Unrestricted Operating Support for Music Organizations

Unrestricted Operating Support for Music Organizations is sponsored by Los Alamos Community Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Applying for Grants - Los Alamos Community Foundation Los Alamos Community Foundation > Applying for Grants The Los Alamos Community Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of opportunities for community grants. Applicant Eligibility and Grant Requirements Applicants must be an active 501(c)(3) organization located and providing services in Los Alamos County. Fiscal sponsorship is permitted (by an eligible entity).

The organization or its fiscal sponsor must be current will all state and federal reporting requirements including being in good standing with the IRS, NM Secretary of State and NM Attorney General. Eligible projects and activities are described under each funding opportunity listed below. Grants may not be utilized to reimburse for expenditures already made.

Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Awarded funds must be utilized within one year and submit a written report within 13 months. Organizations that received a grant in last year must submit a grant report before being considered for a grant in the current year.

LACF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or national origin. Applicants must hold similar standards. Community Health and Wellness Grants – Awarded Quarterly This funding is intended to empower local nonprofits which are currently or plan to implement innovative and impactful programs to address pressing health issues, promote wellness, and foster equitable access to health resources.

Eligible activities include but are not limited to initiatives or activities that align with the following health priorities: mental health and emotional wellbeing, disease prevention, food security, housing, equity and access, health promotion, community health collaboration. Grants are funded through the Anchorum Health Foundation Donor Advised Fund. A new application for Health and Wellness Grants will be available soon.

For best consideration, we recommend applying for Q1, Q2 and Q3 grants. Q2 Application – Due September 1. (Awarded in November.)

Q3 Application – Due December 1. (Awarded in February.) Q4 Application – Due March 1.

(Awarded in May.) Competitive Annual Spring Grants LACF’s regular competitive grantmaking cycle takes place each spring. This year, applications will be available starting Sunday, February 1, 2027.

LACF staff will be available during the month of February to answer questions: info@losalamoscf. org . During March, proposals are reviewed by a committee of community members and members of the LACF board.

Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in April with funds available within 2-3 weeks after award notice. Capacity Building Grants- Due February 28th See the 2026 application here . Youth Sports- Due March 9th Up to $2,400 is available to fund competitive youth sports activities, specifically projects that build leadership skills in youth through achievement in competitive team sports.

Youth served by the project or program must live in Los Alamos County and/or attend Los Alamos schools and be between the ages of 5-18. Eligible activities include but are not limited to tournament and travel expenses, team fees, and equipment purchase. Grants are funded through the Los Alamos Community Youth Sports Endowment.

The 2026 application is available here . Music Organizations- Due March 9th Up to $750 is available in unrestricted operating support to nonprofits whose work expands knowledge and appreciation of genres such as classical, orchestral and band music, light opera, marching band, and choral performances for adult populations. Grants are funded through the Judy Dudziak Endowment for Community Music Organizations .

The 2026 application is available here . LAPS K-12 Music Education- Due Oct. 31, 2026 Up to $5,000 is available for Los Alamos Public Schools music programs.

This grant is funded through the Paul A. And Susan E. Bombardt K-12 Music Education Endowment for Los Alamos Public Schools to benefit and inspire students in music education.

This grant may provide funds for performing artists to provide demonstrations, classes or workshops; the grant may also provide funds to support teachers efforts to attract and retain music students; funding may also be provided for student access to musical instruments rental where needed. Programs may include bands, orchestras, or choirs. Our goal is to provide special opportunities that may not be part of the regular school budget.

We encourage LAPS music teachers to work together to determine the best use of funds that would benefit the most students. The application is available here .