{"id":692469,"date":"2022-10-05T10:06:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/austin-fc-and-q2-to-award-grants-to-local-nonprofits-through-second-annual-q-mmunity-gives-grant-program\/"},"modified":"2022-10-05T10:06:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:06:06","slug":"austin-fc-and-q2-to-award-grants-to-local-nonprofits-through-second-annual-q-mmunity-gives-grant-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/austin-fc-and-q2-to-award-grants-to-local-nonprofits-through-second-annual-q-mmunity-gives-grant-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin FC and Q2 to Award Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Second Annual Q-mmunity Gives Grant Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Austin FC and Q2 to Award Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Second Annual Q-mmunity Gives Grant Program<\/b><\/p>\n

Three (3) $50,000 grants will be awarded to organizations dedicated to supporting the advancement of underrepresented communities in Central Texas<\/i><\/p>\n

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nAustin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced today that the organizations are once again teaming up to support local nonprofits dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in Central Texas through its Q-mmunity Gives grant program, which returns for a second-consecutive year after launching in 2021.\n<\/p>\n

\nAs part of the annual program, Austin FC and Q2 will award three (3) separate $50,000 grants to three (3) nonprofit organizations, altogether totaling $150,000, that focus on the advancement of underrepresented communities through the following impact areas: education, job skills and readiness, and health and wellness.\n<\/p>\n

\nLast year, Central Texas nonprofits Con Mi MADRE<\/a>, Urban Roots<\/a>, and Science Mill<\/a> were named the inaugural Q-mmunity Gives grant recipients.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAfter seeing the success of the Q-mmunity Gives grant program in its first year, we\u2019re honored to once again work alongside Q2 on this important initiative benefiting Austin\u2019s incredible nonprofit community,\u201d said Austin FC President Andy Loughnane. \u201cOur hope is that these grants will help recipients meet their objectives while simultaneously advancing underrepresented people in our region.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe look forward to kicking off the second annual Q-mmunity Gives grant program, which brings together Q2, Austin FC and local nonprofits in pursuit of advancing underrepresented communities in Central Texas,\u201d said Matt Flake, Chief Executive Officer at Q2. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support this impactful initiative, which allows us to help equip three deserving organizations with the funds and resources needed to advance their mission and service to the community.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nFor a grant application to be considered eligible, it must meet the following criteria:\n<\/p>\n