The Shelby Rae Tengg Foundation for Heart and Cancer Research provides grants to charitable organizations conducting research into heart disease and cancer. The foundation’s focus reflects Shelby Rae Tengg’s personal connection to these causes, rooted in her family’s experiences and her engagement in the San Antonio community.

Grants are specifically targeted to 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Bexar County, Texas. If no eligible organizations are identified within Bexar County, the foundation may extend funding to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations across the State of Texas that are dedicated to heart and cancer research.

Proposals are due annually on February 1. Organizations interested in applying should ensure their projects align with the foundation’s mission to support advancements in medical research addressing these critical health issues. This grant opportunity underscores the foundation’s commitment to improving outcomes for patients affected by heart disease and cancer.