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All Together ATX releases recipient list for final round of funding
Thursday, December 10, 2020 by Katy McElroy
Austin Community Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin announced on Tuesday the third and final round of grant funding for local nonprofits from their community-led philanthropic fund. All Together ATX provides flexible resources to nonprofit organizations working with communities experiencing economic and health-related hardships due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This round, 111 organizations will receive a total of $3.5 million for basic needs and support. The funding, which includes a matched gift from the Sheth Sangreal Foundation, breaks down as follows:
- Food security – 34 grants totaling $435,000
- Direct cash assistance – 42 grants totaling $2.2 million
- Social supports – 30 grants totaling $555,000
- COVID-19 modifications and personal protective equipment – 25 grants totaling $356,000
Find the complete list of grant recipients here. The funds will be distributed electronically by Dec. 24. Since March 27, 2020, Austin Community Foundation and United Way raised $7.7 million for All Together ATX from corporate and individual donors.
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