Grants

Jordan Award

At a glance

  • Status

    Closed

  • Opening July 1, 2025
  • Closing August 8, 2025
  • Region
    Central Texas
  • Grant Range

    Two $11,500 awards

  • Funding Areas

    Exceptional volunteer programs

About this grant opportunity

Nonprofit organizations often count on volunteers to help efficiently deliver on their mission. The Jordan Award recognizes a Central Texas nonprofit that effectively leverages the time and talents of volunteers to effect positive change in our community.

About Dr. Wylie Jordan

Dr. Wylie Jordan became part of the Foundation’s community of givers when it was founded in 1977. In fact, he was a board member for Recording for the Blind—one of the first organizations to receive a grant from ACF. Over the years, he became increasingly impressed with volunteers on the boards at Austin Community Foundation and other nonprofits in the community, and began to think about how volunteerism should be recognized.

In honor of Dr. Wylie Jordan’s legacy and passing, ACF will close out the Jordan Award in 2025 by awarding two grants, each $11,500 in value.

Eligibility considerations

In order to be considered eligible for the Jordan Award, an organization must:
  • Have tax-exempt status under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code and units of government, or have a 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor
  • Work in the following counties: Travis, Burnet, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays and Williamson
In general, the following are not eligible for the Jordan Award:
  • Endowment funds
  • Scholarships
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes
  • Fundraising activities or events
  • Umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion
  • Political lobbying or legislative activities
  • Individuals

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