Hispanic Impact Fund

The Hispanic Impact Fund a signature program at Austin Community Foundation works to bridge the wealth divide and advance economic mobility for Latino families in Central Texas. Donor Name: Austin Community Foundation State: Texas County: Bastrop County (TX), Burnet County (TX), Caldwell County (TX), Hays County (TX), Travis County (TX), Williamson County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Funding Areas The Hispanic Impact Fund awards funding to organizations and programs that fit into one of the following strategy areas: Early Childhood Education – Organizations that provide 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. Health & Wellness – Organizations that expand access and create pathways to quality physical and mental healthcare services that are culturally competent, secure, and honor privacy. Job Skills & Entrepreneurship – Organizations that advance workforce development and entrepreneurship through skills training, expert advising, and access to capital—enabling individuals to build careers and grow sustainable businesses. Leadership Development – Organizations that develop the potential of emerging Latino leaders by expanding access to tailored training and opportunities that unlock pathways to increase representation across sectors. Funding Information In each strategy area, four grants will be distributed as follows: Winning Finalist: $55,500 total; a multi-year grant over two years Runner-up Finalist: $38,000 total; a multi-year grant over two years Two Semifinalists: $22,000 In total, $550,000 in unrestricted, general operating support will be awarded to 16 different nonprofit organizations. Eligibility Criteria All applicants must be tax-exempt organizations or units of government serving the six county Central Texas region which includes: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Burnet, and Caldwell Counties. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)3 or 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code, and/or be a unit of government. Proposals will be considered from organizations that engage in non-lobbying advocacy work. Organizations doing systems change level work such as educating the public about issues, community organizing, policy research and other non-lobbying advocacy activities may apply. Proposals will be considered from religious organizations that engage in non-religious programming. Religious organizations will need to demonstrate that their work aligning with the Hispanic Impact Fund strategies is secular in nature and does not discriminate against any employees or clients based on religion. For more information, visit ACF.

Review strategy statements, guiding definitions, and the scoring rubric. Attend the informational webinar for best practices.