Fayette Foundation Secures $375K Grant to Boost Rural Mental Health Initiatives

The Greater Fayette Community Foundation (GFCF) is proud to announce a new grant through the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.

We are honored to share that the Greater Fayette Community Foundation has been selected as one of eleven organizations across Texas to receive funding through a major initiative focused on strengthening mental health in rural communities. This $375,000 investment reflects the growing need for mental health support in rural South Central Texas.

GFCF will utilize this grant money to support a new research project, Empowering Rural Voices. This project funds research that impacts the future goals and initiatives of GFCF by providing guidance to the Community Impact Advisory Councils on how to best administer funds.

A significant focus of the initiative is to involve the entire community, not just sector leaders but also community members with lived mental health experience through community listening sessions. Together, we look forward to learning from one another and building community-driven solutions that honor local voices and expand access to care.

Stay tuned for listening session dates, and be on the look out for GFCF at your local nonprofit event.