Encantado Foundation Impact Grant

Encantado Foundation Impact Grant is sponsored by The Encantado Foundation. Supports programs that generate quality job candidates in STEM careers, specifically in cybersecurity, application development, and IT operations.

Foundation Grantmaking - Edgewater Elevates Foundation Hit enter to search or ESC to close The Mission of the Edgewater Elevates Foundation is to stimulate the development of hire-ready candidates for STEM-related positions, particularly in the areas of cyber security, application developing and management, and IT operations.

We will seek to foster the professional development of individuals who wish to be a part of the digital workforce — including those from underrepresented communities in tech careers such as women, people of color, native people, and people with physical limitations — while also reshaping the way that workforce resources are acquired by technology-related employers.

As part of the Foundation’s efforts to stimulate the development of hire-ready employee candidates for STEM-related positions, The Edgewater Elevates Foundation has created a Grant for organizations serving Northern and Central New Mexico with proven records of success.

Our Impact Grants are aimed at amplifying the impact of its recipients’ initiatives by providing them with additional resources to advance and scale their hire-ready efforts. This funding opportunity serves efforts located in Central and Northern New Mexico. Grant awards are available between $50,000-$200,000 and may be implemented between 12-24 months.

Impact Grants will be awarded to charitable nonprofit organizations or fiscally sponsored efforts in good standing with an implementation history and proven successes in one or more of the following Priority Areas : Programs that generate quality job candidates for STEM careers in this hiring area (Socorro, Valencia, Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos counties; Initiatives that create opportunities for professional development including hands-on training through internships, mentorships, and apprenticeships in STEM fields; Work done with new graduates, returning students and working learners in developing skills and securing certifications and licensures that will lead to a career in STEM jobs; and Previous outreach to under-represented populations who wish to participate in the digital workforce, including women, persons of color, Native Americans, and those with physical limitations.

For non-profit organizations planning smaller projects targeted to creating access to STEM careers, building awareness for Tech careers, and helping extend access to STEM training for underserved communities, the Edgewater Elevates Foundation offers Community-Based Grants. Members of the community are invited to nominate non-profit organizations in good standing for one-time gifts which cannot exceed $5,000 per grant.

Nominations will be accepted based upon how closely the Mission of the nominated organization and/or it’s use of the grant funds align with the Mission of Foundation. Our Community-Based Grants will be awarded twice per year, with the following 2025 nomination deadlines planned: Does my organization need to have 501(c)3 status to receive a Grant from the Edgewater Elevates Foundation?

Yes, only nonprofit organizations serving Central and Northern New Mexico are eligible to receive funding from the Edgewater Elevates Foundation. Verification that your organization is in good standing with state and federal regulations will be required before accepting funds. Applications from fiscally-sponsored projects will also be accepted with proof of sponsor-project agreement.

Can I apply for more than one grant at the same time? Qualifying organizations are welcome to apply for either grant they deem appropriate to receive.

However, consideration during the selection process will be given to whether an organization has received previous funding from The Foundation and/or is currently operating initiatives funded by The Foundation and priority may be given to those organizations that have not previously received support via our grants. When is the Impact Grant deadline?

The 2026 Impact Grant cycle will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, October 20 until Tuesday, November 17 at 11:59PM. Is the Impact Grant funding opportunity competitive? Yes, the Impact Grant funding opportunity is a competitive grant opportunity.

What is the Impact Grant funding range? Grants will be awarded in amounts between $50,000-$200,000. What is the Impact Grant Funding timeline?

The Impact Grant implementation timeline is between 12-24 month. Please join our mailing list to stay up-to-date with the latest news and information. If an institution has two different 501(c)3 charitable incorporations, can both entities apply?

Yes, both entities may submit an application. Both completed applications received will be read, reviewed, and evaluated. One question to ponder: Will awarding grants to a central organization that submits separate applications be an efficient use of foundation funds?

Additionally, the Impact Grant funding opportunity is a competitive application cycle. Every application submitted and reviewed will be competing against every completed application in the review pool. Are there any grant application templates for view and review?

We do not have a grant application template or grant application samples available. However, the Foundation delivers two-steps of support to prospective applicants. First, interested applicants may register for a virtual information session.

Second, virtual information session attendees may request a 1-on-1 coaching session with Foundation staff. What is the total amount of funding available? How many Impact Grants will be available?

The current funding amount will change from year to year. The number of Impact Grants available will be dependent on the number and amount of grants awarded. Can an organization submit an Impact Grant application that is located outside of the six-county funding area?

Non-profit organizations from outside the 6 county area (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Socorro, Valencia, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos) may apply as long as their proposed use of funding is designed to serve those 6 counties.

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