St. David's Foundation Grants

St. David's Foundation Grants is sponsored by St. David's Foundation.

St. David's Foundation supports organizations that align with their efforts to advance equity in Central Texas, focusing on communities with the greatest health needs.

St. David’s Foundation invests more than $100 million annually across our Central Texas region. We focus on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier community tomorrow.

We All Benefit 2. 0: Building Economic Stability Investments in community-informed organizations providing core economic stability services (income supports, food security, healthcare access) for historically marginalized communities, with a focus on increasing enrollment in public benefits.

Catalyzing Community-Led Change Goal: Community-Driven Change Funding Priorities: Civic Health Informational Webinar (optional): May 28, 2026 at 11am CST Investing in communities with the greatest health needs so they can set their own priorities and shape the practices, policies, and systems that impact their health Operate in one or more of the following Central Texas counties: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson.

Demonstrate track record of resident organizing and leadership development to achieve meaningful, community-driven improvements to health and well-being.

Be a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (with a valid determination letter at the time of LOI Submission), a public or government entity (county, municipality, public health department, public university, public school), religious organization, or use a fiscal sponsor. Have an annual operating budget of at least $150,000. Note: Organizations with an existing St.

David’s Foundation grant are eligible to apply. Housing + Health: Capital Funding Priority: Affordable Housing Capital investments that support rural and other marginalized communities in leveraging resources for affordable housing.

Affordable housing in the “final mile” of construction (as demonstrated by having land acquired and permits secured, construction started and most financing committed), OR Projects in existing affordable housing communities that extend the life of the property, improve resident affordability, or address health and safety risks (e.g., upgrades to energy efficiency, protection against extreme weather, remediation of unsafe conditions such as mold) Eligibility Applicants must be: A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) located and operating in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson counties, OR Local government located in and serving rural Central Texas communities (e.g. those outside the City of Austin.

Proposed projects must predominantly serve households at or below 50% area median income and demonstrate a commitment to resident-led decision making.

Response to Reductions in Federal Funding Supporting Central Texas organizations navigating unexpected loss of federal funding Strengthening Local Media to Advance Community Health Supporting local media organizations and community-centered journalism that strengthens local coverage of health and social issues impacting Central Texans Culturally Responsive Mental Health Support Increasing access to culturally responsive mental health and well-being supports Healthy Births, Healthy Communities Strengthening the maternal health ecosystem in Central Texas Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce Building pathways to financially sustainable healthcare careers Frequently Asked Questions Stay up-to-date on future opportunities