LASC Foundation: International Grants

LASC Foundation: International Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Light a Single Candle Foundation
Last Updated: August 25, 2025

Summary

The LASC Foundation provides international grants aimed at alleviating poverty through initiatives focused on food security, microbusiness development, and community self-determination. Open to unsolicited proposals year-round, the foundation invites registered non-profit organizations to apply, particularly those operating in select Central American countries. Emphasizing faith-based partnerships, the foundation supports projects that enhance food sustainability and economic opportunities for underprivileged communities.

Overview

NOTE: Unsolicited proposals for grants are welcome at any time throughout the year as long as they meet the geographic and focus areas of the foundation. First-time applicants will need to register as a user with our grants management system by going here. First-time applicants also need to complete a Letter of Inquiry. Your Letter of Inquiry will be reviewed by our staff, and you will be advised of any next steps.Registered Users need to log on and then submit a request. A Letter of Inquiry is not needed.The Board of Directors reviews proposals quarterly, at the meeting following the Full Proposal deadlines listed above. About the Foundation Light A Single Candle is a private foundation dedicated to the relief of poverty through effective partnerships that target: Food support, food security and food sustainability;Microbusiness and economic development;Development of individuals, families, and communities toward self-determination and an improved standard of living. We believe the need for food and economic sustainability is basic to all poverty solutions. We are motivated by faith in God and values based initiatives and programs, but are not limited to the support of faith-based partnerships. Focus Areas Projects to be funded will address one of the following LASC Focus Areas: Food support, security, and sustainability:This may include:emergency feeding and starvation relief;subsistence farming, backyard farming, or soil improvement initiatives;sustainable and regenerative food programs (ie…aqua farming, greenhouse gardens, beekeeping, fruit tree planting and baking)Social Entrepreneurship & Microdevelopment:Food related community based initiatives that address poverty, increase income, teach new skills, provide training, and create individual, family and community economic opportunities.Poverty relief:Development of individuals, families, and communities toward self-determination and an improved standard of living. (ie…access to clean water and improved sanitation practices; housing development, animal husbandry)By personal invitation from LASC

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. International proposals must meet ALL of the following criteria:Recipient organization must be a not for profit USA based 501 (c) (3) public charity as defined by the Internal Revenue Service code. Projects to be considered must be located within the following countries: Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, El Salvador or Nicaragua.Recipients must have staff and/or partners on the ground and include local community in the project development and implementation.

Ineligibility

Light a Single Candle Foundation does not fund schools, churches, healthcare entities & initiatives, governments or governmental agencies, for profit organizations, individuals, or any non-501(c) (3) USA based charitable organization.