Grants to Aid Nonprofits serving Underrepresented Communities in Texas

• Urban Roots: Their goals are to refine their systems, programs, and food production on their flagship farm – to really get it humming. And to establish infrastructure and systems on their second farm site in Southeast Austin, which will allow us to expand their impact by increasing youth and volunteer opportunities there. That will in turn allow us to grow more food for those experiencing hunger or food insecurity in their community.
• Science Mill: Utilizing the museum as a testbed for creating new strategies for student engagement in STEM and STEM careers, they have created a roadmap for how we, as a museum-based center for out-of-school learning, can play an important role in growing the number of underrepresented students in Texas who will be entrepreneurial and critical thinkers in a 21st century skilled workforce. Innovation and growth are two of their core tenants at the Science Mill, as we are always looking at how to further their impact. In addition to new and exciting exhibits and educational programs on the horizon, we are excited for the future expansion of their off-site SCI (STEM Career Immersion) Camps and Clubs programs across the state of Texas.

In the 2022 Q-mmunity Gives cycle, Austin FC and Q2 will award three (3) $50,000 grants to three (3) deserving organizations.

The 2022 Q2 + Austin FC Q-mmunity Gives Grant-Giving Campaign (“Campaign”) is open to any organization that, at the time of application, is:

• certified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (“Code”);
• not a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of the Code;
• in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service, the Texas Franchise Tax Board, and the Texas Secretary of State;
• operating charitable programs or projects within a seventy-five (75) mile radius of Q2 Stadium (“Stadium”) in Austin, Texas, plus to the extent not included in the foregoing, the geographic area included within the corporate limits of the City of San Antonio, Texas and the City of San Marcos, Texas (“Territory”);
• determined in the discretion of Austin TeamCo LLC (“Austin FC”) and Q2 Software, Inc. (“Q2,” together with the Austin FC, the “Sponsors”), and based on the application materials submitted by the applicant, to meet the additional eligibility criteria of (i) addressing and advancing issues of equity and inclusion in the Territory and (ii) having a program that falls within one or more of the following impact areas: (A) education, (B) job skills and readiness, and/or (C) health and wellness; and
• intending to implement a project consistent with the objectives of the Campaign by no later than July 1, 2023.

The following organizations are not eligible for funding:

• Individuals
• Political, legislative, lobbying or organizations
• Religious organizations
• Sports, athletic events, or athletic programs
• Travel-related events, including student trips or tours
• Development or production of books, films, videos, or television programs
• Memorial campaigns
• Individual schools, including charter schools, pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools or high schools (public or private)
• Organizations that do not have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code, or the equivalent
• Organizations that do not have programs or projects in the Central Texas community.