To meet its goals, the Foundation offers three types of grants:  Health Access, Innovation, and Capacity Building.  To receive any type of grant, an organization’s programs must fall within one of the five program areas and share the Foundation’s priorities.

Health Access

Health Access grants promote access to primary health care and related services.  These grants can be used for core or project support and are intended to assist successful organizations in achieving lasting, positive change in the community’s health.  Amounts awarded vary widely and depend on the scope of the project.  In 2007, all grant periods were one year, and the median award amount was $50,000.

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Innovation

Innovation grants are intended to encourage innovative, entrepreneurial solutions to unmet needs in the community.  These one-time awards can be up to $20,000. 

Funds can be used for start-up activities of new programs or organizations; replication, adaptation, or new development of evidence-based program models; organizing and coalition building; conferences that focus on innovative ideas or programs; or other initiatives.  Brand-new programs or pilots will receive highest priority.

Potential grantees include but are not limited to:

• Grassroots organizations that originate from and represent the populations they serve.
• Emerging organizations that are either in the early stages of development or lack an established infrastructure or track record.
• Small organizations with some experience and history that seek to grow and expand.

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Capacity Building

Capacity Building grants are intended to improve organizational infrastructure among nonprofit agencies in Central Texas.  These grants can support the development of strategies, systems, structures, and skills that will lead to better management, governance, and leadership.

St. David's Community Health Foundation is partnering with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success to provide capacity building services to nonprofit organizations in Central Texas. Services can include: organizational assessment, targeted financial assessment and support, strategic planning, fund development, and board development. Please contact Becky Pastner for more information.

Click here for information on applying for a Capacity Building grant.