lower-income university students |
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Sensory motor gym to help in therapy sessions |
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Hygiene kits, eye exam vouchers, food and transportation |
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Increase employment by hiring more caregivers |
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Air purifiers for the clinic to enhance infection control |
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Temperature scanning kiosks to help reduce COVID-19 exposure |
Community Agency Grant Recipients |
Program Support |
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The Salvation Army of El Paso |
Food warmers for food service program |
Meal delivery to seniors |
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Food for food pantry |
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Freezers for food pantry |
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Safe sleep program |
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Create behavioral health resource site |
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Safe sleep program |
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Parent engagement events |
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Family counseling curriculum |
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Fire and injury prevention programs, materials and equipment to seniors |
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Mental health resources for students |
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Car seats and other child safety items for families |
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Hygiene items for clients |
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Youth with disabilities in transition program |
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Love and logic curriculum for teachers |
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Childcare during support group for families who have children with special needs |
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Health and safety supplies for children in care |
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Healthy food for clients during COVID-19 pandemic |
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Mobile care clinic |
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Resident resource and hygiene closet |
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Volunteer advocate training |
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Prizes during prenatal education classes |
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Hygiene kits during COVID-19 pandemic |
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Science-to-go program for students |
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Resident resource and hygiene closet |
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Food pantry during COVID-19 pandemic |
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City-wide health and wellness program |
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Additional meals to seniors during COVID-19 pandemic |
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Supplies for home visitation program during COVID-19 pandemic |
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Kid Nation, Inc. | Supplies and equipment for the Health/Nutrition Program |
Temple ISD-Jefferson Elementary School | Nutrition education program and vegetable gardens |
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Kaufman County |
Community education programs |
El Paso Border Youth Athletic Association | BASE Play RBI after-school program |
Wild Child Baseball Organization | Team uniforms, tournaments, team supplies, sponsorship banners and umpire fees |
Longview Child Development Center | Leap pads for low income students |
Corpus Christi Education Foundation | Hygiene supplies for Corpus Christi Independent School District students |
Child Care, Inc. DBA Child Care Partners | 2021 educational Summer Program |
AACOG/Alamo Area Agency on Aging |
Space heaters for the elderly |
Zoe's Wings Foundation, Incorporated | Home repair |
Senior Center Resources & Public Transit (SCRPT) | Meals on wheels |
Children's Defense Fund-Texas | Faith-based community events for program application assistence |
Opportunity School | Climbing toys, a trampoline, sensory equipment, to assist in fine motor and speech as therapy tools |
Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend |
Supplies such as clothing, food, shoes, toys, diapers, formula, school supplies, hygiene products, and cleaning products for the Rainbow Room |
Catholic Charities of Central Texas | Potty toppers, diapers and pullups |
Midland ISD Family Support Center | Hygiene kits |
Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend |
Emergency financial assistance to clients for groceries, utility payments, and rent |
A New Life for a New Generation |
Daddy Diaper Days |
Empowering the Masses | Grocery carts for the senior walk up food pantry |
Tip of Texas Family Outreach | Emergency food pantry |
Banquete High School | Hygiene closet |
The Settlement Home for Children | Hygiene items and over-the-counter medications and supplies |
Concho Valley Community Action Agency | House-warming kits that include cleaning products, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and basic toiletries |
YWCA | Hygiene closet |
Texas Tech Foundation | Reach Out and Read Program children's literacy program |
Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild | Two educational seminars in 2022 |
Ector County ISD | Two after school (one voice and one instrumental) ensembles for 3rd-5th grade students |