January 27, 2023

Ceasar Escalante

Ford Economic Mobility Grants

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the Ford Motor Company Fund have partnered to offer Ford Economic Mobility Grants for college students needing emergency relief. A limited number of ($500) grants are available for one-time relief assistance.

Students from HACU-member Hispanic-Serving Institutions who demonstrate needs in the categories below are eligible to apply.

Grant categories are as follows:

Food
Housing
Transportation
Technology
Dependent care

To apply, students must complete an online application and write an essay in 250 words or less, responding to the following topic: Explain how you are showing resilience and strength in the face of crisis. Include the reason funds are needed and how you plan to utilize them to meet your selected needs. Click here to apply. 

The Ford Economic Mobility Grants are for the fall 2023 session. The application deadline is May 1