Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Latino individuals interested in nonprofit board service

Other requirements

  • Demonstrated commitment to community leadership
  • Available to participate in 10-week academy (may be offered online or in-person)

Overview

Geographic Scope: Silicon Valley (Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties)

Program Type: Leadership development and training program

Overview:
A comprehensive 10-week leadership training program designed to train Latinos to serve as board members of nonprofit organizations. LBLA addresses the leadership gap in the nonprofit sector by recruiting, training, and guiding Latinos to maximize their power of giving and community impact.

Program Goals:

  • Recruit and train Latino leaders for nonprofit board service
  • Develop skills as leaders and integrate cultural competence
  • Build a strong network of Latino peers across Silicon Valley
  • Address representation gaps in nonprofit leadership

Program Impact:

  • Over 400 Senior Fellows (Graduates) as of 2019
  • 75% of graduates serve as board members
  • 70% serve as board members in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

Eligibility:

  • Latino individuals interested in nonprofit board service
  • Demonstrated commitment to community leadership
  • Available to participate in 10-week academy (may be offered online or in-person)

Class Information:

  • Class XVI mentioned in April 2020 materials
  • Class XVIII announced for 2021
  • Limited seating available

Format:

  • 10-week intensive academy
  • In-person or online delivery (flexible based on circumstances)
  • Peer network building with fellow cohort members
  • Leadership skill development
  • Cultural competence training

How to Apply

Application Process

Class XVIII Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2021 (historical reference)

San Mateo County Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2020 (historical reference)

Required Documents:

  • Completed application form
  • All required supporting documents (specific requirements not detailed in provided pages)

Application Instructions:

  1. Complete the application form
  2. Submit application with all required documents together
  3. Apply as soon as possible as there is limited seating available
  4. Early submission recommended for better consideration

Important Notes:

  • Limited seating - early submission strongly encouraged
  • All required documents must be included for consideration
  • Flexible delivery: Due to COVID-19, online participation was available; format may vary
  • Multiple cohorts offered across different counties

Contact for More Information:
For more details about the academy:
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
1961 The Alameda
San Jose, California 95126

What Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$788K
Median grant
$394K
Range
$13K–$776K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Mountain View, CA; San Jose, CA.

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hispanic
  • Youth leadership
  • Capacity building

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