NTSP Charitable Fund Releases Grant Opportunities

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Texas Specialty Physicians (NTSP) Charitable Fund announced new funding opportunities for non-profit organizations, government organizations, private foundations, universities or faith-based organizations serving the North Texas region.

The NTSP Charitable Fund is currently offering two $10,000 grants. Those organizations chosen will present opportunities that serve the community and fit well within the Charitable Fund's mission of "Driving innovations in the coordination and integration of safe and effective patient care in the North Texas Region."

"NTSP is a community-based organization with a strong commitment to patients in North Texas. The Charitable Fund is thrilled to offer other non-profit organizations in the community an opportunity to positively impact patient care. The NTSP Charitable Fund is committed to improving the lives of those we serve," says Mark Presley, MD, Chairman of the Board.

The two grant opportunities align with the Charitable Fund's purpose of strengthening the patient and physician relationship and improving health in our North Texas community.

Funding applications are due by February 15, 2011 and funding decisions will be announced March 15, 2011. Organizations can apply online at www.ntspcf.org

NTSP Charitable Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, created by North Texas Specialty Physicians with a mission of "driving innovations in coordination and integration of safe and effective patient care in the North Texas Region." Our purpose is to offer financial and physical support to institutions that provide free or low-cost medical screenings, preventative care and primary care to the medically underprivileged in North Texas. www.ntspcf.org

North Texas Specialty Physicians (known as NTSP) is an Independent Physician Association comprised of nearly 600 family and specialty doctors dedicated to delivering the best medical care to the residents of Tarrant, Johnson and Parker Counties. www.ntsp.com

SOURCE North Texas Specialty Physicians