[Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org)

October 20, 2026

$10,000–$25,000 per award; annual fund size supported by a $3M endowment

Supports Greater Cleveland nonprofits advancing Latino prosperity through business, entrepreneurship, and economic initiatives.

--- ## Description The Latino Impact Fund is an affinity fund at the Cleveland Foundation, established with a $3 million endowment to empower Cleveland’s Latino community. The fund supports innovative, culturally rooted solutions that drive community prosperity, focusing on business and entrepreneurial advancement (including startup assistance, mentorship, and business resource navigation) and economic advancement (such as workforce training, housing stability, and financial empowerment). Grants are awarded to Greater Cleveland nonprofits that uplift Latinos and foster sustainable, long-term progress. --- ## Due Dates - October 20, 2026: Application deadline for the Latino Impact Fund --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from **$10,000 to $25,000** per project. - The fund is supported by a $3 million endowment, intended to provide annual grant cycles. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant organizations must be **501(c)(3) nonprofits** located in Greater Cleveland (Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties). - Projects must directly serve and uplift Latinos, advancing community prosperity in the stated impact areas. - Fiscal sponsorship is allowed if the sponsor is a 501(c)(3) and a formal agreement is provided. - Individuals, for-profit businesses, and organizations outside the geographic area are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/). - Organizations must register in the Grants Gateway portal (allow at least two weeks before the deadline for new registrations). - Required application components include: - Organization profile and eligibility confirmation - Project summary and narrative - Project budget and financials - Demographic information - Required attachments: board list, organizational chart, budget, audit or financial statement, and (if applicable) fiscal sponsor agreement - All application sections and uploads must be completed before final submission. - Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on the stated deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The fund prioritizes projects with bold innovation and long-term impact for the Latino community. - Decision notifications typically follow the foundation’s review cycle; applicants can check status via the Grants Gateway. - The Cleveland Foundation cannot guarantee individual assistance in the days immediately before the deadline. --- ## External Links - [Cleveland Foundation – Other Grant Opportunities Overview](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities/overview) - [Latino Impact Fund Grant Details](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities) - [Grants Gateway Login & Registration](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - [General Grant Application Information](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant) - [Step-by-Step Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/files/assets/grantsgatewayinstructions.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | | Grants Management Team | grantsmgmt@clevefdn.org \| 216.861.3810 | ---

Latino Impact Fund

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