Latinos Impacting our Future Together (L.I.F.T.) Fund


Lifting up the Latino community


The Denver Foundation is pleased to invite qualified organizations to apply for funding for the L.I.F.T. Fund. Our giving circle will support work that meets one or all of the following: 

  • Empower and influence Latino youth and men to achieve their greatness. 
  • Advocate for the Latino community by encouraging intergenerational involvement in addressing their needs. 
  • Impact the needs of the Latino community. 
  • Support and mentor future philanthropists. 
  • Foster physical and mental well-being. 
  • Increase educational opportunities for Latino families. 
  • Promote fairness, equity, and justice. 
  • Honor our Latino culture. 

ELIGIBILITY

Applications are open to organizations that meet the below criteria:  

  • Your work must connect with the mission of the L.I.F.T. Fund. 
  • Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. 
  • Your organization must be located in Colorado  
  • Grant awards given in previous years are no guarantee of future grant awards. 

Select potential grantees will be asked to participate in a discussion with L.I.F.T. members about their grant requests prior to selection.  

About the donor


Latinos Impacting our Future Together (L.I.F.T.) supports and empowers Colorado communities by elevating identity, awareness, and culture through philanthropy. L.I.F.T. is a group of men who have chosen to use their time to serve the Latino community in a variety of capacities, their talents to impact the community, and their treasure to support the amazing work being done by non-profit organizations uplifting the Latino community.