Grants
Grantmaking
The Latino Family Fund de Gilroy is proud to launch a new grant model that strengthens our mission to advocate for, partner with, and uplift Gilroy’s Latino community.
Guided by our 2024 Strategic Plan and the Santa Clara County Latino Health Assessment—part of the County’s new initiative to better understand and address the needs of Latino residents—this model focuses on fewer, larger grants, awarding three organizations with $5,000 each to create deeper, long-term impact.
The assessment revealed key priorities for Latino families in Santa Clara County, including the need for culturally responsive mental and behavioral health services, affordable and stable housing, expanded youth opportunities such as mentorship and leadership development, improved access to education and language services, and healing programs grounded in cultural identity and community resilience. These findings shaped our funding priorities and reaffirmed our commitment to investing in equity, opportunity, and leadership for Gilroy’s Latino youth and families.
Funding Priorities
Our grants focus on three key areas:
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Equity, Inclusion & Healing: Promoting cultural relevance, language access, and trauma-informed care for Latino and historically marginalized communities.
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Opportunity Creation for Youth: Expanding pathways through jobs, mentorship, leadership, and prevention from system involvement.
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Education & Leadership: Supporting academic growth and leadership development, especially for neurodivergent youth and those living with mental health challenges.
Each funded organization will also partner with LFF through a shared community event or initiative to amplify collective impact.
Key Dates
Applications Open: November 1, 2025
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Awards Announced: March 2026
Learn more and apply in the link below.
Latino Family Fund 2026 Grant Cycle will open November 1st, 2025!
2025 Competitive Grant Awardees
Parents Helping Parents – $1,250
Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services – $1,250
Nueva Vida Community – $1,250
Youth Alliance – $1,250
Operation Freedom Paws – $1,000
Digital Nest – $1,250
Cal SOAP Gilroy High School– $920
Cal SOAP Mt Madonna High School – $1,250
Valley Verde – $1,250
Rod Kelley Parent Club – $1,230
Bay Area Community – Health $1,250
La Ofrenda Festival – $1,250
GHS Latinx Club – $1,250
Ciel Community Services – $1,250
Source Wise – $1,250
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley – $1,250
CARAS – $1,250
Centro Community – $1,250
Bay Area Community Health – $1,250
Latino Family Fund Total Awarded: $23,150.00