Austin Community Foundation

06/03/2026

Austin in Common brought together more than 1,750 unique community members over three incredible years. In addition to raising nearly $1.8 million to help close the opportunity gap in Central Texas, this event strengthened connections and built new ones—all in pursuit of a more equitable region.

If you attended or supported this event in any capacity, thank you. Take a look at all we achieved together on the blog.

Austin in Common brought together more than 1,750 community members and raised nearly $1.8 million to expand opportunity across Central Texas.

06/01/2026

ACF's 2026 grant cycle for the Hispanic Impact Fund and Women's Fund is officially open! A collective $1.1 million in unrestricted, general operating support will be granted to Central Texas nonprofits, and you can apply for funding from either or both programs using one application. Start yours today and find helpful resources at austincf.org/grants.

05/28/2026

Why does ACF award unrestricted grants?

Local nonprofit, El Buen Samaritano, works hard to meet families where they are and stay responsive to changing needs—whether that's providing immediate relief or building long-term economic mobility. Unrestricted grants from ACF’s Hispanic Impact Fund and Women’s Fund help El Buen stay flexible and recalibrate programs according to evolving data and community priorities.

Hear more about this work and impact from two leaders at El Buen.

05/27/2026

Latino Monologues y Dialogues brought together community members for an evening celebrating Latino stories, leadership, and opportunity in Central Texas.

On the blog, Christina Corona, Hispanic Impact Fund Steering Committee Chair, reflects on Sylvia Acevedo's inspiring story and the importance of creating pathways for Latino families to thrive. Read more: austincf.org/news/reflections-from-latino-monologues-y-dialogues/

05/26/2026

Beginning Monday, June 1, eligible Central Texas nonprofits can apply for $1.1 million in funding through ACF’s Hispanic Impact Fund and Women’s Fund! If your organization is interested in applying, swipe for some FAQs and register for one of our informational webinars at austincf.org/grant-webinars.

05/22/2026

Austin Community Foundation is proud to announce a $5 million investment through the Housing Accelerator Loan Fund to support four new affordable housing developments across Austin. From affordable homeownership opportunities led by diverse, woman-owned development teams, to rental housing near public transit, these investments will expand access to stable, attainable homes for our neighbors in North Loop, East Austin, and Crestview.

Learn more in our latest press release below.

Austin Community Foundation Invests $5 Million in Affordable Housing | Austin Community Foundation

05/21/2026

This week, a cross-disciplinary group of financial advisors, estate planning attorneys, and CPAs joined us for the inaugural meeting of ACF's Professional Advisors Council (PAC). Through the PAC, these trusted professionals will help strengthen connections within Central Texas’ advisor community and support our shared commitment to philanthropy and impact. We’re grateful for their partnership and excited for the meaningful work ahead!

05/20/2026

Trusted. Community. Generous. Intentional. Vital. 🤝

At Austin in Common, we asked guests to describe Austin Community Foundation in one word, and these were just some of their responses. Each answer reflects the heart of what we do: creating opportunities, building partnerships, and supporting a stronger Central Texas for all.

Thank you to everyone who shared their perspective and to everyone who continues to show up for our community—you make this work possible.

05/19/2026

Last week, more than 100 community members joined us for Latino Monologues y Dialogues—an evening celebrating the stories and leadership of Austin’s vibrant Latino community. There, Sylvia Acevedo shared her remarkable journey, reflecting on how education can transform lives and open countless doors. Her story reinforced a message central to the Hispanic Impact Fund’s mission: when Latinos have the opportunity to thrive, our entire region benefits.

This year, ACF's Hispanic Impact Fund will award $550,000 to nonprofits advancing economic mobility for Latino Central Texans. Learn more and support this work at austincf.org/hispanicimpactfund.

05/14/2026

How would you describe Austin in one word? 🌇

It’s been one month since Austin in Common, where hundreds of Central Texans came together, connected by one thing: a deep love for our community. We teamed up with Sunday Afternoon Project to ask attendees to describe Austin using a single word. What would your response be?

Stay tuned for more inspiring videos from Austin in Common in the coming weeks!