Tapia Legacy Foundation 2026 Inaugural Micro-Grant
The Tapia Legacy Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Latinas Evolving, is proud to launch its 2026 Inaugural Micro-Grant. This $500 strategic growth award is funded through proceeds generated from the Buffalo Bills 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month T-shirt initiative, with funds directed to the Tapia Legacy Foundation to reinvest back into our community.
This grant is designed to support one Latina entrepreneur residing and operating in Western New York by providing targeted funding that strengthens business sustainability and measurable growth.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Identify as a Latina entrepreneur
- Reside and operate within Western New York (Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming, Orleans, Genesee, or Allegany counties)
- Be the majority (51%+) owner of a legally registered LLC or DBA
- Be 1–3 years in business
- Generate annual revenue under $75,000
To be considered, applicants must clearly demonstrate how $500 will create measurable business impact within 90 days.
Application deadline: April 18th, 2026
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