Hispanic Impact Fund Grants

From Austin Community Foundation

The Black Fund at the Austin Community Foundation aims to empower Black-led organizations in Central Texas, advocating for equitable, just treatment and fostering the growth, economic security, and well-being of Black people. By leveraging data and community input, their mission encompasses the ambition for societal equity and nurturing the potential and prosperity of the Black community.

Type of Support

Overview

The Hispanic Impact Fund grants program focuses on supporting organizations and programs that contribute to economic opportunity for Latino families in Central Texas through several strategic areas: Early Childhood Education, Health & Wellness, Job Skills & Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development. The fund aims to invest in affordable, high-quality Pre-K and early childhood education, culturally competent health education and services, skills development for Latino entrepreneurs, and the advancement of Latino leadership.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
TX (Bastrop County, Burnet County, Caldwell County, Hays County, Travis County, Williamson County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Units of government
Organizations with IRS 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) status
Other
  • Serving the six county Central Texas region: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell
  • Engage in non-lobbying advocacy work such as educating the public, community organizing, policy research
  • Religious organizations must engage in non-religious programming and ensure their programming is secular and does not discriminate based on religion

Ineligibility

Endowment funds
Fundraising activities or events
Individuals
Political lobbying or legislative activities
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Scholarships
Umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion.
up to 50k

Submission

Review Criteria

Priority will be given to candidates whose governance, employees, and executive team demonstrate representation of the Latino community in Central Texas.