Latino Giving Circle Initiative – New York - fundsforNGOs

The Latino Giving Circle, an initiative of Rochester Area Community Foundation, brings together donors to support organizations, programs, and projects created by and for the Latino community.

Donor Name: Rochester Area Community Foundation

State: New York

County: Genesee County (NY), Livingston County (NY), Monroe County (NY), Ontario County (NY), Orleans County (NY), Seneca County (NY), Wayne County (NY), Yates County (NY)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 08/08/2025

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

Its mission is to meet the unique needs of Latinos in the greater Rochester area while empowering and uplifting “nuestra comunidad.”

Successful applications must:

Further the mission of the Latino Giving Circle (LGC)
Address ongoing issues important to the Latino/a/e/x community
Encourage collaboration among organizations, associations, agencies, and institutions in the greater Rochester area that serves the Latino/a/e/x community directly
Be shaped by and response to the voices, needs, and lived experiences of the Latino/a/e/x community.

Funds can support the following grant types:

General operating support
Program/Project support.

Categories: Equity, Poverty, Race / Ethnicity.

Funding Information

Grants will likely range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, prospective applicants:
- Must be 501(c)(3) organizations or 509(a)(1) public organizations or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor
  - This can include service, charitable, faith-based, educational, and government organizations and institutions.
- Must be located and operate in the eight-county region, which comprises Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties.
- Seek to serve the Latino/a/e/x community by targeting any of the following focus areas:
  - Justice & Equity: Strengthen community safety, supporting immigrant and Migrant populations.
  - Community Leadership: Cultivate emerging leaders
  - Education Excellence: Enhance youth and adult academic achievement
  - Economic Mobility: Creates pathways to financial stability
  - Healthcare & Wellness: Advance the well-being of Latino/a/e/x community members
  - School Success: Provide student and family support
  - Arts & Culture: Access and promotion, fostering community engagement, cultural enrichment, capacity building support
Preference will be given to organizations with a focus area of Justice & Equity needs of the Latino/a/e/x community.