Now accepting applications for 2025/2026 grant cycle!

Rock Rose’s mission is to support local organizations working toward equitable community development. We are eager to hear from programs in Killeen and the surrounding Bell County area that are directly addressing inequality related to housing, food access, health care, education, and more. Particularly, we are looking for new, small, or non-traditional programs that might face barriers in accessing other funding. 

Preliminary Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

Funding Date: April 2026

Basic Eligibility Requirements: 

• Service Area: Bell County, Texas. 

• Direct impact on traditionally disenfranchised communities or populations 

• Awareness of and efforts toward diverse leadership and staffing 

• A strong plan, including a budget 

• Having or working toward 501(c)3 status NOT required, although preferred 

If this sounds like your organization, CLICK HERE to find out more about the application process! You are also invited to share this information with other individuals or organizations. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!