Where to find funding opportunities in 2026?

Philanthropic capital in Latin America is growing. In 2025 alone, donor families allocated over USD $1.4B to social causes*. Governments, multilaterals, and foundations are also investing in the region.

Still, finding funding remains a challenge. That's why we’ve created this mapping: a list of active grants for social organizations in Latin America.

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1. Philanthropic Foundations

a. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

• Amount: USD $300,000.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Human rights, food security, and health.

Seeks organizations with at least three years of experience and full-time leadership.

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b. AJA Foundation

• Amount: USD $50,000.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Education and health.

Funds sustainable impact projects in rural areas and developing countries through a preliminary inquiry letter.

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c. W.K. Kellogg Foundation

• Amount: By request.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Youth development.

Supports the well-being of families and communities in Mexico, the United States, and Haiti.

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‍d. Tinker Foundation

• Amount: USD $150,000.

• Frequency: Twice a year.

• Causes: Citizen participation and education.

Supports public policy changes in Latin America with a focus on democracy.

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e. Peace of Mind Foundation Grants

• Amount: USD $50,000 - $150,000.

• Frequency: Annual calls.

• Causes: Health.

Funds psychosocial support projects for children affected by violence or natural disasters.

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2. Multilateral Funds

a. Internet Freedom Fund

• Amount: USD $10,000 - $900,000.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Human rights.

Funds the development of technology, applied research, and digital security globally.

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b. Microgrants for Ecosystem Restoration 2026

• Amount: USD $1,000.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Environment.

Provides funds to youth-led ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation projects in Latin America.

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c. The Pollination Project

• Amount: USD $500.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Education, health, and environment.

Offers microgrants to individuals or small teams, not established nonprofits.

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d. Fondo Cultura de Latimpacto

• Amount: USD $100,000.

• Frequency: Annual calls.

• Causes: Art and culture.

Promotes binational cultural and artistic initiatives in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Chile, Panama, and the Dominican Republic.

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e. Box Impact Fund

• Amount: USD $25,000.

• Frequency: Annual calls.

• Causes: Technology.

Focuses on technological modernization in nonprofits with clear social impact.

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3. Corporate Funding

a. CISCO Impact Cash Grant

• Amount: USD $75,000.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Education and technology.

Supports early-stage technological solutions for vulnerable communities.

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b. FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

• Amount: USD $50,000 - $250,000.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Youth development and education.

Uses football to expand educational access with sports-based methodologies and infrastructure.

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c. BBVA Foundation

• Amount: EUR €400,000.

• Frequency: Open call - 30/06/2026.

• Causes: Environment, education, human rights, art, and culture.

Funds team-based research and awards in science, climate change, and classical music.

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d. The Ford Foundation

• Amount: USD $25,000 - $100,000.

• Frequency: Annual calls.

• Causes: Art and culture.

Through the JustFilms grant, funds independent documentary films about vulnerable communities.

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e. The Coca-Cola Foundation

• Amount: USD $5,000 - $2,000,000.

• Frequency: By invitation only.

• Causes: Human rights and environment.

Supports projects dedicated to water access, recycling, employment, and entrepreneurship in vulnerable communities.

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4. Government and International Cooperation

a. Ecuador - Fondo Ítalo-Ecuatoriano para el Desarrollo Sostenible

• Amount: USD $500,000 - $800,000.

• Frequency: Open call - 27/02/2026.

• Causes: Citizen participation.

Funds projects strengthening economic initiatives of community organizations in Ecuador.

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b. European Union - European Commission Funds for NGOs

• Amount: EUR €300,000 - €5,000,000.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Human rights and environment.

Focuses on large-scale initiatives in Latin America on democratic governance, green growth, social inclusion, and crisis response.

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c. United Kingdom - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

• Amount: GBP £10,000 - £1,000,000.

• Frequency: All year.

• Causes: Environment, health, and education.

Offers grants for NGOs focused on global development with country-specific calls.

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d. France - Agence Française de Développement

• Amount: EUR €300,000 - €1,000,000.

• Frequency: Periodic calls.

• Causes: Environment and gender.

Focuses on solutions in agriculture, biodiversity, and social rights in developing countries. Uses mechanisms like FISONG to fund NGOs with local partnerships.

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