Latino Board Leadership Academy (LBLA)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- 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Class XVIII Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2021 (historical reference)
San Mateo County Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2020 (historical reference)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:
- Complete the application form
- Submit application with all required documents together
- Apply as soon as possible as there is limited seating available
- 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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SVCF Inspire LLC · Mountain View, CA
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Fields of Work
- Hispanic
- Youth leadership
- Capacity building
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