Benjamin P. Duke Memorial Endowment Grant Program

How to Apply

Application Format:

Required Agreement:
Applicants must agree to the following Terms and Conditions before proceeding:
1. The organization's application is to benefit animals, domestic or wild, in South Eddy County, New Mexico
2. Grants awarded are RESTRICTED funds that must be used for the charitable purposes outlined in the grant application, subject to any additional restrictions at the time of award
3. An online follow-up report is REQUIRED of recipients after the funds are used, but no later than April 30, 2027 (unless otherwise approved in writing by the Foundation)
4. Failure to submit required follow-up report means funds must be returned in full to the Foundation; recipients may also be subject to civil or criminal penalties

Application Requirements:

Organizational Information Section

• Organization name (must be located in or serve South Eddy County: Carlsbad, Loving, Otis, Malaga, or Queen)
• Description of how organization accomplishes animal welfare (1-2 sentences, max 100 words)
• IRS 501(c)(3) status and Federal Tax ID Number
• If not 501(c)(3): description of organization and affiliated entities (max 100 words)
• Organization mailing address (street, city, state, zip)
• Website/URL

Grant Applicants Section

• Applicant Information:
- Name, title, email, phone number
• Co-applicant Information:
- Name, title, email, phone number
• Both applicant and co-applicant required from the organization

Grant Request Details Section

• Purpose of grant request (one sentence only)
• Total cost of project/program
• Grant amount requested (anticipated range: $500-$15,000)
• How organization plans to fund the difference between total project cost and grant amount requested
• Major spending categories/line items with amounts (total should match grant amount requested)
• Detailed description of grant request and how it will benefit animal well-being in the community (max 300 words)
• Metrics for measuring success (if available)

Follow-up Requirements Acknowledgment

• Recipient organizations must confirm agreement to complete an online follow-up report and upload photos (if appropriate) for use by the Foundation

Special Note: