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1. Goal
Factchequeado will select 10 partner organizations to receive a USD $850 fund to organize an in-person community event before August 31, 2026.
Events may address any topic relevant to their community — such as immigration, health, education, civic engagement, culture, the environment, digital security, or financial well-being — as long as they include a space to introduce and promote Fact-DesafIA, Factchequeado’s free Spanish-language artificial intelligence course available through WhatsApp.
We seek to support trusted organizations that already work directly with Latino communities and want to create spaces for conversation, learning, and participation around the changes artificial intelligence is bringing to everyday life.
2. Who Can Apply?
Organizations that are part of Factchequeado’s partner network are eligible to apply, including:
Organizations may collaborate with other local institutions to organize the event. Examples include libraries, schools or educational institutions; museums or other cultural centers; organizations working with immigrant communities; or other nonprofit organizations.
3. What Types of Activities Can Be Proposed?
Formats are flexible and may include, among others:
workshops;
community conversations;
panels;
educational events;
community fairs;
cultural gatherings;
activities for youth and/or families;
spaces focused on media literacy, technology, or digital citizenship.
The event does not need to focus exclusively on artificial intelligence (AI). However, it must include a moment to introduce, demonstrate, or activate Fact-DesafIA with attendees. The Factchequeado team will help design the final event program and will be present to ensure sufficient time is dedicated to the AI literacy component and that learning objectives are met.
4. What Will Selected Organizations Receive?
Each organization will receive:
a USD $850 fund;
Fact-DesafIA materials and resources;
promotional materials;
basic support from Factchequeado for event program design and the AI learning component.
Funds may be used for expenses related to the event, including food, materials, transportation, promotion, venue rental, interpretation, connectivity, or other operational costs.
5. Commitments of Selected Organizations
Organizations must:
hold the in-person event before August 31, 2026;
include a Fact-DesafIA presentation or activation;
create a participatory space for questions and conversation;
document the activity through photos, videos, or testimonials;
submit a brief post-event report, including the number of people who used Fact-DesafIA live during the event.
6. How Will Proposals Be Selected?
Factchequeado will seek a diverse cohort of organizations and geographic representation across the states where they operate.
Special consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate:
clarity about the experience they want to organize;
outreach and audience engagement capacity;
potential for local impact;
creative and accessible integration of Fact-DesafIA;
participation from audiences with less access to technology training or digital literacy opportunities.
The largest events will not necessarily be selected; priority will be given to those with the greatest potential to generate meaningful conversations and community learning.
7. How to Apply
Interested organizations must complete the application form.
Factchequeado may request additional information or schedule a brief conversation with some organizations before the final selection, if deemed necessary.
8. Timeline
Call for proposals opens: June 1, 2026
Optional information session: June 4, 2026, during Cafecito
Application deadline: June 12, 2026
Proposal review and evaluation: June 15–19, 2026
Final selection and notification to organizations: Starting June 22
Mandatory orientation session: June 25, 2026
Agreement signing and fund transfers: June 23–30, 2026
Recommended event implementation period: July 1–August 31, 2026
Final report submission deadline: September 21, 2026
9. About Fact-DesafIA
Fact-DesafIA is a free and interactive WhatsApp-based course created by Factchequeado to help Latino communities better understand artificial intelligence in a simple, practical, and accessible way.
The course explores:
what AI is;
how it appears in everyday life;
how to identify risks and misinformation;
how to use AI tools critically and responsibly;
and how to develop digital skills to better navigate today’s information ecosystem.
The course is specially designed for people with different levels of technological experience and can be completed directly through WhatsApp, with no prior technical knowledge required.
10. About Factchequeado
Factchequeado is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status that works to close the information gaps affecting Latino communities in the United States through verified content, media literacy, civic technology, and community collaboration.
Through a network of more than 145 partners — including local media outlets, community organizations, and content creators — we strengthen the Spanish-language information ecosystem and support trusted organizations working directly with Latino communities across the country.
As part of this work, we launched Fact-DesafIA, a free and interactive WhatsApp-based course designed to help people understand what artificial intelligence (AI) is, how it impacts everyday life, and how to use it critically, safely, and responsibly.
For more information about this call for proposals, please contact:
Dulce Ramos
Communications and Partnerships Lead
