Q2 Philanthropy Fund

Q2 Philanthropy Fund is sponsored by Q2 Holdings, Inc.. Awards grants to nonprofit organizations globally, including those in Austin, Texas, focusing on building strong and diverse communities.

Q2’s mission is to build strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We have a long and proud history of providing grants to philanthropic organizations in our communities around the world. The Q2 Philanthropy Fund is building on this tradition, making it stronger, more powerful, more accessible and more transparent to everyone.

Our grant application process is managed by the Austin Community Foundation (ACF). If located in the U.S., organizations must work in the following cities where Q2 has an office: Austin, TX; Cary, NC, Charlotte, NC; Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; and Minneapolis, MN.

For an organization outside the U.S. to be considered eligible, it must work in a location where Q2 has an established legal entity and employee presence, which includes London, UK; Sydney, Australia; Toronto, Canada; Bangalore, India; and Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara, Mexico. For all areas, organizations must operate in or within 50 miles of the designated city.

The 2025 application period has closed and we’re excited to announce our wonderful grant recipients. Stay tuned, as we will be announcing the 2026 grand application cycle soon. In order to be considered eligible to apply for the Q2 Philanthropy Fund, an organization must: have tax-exempt status under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code and units of government, or have a 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor.

For outside of the U.S. grantees, the Foundation partners with a third-party organization to validate the charitable status of the grantee. The Q2 Philanthropy Fund does not fund grants for capital campaigns, events, religious purposes, endowments or legislative/political/lobbying efforts. Each year, we receive more grant requests than we can fund.

ACF staff will notify you of decisions made regarding your grant request during the above timeframe. Organizations that were awarded a grant in 2024 are not eligible for funding in 2025. The amount of a single grant awarded through the Q2 Philanthropy Fund ranges from $5,000-$25,000.

Successful grant applicants will receive an award letter and contract through email. The grant will be disbursed by ACF upon receipt of the signed contract. We’re focused on supporting expert organizations that know how to create meaningful impact in the community.

When filling out a grant application, keep these four key questions in mind: Tell us who you are, why you exist, and what need you are addressing in the community in which you serve. What is the impact you’re trying to make; how will you know when you get there and how do you measure results? Tell us what is meaningful to you as an organization.

While volunteering is not essential for receiving a grant, we know giving our Q2 people an opportunity to engage with your mission will help build connections and help to foster longer-term partnerships. Please share with us any options to get involved, including group volunteering, skills-based volunteering, board service, etc.