[The Boston Foundation](https://www.tbf.org)

October 2026 | November 2026

One-time $25,000 grants; typically 20–24 awards per cycle; total annual pool ~$500,000–$600,000.

Supports Latinx-led and Latinx-serving nonprofits in Greater Boston and selected MA counties advancing economic mobility, basic needs, and well-being for Latino communities.

For community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits; priority for organizations not previously funded by LEF/TBF.

--- ## Description The Latino Equity Fund (LEF), managed by The Boston Foundation, is the first and only philanthropic fund in Massachusetts dedicated to activating, convening, and supporting the Latinx community in Greater Boston and across the Commonwealth. Established in 2013, LEF advances equity and prosperity for Latinx residents by supporting nonprofits that address basic needs (such as housing, food security, legal aid, and healthcare access) and promote economic mobility (including job readiness, ESOL/language access, workforce integration, and credentialing). LEF prioritizes funding for organizations that are Latinx-led or Latinx-serving, especially those that have not previously received funding from LEF or The Boston Foundation. The fund also commissions research, convenes community events, and advocates for systemic change to uplift Latino voices and address disparities. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) - November 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One-time grants of $25,000 per organization - Typically 20–24 grants awarded per cycle - Total annual grant pool: approximately $500,000–$600,000 - Grants are for general operating support --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations headquartered in Massachusetts, specifically within Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Plymouth, or Norfolk Counties. - Organizations must provide the majority of services within these counties and cannot operate outside Massachusetts. - Applicants must not be regional, national, or international organizations (unless a local affiliate with its own EIN). - Programs must serve primarily Latinx populations, or have at least 51% Latinx participants. - Priority is given to organizations located in or serving one or more of the 13 identified Latinx hub communities: Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, Salem, Lynn, Saugus, Lowell, Framingham, Waltham, Revere, Chelsea, Boston, and Brockton. - Organizations previously funded by LEF/TBF are eligible, but priority is for those not funded in the past five years or not current multi-year partners. - Ineligible: endowments, medical research, private foundations, religious/sectarian activities, political/lobbying, major capital campaigns, large endowed institutions, discriminatory organizations, and entities not classified as public charities. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via The Boston Foundation's [Grants Portal](https://bostonfoundation.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp). - Applicants must activate or register an account prior to submission. - Application requirements include an organizational operating budget and responses to eligibility and alignment questions. - The process is designed to be accessible in both technology and language; applicants may request accommodations. - Incomplete or late submissions will not be reviewed. - Grantees are expected to participate in a follow-up phone call to discuss grant impact, rather than submitting a written report. --- ## Additional Information - LEF does not fund arts, land/historic preservation, animal welfare, or research projects. - Collaborative proposals and organizations expanding services to priority Latinx hub communities are encouraged. - The Fund also supports research and advocacy to inform policy and public understanding of issues impacting the Latino community in Massachusetts. --- ## External Links - [Latino Equity Fund Program Page](https://www.tbf.org/nonprofits/grant-making-initiatives/latino-equity-fund) - [FY26 Grant Guidelines & Eligibility](https://www.tbf.org/nonprofits/grant-making-initiatives/latino-equity-fund/latino-equity-fund-fy26-applications) - [Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)](https://www.tbf.org/-/media/tbf/files/nonprofits/fy26-lef-grant-cycle-faq.pdf) - [Past Grantees & Community Partners](https://www.tbf.org/nonprofits/grant-making-initiatives/latino-equity-fund/latino-equity-fund-past-grantees) - [Boston Foundation Grants Portal](https://bostonfoundation.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | Notes | |------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------| | Javier Juarez, Executive Director, LEF | [javier.juarez@tbf.org](mailto:javier.juarez@tbf.org) | 617.338.1700 | Program and eligibility questions | | Carlos Muñoz-Cadilla, Community Impact Officer | [carlos.munoz-cadilla@tbf.org](mailto:carlos.munoz-cadilla@tbf.org) | 617.338.1700 | Application and accessibility support | | General Boston Foundation Contact | [Contact Form](https://www.tbf.org/who-we-are/contact) | 617.338.1700 | Foundation-wide inquiries |

Latino Equity Fund

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