Strategic program areas
Each foreign assistance investment we make in Latin America and the Caribbean addresses multiple development challenges in a holistic manner. Our foundation representatives evaluate proposals with acute awareness of the local economic, political and social context and other factors that improve potential for successful outcomes. These smart, cost-effective investments provide the U.S. Government with a direct link to civil society and lessons about effective development practices across program areas that can truly make a difference.
Agriculture, Food Security and Health
Investments in agriculture, food security and health build stronger local economies and improve natural resource management.
Job Skills and Enterprise Development
Supporting human capital fortifies U.S. relations with community leaders and helps secure a future of economic and social prosperity.
Civic Engagement, Leadership and Education
Technical assistance and capacity building support a more democratic citizenry and a more inclusive civil society prepared to exercise their civic responsibilities and raise awareness of rights.
Human Rights and Inclusion
Excluded and marginalized populations must have the access, skills and resources they need to improve their livelihoods.
Natural Resource Management
We support community-led solutions that focus on strengthening resilience and improving environmental outcomes through sustainable natural resource management.
Alternatives to Migration
By addressing the root causes of out-migration and responding to communities’ specific needs, we strengthen the social and economic fabric of civil society.
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Recent News and Stories
Why are we so proud to celebrate our 50th? Just listen to our grantee partners…
To launch our series on 50 years of grassroots successes, we explore why our grantees consider us one of the best funders of international development, according to the Center for Effective Philanthropy survey on grantees’ perceptions of their funders.
The Inter-American Foundation Launches its First Impact Investment in a Central American Microcredit Lender
The IAF launched its first-ever impact investment in Empresa para el Desarrollo (EDESA) in Costa Rica on January 30.
Annual Report: 2019 In Review
In 2019, we awarded $18.5 million through grants, partnerships, and investments to 97 grassroots organizations, bringing our total active portfolio of IAF investments to $85.5 million in 24 countries.