Greater Fayette Community Foundation – Green Door Fund for Workforce Development & Education
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
Greater Fayette Community Foundation
Grant Range
Up to $10,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Capacity Building
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Education
Programmatic Area
Workforce & Economic Development
Programmatic Area
Youth & Children
Deadline
46203
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Applicants must have a physical address, or provide programming, services, or support to residents, in one of the following counties: Austin, Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee, Victoria, Washington, Waller, Wharton, and/or Williamson. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing, collaboratives with a 501(c)(3) lead organization, resident-led or grassroots initiatives with fiscal sponsorship if needed, and emerging efforts focused on creating positive community change.
Focus Area
The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development & Education (GDF) is dedicated to advancing workforce development and education in rural Central Texas. By bringing together community partners, the Fund identifies resources and solutions to enhance economic security and educational opportunities for local students and professionals. Funding priorities include:
1) Investing in Solutions for a Resilient Workforce and Thriving Communities: GDF focuses on initiatives that strengthen local collaboration, provide vocational training, and empower youth entrepreneurship. By addressing systemic barriers like housing, childcare, and mental health access, the Fund supports innovative programs that build a resilient workforce and foster long-term community growth.
2) Strengthen Regional Workforce Collaboration: Proposals should foster partnerships and resource sharing across organizations, communities, and sectors to achieve greater regional impact. Priority is given to initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes in bridging gaps and reducing duplication of efforts among regional stakeholders.
3) Vocational and Job Skills Training: Programs offering hands-on training, certifications, and apprenticeships that directly lead to employment in high-demand industries. Encourage partnerships
with local employers to ensure training aligns with current workforce needs and job market trends.
4) Youth Entrepreneurships: Initiatives should empower youth by providing mentorship, education, and resources to start or expand their business ventures. Prioritize initiatives that include both
entrepreneurial skill-building and opportunities for youth to practice these skills in real-world settings.
4) Systemic Issues to Assist Workforce: Programs must address key barriers, such as affordable housing, childcare, transportation, or access to mental health services, to enable workforce participation and advancement. Solutions should integrate support services or policy advocacy to create long-term improvements in workforce accessibility and stability
Contact
jlmanning@greaterfayette.com
Link to Opportunity
https://greaterfayette.com/gdf/
Application Platform
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