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Community Social Enterprises (CSEs) Grant

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A foundation based in United States

Summary

This grant funds community-based social enterprises that prioritize local ownership and sustainable development, with both financial support and technical accompaniment. It targets organizations building economic resilience through locally-rooted business models.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 10 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The funder supports community social enterprises (CSEs) and grassroots cooperatives primarily in Nicaragua. The foundation has evolved from direct lending to cooperatives since 1997 (lending nearly $10 million with an average loan size of $44,055 and 3.55% loan loss rate) to studying and supporting broader forms of community organizations involving direct local initiative and investment. The funder works through accompaniment, with Dr. René Mendoza conducting grassroot research and providing ongoing support to rural cooperatives and organizations since 2011. …

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Community Social Enterprises (CSEs)?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; social-enterprise, community-group, nonprofit, cooperative. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

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