The Juanita Sánchez Community Fund provides support for Rhode Island’s Latino community by offering grant assistance to nonprofit organizations working for the betterment of the Latino community in the state.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/21/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 and $1,500
Details:
The Juanita Sánchez Community Fund was established in 1992 through the contributions of friends and family of Juanita Sánchez to memorialize her life as a leader, organizer, and long-time believer in fighting for the unmet needs and rights of Latinos.
Funding Information
Grants generally range between $500 and $1,500, depending upon the quantity and quality of proposals received.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants from the Juanita Sánchez Community Fund may support any nonprofit with projects that enrich or improve the lives of Latinos in Rhode Island.
- Organizations based outside of Rhode Island will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis if project serves or supports the Latino community in Rhode Island.
- While eligible projects may include either new initiatives or enhancements to ongoing and recurring initiatives, applicants should be mindful that Juanita Sánchez Community Fund Grants are intended to support one-time costs and expenses. Applicants are rarely eligible for renewed support for the same project or initiative in future years.
For more information, visit RIF.