Austin Community Foundation, with support from NI, Makes $1 Million Impact Investment Loan

Austin Community Foundation announced today a $1 million impact investment in the form of a low-interest rate loan to Austin Habitat for Humanity’s East Austin affordable housing development. The 11 row homes currently under construction in the Mueller neighborhood will serve individuals and families earning less than 80% median family income, or $75,500 (and below) for a family of four.

Stand with Austin Fund Awards Nearly $690,000 to 15 Nonprofits

Austin Community Foundation announced $687,500 in grant funding to 15 nonprofits from the Stand with Austin Fund in an effort to provide some measure of relief to individuals and small businesses most negatively impacted by the cancellation of SXSW.

All Together ATX Awards $1.8 Million in Rapid Response Grants

All Together ATX, a joint effort from Austin Community Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin, announced $1.8 million in grant funding will be disbursed to 97 nonprofits working to support communities experiencing economic and health-related hardships caused by COVID-19 in Central Texas.

Announcing All Together ATX Fund for COVID-19 Relief

Austin Community Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin announced today a community-led philanthropic fund, dubbed All Together ATX, to support communities experiencing economic and health-related hardships caused by COVID-19 in the Austin metro area.

Grant Application Opens for Stand with Austin Funding

Austin Community Foundation announced today a request for proposals (RFP) for the Stand with Austin Fund, which seeks to support nonprofits assisting individuals and small businesses most negatively impacted by the cancellation of the 2020 SXSW Conference and Festival.

Bank of America Awards $50,000 to Hispanic Impact Fund to Support Workforce Development

Austin Community Foundation announced today a $50,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to the Hispanic Impact Fund to support workforce development and entrepreneurism for Hispanic individuals and families in Central Texas.

Keyholder’20 Raises Record-Breaking Amount

Held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, Keyholder’20 convened influential business and philanthropic leaders for networking and conversation around the needs of women and children in Central Texas and beyond. In addition to revealing the winners of the Raise Your Voice Awards, the Women’s Fund announced that a total of $300,000 will be granted to local organizations through its 2020 grant cycle.

Hispanic Impact Fund Awards $180,000

November 14, 2019 – The Hispanic Impact Fund announced six local nonprofits to receive a combined total of $180,000 for programs aimed at improving the economic security of Hispanic and Latino communities in Central Texas.

Women’s Fund Awards $250,000 to Five Nonprofits

The Women’s Fund at Austin Community Foundation announced today five local nonprofits were chosen to receive a combined total of $250,000 — the largest annual amount in the 15-year history of the Women’s Fund — for programs aimed at improving the economic security of Central Texas women and children.

Austin Community Foundation Invests $250,000 in Affordable Housing

Austin Community Foundation announced today a $250,000 investment in the Austin Housing Conservancy Fund — a social impact private equity fund managed by Affordable Central Texas — to preserve affordable multifamily rental housing for moderate- and middle-income Austinites.

$250,000 Impact Investment in Affordable, Accessible Housing

Austin Community Foundation announced today a $250,000 investment in the Texas Housing Impact Fund—a loan fund of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC)—to help close a funding gap for the construction of an affordable, accessible apartment complex known as Accessible Housing Austin! (AHA!) at Briarcliff.

New Report: Lack of Quality Child Care in Central Texas Hinders Economic Security

A new report issued by the Women’s Fund at Austin Community Foundation, Child Care – An Essential Work Support for Women, reveals a lack of quality child care options in Central Texas negatively impacts the economic security of local women and children.