AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Community Foundation (ACF) announced today that $2.3 million in grant funding from the Forever Austin Fund will be awarded to 99 organizations working to address a variety of issues across Central Texas.
The Forever Austin Fund is made possible by generous donors who have entrusted legacy gifts to ACF to support the issues they care about long after their lifetimes. Collectively, these endowments constitute the Forever Austin Fund. This permanent community resource enables ACF to invest in Austin’s most pressing needs and greatest opportunities, now and for generations to come.
“We are honored to carry on the legacy of our donors who chose to invest in our community forever,” said Mike Nellis, CEO, Austin Community Foundation. “The Forever Austin Fund allows us to steward this spirit of generosity, amplifying the collective impact of our donors, and supporting local nonprofits in their work to make Central Texas a better place for everyone.”
ACF staff, board members, donors, and 90 trained community reviewers thoroughly reviewed more than 530 grant proposals. Organizations were selected across three strategic focus areas—economic mobility, health and humanities, and nurturing our region. The nonprofits selected for grants represent a diverse pool of applicants encompassing a range of sizes, geographies, and populations served.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Economic Mobility: $1.15 million awarded to 39 organizations working to address systemic barriers to building generational wealth, create career pathways, support housing stability, and provide programs for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Health and Humanities: $949,500 awarded to 44 organizations that are improving outcomes for health and wellness and expanding access to arts and cultural experiences.
- Nurturing Our Region: $249,000 awarded to 16 organizations to protect green spaces, enhance environmental stewardship, and support the well-being of animals.
Visit Austincf.org/Forever-Austin-25 for a complete list of 2025 grant partners.
Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, reflecting ACF’s commitment to funding emerging community partners and well-established service providers. All grants are intended to provide general operating support to help strengthen an organization’s capacity and sustainability, allowing them to fulfill their mission effectively.
Applications for the next grant cycle will open in early 2026. Learn more about the Forever Austin Fund at Austincf.org/ForeverAustin.
