[Speedway Children's Charities](https://www.speedwaycharities.org)

May 29, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

$2,500–$20,000 per award; requests outside this range not considered

Supports nonprofit organizations serving children in the Greater Austin area, with emphasis on critical, medical, and educational needs.

--- ## Description The SCC COTA Grant Program, administered by Speedway Children's Charities, provides targeted funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Greater Austin, Texas community. The program focuses on helping children overcome obstacles and lead productive lives by supporting projects addressing critical, medical, and educational needs. Priority is given to organizations assisting the homeless, foster and orphan populations, victims of sex trafficking, and those focused on food security, illness, disability, therapy, tutoring, literacy, and after-school programs. The grant aims to ensure every child has equal opportunities, regardless of their circumstances. --- ## Due Dates - May 29, 2026: Full application submission deadline (application must be completed and received no later than 10:00 pm CT) --- ## Funding Amount - Organizations may request between $2,500 and $20,000 per grant. - Requests below $2,500 or above $20,000 will not be considered. - Funding is for programmatic support; capital projects and operational costs (including salaries) are not eligible. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. - The primary focus must be serving children in the Greater Austin, Texas area. - Priority consideration is given to organizations supporting: - Victims of sex trafficking - Homeless, orphans, and foster populations - Food security - Medical needs (illness, dental, disability, therapy) - Educational needs (tutoring, literacy, after-school programs) - SCC does not fund capital projects or general operational costs (including salaries). --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form by the deadline. - Only applications submitted via the official online portal will be considered. - The process is two-phased: 1. **Initial Application:** Submit organizational and program details by May 29, 2026. 2. **Second Round:** If selected, provide additional documentation (IRS 501(c)(3) verification, financials, board list, mission statement, organizational chart, and a budget worksheet provided by SCC). - You will have one week to submit these documents upon notification. 3. **Site Visit:** Organizations moving forward will receive an in-person site visit and interview from an SCC Trustee. - Final funding decisions and notifications are typically made by the first full week of December. --- ## Additional Information - Only organizations that complete both phases of the application process on time will be considered. - Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. - Past SCC grant recipients are eligible to apply. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application Portal](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/cota-grants/) - [2026 Grant Application Form](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/cota-grants/scc-cota-grant-application/) - [About Speedway Children's Charities](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/about/) - [Contact Page](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/about/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Title/Role | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------|----------------------------------| | Marissa Chaney | [mchaney@texasmotorspeedway.com](mailto:mchaney@texasmotorspeedway.com) | 704-455-4426 | SCC COTA Executive Director |

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