Local Enterprise
Strong communities are built on economic stability and opportunity.
And yet, with a large share of San Miguel’s population living under or near the poverty line, many households struggle to build stable livelihoods.
Local enterprise — small businesses, micro-enterprises, artisan cooperatives, sustainable agriculture, and craft industries — offer critical pathways out of economic vulnerability. However, these small ventures often lack access to capital, training, and infrastructure, and face competition and rising cost-of-living pressures.
Local Enterprise
Strong communities are built on economic stability and opportunity.
And yet, with a large share of San Miguel’s population living under or near the poverty line, many households struggle to build stable livelihoods.
Local enterprise — small businesses, micro-enterprises, artisan cooperatives, sustainable agriculture, and craft industries — offer critical pathways out of economic vulnerability. However, these small ventures often lack access to capital, training, and infrastructure, and face competition and rising cost-of-living pressures.
Local Enterprise
Strong communities are built on economic stability and opportunity.
And yet, with a large share of San Miguel’s population living under or near the poverty line, many households struggle to build stable livelihoods.
Local enterprise — small businesses, micro-enterprises, artisan cooperatives, sustainable agriculture, and craft industries — offer critical pathways out of economic vulnerability. However, these small ventures often lack access to capital, training, and infrastructure, and face competition and rising cost-of-living pressures.
Partner spotlight
Preparing young people for meaningful employment is central to long-term community stability in San Miguel de Allende, where economic opportunity does not reach all neighborhoods equally and many students leave traditional academic pathways without clear access to skilled work.
Centro Educativo Valle de las Lunas addresses this gap through immersive vocational education rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and practical skill-building. The organization provides multi-year training programs that prepare young people for adulthood through hands-on learning in carpentry, textile design, natural cosmetics production, food preparation, and other locally relevant trades.
2025 Grant recipients in Local Enterprise
Shared Resources
Launching a community equipment bank increases nonprofit efficiency, allowing San Miguel organizations to share essential tools rather than duplicate limited resources.
