Topic: Grants
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
Texas Fair Defense Project recognized for exceptional volunteerism
In 2020, Texas Fair Defense Project launched the Freedom to Drive Pro Bono program, which matches attorney volunteers with individuals who need help navigating the court system to regain their license. A fairly straightforward goal, but one that is facing nearly insurmountable odds due to systemic barriers and the ongoing pandemic.