Greater Fayette Community Foundation – Red Door Fund for Mental Health
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
Health
Deadline
06/30/2026
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
Mental health challenges are often more pronounced in rural areas, where resources and support can be limited. The Red Door Fund for Mental Health (RDF) is dedicated to changing this reality. By increasing access to mental health resources, fostering understanding, and reducing stigma, the fund empowers individuals and families to navigate their mental health journey with dignity and hope. Through awareness campaigns and community investments, Red Door is building a region where everyone feels supported, accepted, and unashamed. Funding priorities include:
1) Increasing Access to Service Providers: Support for programs that increase the availability of mental health providers, including traditional and creative therapies. Initiatives that expand the number and type of peer support groups (e.g., for parents, individuals dealing with substance abuse, ADHD, trauma).
2) Awareness and Education: Programs aimed at increasing awareness and education about mental health issues within the community.
3) Affordability and Accessibility: Projects that make mental health services more affordable and easier to access. Efforts to improve the ease of finding and navigating mental health resources through physical documents, people, or digital platforms.
4) Community Culture and Support: Initiatives to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and build community resilience. Programs that encourage and support intentional connections and person-to-person relationships in various community settings (e.g., home, work, school, church).
Contact
jlmanning@greaterfayette.com
Link to Opportunity
https://greaterfayette.com/rdf/
Application Platform
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