Foundation awards Record-Breaking Grants to Support Grassroots Organizations

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The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) has announced $3.4 million in new grants, bringing its total giving in 2025 to over $7.4 million, the highest annual amount in the foundation’s history. These grants will support Latino-led, grassroots organizations addressing pressing issues such as wildfire recovery, economic mobility, and voter mobilization.

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LCF’s latest grants include $1.3 million in economic justice and civic leadership grants, with $300,000 dedicated to the second cohort of PoderArte, a strategic initiative that strengthens cultural organizing and civic engagement through the arts. The foundation also awarded over $2 million to eight frontline organizations through its California Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund, responding to escalating threats against immigrant communities. An additional $175,000 was awarded to grassroots organizations defending immigrant rights and providing rapid legal aid across California.

“We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with leaders who know their communities best and are building a more just, resilient, and equitable future,” said LCF CEO Julián Castro. “At a time when Latino communities face overlapping crises, the Latino Community Foundation is doubling down on our investment in grassroots leadership.”

These grants demonstrate LCF’s commitment to empowering Latino communities and promoting social justice. By supporting grassroots organizations, LCF is helping to create a more equitable future for all

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