AUSTIN COMMUNITY
CLIMATE PROGRAM
Grants of $5,000–$50,000 for community-led climate projects in East Austin
ABOUT THE
PROGRAM
The Austin Community Climate Program (ACCP) combats climate change and strengthens climate resilience by connecting people, climate and community through restoration, education and innovation. It is powered by the 2% for 2 Degrees pledge — a commitment to channel 2% of room and restaurant revenue from The Loren Hotel Austin into climate action.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
SO1 — Restoring East Austin’s living landscapes. Native ecosystems, healthier parks, trails and green spaces, and habitat for pollinators, wildlife and native vegetation.
SO2 — Building climate awareness and engagement. Climate literacy, environmental education, hands-on programming and volunteer stewardship across all ages and backgrounds.
SO3 — Growing climate innovation. Research, data collection and new approaches tested in real community settings, with the potential to scale.
Projects may address one or more.
GRANT SIZE, SCOPE
AND ELIGIBILITY
Grant size: $5,000–$50,000 per project.
Project timeframe: up to 12 months from 1 November 2026.
Geographic focus: East Austin. Work on park land requires Parks & Recreation approval.
Eligible applicants: registered U.S. nonprofits and charitable organisations.
KEY DATES AND
HOW TO APPLY
Expressions of Interest close 15 August 2026. Responses go out by 1 September, full proposals are due 21 September, and funded projects start 1 November 2026. Submitting an EoI takes only a few minutes.
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