Building Economic Power

Overview

We’re building an inclusive economy.

At LCF, that means equipping Latinos with the economic tools and resources they need to build assets and drive their economic futures. LCF funds organizations that empower women and individuals, immigrants and native-born, documented and mix-status families, to build businesses that value and fairly compensate their employees. We fund grassroot organizations who are connecting Latino entrepreneurs to existing workforce development pipelines and business development resources. We fund leaders challenging the norm to create new financial tools, processes and systems that support an economically vibrant and inclusive multi-racial society.

Impact

Latino nonprofits need clear pathways to innovate with entrepreneurs who will lead us to an economic renaissance. Our focus on building economic power opens those pathways.

$40M+

Total Grantmaking Dollars

496

Number of Grantees

$800M+

Federal Dollars Leveraged

$11M+

Disaster Relief

Economic Power Initiative

Latino Capital Accelerator

Equitable access to funding remains a persistent challenge for Latino entrepreneurs. The inaugural Latino Capital Accelerator enables nonprofits to build lending programs, gain CDFI certification, and unlock new funding streams. With peer retreats and one-on-one coaching, organizations and leaders emerge equipped and ready to transform their communities.

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Economic Power Initiative

Activate Imperial

In the Imperial Valley, public and private investments are quickly shaping a new economy. Activate Imperial ensures those investments prioritize local needs and engage community as priority stakeholders. This place-based initiative helps nonprofits grow their capacity, access funding, and influence decisions that affect their communities.

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Community Center for the Arts and Technology, (CCAT)

Economic Power Initiative

Promotora Cooperative

Through Promotora Cooperatives, LCF invests directly in creating worker-owned businesses, highlighting cooperatives as a community-driven economic model. It empowers immigrant women and grassroots leaders to build sustainable enterprises, recognizing and elevating the economic value of promotora work and expertise.

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Our funding drives impact, supports innovation, and helps build a more equitable future.

Eligibility

What types of organizations do you fund?
We currently only fund organizations that are recognized as a 501(c)3 public charity by the IRS or are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3 organization.

Do you fund individuals or for-profit organizations?
No, we do not provide grants to individuals or for-profit organizations. Our funding is dedicated to nonprofit organizations that meet our eligibility criteria.

How do I know if my organization is eligible for funding?
Eligibility requirements vary by grant program. Generally, your organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serve communities within our focus areas, and align with our funding priorities. Specific eligibility criteria can be found on each grant program’s page.

Funding Priorities

What are your priority funding areas?
Our funding priorities include civic engagement and economic justice within Latino communities. We seek to support programs that create measurable and sustainable impact in these areas.

What is LCF’s Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund?
LCF’s California Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund provides rapid-response and recovery support to community-based organizations that are trusted by impacted communities, are led by strong leadership, and have the capacity to respond to the immediate needs of Latino and BIPOC families. With its community partners, LCF ensures Latino and immigrant families are not left in the shadows of relief and rebuilding efforts. By investing directly in trusted grassroots organizations, LCF ensures an equitable, community-driven approach to disaster relief and recovery.

Application Process

How can my organization apply for a grant?

The large majority of our grantmaking is by invitation only. We proactively identify and invite organizations that align with our funding priorities to apply for grants. If you believe your organization is a strong fit, you are welcome to complete an Organizational Profile with us to give us more insight into your organization. On the rare occasion we conduct an open RFP process, we will advertise that on our social media platforms.

When does LCF make grantmaking decisions?

LCF awards its grants year-round, on a rolling basis. If your organization is awarded a grant, a member of the team will contact you with information about next steps.

Grant Management & Reporting

What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
Reporting requirements vary by grant and are outlined in the grant agreement.

Who can I contact for further questions?
For additional inquiries, please email grants@latinocf.org

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