The Rev. Thomas Cain Fund
for Historic Black Churches
About the fund and the Rev. Thomas Cain:
This fund provides grants for the mission, programming, or maintenance of Historic Black Churches.
Photo of St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church, Galveston (Current structure)
Led by the Rev. Thomas Cain from 1887 until his death in the Galveston Storm of 1900.
During the storm, the original structure was destroyed and both the Rev. Thomas Cain and his wife lost their lives.
Photograph of the Rev. Thomas Cain not available.
Racial Justice Committee The Rev. Thomas Cain Fund for Historic Black Churches
Applications for this fund are available from October 31, 2023 until December 8, 2023.
To apply, fill out the form below or click here.
2021 Cain Fund Recipients
Congratulations to the following recipients of the Thomas Cain Fund:
St. Luke the Evangelist, Houston, East Harris Convocation, The Rev. Marcia Sadberry
St. James’, Austin, Austin Convocation, The Rev. Eileen O'Brien
St. Francis of Assisi, Prairie View, Central Convocation, The Rev. Rhonda Rogers
Hope, Houston, West Harris Convocation, The Rev. Michael LaRue (Priest-in-Charge)
St. James’, Houston, East Harris Convocation, The Rev. Victor Thomas