Category: Blog

ACF Seeks Grant Proposals for $1.5 Million in Funding

ACF will award $1.5 million in unrestricted general operating support this year through a combined grants process for The Black Fund, Hispanic Impact Fund, and Women’s Fund.

New Legacy Society Honors Visionary Donors

Austin Community Foundation announces the Legacy Fund to honor and recognize donors who have taken the extraordinary step of including ACF in their estate plans.

Impact Investment Catalyzes New Affordable, Supportive Housing

Affordable housing can take many forms, and a myriad of financing sources is necessary to create the spectrum of housing options needed in our community.

Women’s Fund Drives Impact Through Data

Women’s Fund investor Sujata Ajmera talks about new research and how data informs the grantmaking strategy of the Women’s Fund.

The Black Fund Awards $355,000 to 21 Nonprofits

Kendra Garrett, the co-founder of The Black Fund, shares details about the fund’s inaugural grants to 21 organizations working to improve life for Black people in Central Texas.

First Look at New Affordable Homes in Austin

Hispanic Impact Fund Kicks Off New Event Series: Latino Monologues y Dialogues

The Women’s Fund Confronts Racial Disparities in Maternal Health Care

GivingTuesday: A Global Celebration of Generosity

The Case for Prop A

The $350 million affordable housing general obligation bond proposition is one strategy to accelerate progress and not further risk undermining our city’s remarkable economic growth.

Collaboration Amplifies Impact for Housing Affordability

To address the housing crisis, we must work collaboratively across sectors toward solutions that benefit the entire community. The upcoming housing bond by the City of Austin presents an opportunity to support a wide spectrum of housing programs that reflect the community vision and the market reality.