Santa Fe Community Foundation Community Grants is sponsored by Santa Fe Community Foundation. Provides grants to nonprofits serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties to support essential services and community development.

Support your favorite local nonprofit — submit a Piñon Awards nomination today! Our spring grant cycle is open through Sunday, March 15 Our fall grant cycle is now open Funding for community nonprofits The Santa Fe Community Foundation provides several opportunities for eligible nonprofits—both statewide and in our funding region (Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties)—to apply for competitive grants.

There are no open grants at this time. Competitive community grant cycles Our 2026 spring grant cycle will be open February 9 - March 15. During this cycle, we welcome proposals through our Community Grants program in two fields of interest, as well as through our Empower!

Black Futures Community Fund. Civic & Economic Opportunities RESULT: Community members are aware of, engaged, and involved in issues that affect them.

We will support organizations that work to improve the following: Workforce development/job creation Support of hourly workers Social and economic justice Through direct service, policy advocacy and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: Improving access to employment opportunities and economic advancement by low-income and other disadvantaged community members Providing career counseling, job training, and other programs to low wage earners to advance their skills Encouraging residents to participate in leadership, policy, and funding decisions through workshops, public forums, and leadership training Support public policy, civic engagement, community organizing or public information to improve and strengthen local economy RESULT: All people are healthy and safe.

We will support organizations that work to improve the following outcomes in our communities: Access to affordable housing Healthy neighborhood living conditions Through direct service, policy advocacy, and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: Affordable housing and shelter for homeless, rent-burdened, and at-risk populations, including eviction prevention Access to affordable and high-quality food, including food banks, pantries, and community centers that distribute food and promote healthy eating and work to address “food deserts” Efforts to address safety for vulnerable populations, including domestic violence and child abuse prevention, bullying prevention in schools, safety issues specific to immigrant populations, low wage workers and communities of color Access to health care, including programs providing un- and under-insured populations with culturally appropriate and equitable access to quality health and wellness programs services.

Priority will be given to efforts applying social determinants of health lens to the work Mental health services, including school-based services, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation programs targeting marginalized communities, and groups working on cultural and generational trauma Building healthy communities, including built environment and infrastructure, environmental quality (toxins and air/water quality), affordable and reliable transportation, and parks and recreation Providing services targeted at senior well-being, including memory care, depression, audiology, dementia, exercise, home care, hospice, and medication guidance.

Systems change, including public policy, civic engagement, community organizing or public information to improve health and wellbeing of local residents Empower! Black Futures Community Fund RESULT: Black life, arts, and culture will be uplifted through grant making to nonprofits in the state of New Mexico.

We will support organizations that work on: Fostering Black artistic expression and preserving cultural heritage through the presentation of diverse and emerging artists, the documentation and archiving of Black history, and the promoting of cultural exchange and community dialogue.

Building financial literacy through the creation and distribution of financial resources, and providing real-world classes, counseling, and hands-on experiences to targeted businesses and families. Our 2026 fall grant cycle will be open July 13 - August 16.

During this cycle, we welcome proposals through our Community Grants program in four fields of interest, as well as through our Envision Fund, Native American Advised Fund, and Santa Fe Baby Fund. RESULT: The health and well-being of our region's domestic and wild animals is protected.

Grants for animal welfare will support organizations providing services and/or advocacy to protect both domestic and wild animals in Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and/or San Miguel counties.

We will support requests that focus on: Free or low-cost spay/neuter clinics Trap/neuter/release programs Transportation for stray dogs/cats from overcrowded shelters to areas where they are more likely to be adopted Free or low-cost spay/neuter clinics Humane education/public information Support for local and/or statewide trapping ban Training/socializing animals with goal of re-homing Providing emergency and preventive care Providing food and other supplies for pets of low-income owners 4.

Service animal support for the vulnerable Providing assistance for individuals with physically disabilities Support for emotional/trauma-informed care 5.

Reintroduction/conservation of native New Mexico species Education programs about native New Mexico species RESULT: Arts and Culture is celebrated and reflected in the community We will work to improve the following outcomes in our communities: Sense of community – residents feeling connected to the community and each other Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds Diverse participation in art and cultural community programs and events Preservation and strengthening of cultural and historical heritage, traditions, and a creative economy Through direct service, policy advocacy and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: Lifting up and preserving cultural and historical heritage, tradition, and assets of the region; Using art as a bridge to communicate across cultures and languages and build transformational relationships to advance equity; Using art, culture, language, and community stories to shift narratives, shape public conversations, and influence policy; Improving access to arts and cultural programs to benefit youth and families who otherwise would not have the opportunities; and/or Systems change including public policy, civic engagement, community organizing or public information to preserve and strengthen the arts and cultural segment of the creative economy locally.

RESULT: All children and youth succeed in education prepared for a career.

We will support requests from organizations that work to improve: Reading and/or math proficiency College and career path accessibility Opportunity youth* engagement (*youth ages 12-24 struggling with school, not in school, and/or not working) Education ecosystem through policy advocacy Through direct service, policy advocacy and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: Integrated student and family supports for at risk/vulnerable populations with strong place-based solutions supported by network of caring and appropriately trained adult and peer relationship Access to quality, affordable early childhood education and out-of-school (after school and summer) opportunities Targeted interventions to close the academic achievement gaps across key milestones from birth to career Work-based learning and career technical education through real life and personally relevant education including career exploration and alternative pathway opportunities Educator/provider/family training & support so they can be strong advocates and supporters for children/students’ success – especially in high need areas RESULT: All communities have equitable access to our earth’s critical resources: land, water, air and food for a sustainable and healthy ecosystem We will support requests that address climate change through efforts to: Protect or improve watershed and water quality Energy from renewable sources Create sustainable food production systems Through direct service, policy advocacy and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: Training and development of diverse food and farming enterprises and distribution infrastructure for sustainable food economy that represent a rich and diverse farming tradition.

Fostering connection and collaboration among multi-sector stakeholders for environmental advocacy and community development that support equitable access and stewardship of land, air, water and ecosystem for future generations. Promotion of renewable energy sources through coordinated efforts to increase consumption, production, workforce training, enterprise development and investment.

Ensuring the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. The Envision Fund, a statewide initiative of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, promotes the health, safety, and empowerment of at-risk and underserved LGBTQ+ New Mexicans.

The largest philanthropic entity in New Mexico dedicated solely to serving the LGBTQ+ population, the Fund has made over $1 million in grants since its inception in 1997.

The Envision Fund has four priority areas for making grants: Creating an HIV-free generation in New Mexico Combatting discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in whatever form (such as employment, housing, immigration, access to health services, etc.) Supporting school-based programs that create a safe environment for all students, including LGBTQ+ students Promoting holistic reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare by ensuring access to comprehensive sexuality education, voluntary contraception, abortion care, and other reproductive/sexual health services Organizations based throughout New Mexico are eligible for funding.

Native American Advised Fund The purpose of the Native American Advised Fund is to enhance Native lifeways now and for future generations in New Mexico by promoting a spirit of sharing and supporting community initiatives. The Fund supports efforts that emphasize the commitment to Native core values: community, language, culture, and environment.

Since 1993, the Native American Advised Fund has granted over $800,000 to 50 different tribes, schools, and organizations. The Fund will operate in perpetuity, benefiting this and future generations. Only the income from the fund is used to make grants.

Organizations based throughout New Mexico are eligible for funding. The Santa Fe Baby Fund grant cycle is open to applicants from Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Santa Fe counties. Organizations led by Black, Indigenous, immigrant, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Funding priorities are: Increasing access to high quality, affordable infant and toddler care; Supporting the early childhood workforce; Improving access to reproductive health services for adolescents and young adults; Supporting young parents ages 24 and under, and their infants and toddlers; and Supporting grandparents or other non-parent kin raising infants and toddlers.

Advocacy and movement-building work related to the above-listed priorities will also be considered. Distinct from SFCF’s community grants, Santa Fe Baby Fund applicants and grantees are invited to apply every year. Please review our general guidelines for our Community Grants before beginning the RFP process.

Note that Santa Fe Community Foundation giving circles (Empower! Black Futures Community Fund, Envision Fund, Native American Advised Fund, etc.) have their own funding guidelines and eligibility criteria. Please reach out to our team to learn more.

Grant applications will be accepted from organizations that: Are located in or serve the people of Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, San Miguel or Mora counties; Are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or are a public or governmental agency or a federally recognized tribe in the state of New Mexico, or that have a fiscal sponsor; Employ staff and provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation; Are at least three years old; Have not already applied for a Community Grant this calendar year (only one Community Grant application per year per organization); If your organization received a donor advised grant from us last calendar year (but not a community grant), you are still eligible to apply for a competitive grant in the current calendar year.

We offer $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 general operating support depending on your annual budget: Organizations with an annual budget up to $50,000 may apply for a $5,000 grant; Organizations with an annual budget between $50,001 - $150,000 may apply for a $10,000 grant; Organizations with an annual budget between $150,001 - $500,000 may apply for a $15,000 grant; and Organizations with an annual budget of $500,001 or more may apply for a $20,000 grant.

We do not make grants for the following: Capital campaigns or endowments Private school tuition assistance How We Evaluate Your Application The Santa Fe Community Foundation will consider the following criteria: Fit with our funding priorities; Degree to which applicant organizations apply an ‘equity’ lens to their work and practice (including focus on serving the most disadvantaged populations with understanding of structural barriers and engagement and leadership of stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the work); Degree to which applicant organizations use a collaborative approach in addressing a community need to ensure ‘alignment’ of its contributions with those of the partners in improving results and equity; Financial sustainability of the project or program and financial stability of the organization.

SFCF provides grants to eligible applicants so long as funds are available, without regard to the race, creed, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, country or place of origin, ethnicity or citizenship status of the applicants. The grant application process 02.

Submit your application If there is an open funding opportunity you'd like to apply for, please read the guidelines carefully and submit your application through our grantee portal. We will contact you with any updates on the status of your application. We may also be in touch to schedule a site visit as part of our review process or to request any additional materials.

Frequently asked questions My nonprofit received a community grant last year – can we apply again for funding this year? In order to share our limited discretionary funds with more grantseekers, organizations that received a community grant from us in the last calendar year are not eligible to apply for a community grant from us in the current calendar year. My nonprofit was recently denied a grant.

Can we apply for another funding opportunity? Yes! If your organization qualifies for an open grant, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that we only accept one application per year for our community grant program. If your organization applied for a community grant as part of our spring grant cycle, you do not qualify to apply for a fall community grant during the same year.

However, your organization would still be eligible to apply for funding from the Envision Fund, Native American Advised Fund, Santa Fe Baby Fund, etc. What is the Giving Together catalog and how can my nonprofit be included? I'm an individual in need of financial assistance. Can I apply for funding?

Generally, no. As a community foundation, we make grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, which in turn provide direct services to individuals. One exception is the Empty Stocking Fund, which provides financial assistance to individuals during the holiday season each year. Your community learning center Our Learning Hub is an educational space for nonprofit board and staff members, donors, and the community at large.

Each year, the Hub offers dozens of events, workshops, and learning circles that promote leadership, skill building, and peer-supported growth. We invite you to join us in learning, together . Please reach out to our team by phone or email for further assistance.

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