Focus Central America
FoundationSeed · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Focus Central America provides small, often unrestricted grants to locally born and managed nonprofits and social enterprises in Central America that offer innovative, systemic solutions for vulnerable communities. It prioritizes organizations with limited access to other funding (budgets typically under $500,000) and elevates the role of women, indigenous, and afro-descendant leaders. Region-based program officers lead the process of identifying, evaluating, and recommending grantee partners. Average first-year grants range from $5,000 to $15,000. Eligible organizations must be based and managed in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, or Panama.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Focus Central America invest at?
- Focus Central America invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Focus Central America's typical check size?
- Focus Central America typically writes checks of $5K – $15K.
- What sectors does Focus Central America focus on?
- Focus Central America focuses on Impact & Social Good.
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