LatinasGive! Fund

The LatinasGive! Fund is a giving initiative established under The Denver Foundation, a prominent philanthropic organization based in Colorado. This fund is stewarded by LatinasGive!, a giving circle composed of Latina women committed to collectively supporting community-based initiatives through culturally informed philanthropy. The group operates on the principle of proactive and intentional giving, uniting shared cultural identity and a passion for civic engagement. The giving circle's partnership with The Denver Foundation allows it to maintain a formal charitable structure, pool resources, and make strategic investments that benefit the Latino and Latina communities in Colorado. The fund's central objective is to invest in projects and programs that advance issues critical to Latino and Latina communities. It prioritizes work that fosters cultural values and pride, promotes inclusiveness and equity, and responds to multigenerational community needs. Emphasis is placed on supporting emerging Latino and Latina leaders, culturally grounded leadership, and initiatives that showcase the strengths and resiliencies within the community. Key areas of focus include education, basic needs, financial stability, and social justice—ensuring that a broad spectrum of community priorities is addressed. Organizations applying for support through the LatinasGive! Fund must align with the fund’s mission and values. Eligible applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or work through a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Additionally, applicant organizations must be based in Colorado and operate with an annual budget of $750,000 or less. These criteria ensure that the fund directs its support toward grassroots and community-rooted initiatives that may not have access to more traditional or larger-scale funding streams. The grant awards typically range between $500 and $4,000, indicating the fund's strategic focus on providing modest yet impactful support. The relatively small grant size is intended to fuel specific projects, fill critical funding gaps, or support organizational capacity within smaller nonprofits. Organizations that have received funding in previous years are encouraged to apply, but it is made clear that past funding does not guarantee future awards. To apply, organizations must register on The Denver Foundation’s grant application portal. Applications for the current cycle opened on July 1, 2025, and will be accepted until August 15, 2025. The grant program is open and actively accepting applications during this period. The program is also recurring, indicating that funding cycles are expected to continue in future years, though no specific future date beyond 2025 has been provided. Interested applicants with questions about the grant process or those who wish to learn more about joining the giving circle can contact the program via email at latinasgivedenver@gmail.com or jlopez@denverfoundation.org. Additional organizational contact information includes The Denver Foundation’s main office address at 1009 Grant Street, Denver, Colorado 80203, and phone number 303.300.1790. This grant opportunity offers a strategic funding source for grassroots organizations dedicated to equity, cultural leadership, and community advancement.