City of Austin's Office of Equity and Inclusion Newsletter Archive - Deadline Extended! Equity Mini-Grants Due 7/24

Deadline Extended!

Apply for Equity Mini Grants by July 24!

Learn More and Apply Today: bit.ly/MiniGrant23

It's not too late to apply for an Equity Mini Grant! Our application deadline has been extended to Monday July 24 11:59 CST. The Equity Mini-Grant fund has been a flexible funding opportunity intended for grassroots community organizations working to address significant quality-of-life disparities in our community. This year we are offering grants up to $50,000 to serve our immigrant and/or unhoused communities. Tell your communities and apply today!

Access the complete proposed budget here:

bit.ly/COABudget23-24

What changes are being made to the Equity Office as a result of the new budget?

A comprehensive description of our office's restructuring can be found on page 202 of the budget document
A new department, Civic & Business Equity Department (CBED), is being created. This merges the staff of the Equity Office with the Office of Civil Rights and Small Minority Business Resources Department.
The Equity Office's Chief Equity Officer previously reported directly to Assistant City Manager Rodney Gonzales. Under this new restructuring, the office will now be an Equity Division.
The Equity Division Manager will report to CBED Department Director Edward Campos, who reports to Assistant City Manager Veronica Briseño.
The Equity Office will move from its original location on East 11th Street in historic East Austin to the One Texas Center government building on Barton Springs Road.

Budget Town Halls

For up to date information regarding Budget Town Halls, please see: https://www.speakupaustin.org/y2607

You may also provide your feedback or reach out with any questions by emailing BudgetQA@austintexas.gov or contact your Council Member directly: https://www.austintexas.gov/contact-us

District 1 Budget Town Hall

In-person only
Thursday, August 3^rd | 6:00pm
Location: Carver Public Library – 1161 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702

District 2 + 3 Joint Budget Town Hall

Hybrid meeting – in-person and WebEx (more information to come for virtual component)
Tuesday, July 25th | 7:30pm
Location: Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center – 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741

District 5 Budget Town Hall

Hybrid meeting – in-person and WebEx (more information to come for virtual component)
Wednesday, August 9th | 6:00pm
Location: Menchaca Public Library – 5500 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

District 6 Budget Town Hall

In-person only
Wednesday, August 2nd | 6:00pm
Location: D6 District Office – 10401 Anderson Mill Rd Suite 101, Austin, TX 78750

District 7 Budget Town Hall

Hybrid meeting – in-person and WebEx (more information to come for virtual component)
Monday, August 7th | 6:00pm
Location: Northwest Recreation Center – 2913 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78757

District 8 Budget Town Hall

WebEx only – More information to come
Monday, July 31st | 6:00pm

District 9 Budget Town Hall

In-person only
Saturday, July 22nd | 2:00pm
Location: Rollins Theatre at The Long Center – 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

District 10 Budget Town Hall

Hybrid meeting – in-person and WebEx (more information to come for virtual component)
Thursday, July 27th | 6:30pm
Location: St. Matthews Episcopal Church – 8134 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759