Best Grants for Hispanic Nonprofits in Colorado

Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits or those with a fiscal sponsor serving Latino communities can access funding through the Latinos Impacting our Future Together (L.I.F.T.) Fund, with awards from US $500 - US $2,500. Supported work includes Latino empowerment, advocacy, basic needs, health, education, and arts and culture across Colorado.

Research institutions and multidisciplinary teams addressing health and healthcare disparities in non-communicable and chronic diseases can access funding from the National Institutes of Health; projects must focus on Latin America and/or U.S. Hispanics/Latinos. Colorado-based organizations serving Hispanic and Latino communities may be eligible if collaborating with at least one PI or MPI from a Latin American institution.

Nonprofit research institutions and multidisciplinary teams studying health and healthcare disparities in non-communicable and chronic diseases can seek funding to work in Latin America and among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos, including Colorado communities. US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health supports clinical epidemiology, health policy evaluation, and measurement validation projects with Latin American institutional partners.

Nonprofit organizations with at least five years of serving Black, Latina, and Native American women and girls in computing can seek funding to recruit and retain them in college-level tech programs. Reboot Representation Tech Coalition supports research-backed, multi-geometry programs, so Colorado Hispanic-serving nonprofits with strong impact data may be eligible.

Hispanic and Latino students who are PC(USA) church members pursuing their first associate or bachelor’s degree may be eligible for undergraduate scholarship support, including those studying in Colorado. Grants from Presbyterian Mission Agency help U.S. Presbyterian undergraduates with tuition costs, offering up to US $6,000 through its Financial Aid for Service program.

Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing human services that improve nutrition education or food access for Latino youth may be eligible for program support up to US $20,000. Through the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, Emeril Lagasse Foundation supports organizations whose participants are at least 60% Latino youth ages 0–18 across the U.S., including Colorado.

Colorado health and physical education professionals serving Hispanic and other minority communities may be eligible for the E.B. Henderson Award, which honors long-term scholarship, mentorship, and service to ethnic minorities. Colorado Hispanic and Latino services can access funding through Society of Health and Physical Educators if nominees are minority SHAPE America members with at least ten years of professional HPERD experience.

Hispanic students pursuing community college, trade school, or four-year degrees in Colorado and beyond can receive up to US $1,000 for post-secondary education. With a mission to support students, Quad Cities Community Foundation provides scholarships based on GPA (2.0+), activities, and work experience; recipients may reapply.

Hispanic high school seniors pursuing college in Washington state can access scholarship support for higher education costs through the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. Colorado Hispanic-serving nonprofits may share this opportunity with eligible Yakima Valley students, especially those facing cultural, social, or economic inequities or whose parents did not complete high school.

Research institutions studying health and healthcare disparities in non-communicable and chronic diseases can seek funding to conduct innovative, multidisciplinary clinical epidemiology and policy evaluation projects in Latin America and among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos. US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health supports Hispanic and Latino services work that may benefit Colorado-focused research partnerships including Latin American investigators.

Focused on Hispanic and Latino health, the National Institutes of Health invites Colorado and other U.S. research institutions to lead multidisciplinary clinical trials and interventions on chronic disease disparities affecting Latin America and U.S. Hispanics/Latinos. Projects must include at least one PI or MPI from a Latin American institution and target high-burden non-communicable diseases.

Latinx and Hispanic high school or college students pursuing associate or bachelor’s degrees and needing help with tuition and related educational costs can apply for this scholarship, open to Indiana residents. With a mission to build opportunity, Central Indiana Community Foundation supports post-secondary success; Colorado students with Indiana residency ties may be eligible.

Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Hispanic and Latino communities can receive US $10,000 to support community projects through the Coors Light Líderes Grant Program. Focused on Latino leadership, Molson Coors honors emerging leaders ages 21–39 whose work advances areas like leadership development, higher education, sustainability, economic empowerment, or social justice nationwide, including Colorado.

Colorado Hispanic and Latino-serving education nonprofits can access funding through the Central Indiana Community Foundation’s Mexican Scholarship by helping eligible Indiana students of Mexican descent pursue higher education. Scholarships support tuition, fees, and sometimes room, board, or books at accredited colleges, universities, and vocational or trade schools for students with financial need and a 3.0+ GPA.

Students of Hispanic or Latino heritage pursuing four-year college enrollment can receive need-based scholarships through the Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, serving U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and Dream Act/AB 540 students in Orange County, California. With a mission to advance Hispanic education, Orange County Community Foundation provides awards up to US $2,500 through this program.

Latino high school or college-bound students pursuing full-time study at accredited 2- or 4-year institutions can receive more than US $1,000 through the Latinos Count Scholarship, usable in Colorado and nationwide. Legacy Foundation supports higher education access for Hispanic and Latino communities, with renewable undergraduate awards paid directly to schools or for book reimbursement.

Latino high school seniors pursuing higher education, including those in Colorado, can receive up to US $3,000 for college costs such as tuition, fees, and room and board through scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Students submit one application each year to be considered for all eligible scholarship funds.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government, and public entities serving Latino communities in Boulder County can receive grants to advance social justice, leadership, and community philanthropy. Grants from Community Foundation Boulder County help Colorado Hispanic and Latino service organizations fund charitable and educational activities that benefit Boulder County residents, including groups using a qualified fiscal sponsor.

Graduating Latino high school seniors planning to attend college can receive up to US $3,000 for tuition, fees, room and board, and other education costs. With a mission to support Hispanic and Latino services, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts provides one-year scholarships; eligible students from Hampden County may reapply each year.

Hispanic graduating high school seniors planning higher education and living in Travis or Williamson County can apply for Austin Community Foundation’s Rene Hernandez Scholarship Fund; awards US $2,000 for college expenses. Colorado Hispanic-serving nonprofits may share this opportunity with eligible first-generation students meeting the GPA requirements.

Fund the Dream Scholarship

The Fund the Dream Scholarship Fund was established in 2022 by the Hispanic Alliance, GA. The purpose of this scholarship is to ‘Build the Dream, One Graduate at a Time.’ Minority students from first-generation/low-income backgrounds face systemic roadblocks while navigating the college admissions process. Graduating seniors coming from low-income families are seven times more likely to drop out than those from families with higher income. In addition, 74% of Latino students enrolled in colleges and universities in the U.S. cut their education short due to the financial pressures of supporting their families. To help mitigate the educational opportunity gap and student debt crisis, the Hispanic Alliance Georgia Fund the Dream Scholarship will support one student who has huge aspirations for their life and is willing to work through anything to achieve them. This scholarship is funded by proceeds from the annual Latino Fest in Gainesville, Georgia and is part of our commitment to making academic and scholarship support more accessible for all students.

When choosing a recipient, the selection committee will take into consideration factors such as the applicant’s academic achievement, financial need, immigration status, volunteering efforts, future educational goals, and responses to essay question. Special consideration will be given to students participating in the Latino Youth Leadership Academy. The 2026 scholarship will be a one-time award of $1,500.

Latinos Investing in the Future Together (LIFT): for nonprofits serving Northern Colorado Grant

The LIFT Fund was created to shift the narrative around Latino philanthropy in Weld County and Northern Colorado and to build a legacy of impact in the community. Latinos have long been leaders, organizers, and changemakers in Northern Colorado, often working behind the scenes to make a difference. This fund brings that collective investment into the light by providing mini-grants to local nonprofits advancing initiatives in: 

• Youth Engagement & Success 
• Economic Mobility and Small Business Support 
• Community-Led Research & Innovation  

Grant Amount:

• up to $5,000 (subject to change)

The LIFT Fund of Weld County will, in particular, look for:

• A project that drives meaningful change 
• Has measurable outcomes
• Partnership and volunteering opportunities
• Goal of program self-sufficiency
• Financial stability
• Opportunities to leverage funds

LIFT Fund of Weld County Grant

The LIFT Fund was created to shift the narrative around Latino philanthropy in Weld County and Northern Colorado and to build a legacy of impact in the community. Latinos have long been leaders, organizers, and changemakers in Northern Colorado, often working behind the scenes to make a difference. This fund brings that collective investment into the light by providing mini-grants to local nonprofits advancing initiatives in: 

• Youth Engagement & Success 
• Economic Mobility and Small Business Support 
• Community-Led Research & Innovation  

Grant Amount:

• up to $5,000 (subject to changes)

The LIFT Fund of Weld County will, in particular, look for:

• a project that drives meaningful change 
• has measurable outcomes
• partnership and volunteering opportunities
• goal of program self-sufficiency
• financial stability
• opportunities to leverage funds

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship

This scholarship supports high school seniors who self-identify as Hispanic/Latino decent and is a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident or be an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. Eligible applicants must plan to study Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance or Marketing at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school. This scholarship is a $5,000 award with up to five (5) scholarships granted.

Manuel And Fillie Garcia Hispanic Scholarship

The Manuel & Fillie Garcia Hispanic Scholarship was established as a permanent fund of Taos Community Foundation in 2011.

The award is available to graduating seniors in Taos and western Colfax counties with preference to Hispanic students pursuing advancement of higher education. The scholarship is available to those applying to 4 year colleges and universities as well as 2 year vocational/trade schools.

The award amount will be determined at the time of committee review. This award is typically renewable for up to three years if a 2.5 GPA is maintained and all required paperwork is returned in accordance with the Scholarship Agreement.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Established by the White House in 1988, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization—continues to advance its mission through award winning programs that adapt to the needs, aspirations, and vision of our community while delivering a strong value proposition for the country.

HHF’s mission and programs have been recognized by The White House, US Congress, Fortune 500 Companies, US Army, other nonprofits, and even the Government of Mexico, in five areas of focus: education, workforce development, societal impact, and leadership, with culture serving as the cornerstone of its mission.

Youth Awards

The 28-year-old Youth Awards have recognized thousands of high school students from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for their achievements in the classroom, community, and focus on career paths in STEM fields, entrepreneurship, media, public service, and other categories.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time innovation grant to fund their college education or support a community service effort addressing a social issue. Additionally, one national awardee is selected in each category.

Once selected, recipients are celebrated in virtual ceremonies and become part of the LOFT (Leaders On Fast Track) Network, a collective of 300,000+ students and young professionals with access to mentors, resources, networking opportunities, workshops, symposia, summits, internships, and full-time positions with Fortune 500 companies.

The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027) program aims to strengthen American Latino history and culture museums by enhancing their capacity to serve communities. It supports initiatives that foster professional development within these cultural institutions, ensuring they can effectively promote and preserve Latino heritage. This grant, offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is crucial for advancing the growth of a dedicated workforce in the American Latino cultural sector.