The Green Door Fund (GDF) is dedicated to advancing workforce development and education in rural Central Texas.
Donor Name: Greater Fayette Community Foundation
State: Texas
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
By bringing together community partners, the Fund identifies resources and solutions to enhance economic security and educational opportunities for local students and professionals. Through strategic investments in organizations and programs, this community-led initiative empowers individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to drive growth, resilience, and long-term success in our region.
Funding Priorities
GDF focuses on initiatives that strengthen local collaboration, provide vocational training, and empower youth entrepreneurship. By addressing systemic barriers like housing, childcare, and mental health access, the Fund supports innovative programs that build a resilient workforce and foster long-term community growth.
- Strengthen Regional Collaboration
- Proposals should foster partnerships and resource sharing across organizations, communities, and sectors to achieve greater regional impact.
- Priority is given to initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes in bridging gaps and reducing duplication of efforts among regional stakeholders.
- Vocational & Job Skill Training
- Programs offering hands-on training, certifications, and apprenticeships that directly lead to employment in high-demand industries.
- Encourage partnerships with local employers to ensure training aligns with current workforce needs and job market trends.
- Youth Entrepreneurship
- Initiatives should empower youth by providing mentorship, education, and resources to start or expand their business ventures.
- Prioritize initiatives that include both entrepreneurial skill-building and opportunities for youth to practice these skills in real-world settings.
- Systemic Issues to Assist Workforce
- Programs must address key barriers, such as affordable housing, childcare, transportation, or access to mental health services, to enable workforce participation and advancement.
- Solutions should integrate support services or policy advocacy to create long-term improvements in workforce accessibility and stability.
Funding Information
Standard grants are awarded for 12 month terms, with a maximum award of $10,000 and no minimum amount.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education builds community capacity and supports innovations to improve workforce development in Austin, Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee, Victoria, Washington, Waller, Wharton, and Williamson counties.
- Applicants must have a physical address in one of these counties or provide programming, services, or support to residents there. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt and in good standing in their state.
- New or emerging groups, coalitions, resident-led networks, or collaborations without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a qualified fiscal sponsor that meets the foundation’s eligibility criteria. Organizations engaged in community-driven work may also qualify through fiscal sponsorship.
- Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing, collaboratives with a 501(c)(3) lead organization, resident-led or grassroots initiatives with fiscal sponsorship if needed, and emerging efforts focused on creating positive community change.
For more information, visit GFCF.
