We Invest in The Organizations Powering Central Texas
United Way for Greater Austin invests in nonprofit partners working every day to strengthen families, expand opportunity, and connect people to the support they need.
Through Community Investment Grants and strategic partnerships, we support organizations advancing our 2030 North Star Goals. These goals include helping more children enter Kindergarten ready to learn, ensuring more families achieve economic stability with a family-sustaining income, and aiding neighbors in accessing critical resources across Central Texas.
Together, we’re building a stronger future for everyone
About Our North Star Goals
Our North Star Goals are the measurable outcomes guiding United Way for Greater Austin’s work through 2030.
These goals help ensure every investment, partnership, and initiative is moving Central Texas toward greater opportunity, stability, and well-being.
Community Investment Grants are one of the ways we help power this work by supporting nonprofits whose programs directly contribute to these long-term outcomes.
More Kids Kindergarten Ready
70% (over 15,000) students who enter Kindergarten will be ready to learn
More Economically Stable Families
70% of families (420,000) families will earn a family-sustaining income
Enhanced Resource Navigation
60% of community members (4,100 people) who engage with United Way will improve stability or self-sufficiency within six months
Meet Our Community Investment Grant Partners
Through Community Feedback, we’ve outlined two main strategy areas that are aligned to United Way’s North Star Goals. We will invest millions of dollars in these strategic areas every year.
Early Childhood
Resource Access
Education & Early Childhood
High-Quality Child Care
SUPPORTS MORE KIDS KINDERGARTEN READY
70% (over 15,000) students who enter Kindergarten will be ready to learn
High-quality early childhood education creates stronger outcomes for children, families, and the entire community.
United Way investments support organizations expanding access to child care, strengthening early learning environments, and equipping caregivers with the tools children need to thrive.
Community Investment Grant Partners
Healthy Beginnings & Supported Families
SUPPORTS MORE KIDS KINDERGARTEN READY
70% (over 15,000) students who enter Kindergarten will be ready to learn
We support organizations expanding access to quality childcare, strengthening early learning environments, and equipping educators and caregivers with the tools children need to thrive.
Community Investment Grant Partners
Resource Access
Basic Needs
SUPPORTS More Economically Stable Families
70% of families (420,000) families will earn a family-sustaining income
High-quality early childhood education creates stronger outcomes for children, families, and the entire community.
United Way investments support organizations expanding access to child care, strengthening early learning environments, and equipping caregivers with the tools children need to thrive.
Community Investment Grant Partners
Education & Employment
SUPPORTS More Economically Stable Families
70% of families (420,000) families will earn a family-sustaining income
Access to education and career opportunities plays a critical role in building family-sustaining income and long-term economic mobility. United Way investments support organizations helping individuals gain workforce skills, pursue post-secondary pathways, and access opportunities that strengthen financial stability for themselves and their families.
Community Investment Grant Partners
Navigation Services
SUPPORTS ENHANCED RESOURCE NAVIGATION
60% of community members (4,100 people) who engage with United Way will improve stability or self-sufficiency within six months
Families are better able to pursue long-term stability when essential needs are met. United Way investments support organizations providing access to food, housing support, financial assistance, and physical and mental health services Central Texas. These partnerships help individuals and families navigate difficult moments, reduce barriers to stability, and access the resources they need to move forward.
Community Investment Grant Partners
Stay up-to-date about future funding opportunities
In Fall 2025, United Way for Greater Austin will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for our next competitive funding cycle, aligned with our strategic plan to maximize our regional impact. Funding for that cycle will begin on July 1, 2026.
Sign up to be notified about future funding opportunities across Central Texas.
