Grant Review Committees Name Applicants Advancing to Deep-Dive Review

This is an exciting time in Impact Austin's grant review process. Volunteer reviewers have studied and discussed 149 applications for funding and now chosen 17 for deep-dive review by small subcommittees. Thank you to all nonprofits who applied to Impact Austin. Your willingness to partner with us is gratifying, and the community needs you address motivate us to give.

Congratulations to the organizations moving forward to the next stage of review.

COMMUNITY GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE

49 applications, 25 volunteer reviewers

Karen Bantuveris and Brionne Griffin, Co-Chairs.

Lisa Glenn, Advisor. Thea Ulrich-Lewis, Shadow.

The organizations advancing to deep-dive review are:

• CASA of Travis County

• Casa Marianella

• Catholic Charities of Central Texas

• Creative Action

• The Charlie Center

• The Refugee Collective

EDUCATION GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE

38 applications, 21 reviewers

Amanda Farmer and Roberta Rincon, Co-Chairs.

Elaine Jensen, Advisor.

The five nonprofits undergoing deep-dive review include:

• Academy 4

• Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)

• Jeremiah Program Austin

• Seedling

• The Arc of the Capital Area

HEALTH & WELL-BEING GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE

62 applications, 30 reviewers

Christina Shepherd and Holly Whitten, Co-Chairs.

Margaret von Flatern, Advisor.

Congratulations to these organizations advancing to deep-dive review:

• Capital Area Counseling

• El Buen Samaritano

• Manos de Cristo

• Mary Lee Foundation

• Trinity Center

• Volunteer Healthcare Clinic

WHAT'S NEXT?

From April 6-8, each GRC will select three semifinalists that will advance to site reviews scheduled for later that month. From May 4-6, each GRC will select two finalists that will receive Impact Austin grants. Member vote at our Annual Meeting will determine the recipients of Primary Grants ($80,000 each) and Secondary Grants ($20,000). Members unable to attend Annual Meeting will have an opportunity to vote electronically in advance.

Thank you to all the volunteers and leaders powering our 2026 grant cycle!