San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 4, 2025 – The Plaza Las Americas Foundation and the Plaza Del Caribe Foundation announce the beginning of the new period for receiving requests for donations from non-profit organizations in its 18th edition. This edition presents modifications in the areas of focus and in the application process, with the objective of strengthening the impact of the program, responding to the needs of the communities, and ensuring its alignment with the priorities of both foundations.
The application cycle will be open from March 1-31, providing eligible organizations the opportunity to submit their proposals within this period. This edition of the Mano Amiga Program is aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations that provide services in the following areas:
Education: Only those tutoring/curriculum supplement programs, early childhood, vocational and college access, and educational programs targeting populations with functional diversity will be evaluated.
Art and Culture: In this area, requests for artistic training programs in the areas of music, dance, theater, painting, crafts and literature will be considered. Those offering sustained access to artistic and cultural activities may also be considered. Proposals that are only for the presentation of exhibitions will not be evaluated.
Health: Support for programs aimed at providing tools and mechanisms to help community groups address problems related to the following chronic diseases in pediatric or older adults: cardiovascular conditions, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Chronic diseases are defined as conditions that usually develop slowly, tend to have a long duration and their severity progresses over time. Programs for children and youth on the autism spectrum will also be considered.
Women Empowerment: Programs will be evaluated to provide tools to help ensure the physical, mental and emotional safety of survivors of gender-based violence, and of women who wish to re-enter the workforce and become self-sufficient.
In addition, as part of the changes implemented, the application process has been optimized to ensure a more efficient and transparent evaluation. Interested organizations must complete a new version of the application form, available on the program’s platform.
“At the foundations, we reaffirm our commitment to Puerto Rico, providing support to organizations that work tirelessly to improve the quality of life in our communities. With these changes to the Mano Amiga Program, we continue to extend a helping hand to those who need it most, fostering a positive and sustainable impact on society,” said Lorraine Vissepó, director of corporate communications for Empresas Fonalledas, Inc.
Since 2016, the Mano Amiga Program has contributed to the social transformation of Puerto Rico, supporting initiatives that generate a positive and sustainable impact on communities. Throughout its 18 editions, it has served as a bridge of resources to strengthen nonprofit organizations committed to the welfare of society.
We invite all eligible entities to learn more about these changes and to submit their proposals within the established period. For more information, please visit the Empresas Fonalledas website.
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