Central Texas Mental Health Grants (Red Door for Mental Health Fund) is sponsored by Greater Fayette Community Foundation. Opening June 1, the Red Door for Mental Health Fund builds community capacity and supports innovations to improve mental health and well-being in various Central Texas counties including Austin, Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Gonzales, Guadalu…

Red Door Fund - Greater Fayette Community Foundation Expanding Rural Mental Health Awareness & Access Mental health challenges are often more pronounced in rural areas, where resources and support can be limited. The Red Door Fund for Mental Health 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.

Apply For a Community Impact Grant Grant cycle opens June 1st 2026 Community Impact Funds are designed to support community-informed solutions that strengthen rural communities and expand opportunity, wellbeing, and connection across the region. Applicants are encouraged to review the funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application preparation materials before beginning the online application.

Step 2: Take the Eligibility Quiz Take the eligibility quiz Step 3: Draft Your Application Use the Application Guide to gather your materials and draft your application. Reach out if you have any questions. Fill out the application and upload all attachments.

To qualify for funding, you must fall into one of these categories: Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3), and in good standing in the state in which they are incorporated Collaboratives, coalitions, and partnerships with at least one member organized as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit and acting as the applicant Must have an operating budget of less than $500,000, exceptions may apply.

Must agree to the GFCF non-discrimination clause. Invested into the Community since 2021 Total Organizations Funded Red Door Day for Rural Mental Health Awareness Join us on February 12, 2026, for Red Door Day, a community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness about mental health in rural Central Texas.

Through simple acts like decorating your door red or wearing red, you can show your support and help create a safer, more compassionate community. Together, let’s break the stigma and stand for mental health awareness. Schulenburg ISD shall be a community nurturing academic excellence for all students and demonstrating leadership in character development.

Students’ potential will be maximized in order to grow life-long learners and productive citizens. Houston Area Suicide Prevention Coalition The Houston Area Suicide Prevention Coalition works to reduce suicide in the Greater Houston area through community involvement and informed approaches. Intentionally assist, empower, encourage, support, and equip others to be His best for their lives.

To create a welcoming place where chains are broken, healing happens, and divine encounters occur. Senior Connections is a gathering place for active seniors. Our mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for the members we serve.

Wellness Collaborative Campus he Wellness Collaborative Campus (WCC) exists to transform rural mental health by providing accessible, trauma-informed services that support healing across five domains of wellness—mental, physical, social, spiritual, and intellectual. We are dedicated to the profound journey of Empowering women to embrace their innate potential and become the embodiment of what they were uniquely created to be.

Our path is one that leads, unwaveringly, to the discovery of purpose. The mission of ROCK (Ride on Center for Kids) is to improve independence and life skills in partnership with the horse. We strive to be the trusted leader in Equine Assisted Services (EAS) through research, education, and programs.

Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Connections Individual and Family Services Skillpoint Alliance's mission is to provide a gateway to self-sufficiency through rigorous skills-based training.

Houston Area Suicide Prevention Coalition Wellness Collaborative Campus Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas Connections Individual and Family Services Does Your Organization Support Accessible, Navigable, and Stigma-Free Mental Health Resources in Rural Communities? The RDF supports programs that expand access to mental health services, including innovative therapies, peer support groups, and community-based resources.

We also fund initiatives that raise awareness and provide education about mental health, empowering individuals and families to seek help and build resilience. Increasing Access to Services and 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). Programs aimed at increasing awareness and education about mental health issues within the community. 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. 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).

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.

Apply For a Community Impact Grant Grant cycle opens June 1st 2026 Community Impact Funds are designed to support community-informed solutions that strengthen rural communities and expand opportunity, wellbeing, and connection across the region. Applicants are encouraged to review the funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application preparation materials before beginning the online application.

Step 2: Take the Eligibility Quiz Take the eligibility quiz Step 3: Draft Your Application Use the Application Guide to gather your materials and draft your application. Reach out if you have any questions. Fill out the application and upload all attachments.

To qualify for funding, you must fall into one of these categories: Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3), and in good standing in the state in which they are incorporated Collaboratives, coalitions, and partnerships with at least one member organized as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit and acting as the applicant Must have an operating budget of less than $500,000, exceptions may apply.

Must agree to the GFCF non-discrimination clause. The Red Door: The Original Story My five-year-old daughter loves to draw and color. Last year, she drew a lovely picture with a blue sky, green grass, a tall tree, and… a random red door.

She always cherishes her masterpieces and loves to make other random people feel loved by giving her treasures away. She decided to give this special piece of artwork to her aunt who she loves dearly. The interesting part about it though was that her aunt with whom she shared the picture, recently lost her husband, my brother, due to suicide.

After a particularly hard day, she told me that the picture meant so much to her, especially the red door, which she interpreted as the “doorway to heaven. ” That struck me, and as I walked away I immediately googled: “what does a red door mean? ” I began to read about the different things that a red door symbolizes depending upon the culture.

It is fascinating that it always means something friendly, desirable, and positive. Your Donation Can Transform Mental Health Support in Rural Central Texas Your donation to The Red Door Fund will help support local community members struggling with mental health challenges, their families, and mental healthcare providers. Ready to Expand Mental Health Awareness & Access in Rural Texas?

Take action today to improve mental health awareness and access in our community—reach out or donate now to make a difference. David serves as Director of Community Engagement for the Palacios Community Hub and has founded mental health and diabetic support groups across Wharton, Jackson, and Matagorda Counties.

An LGBTQ-identifying farmer with deep agricultural roots, he brings lived and professional experience in rural health access, environmental health, and community advocacy. David is known as a trusted connector who works directly with residents to navigate mental health, chronic disease management, and access to care barriers in rural communities.

Tiffany is an educator in her second career, previously serving 10 years with the Department of Family and Protective Services, including a forensic interviewer and legislative affairs specialist. She brings trauma-informed insight, Mental Health First Aid training, and firsthand experience supporting rural families navigating crisis, education barriers, and behavioral health needs.

Deeply engaged in Fayette County schools and community theatre, Tiffany is passionate about youth belonging, equitable access to services, and strengthening sustainable community systems. Lora Franks Hardway, the youngest of 10 children of the late Reverend Hiawatha T. Franks and Thelma L.

Arnold Franks, was raised in a pastoral family that served Methodist circuits across Texas for 42 years. She dedicated her career to education, becoming the first African American administrator at several campuses, including Commerce Middle School, Bastrop High School, and Lockhart ISD, where she served as Campus Principal, Discipline Management Center Principal, and later retired in 2014 as Associate Principal of Lockhart High School.

Beginning her career as an ISS Monitor, long-term substitute, and Reading and Language Arts teacher in Dallas ISD, Lora built her work on a philosophy of service-based leadership, believing education is the pathway to greatness and that children are the solution to society’s challenges.

She founded the Paul Wesley Franks Educational Foundation in 2010 to foster confidence and success in students and to train educators to lead with wisdom, humility, and love.

In addition to her decades in education, Lora serves as Senior Pastor of Resurrection Life Church in Lockhart, Texas, and is deeply engaged in community leadership through counseling, mentoring, chaplaincy, cultural diversity training, homeless ministry, ministerial alliances, community food programs, and local government partnerships.

She is currently writing a book titled, His Favor For Life, and remains committed to serving others through faith, education, and community impact. Vicki Hudec brings more than 25 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to the well-being of children and families. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and has dedicated her career to teaching and supporting students within her community.

Raised in Schulenburg, Texas in Fayette County, Texas, Vicki’s roots run deep in rural Texas. She and her late husband, Keith, made their home in Weimar, Texas, where they raised their son, Taiton, who is now 24 years old.

Through both her professional and personal experiences, Vicki understands that mental health challenges can bring profound pain and grief—not only to those facing them but also to the families who walk alongside them, much like the impact of serious physical illnesses. This perspective has shaped her commitment to advocacy and service.

Vicki is a strong advocate for increasing awareness, funding, and access to mental health resources in rural communities. She is passionate about ensuring that families do not have to travel long distances or struggle alone to find the help they need.

Through her work with the Red Door for Mental Health, she remains dedicated to fostering compassion, strengthening community support systems, and expanding access to care for those who need it most. Kristin Herzik is a community advocate and nonprofit supporter based in Schulenburg. She is actively engaged in efforts that strengthen community well-being and expand access to mental-health resources throughout rural Texas.

In this advisory role, she works with fellow council members, nonprofit partners, and community leaders to support grantmaking initiatives that fund counseling services, school-based programs, and community education designed to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.

Through her involvement with the Red Door Fund, Kristin helps guide strategic investments that strengthen local support networks and increase access to care for individuals and families in smaller communities where resources may be limited.

A strong believer in community collaboration and service, Kristin supports initiatives that foster resilience, improve quality of life, and build stronger systems of care for residents of counties in Central Texas. Her work reflects a deep commitment to philanthropy, civic engagement, and the long-term well-being of the communities she serves. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.

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