How much funding does Lola Wright Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Lola Wright Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Lola Wright Foundation Grant?

Geography: Within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas, in areas such as children and youth, public health, education, and arts; Within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Individuals; Organizations for day-to-day operating costs; Expenses.

How often is Lola Wright Foundation Grant offered?

Lola Wright Foundation Grant has 2 deadlines a year: February 28, August 31. The next deadline is expected February 28, 2027.

Lola Wright Foundation Grant

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: February 28, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: February 28 · August 31

From the program guidelines: “NOTE: Completed grant requests must be received no later than February 28th (for May meeting) or August 31st (for November meeting).”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

The geographic restriction includes the following seven counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnett, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson.

Geography

Within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas, in areas such as children and youth, public health, education, and arts
Within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Organizations for day-to-day operating costs
Not eligible: Expenses
Not eligible: An organization receiving a grant from the Foundation may not apply for another grant for at least twelve (12) months.

Overview

The Lola Wright Foundation Grant, established in 1954, focuses on supporting organizations within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas, in areas such as children and youth, public health, education, and arts. The Foundation funds qualified public charities (501(c)(3) status) and has specific eligibility criteria, including geographic restrictions. Notably, grants are not available for individual requests or daily operating costs, ensuring funds are directed towards impactful community services.

NOTE: Completed grant requests must be received no later than February 28th (for May meeting) or August 31st (for November meeting). An item postmarked February 28th or August 31st, but received by us at a later date, does not constitute delivery to us by the deadline date. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, then the deadline date shall be the last working day prior to the due date. Grant requests may be hand-delivered between the business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Established by Miss Johnie Elizabeth Wright in 1954, the Lola Wright Foundation supports children and youth, public health and human services, education and community development, and arts and culture.
The Foundation’s grant making activities are limited to organizations operating primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas.
Fields of Interest:

Children and Youth
Public Health and Human Services
Education and Community Development
Arts and Culture

Eligibility

The geographic restriction includes the following seven counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnett, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson.Organizations considered for funding must be classified as qualified public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals. In addition, the Foundation generally does not provide funding to organizations for day-to-day operating costs or expenses. An organization receiving a grant from the Foundation may not apply for another grant for at least twelve (12) months.