How much funding does Forever Austin Fund Grants provide?

Forever Austin Fund Grants provides $2.3 million total awarded in 2025 in funding.

When is the deadline for Forever Austin Fund Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Forever Austin Fund Grants

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Unrestricted Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Economic Services Grants

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Funding Amount

$2.3 million total awarded in 2025

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Forever Austin Fund Grants

Funder: Austin Community Foundation (CHARITABLE HOLDINGS II, TX, US)
Website: austincf.org

Program Overview

Endowment-based grant program providing general operating support to local nonprofits. In 2025, ACF awarded $2.3 million in general operating support to 99 local nonprofits.

Purpose

Every year, ACF makes Forever Austin Fund grants to address both urgent and systemic needs in Central Texas. The issues prioritized shift over time to reflect evolving community needs and legacy donor interests.

Focus Areas (2025 Priorities)

Economic Mobility: Eliminating wealth disparities and creating lasting change through housing stability, career pathways, small business, and entrepreneurship
Health and Humanities: Supporting health of people and growth of creative community
Nurturing our Region: Preserving and protecting ecosystem for future generations

Geographic Scope

Central Texas
Local nonprofits

How It Works

Donors leave planned gifts to the Forever Austin Fund, which combines with support from fellow donors. Gifts amplify collective impact through a portfolio of field-of-interest funds, unrestricted funds, and donor advised funds.