Grants

Hispanic Impact Fund

At a glance

  • Status

    Closed

  • Opening June 1, 2026
  • Closing July 31, 2026
  • Region
    Central Texas
  • Grant Range

    $22,000-$55,500

  • Funding Areas

    Early childhood education, health & wellness, job skills & entrepreneurship, leadership development

About our 2026 grant opportunity

Austin Community Foundation believes that when we support the economic mobility and advancement of Hispanic Central Texans, everyone benefits. The Hispanic Impact Fund–a signature program at Austin Community Foundation–works to bridge the wealth divide and advance economic mobility for Latino families in Central Texas.

The Hispanic Impact Fund awards funding to organizations and programs that fit into one of the following strategy areas:

  • Early Childhood Education – Organizations that provide 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.
  • Health & Wellness – Organizations that expand access and create pathways to quality physical and mental healthcare services that are culturally competent, secure, and honor privacy.
  • Job Skills & Entrepreneurship – Organizations that advance workforce development and entrepreneurship through skills training, expert advising, and access to capital—enabling individuals to build careers and grow sustainable businesses.
  • Leadership Development – Organizations that develop the potential of emerging Latino leaders by expanding access to tailored training and opportunities that unlock pathways to increase representation across sectors.
In each strategy area, four grants will be distributed as follows:
  • Winning Finalist: $55,500 total; a multi-year grant over two years
  • Runner-up Finalist: $38,000 total; a multi-year grant over two years
  • Two Semifinalists: $22,000

In total, $550,000 in unrestricted, general operating support will be awarded to 16 different nonprofit organizations.

Application process

Before applying for a grant from the Hispanic Impact Fund, please review our strategy areas and most recent data report to ensure your work is aligned with our mission. Our application resources below will help guide you in submitting a successful application.

Application resources:
  • Latest research report: Advancing Latino Futures (2025)
  • Strategy Statements, Guiding Definitions, and Scoring Rubric: Stay tuned for uploaded documents including the Hispanic Impact Fund’s strategy statements, guiding definitions, and the scoring rubric used to evaluate applications.  
  •  Hispanic Impact Fund Informational Webinar Registration: Register here to attend this year’s informational webinar for an overview of the Women’s Fund, including its strategic focus areas, eligibility criteria, application process details, and tips for submitting a strong application. 
Next steps:

If you believe your organization is a good fit for our grant opportunity, please apply through our grant portal (opening June 1, 2026).

All applications are due at 5 p.m. CT on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Key dates for the 2026 grant cycle

  • Application opens


  • Informational webinar


    RSVP

  • Applications due


  • Office hours


  • Grant writing technical assistance


  • Zoom learning sessions with semifinalists


  • Award decisions announced


Eligibility considerations

  • All applicants must be tax-exempt organizations or units of government serving the six county Central Texas region which includes: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Burnet, and Caldwell Counties.
  • Organizations must be tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)3 or 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code, and/or be a unit of government.
  • Proposals will be considered from organizations that engage in non-lobbying advocacy work. Organizations doing systems change level work such as educating the public about issues, community organizing, policy research and other non-lobbying advocacy activities may apply.
  • Proposals will be considered from religious organizations that engage in non-religious programming. Religious organizations will need to demonstrate that their work aligning with the Hispanic Impact Fund strategies is secular in nature and does not discriminate against any employees or clients based on religion.
In general, the Hispanic Impact Fund does not award grants for:
  • Endowment funds
  • Fundraising activities or events
  • Individuals
  • Political lobbying or legislative activities
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes
  • Scholarships
  • Umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion

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