Community Impact Fund

Community Impact Fund is sponsored by Frost Foundation. Provides funding for human services, education, arts, and culture projects in New Mexico and Louisiana.

Grant Application | Frost Foundation Environmental & Animal Welfare Fund Supports direct, on-the-ground environmental conservation, marine protection, animal welfare, and applied research with clear, tangible outcomes. Organizations primarily focused on education, advocacy, or awareness should apply to the Community Impact Fund.

Organizations focused primarily on policy advocacy, public education, awareness campaigns, or field-building are welcome to apply, though priority is typically given to work with clear, measurable outcomes. Advocacy or education components are most competitive when they complement direct impact. Supports organizations across Human Services, Education, Arts & Culture, and other community-based work.

This fund encompasses all work outside direct environmental and animal welfare impact. The Frost Foundation encourages organizations to apply no more than once every 18 months for our Mid-Year and End-of-Year Cycles. This approach allows us to maintain a dynamic and diverse portfolio while supporting organizational planning and financial resilience.

Also, we may recommend that organizations take a break from applying for several cycles after receiving multiple grants. These pauses allow for both new voices and innovations to be heard as well as encourage sustainability among our existing partners.

We exclusively fund organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, organizations fiscally sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3), or government and tribal entities. If your organization does not meet one of these criteria, you are not eligible for funding.

Grant Application Timeline Award Notifications Sent: by mid September Funds Distributed: by mid September Grant Application Timeline Application Due: December 1 Award Notifications Sent: by mid March Funds Distributed: by mid March Our semiannual grant cycles fund organizations serving Louisiana and/or New Mexico.

We exclusively fund organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, organizations fiscally sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3), or government and tribal entities. If your organization does not meet one of these criteria, you are not eligible for funding. Before submitting an application, review our Grant Guidelines to determine if you are a fit for funding.

Applications open Tuesday, October 20, 2026 We have two annual deadlines for Applications: June 1 and December 1 . Please refer to the Grant Cycle Information below for the full schedule of application deadlines and review periods.