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SMCF Project Grant Application

We embrace projects with heart, efforts that strengthen the social fabric of San Miguel and uplift those most in need.

Only SMCF Nonprofit Network members who do not hold 501(c)3 status are eligible to apply for project grants. If you're not a member of our Nonprofit Network, that's step #1. Click here to apply.

Reviewing the questions in advance can help you prepare your responses, gather required materials, and complete the form with confidence.

You may edit your application until the grant deadline (April 15 or Oct 15), and we will email a copy of your responses. For questions or assistance with your application, or to update your membership profile, our longtime bilingual Administrative Director, Araceli Cerritos is happy to help (Araceli@SMCF.mx).

We look forward to learning more about your project and being part of your journey.

PRO TIPS

  • Click the 'Save My Progress' button in each section to save your work and return later. You must use the same browser and device to resume your form.
  • You’re welcome to complete this form in English or Spanish. Our team reviews applications in English, so if you’re writing in Spanish, please switch the language selector in the upper-right corner to English before submitting.

Organization Overview

Organization Name

Have you received SMCF support before?

Project Proposal

Describe the project you’d like SMCF to support. Explain what you hope to accomplish, who will benefit, and how the funds will be used. Be as specific as possible. We love learning about creative, hands-on ideas that make a real difference.

Project Title

Brief Project Summary

Comprehensive Project Description
Here is your opportunity to put your project in context.

Anticipated Project Start Date
Your project must begin within 30 days of receiving grant funds.

Anticipated Project Completion Date
Final report due within 30 days of project completion.

Financial Information

Help us understand the financial scope of your project.

This section gives us a clear picture of your project budget and how SMCF funds would be used. We focus on direct project costs, any matching funds, and overall financial clarity – not perfection. This helps us ensure that your project is both achievable and sustainable.

Total Amount Requested in Pesos
For first-time applicants, SMCF typically awards project grants in the range of approximately $30,000–$170,000 MXN, depending on project scope, urgency, and available funds. SMCF funds may cover only direct project costs (not salaries, transportation, or utilities).

Project Budget

Include a simple budget showing how grant funds will be used (materials, staff, transportation, etc.). Note: we don't cover salaries, utility bills, or capital campaigns.

Matching Grant

We encourage applicants to secure matching grants. If you have, list the amount and someone we can contact to verify the commitment.

Matching Grant Documentation

Click or drag files to this area to upload.

Project Grant Application Submitted by:

By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided is true, complete, and current to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information will be used to determine eligibility for a project grant.

I confirm that my Network Membership information is up to date.

I acknowledge that funds awarded by the San Miguel Community Foundation will be used solely for the purposes described in this application and that a full accounting report will be submitted within 30 days of project completion.

By entering my name and title below, I authorize SMCF to contact me for clarification or additional documentation if needed, and I grant permission for SMCF to feature submitted responses, images, video, and my organization’s logo in print and digital marketing materials.

If you've filled out this application in Spanish, please translate to English before submitting (translation toggle, upper right). We'll send a copy of your completed applications for your records.

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¡Gracias!

We know that preparing an application takes time, care, and effort, and we are truly grateful. Your dedication, creativity, and compassion are what make San Miguel such a magical and generous community.

Thank you for the love and commitment you bring to improving lives in our shared home.

— The San Miguel Community Foundation Team

Consent & Submit

By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided is true, complete, and current to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information will be used to determine eligibility for a verified SMCF Digital Badge, which reflects trust, transparency, and good standing within the SMCF Nonprofit Network.

I acknowledge that Network membership is reviewed annually and that maintaining accurate, up-to-date information is essential. Trust and transparency are the foundation of this Network.

By entering my name and title below, I authorize SMCF to contact me for clarification or additional documentation if needed, and I grant permission for SMCF to feature submitted responses, images, video, and my organization’s logo in print and digital marketing materials.

Colorful traditional Mexican "Marigold" costume for Day of the Dead celebration in San Miguel.

¡Gracias!

We know that preparing an application takes time, care, and effort, and we are truly grateful. Your dedication, creativity, and compassion are what make San Miguel such a magical and generous community.

Thank you for the love and commitment you bring to improving lives in our shared home.

— The San Miguel Community Foundation Team

By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided is true, complete, and current to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information will be used to determine eligibility for a verified SMCF Digital Badge, which reflects trust, transparency, and good standing within the SMCF Nonprofit Network.

I acknowledge that Network membership is reviewed annually and that maintaining accurate, up-to-date information is essential. Trust and transparency are the foundation of this Network.

By entering my name and title below, I authorize SMCF to contact me for clarification or additional documentation if needed, and I grant permission for SMCF to feature submitted responses, images, video, and my organization’s logo in print and digital marketing materials.

Colorful traditional Mexican "Marigold" costume for Day of the Dead celebration in San Miguel.

¡Gracias!

We know that preparing an application takes time, care, and effort, and we are truly grateful. Your dedication, creativity, and compassion are what make San Miguel such a magical and generous community.

Thank you for the love and commitment you bring to improving lives in our shared home.

— The San Miguel Community Foundation Team

Grant Seekers

For 50 years, SMCF has partnered with nonprofits doing brave, essential work to strengthen our community. Our grants are designed to support organizations and projects that respond to real needs, deliver measurable impact, and uplift San Miguel’s most vulnerable residents.

Whether you’re applying for a simple pass-through grant or a targeted project grant, the first step is becoming a member of the SMCF Nonprofit Network. This shared foundation of trust and transparency allows us to steward resources responsibly and move funding where it can do the most good.

If you’re not a member of our network, click here.

Ready to apply for a grant? Let’s go!

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Grant Seekers

For 50 years, SMCF has partnered with nonprofits doing brave, essential work to strengthen our community. Our grants are designed to support organizations and projects that respond to real needs, deliver measurable impact, and uplift San Miguel’s most vulnerable residents.

Whether you’re applying for a simple pass-through grant or a targeted project grant, the first step is becoming a member of the SMCF Nonprofit Network. This shared foundation of trust and transparency allows us to steward resources responsibly and move funding where it can do the most good.

If you’re not a member of our network, click here.

Ready to apply for a grant? Let’s go!

Festive Mexican masks worn for cultural and traditional celebrations in San Miguel de Allende.
Colorful feathered headdress worn by a man during traditional celebration at a San Miguel festival.

project grants

Member nonprofits may apply for targeted, project-based funding to benefit the San Miguel community. We focus on early-stage A.C. nonprofits with limited access to traditional funding sources, where a modest grant can make a big impact. We’re excited to support grassroots programs that create meaningful, measurable impact.

We offer two grant cycles each year with submission deadlines on April 15 and October 15.

Colorful feathered headdress worn by a man during traditional celebration at a San Miguel festival.

project grants

Member nonprofits may apply for targeted, project-based funding to benefit the San Miguel community. We focus on early-stage A.C. nonprofits with limited access to traditional funding sources, where a modest grant can make a big impact. We’re excited to support grassroots programs that create meaningful, measurable impact.

We offer two grant cycles each year with submission deadlines on April 15 and October 15.

Pass-through grants

Through ‘pass-through’ or ‘turn-style grants,’ SMCF can receive and steward U.S. tax-deductible donations on behalf of early-stage nonprofits serving San Miguel de Allende.

These grants are handled on a case-by-case basis. If you believe this model could support your work, we invite you to start a conversation with our team.

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Pass-through grants

Through ‘pass-through’ or ‘turn-style grants,’ SMCF can receive and steward U.S. tax-deductible donations on behalf of early-stage nonprofits serving San Miguel de Allende.

These grants are handled on a case-by-case basis. If you believe this model could support your work, we invite you to start a conversation with our team.

Bright smiling boy peeking through pink floral fabric in San Miguel.

our passion

Every grant we make is part of a shared commitment to care, collaboration, and community trust for the city we love.

We don’t just fund projects or organizations. We walk alongside the people behind them, offering guidance, encouragement, accountability, and capacity-building mentorship.

If you’re working to strengthen San Miguel with integrity and heart, we’d look forward to exploring what’s possible.

our passion

Every grant we make is part of a shared commitment to care, collaboration, and community trust for the city we love.

We don’t just fund projects or organizations. We walk alongside the people behind them, offering guidance, encouragement, accountability, and capacity-building mentorship.

If you’re working to strengthen San Miguel with integrity and heart, we’d look forward to exploring what’s possible.

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