FY25 Equity Mini Grant Fund

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations and community initiatives in Austin that work to combat systemic inequities, particularly in areas like immigrant inclusion, homelessness, and displacement prevention.

$30,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

The FY25 Equity Mini Grant Fund, administered by the City of Austin's Equity Office, offers unrestricted grants to grassroots organizations and community-driven initiatives that focus on addressing systemic inequities in Austin, Texas. Priority areas include immigrant inclusion, homelessness solidarity, and displacement prevention. The ideal applicants are those who incorporate the lived experiences of those most impacted by disparities into their work. Grants are available at three levels: $10,000, $20,000, and $30,000. Applications for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year are open until October 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m., with submissions accepted in both English and Spanish.

Funding Details

Award Range

$10,000 - $30,000

Total Program Funding

$300,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

Funds are available at three levels ($10,000, $20,000, $30,000) and may be awarded at a lower level than requested.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Additional Requirements

Special priority is given to organizations with annual operating budgets under $500,000. Applicants do not need to be 501(c)(3) registered, but must register as a vendor with the City of Austin.

Geographic Eligibility

Austin-Travis County

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

City of Austin Equity Office

equity@austintexas.gov

Phone

512-974-1797

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