Community Investment Fund - Grant County (NM)

Community Investment Fund - Grant County (NM)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Amount: Up to US $90,250
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

Overview

Community Investment Fund - Grant County (NM) Community Investment Funds (CIFs) have been established in communities near our operations in Colorado, New Mexico and southeastern Arizona. The CIFs engage community leaders in cultivating and assessing community projects that address identified community priorities (developed at Community Partnership Panels), and allow them to allocate Freeport-McMoRan Foundation funds to programs and projects that encourage a strong focus on local capacity-building, community development and sustainability. Each CIF is governed by a committee of 7 to 10 community representatives as well as two company representatives. The committee reviews all proposals and determines which projects best address the community’s priorities. Applications must align with one of the established Community Priorities and Focus Area for your community. In addition, they must deliver one of the identified Community Outcomes for your community. Focus Areas Education and Workforce Development: The following are examples of the types of programs we seek in support of the Education & Workforce Development priority and goals. PK-12:Professional development programs for teachers and/or school administratorsStudent preparation, incentive or other programs that drive achievement /performance and matriculation (including early childhood)Classroom equipment or supplies that are proven to drive achievement /performance and are tied to a program or training/professional developmentPrograms that remove barriers or address problems related to lack of performancePrograms that engage parents in supporting their student’s achievement in reading, math or the pursuit of graduation and/or enrollment in higher educationResearch studies, surveys or other activities to identify gaps and needsHigher Education:Student counseling or advising services that help students navigate the process of enrollment in a higher ed programPrograms that increase access / remove barriers to enrollment or the pursuit of higher edTeacher/school administrator or counselor training needed to fully understand the higher education landscape, what is available to students and how to access itStudent preparation, awareness, incentive or other campaigns or efforts that drive enrollment and attainmentResearch studies, surveys or other activities to identify gaps and needs Economic Opportunity: The following are examples of the types of programs we seek in support of the Economic Opportunity priority and goals. Small Business Development:Programs that provide training or skill-building to entrepreneurs on start-up or growthAccess to capital programsOther support services that drive start-up, expansion or retentionResearch studies, surveys or other activities to identify gaps and needs among small business ownersAffordable Housing:Loan funds or other resource programs that help families access housing options or make housing more affordable for themHousing improvement programs that allow families to stay in safe, quality housingResearch studies, surveys or other activities to identify gaps, needs or viable modelsOther Economic Opportunity:Programs that provide transportation to health, education, recreation or other critical activitiesPrograms that increase the availability of and access to quality healthcare facilities and servicesProjects that create or improve parks or other recreational activitiesProjects that improve or eliminate blight or beautify high traffic areas in the communityRestoration of lands for habitat or public useProjects that improve river or waterway health Capacity and Leadership: The following are examples of the types of programs we seek in support of the Resiliency, Capacity and Leadership priority and goals. Programs that provide leadership or other skills for staff, board, volunteers or other community constituents to improve organizational or community performance.Organizational self-assessment or diagnoses activities to determine gaps and needs.Efforts to develop leadership succession plans that protect and prolong organizational effectiveness.Planning initiatives to evaluate, identify and/or consider supports needed to weather future economic disruptions (commodities market or global economy downturns, health pandemics, technological disruptors to the future of jobs/economies, etc.)Programs, training or other efforts that aid organizations in understanding the broader social context of which they are part and how they can collectively mobilize to address community needs and create resiliency.The development of leadership networks as a tool for transformative social change and amplifying impact across social systems or issues.Projects to increase citizen engagement in solving or addressing community challenges or opportunities. This philosophy includes securing and maintaining our social license to operate and delivering transformation through robust stakeholder engagement and consultation, social investment, and impact evaluation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only IRS determined tax exempt entities such as nonprofits with a 501(c)3 designation, schools and government institutions are eligible for social investment dollars from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation.