Topic: Grants

Austin Community Foundation Awards $1.5 Million to 53 Nonprofits in Central Texas

Following a successful community-led grants cycle, Austin Community Foundation’s three strategic programs awarded a collective $1.5M to 53 Central Texas organizations.

Volunteerism allows Capital IDEA to transform lives through education

ACF is excited to announce Capital IDEA as the 2023 recipient of the Jordan Award!

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.   

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.  

2022 Year in Review

One Millionth Dollar Granted through the Hispanic Impact Fund

The Hispanic Impact Fund recently awarded $365,000 to 28 organizations working to advance economic opportunity for Latinos in Central Texas. This year marked significant milestones for the program’s growth including offering grants in a new impact area, Leadership Development, and awarding its one-millionth dollar since its founding in 2017.

Women’s Fund Awards Nearly $500,000 to Support Central Texas Women and Children

Leaders of the Women’s Fund Grants Committee announce the 2022 grant partners and share details about the grantmaking process.

Hispanic Impact Fund Awards $365,000 to 28 Nonprofits

The Hispanic Impact Fund awarded $365,000 to 28 nonprofit organizations working to advance economic opportunity for Latinos in Central Texas.

Drive a Senior, ATX Builds Community Through Volunteerism

ACF is excited to announce Drive a Senior, ATX as the 2021 recipient of the Jordan Award!

Women’s Fund Grants $400,000 with Racial Equity Lens

Local funders collaborate to increase COVID-19 vaccine equity

Austin Community Foundation partnered with St. David’s Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin to grant $415,000 towards improving COVID-19 vaccine confidence and equitable access.

Helping Central Texas Recover from Winter Storm Uri