The St. David’s Foundation is offering grants to Strengthening Local Media to Advance Community Health Grant.
Donor Name: St. David’s Foundation
State: Texas
County: Bastrop County (TX), Caldwell County (TX), Hays County (TX), Travis County (TX), Williamson County (TX)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/22/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Through this funding opportunity, the Foundation seeks to support local media organizations and community-centered journalism that strengthens local coverage of health and social issues impacting Central Texans, particularly those facing the greatest health disparities. This initiative aims to:
- Strengthen equity-focused, community-informed local reporting on the factors that influence health and well-being.
- Strengthen the capacity and durability of local news organizations serving diverse and underrepresented communities.
- Foster collaboration and connection among journalists, storytellers, and community partners.
- Elevate the voices and lived experiences of Central Texans most affected by health inequities.
Funding Information
The Foundation expects to award up to $5M in grants for this funding opportunity.
Grant Period
Each awardee will receive a one-time award over the 24-month grant period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Serve one or more Central Texas county (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and/or Williamson) through local coverage of health and social issues impacting Central Texans, particularly those facing the greatest health disparities.
- Provide original local news to communities in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and/or Williamson counties.
- Produce or support journalism that has a strong history of serving local news outlets and reflects communities on which they report.
- Demonstrate a commitment to journalistic integrity.
For more information, visit St. David’s Foundation.
