How much funding does Chamiza Foundation Grant provide?

Chamiza Foundation Grant provides $4,000 – $8,000 (average) in funding.

When is the deadline for Chamiza Foundation Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Chamiza Foundation Grant?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits; Tribal. Geography: New Mexico. Not funded: Individuals.

Chamiza Foundation Grant

Chamiza Foundation

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Funding Amount

$4,000 – $8,000 (average)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofits
Tribal

Geography

New Mexico

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Individuals

Overview

The Chamiza Foundation (Santa Fe, NM) invites proposals supporting the preservation and continuity of Pueblo culture and traditional lifeways. Funding priorities include language preservation/revitalization, traditional architecture and building, and sustainable agriculture (traditional foodways, cooking practices, plant knowledge). Grant awards vary, on average $4,000–$8,000.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants are New Mexico's 19 Pueblo Indian tribal communities, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (El Paso, TX — the 20th Pueblo), and Pueblo community organizations; the Foundation does NOT fund individuals. Requires a letter of support from each Governor; grantees have one year to complete the project. Two funding rounds per year — 2026 Round 1 deadline Feb 6, 2026 and Round 2 deadline May 8, 2026 (both closed); next-cycle dates TBD. Apply at chamiza.org/application.

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What Chamiza Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 16
Total given: $206K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,000–$15K

93% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: New Mexico 93%, Colorado 7%. Top recipient cities: Taos, NM; Santa Fe, NM; Albuquerque, NM.
6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Partners in Education · Santa Fe, NM

River source fund

$15K
Zia Pueblo · San Ysidro, NM

Tsiya keres language preservation

$15K
Pachamamas Path · Taos, NM

Across america cultural exchange

$15K
Santa Clara Pueblo · Espanola, NM

Agroforestry advisory council

$15K
Keres Childrens Learning Center · Cochiti Pueblo, NM

Serving the whole primary child project

$15K