La Grange, TX | May 27, 2025 — The Fayette Community Foundation (GFCF) is preparing to open its 2025 Community Impact Grant Cycle on June 1, 2025, inviting nonprofits, grassroots organizations, coalitions, and fiscally sponsored projects from across rural Central Texas to apply for funding through one of its three equity-driven grant programs.
This year’s grant cycle emphasizes deeper rural engagement across the Foundation’s full 19-county service area—not just within Fayette County—ensuring that community-led initiatives throughout the region have access to funding and support.
To help organizations plan and prepare strong applications, GFCF is offering in-person workshops from June 3rd through 5th and an office hour schedule. Check the community impact page for details.
The 2025 Community Impact Grant Cycle will accept proposals for the Foundation’s three grantmaking funds:
- Red Door Fund for Mental Health – focused on reducing stigma, increasing access to care, and supporting mental health services and providers.
- Green Door Fund for Workforce and Education – supporting pathways to prosperity through education, training, and career development.
- Rural Community Health Fund (RCHF) – investing in community-led efforts that address the social drivers of health and improve well-being in rural communities.
All applications must be submitted by June 30, 2025, via the Foundation’s community impact page.
In addition, Jamie Lee Manning, GFCF’s Senior Director of Community Impact, will be hosting virtual office hours every Tuesday and Thursday throughout June to provide additional support. During these one-on-one sessions, applicants can discuss eligibility, program fit, and proposal ideas.
The Greater Fayette Community Foundation serves a 60-mile rural region surrounding La Grange, Texas. This includes all or parts of 19 counties: Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, Lee, Bastrop, Gonzales, Washington, Caldwell, Austin, DeWitt, Burleson, Wharton, Fort Bend, Victoria, Jackson, Guadalupe, Hays, Waller, and Williamson. Eligible applicants must serve one or more of these counties to be considered for funding.
About Fayette Community Foundation
Fayette Community Foundation serves as a trusted bridge connecting philanthropists, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations to address the unique challenges of rural Central Texas. Through a community-driven approach, the Foundation fosters charitable giving, empowers local action, and inspires collaboration to strengthen rural communities. With a focus on improving the quality of life, the Foundation supports equity-driven initiatives and capacity-building efforts that address the evolving needs of the region. Learn more at https://greaterfayette.com/.
Contact:
Name: Jamie Lee Manning
Title: Senior DIrector Community Impact
Email:jlmanning@greaterfayette.com
Phone Number: (979) 797-2184
Website: https://greaterfayette.com/