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Open Call Catalyzing Community-Led Change LOI Phase May 28, 2026 Welcome! 1. Understand the Catalyzing Community- Led Change Funding Opportunity 2. Understand Eligibility 3. Understand the Process Pathways to Health Equity 2024-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN Vision for Central Texas A vibrant and inclusive community in which every individual can flourish and reach their full potential. Mission for the Foundation To advance health equity in Central Texas through investment and action. Why This Funding, Why Now • Communities across Central Texas are navigating real pressure: public funding cuts, rising costs, and threats to basic services • At the same time, residents have demonstrated a remarkable ability to organize, advocate, and step in where systems have fallen short • St. David's Foundation believes that lasting change is driven by communities themselves "Change happens in the micro communities. We have to be hopeful and continue to support each other and continue to uplift the voices." — Community Partner, Bastrop County, Community Health Needs Assessment 2024 Goal: To grow, strengthen, and connect community-led networks across Central Texas, and to support resident leadership in communities facing the greatest health challenges. Funding Overview During the three-year grant period, we aim to: • Strengthen locally rooted networks in communities with the greatest health needs across our five-county region Catalyzing Community-Led Change • Increase the number of individuals from historically marginalized communities trained as resident leaders • Advance community-driven health priorities • Build a coordinated, connected ecosystem, a "network of networks," that sustains community-driven impact in health and wellbeing over time Funding Overview Award Amount: To be determined based on organization’s annual budget and scope of work Type of Award: One-time, flexible grant (grantees will have discretion on how the funds are spent as they carry out the grant purpose) Term: 36 months Budget for this Call: The Foundation expects to award up to $10 million in grants for this three-year funding opportunity, roughly $3.3 million per year across all grantees. Expectations During the Grant Term: ▪ Annual grant reports ▪ Learning & evaluation conversations ▪ Cohort peer learning Eligibility Criteria Organizations must: • 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 • Operate in one or more of SDF's five-county service area: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and/or Williamson counties • Have an annual operating budget of at least $150,000 • Have a demonstrated track record of resident organizing and leadership development to achieve meaningful, community-driven improvements to health and well-being Organizations with an existing St. David’s Foundation grant are eligible to apply. Fiscal Sponsorships • • • Fiscal sponsorship allows networks, collaboratives, and organizations to receive funding with or without out their own 501(c)(3) status. An established nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) determination serves as the fiscal sponsor, receiving and managing funds on behalf of the applicant and supporting financial management, compliance, and reporting. When projects apply with a fiscal sponsor, St. David’s Foundation will award the grant directly to the fiscal sponsor who will be the signatory on the grant agreement and who then will be responsible for disbursing funds to the project and ensuring that required reports are submitted. Contact St. David’s Foundation’s Grants Management department at grantsinfo@stdavidsfoundation.org for more information about fiscal sponsorship. Supporting Civic Health Civic Health is a funding priority for the Foundation. Funding through this open call may be used to support nonpartisan civic engagement activities that address improvements in health and well-being including voter participation, census engagement, and community mobilization. This funding may NOT be used to support partisan political activity or direct lobbying of elected officials on specific legislation. Letter of Intent (LOI) Question Provide a brief summary of your proposed work. The summary should include a clear description of how your organization or network demonstrates: • • (Potential For Impact) A track record of resident organizing and leadership development to achieve meaningful, community-driven improvements in health and well-being. (Of and By Community) Residents are centered as leaders and problem- solvers. Please aim for no more than 500 words. Catalyzing Community-Led Change Key Dates Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Funding Opportunity opens Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Invited applicants notified By October 2026 Funding decisions announced Thursday, June 11, 2026 Letters of Intent (LOI) due Thursday, July 23, 2026 Applications due (invited LOI proposals only) October 2026 36-month grant term begins 5/28 12 Thank You! • • • If you have additional questions: • General: questions@stdavidsfoundation.org • Technical (application portal, passwords, fiscal sponsorship, etc.): grantsinfo@stdavidsfoundation.org Thank you for the work your organization is doing in Central Texas Stay connected for future funding opportunities via St. David’s Foundation website (www.stdavidsfoundation.org) & sign up to receive our newsletter