REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
2025 LGC Grant Cycle
Learn more about the RFP Submission Process
For the 2025 giving cycle, we will direct our support to San Diego County organizations bridging the challenges in accessing systems and services for immigrant communities to thrive. In this cycle, Latina Giving Circle will award at least $30,000 to organizations selected from the Request for Proposals (RFP) submissions. Past grant sizes have ranged from $5,000 - $10,000 per selected grantee. We invite groups of any size and experience to apply, however, preference will be given to organizations with Latinas in leadership positions (staff, volunteers, or board members).
Please review the criteria below before entering a submission. Additional information and helpful grantwriting tips for new organizations can be viewed on the recorded Zoom Information Session here.
This RFP is open solely to established 501(c)(3) organizations, or nonprofits that are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization
Applications that are not complete will be deemed ineligible
Groups of all demographic composition are invited to apply, however, priority will be given to applications from organizations that have Latinas present in their board and leadership
We honor the privacy and safety concerns of our grant partners. Funded organizations will not be required to be publicly recognized
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
May 21, 12:00PM PST: Request for Proposals Information Session
An information session on this Request for Proposals with some helpful grantwriting tips for new organizations will be hosted on Wednesday, May 21 at 12:00PM. View the Zoom recording here.
June 15, 11:59PM PST: Grant Application Deadline
The grant application deadline is Sunday, June 15th at 11:59pm PST. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by early July.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Our goal is to make this application as accessible as possible.
Complete the questions to the best of your ability. Bullet points are welcome. Language that has been developed for other applications and funders is also welcome; there is no need to remove any reference to other funders.
The saving of work is not possible. Please draft your application on a separate document and copy/paste your responses into the application fields. If you would like a full copy of the Request for Proposals and the application questions, please click here.
Applications can be submitted online or in hard copy format. However, digital applications are preferred. If you prefer a hard copy application, please email preguntas@latinagiving.org. The application will need to be received at our fiscal sponsor’s office, International Community Foundation at 2505 N Ave, National City, CA 91950, by the deadline (June 15).
Our grants allow for general operating support. A detailed program budget is not required and selected grantees will not be required to submit progress or final reports.
HOW TO APPLY:
Capital or endowment campaigns
Political campaigns or religious campaigns. Religious organizations are welcome to apply for non-religious programs or campaigns
501(c)(4) organizations
Fundraising events
Individuals
Scholarships for tuition
Programs outside of San Diego County. Applicants may be located anywhere in California but programs must take place in San Diego County