Austin Community Foundation

09/04/2026

This year’s Women’s Fund Grants Committee is our largest yet, with nearly 100 community members coming together to help direct $550,000 in funding to 15 nonprofits! With a committee this big, we even outgrew our usual meeting space—thank you to Austin Community College District for hosting us as we kicked off the 2026 review process.

Alongside the Hispanic Impact Fund, our two grants committees are now diving into applications from 130 incredible Central Texas nonprofits. Swipe for highlights from the kick-off meeting, and learn more about the Women’s Fund at austincf.org/womensfund.

09/03/2026

Behind every scholarship award is a student whose life is shaped by that support. Since 2008, Austin Community Foundation has awarded nearly $10 million in scholarships to help students pursue their educational dreams and build brighter futures for themselves. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our donors and community, who are passionate about investing in the next generation.

Swipe to meet some of this year’s recipients and hear firsthand what a scholarship means to them.

09/02/2026

Last week, we welcomed our largest-ever Hispanic Impact Fund Grants Committee to launch the 2026 review process! Together, these 59 community members will help direct $550,000 in funding to 16 nonprofits strengthening Latino communities across Central Texas.

Swipe for highlights from the kick-off meeting, and learn more about the Hispanic Impact Fund at austincf.org/hispanic-impact-fund.

09/01/2026

Austin Community Foundation is hiring! We’re seeking a Controller to join our team and support the work that makes ACF’s impact across Central Texas possible. This role will work closely with ACF's CFO to lead a strong finance team, uphold values of transparency and integrity, and help guide the Foundation’s financial strategy as we continue to grow.

Think this role could be a good fit for you or someone you know? Applications close September 10—apply today at austincf.org/careers.

08/26/2026

Community voice is at the heart of our grantmaking for the Hispanic Impact Fund and Women's Fund. Each year, eligible community members serve on our grants committees to ensure that funding decisions reflect the priorities and perspectives of the communities we serve.

Crucial to this process are our Subcommittee Leaders—grants committee members who lead small-group review sessions for a particular impact area. This year, past grants committee members applied to serve in these roles and received dedicated training last week to help them guide their peers through the decision-making process. We're grateful to these leaders for helping shape this year's grantmaking!

08/24/2026

At Austin Community Foundation (ACF), we believe funding decisions are strongest when they reflect the community’s experience, perspectives, and values. Each year, ACF invites volunteer reviewers to help determine how philanthropic resources can best support local students and nonprofits.

In our latest impact story, learn how volunteer reviewers help shape community impact—and what they take away from the experience: https://bit.ly/4c8q8nh

ACF invites volunteer reviewers to help determine how philanthropic resources can best support local students and nonprofits.

08/20/2026

At Legacy at 55th, Danielle Walker is building affordable homeownership opportunities with intention—from the high-quality finishes to the women on her team. With support from the Housing Accelerator Loan Fund at Austin Community Foundation, this development will give more Austinites a door into the market and a chance to build generational wealth. Hear from Danielle about the impact of this project and partnership in our on-site interview.

Learn more at austincf.org/housing-accelerator and legacyat55th.com.

08/18/2026

This year, ACF is proud to award 110 scholarships totaling $382,080 to Central Texas students pursuing their educational dreams. Made possible by the generosity and charitable wishes of donors, community leaders, and educators, these scholarships are helping students take the next step toward their futures—including 43% of recipients who are first-generation college students!

Explore more recipient demographics, student testimonials, and how you can support the next generation of students on our website at austincf.org/scholarship-impact-report.

08/13/2026

Persimmon Point, Austin Habitat for Humanity's largest project to date, is creating 126 affordable homeownership opportunities in South Austin. Supported by the Housing Accelerator Loan Fund at Austin Community Foundation, hear how this partnership is helping more families put down roots in Central Texas.

To learn more about the Housing Accelerator, visit austincf.org/housingaccelerator.
For information on how to own a home with Austin Habitat, visit austinhabitat.org/homeownership.

08/06/2026

This year, ACF expanded its support for Central Texas nonprofits with an 11% increase in grantmaking through the Forever Austin Fund. Swipe for a deeper look at the numbers behind this year’s grant cycle.

Interested in future funding opportunities or ways to get involved with ACF? Visit austincf.org/newsletter to stay connected.