Managed by the Center, the Latino Initiatives Pool is a federal fund that provides financial support to Smithsonian units for exhibits, research, collections, conservation, archival work and school and public programs.

The Latino Center provides funding for Smithsonian museums to hire curators with expertise in Latino history, art and culture. 

The Latino Working Committee serves as a clearinghouse to promote the recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of Latino and Latina staff, fellows and interns at the Institution.