Mano Amiga Program Grant

Mano Amiga Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Empresas Fonalledas
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

The Mano Amiga Program, initiated by the Plaza Las Américas Foundation and the Plaza Del Caribe Foundation, aims to enhance social conditions in Puerto Rico. This program supports non-profits in key areas such as education, arts, health, and women's empowerment. The upcoming edition in August 2025 will focus on non-profits providing educational support, artistic training, health interventions for chronic diseases, and programs aimed at empowering women survivors of violence, fostering community resilience and growth.

Overview

Mano Amiga Program The Mano Amiga Program, available through both the Plaza Las Américas Foundation and the Plaza Del Caribe Foundation, was created to contribute to Puerto Rico's social improvement by supporting the efforts of non-profit entities related to the priorities of the foundations. Mano Amiga currently provides grant support for education, arts and culture, health and women's empowerment programs. The August 2025 edition of the Mano Amiga Program is aimed at supporting non-profit entities that offer services mainly in the following areas: Education Only those tutoring/curriculum supplement programs, early childhood, vocational and college access, and educational programs targeting populations with functional diversity will be evaluated. Art and culture In this area, requests for artistic training programs in the areas of music, dance, theater, painting, crafts and literature will be considered. Those offering sustained access to artistic and cultural activities may also be considered. Proposals that are only for the presentation of exhibitions will not be evaluated. Health Support for programs aimed at providing tools and mechanisms to help community groups address problems related to the following chronic diseases in pediatric or older adults: cardiovascular conditions, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Chronic diseases are defined as conditions that usually develop slowly, tend to have a long duration and their severity progresses over time. Programs for children and youth on the autism spectrum will also be considered. Women Empowerment Programs will be evaluated to provide tools to help ensure the physical, mental and emotional safety of survivors of gender-based violence, and of women who wish to re-enter the workforce and become self-sufficient.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.