Hispanic Impact Fund (Grant Cycle Open)

Hispanic Impact Fund (Grant Cycle Open) is sponsored by Austin Community Foundation. The Hispanic Impact Fund, a strategic program of the Austin Community Foundation, awards grants to Latino-led or Latino-serving nonprofits working to support the economic mobility and advancement of Hispanic Central Texans across four impact areas: early childhood education, hea…

Hispanic Impact Fund Grants | Austin Community Foundation Early childhood education, health & wellness, job skills & entrepreneurship, leadership development Austin Community Foundation believes that when we support the economic mobility and advancement of Hispanic Central Texans, everyone benefits.

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.

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.

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.

Before applying for a grant from the Hispanic Impact Fund , please review our strategy areas and most recent data report to ensure your work is aligned with our mission. Our application resources below will help guide you in submitting a successful application.

Latest research report: Advancing Latino Futures (2025) Strategy Statements & Guiding Definitions Application Questions: This Word document can be used for drafting responses before submitting an official application through our Grant Portal.

Hispanic Impact Fund Informational Webinar Registration : Register here to attend this year’s informational webinar for an overview of the Women’s Fund, including its strategic focus areas, eligibility criteria, application process details, and tips for submitting a strong application. If you believe your organization is a good fit for our grant opportunity, please apply through our Grant Portal .

Please note that in order to submit an application you will first need to pass a brief eligibility quiz. Details on that process can be found here , and any questions can be directed to impact@austincf. org .

All applications are due at 5 p. m. CT on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Key dates for the 2026 grant cycle Monday, June 1, 2026, by 12 p. m. CT Please note: This year’s application begins with a brief eligibility quiz.

Tuesday, June 2, from 12 – 1 p. m. CT Mondays & Wednesdays, June 8 – July 29, by appointment June 15 – July 31, by appointment Grant writing technical assistance Friday, July 31, at 5 p.

m. CT Zoom learning sessions with semifinalists Week of November 16, 2026 Award decisions announced Eligibility considerations 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.

In general, the Hispanic Impact Fund does not award grants for: Fundraising activities or events Political lobbying or legislative activities Religious organizations for religious purposes Umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion Browse all grant opportunities.