2026 Climate Action Fund - Now Open
We're selecting 5-10 Central Texas nonprofits for our next round of climate grants. New community donations matched 1:1 up to $100,000.
Who we are
The Central Texas Climate Philanthropy Collaborative was created by a group of volunteers to bring together donors and non-profits to drive greater philanthropic capital toward high-impact climate solutions in our region. We believe that climate change affects all aspects of our community, including physical infrastructure, health outcomes, and educational progress. Through collaborative action and strategic partnerships, we’re building a more resilient future for Central Texas.
Current Initiatives
The Central Texas Climate Action Fund is back for its second year. In 2024, the fund mobilized over $257,000 in combined donations, supporting eleven climate-focused nonprofits and distributing $96,000 in new grants across our region. This year, we're selecting 5-10 organizations working on climate in Central Texas and matching all new community donations 1:1 up to $100,000. Letters of Interest are now open through the Austin Community Foundation grant portal.
We unite diverse stakeholders across Central Texas to:
Share knowledge and best practices in climate-focused philanthropy
Identify and support high-impact local climate initiatives
Build a broader community of climate-aware philanthropists
Drive innovative funding approaches for climate action
“Thank you to all of you! I hope that people not only in Central Texas, but throughout the country start to recognize the importance of taking action now! They say that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second best time is right now. So hopefully, this fund helped to at least plant a few seeds. Our planet needs us all to do our part, now more than ever. So thank you again for creating this fund. I look forward to seeing philanthropy in this arena grow.”
Lisa Barden
Executive Director
Keep Austin Fed
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