Rockwell Fund is a private foundation established in 1931 with the mission to promote positive community change by supporting nonprofits in the Greater Houston area. Its aim is to address issues impacting low-income individuals, families, and communities in a comprehensive and coordinated manner for the best outcomes.
The grant program by Rockwell Fund prioritizes tackling significant issues through a comprehensive approach, focusing on education, health, and housing within the Greater Houston area. Specifically, for its 3rd Quarter Grants, the focus is on supporting organizations involved in providing affordable and supportive housing. This includes funding for construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of affordable housing properties. The fund is interested in innovative solutions to affordable housing challenges and supports Housing First approaches that offer supportive services alongside housing to address the needs of residents. Supportive housing efforts are specifically in service of The Way Home initiative.