Together, Austin FC + Q2 are teaming up to support local nonprofits dedicated to promoting inclusion within Central Texas.
Donor Name: Austin FC
State: Texas
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/11/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Austin, Texas is one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, and over the years has become a major tech hub and professional sports destination, furthering the enhancement of its culture and diversity. With this growth, the opportunity to support the city’s diverse population has become more apparent. Austin FC and Q2 are envisioning a Central Texas community where everyone has the opportunity and access to the resources they need to thrive.
As part of the annual program, Austin FC and Q2 will award three (3) separate $50,000 grants to three (3) nonprofit organizations, altogether totaling $150,000, that focus on the advancement of underrepresented communities through the following impact areas: education, job skills and readiness, and health and wellness.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations must be committed to promoting inclusion within the Central Texas Community
- The program/project must fall within one or more of the impact areas mentioned above.
- Program/project must be in the Central Texas community
- Request must come from nonprofit organizations (no funding to individuals)
- Requested funds must be used to implement a project. Capacity grants are not awarded by Austin FC and Q2 Q-mmunity Gives.
- Nonprofit organizations must be certified as tax exempt under Section 501© (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and not a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of that code. Nonprofit organization must be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Texas Franchise Tax Board and the Texas Secretary of State.
Ineligibility
- Individuals
- Political, legislative, lobbying or religious organizations
- Sports, athletic events or athletic programs
- Travel-related events, including student trips or tours
- Development or production of books, video or television programs
- Memorial campaigns
- Individual schools, including charter schools, pre-schools, elementary, middle 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
- Nonprofit organizations that do not have programs or projects in the Central Texas community.
For more information, visit Austin FC.
