Lola Wright Foundation Grant

Lola Wright Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lola Wright Foundation
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

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. Lola Wright Foundation Grant 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.