Latino Impact Fund Grant

The Latino Impact Fund Grant, launched in September 2025 with a $3 million endowment at the Cleveland Foundation, aims to empower the Latino community in Greater Cleveland. It provides funding to 501(C)(3) organizations that uplift Latinos through initiatives focused on business advancement and economic stability. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 support projects that foster entrepreneurship, workforce training, and access to housing, ensuring a brighter future for local residents.

Focusing on local partners, the Latino Impacto Fund provides grants to Greater Cleveland 501(C)(3) organizations serving and uplifting Latinos through initiatives that promote community prosperity.
Business & Entrepreneurial Advancement
Grants support organizations leading projects, programs and services that foster new business creation while strengthening and expanding existing enterprises. Projects for consideration may include, but are not limited to:

• Technical and startup assistanceBusiness resource navigationMentorship and community connections
• Economic Advancement

Grants support organizations leading projects, programs and services that address critical needs and create pathways for long-term stability and prosperity. Projects for consideration may include, but are not limited to:

• Workforce training and credentialingHousing stability and accessFinancial empowerment
• Grant Amount
• $10,000-$25,000

Eligibility

Greater Cleveland 501(C)(3) organizations serving and uplifting Latinos 501(c)(3) public charity, or other charitable organizations able to receive a tax-deductible contribution, such as schools, faith-based organizations and other public entities. Organizations with programs or projects serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake or Geauga County.

Ineligibility

We are not able to fund individuals or businesses directly, labor unions or other 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5) and 501(c)(6) organizations.