Hispanic Impact Fund | Grant Partners | Austin Community Foundation

Thanks to the generosity of our investors and volunteers, the Hispanic Impact Fund awarded $500,000 in general operating support to 16 organizations advancing economic mobility for Hispanic Central Texans.

We’re thrilled to introduce our 2024 grant partners, beginning with the top finalists in each of our four impact areas: Early Childhood Education, Health & Wellness, Job Skills & Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development.

Early Childhood Education

Providing access to affordable, high-quality pre-K and early childhood education starting at age 3, building the pipeline from cradle to career for Latino families.

Todos Juntos Learning Center

$50,000 / two-year grant

Using a four-pronged, two-generation approach to promote the academic and social well-being of immigrant and refugee families through education, empowerment and community support.

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Health & Wellness

Increasing access to preventative, culturally competent mental and physical health services, helping Latino families avoid unexpected health crises.

VELA

$50,000 / two-year grant

Empowering parents of children with disabilities to become their child’s greatest advocates through hands-on courses, support, and community building.

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Job Skills & Entrepreneurship

Equipping Latinos with the skills needed to obtain high-demand, living-wage jobs with opportunities for advancement, and assisting Latino entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.

Latinitas

$50,000 / two-year grant

Empowering all girls to innovate through media and technology by offering opportunities to discover their voice, develop media and technology skills, and build a foundation for their future.

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Leadership Development

Advancing Latino leadership and creating pipelines of youth, emerging, and established Latino talent, which are critical to building a thriving Central Texas.

Austin Youth River Watch

$50,000 / two-year grant

Transforming and inspiring youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure.

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Semifinalist grant partners

Early Childhood Education

Communities in Schools of Central Texas /
$35,000 (2-year)
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas / $20,000
Sammy’s House / $20,000

Health and Wellness

Lirios Pediatrics / $35,000 (2-year)
Austin Child Guidance Center / $20,000
half Helen / $20,000

Job Skills & Entrepreneurship

Saint Louise House / $35,000 (2-year)
BCL of Texas / $20,000
Dress for Success / $20,000

Leadership Development

The New Philanthropists / $35,000 (2-year)
Catch the Next / $20,000
Con Mi MADRE / $20,000

2024 Hispanic Impact Fund grant partners

Thanks to the generosity of our investors and volunteers, the Hispanic Impact Fund awarded $500,000 in general operating support to 16 organizations advancing economic mobility for Hispanic Central Texans.

Early Childhood Education

Providing access to affordable, high-quality pre-K and early childhood education starting at age 3, building the pipeline from cradle to career for Latino families.

Todos Juntos Learning Center

$50,000 / two-year grant

Health & Wellness

Increasing access to preventative, culturally competent mental and physical health services, helping Latino families avoid unexpected health crises.

VELA

$50,000 / two-year grant

Job Skills & Entrepreneurship

Equipping Latinos with the skills needed to obtain high-demand, living-wage jobs with opportunities for advancement, and assisting Latino entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.

Latinitas

$50,000 / two-year grant

Leadership Development

Advancing Latino leadership and creating pipelines of youth, emerging, and established Latino talent, which are critical to building a thriving Central Texas.

Austin Youth River Watch

$50,000 / two-year grant

Semifinalist grant partners

Early Childhood Education

Health and Wellness

Job Skills & Entrepreneurship

Leadership Development

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