Latino Equity Fund
The Latino Equity Fund supports Latinx-led nonprofits in Greater Boston and Massachusetts to advance equity, basic needs, and economic mobility for Latino communities through research, advocacy, and direct services.
Funder: The Boston Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | November 2026
Funding Amounts: One-time $25,000 grants; typically 20–24 awards per cycle; total annual pool ~$500,000–$600,000.
Summary: 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.
Key Information: 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.
