Rural Community Health Fund
Advancing health equity through investment and action across Central Texas
Empowering Local Nonprofits to Drive Transformation in Rural Communities
Fayette Community Foundation proudly partners with St. David’s Foundation as a founding intermediary to advance health equity in our shared rural service area across Central Texas. Together, we are committed to strengthening the capacity of rural communities by providing the tools, resources, and investments needed to foster health and well-being for individuals and families at every stage of life.
The Rural Community Health Fund invests in the people and places of rural central Texas. The ultimate goal is to uplift vulnerable and marginalized rural communities and create conditions where all residents can thrive and achieve wellness.
This fund is steered by a desire and commitment to collectively address the enduring impacts of trauma resulting from historic and systemic racism, poverty, and inequitable access to opportunities based on identity and location. The fund supports those facing significant barriers to health and well-being.
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2024 RCHF Grantees
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ALMS: Alternative Life Moving Strategies, Inc. - Hays County
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Allure Alliance Inc. - Caldwell, Bastrop, and East Williamson County
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American YouthWorks - East Williamson County
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Bastrop County African American Cultural Center (BCAACC) - Bastrop County
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Breaking Bread Outreach Ministries - Hays County
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Career Tracks - Bastrop County
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Community of Hope Inc. - Bastrop County
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Elgin Cares - Bastrop County
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Hays Cares - Hays County
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Hays County Food Bank - Hays County
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Homeless Outreach Mitigation and Emergency Center (HOME) - Hays County
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Impact Counseling Services, Inc. - East Williamson County
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Lions Legacy Academy - Caldwell CountyNeighbors Serving Neighbors - East Williamson County
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Occupy Campus Ministry - Hays County
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Outsiders Anonymous - Hays County
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Power 2 Prosper Community Development Corporation - Hays County
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Rural Health Coalition - Bastrop County
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The Joe Roland Community Center - Caldwell and Bastrop Counties
Funding Priorities
Nonprofit Organizational Capacity Building or Formation
Participatory Grantmaking for Resident-Led Networks
Engage & Empower Residents
Build Community Leadership Capacity
Strategic Innovations for Rural Communities
The RCHF Advisory Council: Rural Social Innovators
Building a successful fund begins with a strong foundation of guidance and stewardship. That’s why we assembled a powerhouse rural advisory council, deeply connected to the communities this Fund serves. Together, we’re committed to making impactful investments that truly resonate with the people they benefit.
Sumai Lokumbe
Bastrop County
Dr. Deirdre Williams
Caldwell County
Nakevia Miller
E. Williamson County
Pastor Darius D. Todd
Hays County
David M. Porter III
Member at Large
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Eligibility
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Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3), and in good standing in the state in which they are incorporated
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Collaboratives, coalitions, and partnerships with at least one member organized as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit and acting as the applicant
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Eligible with a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as a Fiscal Sponsor
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New or emerging organizations, coalitions, resident-led community networks, and other collaborative efforts without approved tax-exempt status
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Resident-led community networks
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Community Networks (or other non organizational configurations)
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Service Area
Applicants for the Rural Community Health Fund must be located (physical address) in one of these four non-metro counties (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, or East Williamson Counties) OR provide programming, services, or supports to residents in at least one of the non-metro counties.
*East Williamson includes Taylor, Thrall, Coupland, Bartlett, and Granger.
