Funding Amount

$1,000 - $16,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Funder: Taos Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: Taos and western Colfax Counties, New Mexico

Overview: The Taos Community Foundation awards annual community grants to local nonprofits through a competitive process. In recent cycles, the Foundation has awarded nearly $180,000-$1.1 million in total grants to area organizations.

Funding Areas: Grants are awarded across 7 community pathways:

  • Arts and Culture

  • Basic Needs

  • Community Advocacy

  • Education

  • Environment

  • Health

  • Youth
  • Award Range: Grants typically range from $1,000 to $16,500 (largest recent grant was $16,500 to DreamTree Project)

    Eligibility: Local nonprofit organizations and community projects serving Taos and western Colfax Counties

    Funding Sources: Grants are funded by Foundation Field of Interest funds, Donor Advised funds, and individual donors

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: 575-737-9300

  • Email: info@taoscf.org

  • Address: 115 La Posta Rd. Ste A, Taos, NM 87571

  • Website: taoscf.org
  • Portal: Grants Portal available at taoscf.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Process: Competitive Letter of Inquiry (LOI) process hosted in spring

    Review: Applications are reviewed by the Foundation's Core Grants Committee, comprised of 10 community members who prepare a recommended grants docket

    Award Announcement: Grant checks are typically awarded at an annual Grant Awards Reception event (historically held in June)

    Submission: Applications submitted through Grants Portal at taoscf.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsfoundationartseducationenvironmentcommunity-services

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