2024 Grant Partners
Thanks to the generosity of our investors and volunteers, the Hispanic Impact Fund awarded $500,000 in general operating support to 16 organizations advancing economic mobility for Hispanic Central Texans.
We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 grant partners, beginning with the top finalists in each of our four impact areas: Early Childhood Education, Health & Wellness, Job Skills & Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development.
Early Childhood Education
Providing access to affordable, high-quality pre-K and early childhood education starting at age 3, building the pipeline from cradle to career for Latino families.
Todos Juntos Learning Center
$50,000 / two-year grant
Using a four-pronged, two-generation approach to promote the academic and social well-being of immigrant and refugee families through education, empowerment and community support.
Health & Wellness
Increasing access to preventative, culturally competent mental and physical health services, helping Latino families avoid unexpected health crises.
VELA
$50,000 / two-year grant
Empowering parents of children with disabilities to become their child’s greatest advocates through hands-on courses, support, and community building.
Job Skills & Entrepreneurship
Equipping Latinos with the skills needed to obtain high-demand, living-wage jobs with opportunities for advancement, and assisting Latino entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.
Latinitas
$50,000 / two-year grant
Empowering all girls to innovate through media and technology by offering opportunities to discover their voice, develop media and technology skills, and build a foundation for their future.
Leadership Development
Advancing Latino leadership and creating pipelines of youth, emerging, and established Latino talent, which are critical to building a thriving Central Texas.
Austin Youth River Watch
$50,000 / two-year grant
Transforming and inspiring youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure.
Semifinalist Grant Partners
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- Communities in Schools of Central Texas / $35,000 (2-year)
- Literacy Coalition of Central Texas / $20,000
- Sammy’s House / $20,000
JOB SKILLS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Saint Louise House / $35,000 (2-year)
- BCL of Texas / $20,000
- Dress for Success / $20,000
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Lirios Pediatrics / $35,000 (2-year)
- Austin Child Guidance Center / $20,000
- half Helen / $20,000
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- The New Philanthropists / $35,000 (2-year)
- Catch the Next / $20,000
- Con Mi MADRE / $20,000
