Forever Austin Fund
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
Austin Community Foundation
Grant Range
Up to $50,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Arts & Humanities
Programmatic Area
Capacity Building
Programmatic Area
Education
Programmatic Area
Energy & Environment
Programmatic Area
Health
Programmatic Area
Housing
Programmatic Area
Workforce & Economic Development
Deadline
April 25, 2025
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with the IRS, religious organizations, and governmental entities that are serving the Central Texas region. Projects with an established IRS 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are also eligible to apply. The proposed work must serve the Central Texas region, defined to include the following counties: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson
Focus Area
Every year, ACF will make Forever Austin Fund grants to address both urgent and systemic needs in Central Texas. The issues prioritized in Forever Austin Fund grantmaking will shift over time to reflect the evolving needs of ACF's giving region and the interests of its legacy donors. In 2025, the grants will focus on the following areas:
1) Economic Mobility: Ensuring paths to economic mobility for Central Texans is a critical strategy in ACF’s focus on closing the opportunity gap. By partnering with and funding organizations that tackle immediate and systemic economic challenges, ACF aims to eliminate wealth disparities and create lasting change. Grants in this category will focus on four key areas: Housing Stability,Career Pathways & Resources, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, and Addressing Systemic Barriers.
2) Health and Humanities: The future of ACF's giving region is inextricably linked to the health of its people and the growth of its creative community. Grants in this category will focus on: Health & Wellness, Arts & Culture.
3) Nurturing Our Region: Preserving and protecting the region's rich ecosystem ensures generations of Central Texans can live and thrive. Grants in this category will focus on: Environmental Sustainability, Green Spaces, and Animal Welfare.
Contact
mlongley@austincf.org
Link to Opportunity
https://www.austincf.org/grant/forever-austin-fund/
Application Platform
Foundant
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