40 Hours for the Forty Acres

The first $5,000 in payroll deduction pledges, made by UT Austin faculty and staff, between March 4 – March 31 will be matched based upon pledge amount between the first day pledged and March 31, 2025. There is no maximum individual donation amount for this opportunity. March 4 – March 31 5 p.m. Central

Keep an eye on the main page’s international donation heat map! The first donor from each continent will win an additional $250 awarded to their designation. The donor’s country will be determined by the credit card billing address. April 10, 6 a.m. Central – April 11, 10 p.m. Central

Keep an eye on the main page’s donation heat map! The first donor from each state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico will win an additional $100 awarded to their designation. The donor’s state will be determined by the credit card billing address. April 10, 6 a.m. Central – April 11, 10 p.m. Central

What starts here changes the world! Share a photo of yourself wearing your UT swag in a place far from the Forty Acres. Tag us in your photo on Instagram (@UTAustinTX) or X (@UTAustin) with #UT40for40 for your chance to win. April 10, 6 a.m. Central – April 11, 4:59 p.m. Central 1st Place – $1,250 award | 2nd Place – $750 award | 3rd Place – $500 award

Show your Longhorn pride and help a participating 40 for Forty group win $1,000! Share your burnt-orange selfie to your Instagram story and tag @UTAustinTX and #UT40for40 for your chance to win. April 10, 6 a.m. Central – April 11, 4:59 p.m. Central 1st Place – $1,250 award | 2nd Place – $750 award | 3rd Place – $500 award

Feeling lucky, Longhorns? Each hour during the campaign one donor will be randomly selected to win an additional $250 awarded to their designation! April 10, 6 a.m. Central – April 11, 10 p.m. Central

Keep an eye on the main page’s donation heat map! The donor who completes the map by making the first gift from the 50th state (including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico) will win an additional $400 awarded to their designation. The donor’s state will be determined by the credit card billing address. April 10, 6 a.m. Central – April 11, 10 p.m. Central

This raffle is available to anyone that attends Bevo’s Block Party in person. Attendees can complete a raffle ticket with their name and chosen designation. At the end of the event, tickets will be drawn at random by the 40 for Forty Committee and winners will get an additional $250 award to their chosen designation. No donation necessary in order to participate. April 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Central on Speedway between Jester and the PCL

Calling all alumni! Share your favorite throwback pictures from your time on the Forty Acres. Tag us in your photo on Instagram (@UTAustinTX), X (@UTAustin), or LinkedIn (@ The University of Texas at Austin) with #UT40for40 for your chance to win. April 10, 6 a.m. Central – April 11, 4:59 p.m. Central 1st Place – $1,250 award 2nd Place – $750 award 3rd Place – $500 award