Topic: Economic Mobility

2023 Year in Review

Before we dive full steam ahead into the New Year, let’s celebrate all we accomplished together in 2023. 

ACF Reinvests in Permanent Supportive Housing Development

Austin Community Foundation has provided a $2 million construction loan toward the development of Cady Lofts, a permanent supportive housing project underway in Central Austin.

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.

Six Years of Impact: the Hispanic Impact Fund

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the history, achievements and future visions of the Hispanic Impact Fund—a signature program of Austin Community Foundation.

Impact Investment Supports New Affordable Apartments in Austin

Foundation Communities recently broke ground on an affordable housing development in North Austin. Learn how a collaborative $900,000 impact investment helped make it happen.

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.   

Impact Investment Catalyzes New Affordable, Supportive Housing

Affordable housing can take many forms, and a myriad of financing sources is necessary to create the spectrum of housing options needed in our community.

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.  

First Look at New Affordable Homes in Austin

Hispanic Impact Fund Kicks Off New Event Series: Latino Monologues y Dialogues

2022 Year in Review

Austin Community Foundation Invests $2.87 million in Cady Lofts Development