“This grant gave me the confidence to take my business to the next level, to create a space to help others and, most importantly, to grow as a social entrepreneur.” — Maria Mendez, Entrepreneurship Fund Grantee
Immigrants Rising’s Entrepreneurship Fund provides grants to undocumented entrepreneurs working to create positive social change.
The Fund showcases the talents of undocumented young people and amplifies the positive impact of their work. In 2018, we will award $250,000 in funding through $5,000 to $50,000 one-year grants. Grantees will also be offered support and guidance from professional advisors as well as opportunities to network with other undocumented entrepreneurs.
Six undocumented entrepreneurs have already received grants and support from the Entrepreneurship Fund, previously called the Fund for Undocumented Social Entrepreneurs (FUSE). Read profiles of our Previous Entrepreneurship Fund Grantees.
We welcome proposals for entrepreneurial projects that address a variety of needs, target diverse populations, and employ different strategies. We are open to supporting projects that serve and advocate for undocumented people as well as ones with broader potential impact. Projects can be non-profit or for-profit initiatives—or hybrid projects that include both nonprofit and for-profit components. Most importantly, projects must create positive social change and must be designed and led by undocumented young people.
Applicants must be born outside of the United States and cannot be U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR). Applicants do not need to be eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to qualify.
The Fund is made possible with generous support from Chavez Family Foundation; The Grove Foundation; James Gutierrez; Elise Haas, Robert and Colleen Haas; Jeff Hawkins; Jorge Ramos; Unbound Philanthropy; and Elisha Wiesel. Read profiles of our Entrepreneurship Fund Supporters.
Preliminary applications are due October 4, 2018.
Those who want to learn more should reach out directly to Jose Diaz, Entrepreneurship Fellow for Immigrants Rising, at jdiaz@immigrantsrising.org
October 3rd, 2018
University of New Mexico
9:00am – 3:00pm
High school students, college students, and local community are invited to attend. For questions or to register contact Rafaela Schwan at rschwan@ser-national.org.
The Latino Educational Fund (LEF) is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to helping Latino achieve their full potential through higher education, career development and financial independence. For over six years, LEF has sought to empower the communities in which it serves. Read More…
CENTRO LATINO
Centro Latino is a community based non-profit that works with the Latino and Indigenous Native families. Learn more about our educational programs, Crisis intervention, family outreach services, Arts & Culture programming, or join our advocacy efforts that address the concerns and opportunities for our families.
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SER OF WESTCHESTER
SER of Westchester serves the community by preparing children, youth and adults for the workforce. Priority is given to promoting English literacy skills, academic enhancement, job training, life skills and acculturation support with special emphasis on the needs…
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LATEST NEWS
COMCAST’S INTERNET ESSENTIALS PROGRAM
Earlier this week marked the kicked off of the new school year for the Comcast Internet Essentials program, the largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption effort for low-income families in the U.S. The program has now connected more than six million low-income individuals to the Internet at home, most for the very first time.
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SER and Project S.O.Y. (a SER Affiliate) working together to make a difference!
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Earlier this week kicked off the new school year for the Comcast Internet Essentials program, the largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption effort for low-income families in the U.S. The program has now connected more than six million low-income individuals to the Internet at home, most for the very first time.
In addition, Comcast announced our second biggest expansion ever in eligibility for the program to low-income veterans living in our service area. Now, as many as one million low-income veterans will be able to apply. Fewer than 70 percent of low-income veterans have Internet access. Veterans have stood up for our country and it’s time for us to stand up for them by providing access to life-changing digital tools and resources.
Comcast has had a multi-city tour every year of the program to raise awareness about the importance of broadband adoption. This year, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists and Team USA hockey players Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando will join us to visit local communities across the country. Both are passionate advocates for gender equity and will serve as national spokespeople for Internet Essentials.
To learn more about Internet Essentials, and how Comcast is helping students, parents, seniors, and veterans get ready to pursue their dreams and careers, please watch this short video:
Hispanic American Organization, Inc. was founded by Lupe Pearce in 1976 and Roberto Clemente Charter School in 2000 to assist Allentown’s growing Hispanic Community become more economically self-sufficient.
Since 1971, SER Metro-Detroit has consistently maintained a high-performance record in the skills training and placement of consumers into unsubsidized employment in the private sector and in providing employers with a diverse, qualified workforce.
Since 1971, At SER Jobs For Progress, Inc. of San Joaquin Valley, we strive to help our community members throughout California acquire affordable housing and comprehensive management services.
Support SER by starting your shopping at AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to help fund our programs, including our STEM year-round program.
DONATE—Share the World of Opportunity. When you donate to SER National, you’re making an investment in someone’s future and that’s priceless.
FIND AN AFFILIATE—SER National’s affiliate network is extensive and here to serve you. Please use the map below to find one of many affiliate organizations around the country to help you.
FIND A PROGRAM—SER National is a private nonprofit corporation that helps Hispanics and other underserved people achieve economic freedom and self-sufficiency.
Barrio Station – Saving Young Lives, Revitalizing Neighborhoods, Empowering Families And Senior Citizens
Barrio Station has faithfully worked to save young precious lives to help them reject drug use/abuse, violence and delinquency. Subsequently gang violence and drug addiction has decreased to a significant level in Barrio Logan where families enjoy a substantially improved quality of life, as all Americans deserve.
Centro Latino de San Francisco (CLSF) is a 501(c) non-profit and community-based organization owned and operated by the Latino Community, primarily serving the elderly, and adults with disabilities. Incorporated in 1986 and located in the heart of the Mission District of San Francisco, CLSF has served the community for over 40 years!
The American GI Forum Education Foundation
of Santa Maria
The American GI Forum Education Foundation was established for the specific purpose of increasing the financial resources available to needy and qualified students pursuing a higher education. Over the last 40 years, the American GI Foum Education Foundation has allocated over $400,000 to deserving students of the Santa Maria Valley. The primary goal of the Education Foundation is to increase the number of scholarships granted yearly.
Support SER by starting your shopping at AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to help fund our programs, including our STEM year-round program.
DONATE—Share the World of Opportunity. When you donate to SER National, you’re making an investment in someone’s future and that’s priceless.
FIND AN AFFILIATE—SER National’s affiliate network is extensive and here to serve you. Please use the map below to find one of many affiliate organizations around the country to help you.
FIND A PROGRAM—SER National is a private nonprofit corporation that helps Hispanics and other underserved people achieve economic freedom and self-sufficiency.
Central States SER (SER) is a workforce development and education organization that believes in the potential of each and every individual. Learn more at http://www.centralstatesser.org/
Amplified Results (http://www.amplifiedresults.com) was contracted to produce all aspects of the promotional video in order to highlight the results of Central States SER.
