Les Subventions
aux AF

The Federation offers financial assistance to its Member Chapters through its Grants Program, which includes support from the National Coordinator.

New for 2025:
Carrillo Hispanophone Initiative Grant

The Federation of AF USA is pleased to announce that, in 2025, a generous donor is sponsoring a new Federation grant of $5,000 that aims to motivate and help Spanish speakers in the US learn French. This grant will support one or more Federation member chapters in their efforts to promote this objective among children or adults within their communities, from June 15, 2025 to June 15, 2026.

NB: AF member chapters may choose to apply for this grant in addition to one other grant proposal submitted in the March 1, 2025, round of applications.

The deadline for submitting applications for the Carrillo Hispanophone Initiative Grant is May 1, 2025. As with all Federation grants, applications must include an itemized budget and a detailed description of the proposed project. This new grant is open to any Federation member chapter and the grant will be shared among all the winning chapters. (See Grant Eligibility Rules for details.) The award(s) will be announced on June 15, 2025 and a report will be due to the Federation shortly after the activity is completed, but no later than June 15, 2026.

Grant funding can be requested for first-time events or to further develop proven successful programs. In addition, chapters can partner with other AF chapters or organizations,  such as the AATF, to attract Spanish-speaking students and members in their area.

The Grants Committee encourages applications that present interactive programs. Examples of activities that might qualify for the Carrillo Hispanophone Initiative Grant include

• On-site programs with a specific Hispanic community, for example, an open-air movie screening presented in a park or a space accessible to the community.
• Cooking classes
• Events or short courses exploring French and Spanish languages through song and dance
• Meals pairing dishes from both French and Latin cuisines
• Puppet shows or story-telling events sharing cultural similarities and differences 
• Holidays celebrations specific to French and Spanish-speaking cultures, including church events within Hispanophone communities.

Francés en acción !