Hispanics in Philanthropy

A regranting initiative to provide core support and capacity building to small Latino-led and Latino-serving nonprofit organizations in the San Joaquin Valley.

Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) works to increase philanthropic investments in Latino communities, increase the participation of Latinos in philanthropy and foster policy change through philanthropy to enhance equity and inclusiveness.

Counties Served:

Fresno
Kern
Kings
Madera
Merced
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
Tulare

Total Award: $400,000

Program Details:
HIP will provide 5 to 7 organizations with multi-year core support and capacity building grants. Each organization will receive approximately $40,000 of support over two or three years. HIP staff will provide technical assistance to grantees and grantseekers in the form of applicant information sessions and guidance in project implementation. HIP will also convene at least two grantee meetings each year to provide capacity building training and assistance to participating nonprofits.

Selection Process:
Grants will be awarded on an open and competitive basis. HIP staff will conduct outreach through its networks of grantees and grant applicants. Eligible organizations will be Latino-led and Latino-serving organizations in the San Joaquin Valley with budgets of less than $2 million.

Target Launch Date: Early spring 2010

Website: http://www.hiponline.org/

Project Contact:
Elena Satut
elena@hiponline.org
(415) 837-0427