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The Center for Central American Empowerment Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Central America. With a total of $755.3K awarded across 15 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CREATE, OPERATE OR SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT PEOPLE IN NEED, WITH A STRONG FOCUS IN THE CENTRAL AMERICAN ISTHMUS, COMPRISED OF GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, NICARAGUA, EL SALVADOR, COSTA RICA, BELIZE, AND PANAMA, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON CREATING AND/OR SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT WOMEN, GIRLS, AND FAMILIES TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, OPPRESSION AND EXPLOITATION.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COVENANT HOUSE
$490.5K
17%
THE GOD'S CHILD PROJECT FOUNDATION
$422.5K
15%
EL PORVENIR
$383.5K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC?
No. CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC give?
CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Colorado, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC make each year?
In 2024, CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $755 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC fund recently?
In 2024, CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include COVENANT HOUSE, THE GOD'S CHILD PROJECT FOUNDATION, and EL PORVENIR. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC?
CENTER FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN EMPOWERMENT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.