Equity Division
FY26 Equity Mini Grant Program Relaunch
Austin Equity and Inclusion is relaunching our FY26 Equity Mini Grant program. Organizations supporting community-based efforts serving immigrant and refugee communities are eligible to apply.
Updated Application Window
Application window opens: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (CT)
Application window closes: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)
Applications submitted after August 28, 2026 will not be eligible.
Please revisit austintexas.gov/equityminigrants for the updated playbook which will be available on August 7, 2026
Who We Are
The Equity Division provides leadership, guidance, and insight on equity to improve the quality of life for all Austinites. We strive to achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the nation for all while building and sustaining a culture of equity across the city. The Equity Division is guided by the City’s Equity Statement that was co-created with over 900 hours and 200 community members:
“Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City recognizes that race is the primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of the wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity.”
Questions? Contact us at equity@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-3251.
What We Do
We promote racial equity across the City of Austin through:
- Consulting with all City departments on projects to build capacity and leadership.
- Offering workshops, trainings, and resources to build awareness and skills around equity, bias, and inclusion.
Examining quality of life outcomes for Austinites and collaborating with City staff, community members, organizations, and boards and commissions to examine data and address gaps in outcomes across diverse communities in Austin.
Join In
To learn more about some of the past work of the Equity Division, please check our Equity Action Team Dashboard. On this Dashboard, you can learn more about our past projects, how we define equity, the history of the Equity Division, and how you can help us make Austin the most livable city in the country for ALL.
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Equity Action Team
This is a group of City staff, community members, and local organizations that meet once a month. At our monthly meetings, we hear from various City departments and stakeholders about their projects that may impact our communities in Austin, we learn from local organizations and community members, and we have important conversations around improving outcomes for all residents.