Topic: Grants

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.

Hispanic Impact Fund Awards $225,000 to 12 Nonprofit Organizations

A Reflection on 2020 by CEO Mike Nellis

All Together ATX Awards $3.5 Million in Final Round of Funding

All Together ATX announced $3.5 million in grant funding will be disbursed to 111 nonprofits working to support communities experiencing economic and health-related hardships caused by COVID-19 in Central Texas.

Sheth Sangreal Foundation Pledges $1 Million Matching Grant Challenge to All Together ATX

The Sheth Sangreal Foundation pledges $1 million matching grant challenge for All Together ATX.

All Together ATX Awards $2.2 Million in Second Round of Funding

All Together ATX announced $2.2 million in grant funding will be disbursed to 70 nonprofits working to support communities experiencing economic and health-related hardships caused by COVID-19 in Central Texas.

Our Response to COVID-19

Since the local outbreak of COVID-19, Austin Community Foundation has quickly and effectively mobilized funding and resources to respond to needs of our community.