Speedway Children's Charities is dedicated to helping our next generation exceed expectations and ensuring every child has the same opportunities, no matter the obstacles they face. Our organization is dedicated to caring for children to help them lead productive lives. Through our various events and activities, we strive to raise funds and provide grants to nonprofit children's organizations in the Greater Austin community. In 2024, SCC COTA distributed over $25,000 to local organizations.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for funding from the COTA Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities if you are an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose primary focus is children in the Greater Austin area. Priority consideration will be given to organizations helping the homeless, orphan and foster population, and victims of sex trafficking. Below are the pillars we focus on during the grant process:
- Critical: victims of sex trafficking, homeless, orphans, foster population, food security
- Medical: illness, dental, disability, therapy
- Educational: tutoring, literacy, after school programs
All applications will receive consideration, and all eligible organizations are encouraged to apply.
SCC does not fund capital projects or funding for operation costs (including salaries for any position).
2025 Grant Cycle
March - June: Our 2025 SCC COTA Grant Application period will open March 3, 2025 and close June 13, 2025 at midnight. Eligible organizations must complete an online application by the deadline to be considered for a SCC Texas grant. Organizations whose applications are accepted will be contacted and asked to submit additional information for the second-round review. Only organizations that complete both phases of the application process on time will be considered for funding. If you miss a deadline, we will be unable to accept your application.
June - August: The initial process for the 2025 grant cycle has ended. Applications selected for the second-round review will be notified by the End of August. Only organizations that complete both phases of the application process will be considered for funding. Once your organization is accepted into round 2, SCC will request the documentation listed below.
- IRS 501© (3) Verification
- Organization’s Financials
- List of Board of Directors
- Mission Statement
- Organizational Chart
- Budget Tracker Worksheet (provided by SCC upon notification of round 2 acceptance)
You will have one week to submit further documentation. An organization must submit its paperwork on time to progress in the grant process.
September – November: If your organization is selected to move forward into round 2 and all required documentation is submitted on time, an SCC Trustee will visit your nonprofit in person to conduct a site visit and thorough interview of your organization.
November/December: By the first full week of December, or sooner, each approved organization will be contacted with an invite to our Grant Ceremony in December. Each approved organization is required to attend the celebration. You must send an organization representative to the Grant Ceremony to receive funding.
If you have any questions regarding the 2025 grant cycle, please email Marissa Chaney at [email protected].
We love supporting our community and look forward to reviewing the excellent work you all are doing in our community!