Competitive Community Grant- Education ( Fall cycle)

Competitive Community Grant- Education ( Fall cycle)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

Overview

Competitive Community Grant- Education ( Fall cycle) Result: All children and youth succeed in education prepared for a career. We will support requests from organizations that work to improve: School readinessReading and/or math proficiencyCollege and career path accessibilityOpportunity youth engagement (youth ages 12-24 struggling with school, not in school, and/or not working)Education ecosystem through policy advocacy Through direct service, policy advocacy and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: Integrated student and family supports for at risk/vulnerable populations with strong place-based solutions supported by network of caring and appropriately trained adult and peer relationshipAccess to quality, affordable early childhood education and out-of-school (after school and summer) opportunitiesTargeted interventions to close the academic achievement gaps across key milestones from birth to careerWork-based learning and career technical education through real life and personally relevant education including career exploration and alternative pathway opportunitiesEducator/provider/family training & support so they can be strong advocates and supporters for children/students’ success – especially in high need areas Grant Size We offer $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 general operating support depending on your annual budget: Organizations with an annual budget up to $50,000 may apply for a $5,000 grant;Organizations with an annual budget between $50,001 - $150,000 may apply for a $10,000 grant;Organizations with an annual budget between $150,001 - $500,000 may apply for a $15,000 grant; andOrganizations with an annual budget of $500,001 or more may apply for a $20,000 grant.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Are located in or serve the people of Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, San Miguel or Mora counties;Are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or are a public or governmental agency or a federally recognized tribe in the state of New Mexico, or that have a fiscal sponsor;Employ staff and provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation;Are at least three years old;Have not already applied for a Community Grant this calendar year (only one Community Grant application per year per organization);If your organization received a donor advised grant from us last calendar year (but not a community grant), you are still eligible to apply for a competitive grant in the current calendar year.If your organization received a community grant from us last calendar year, or if you are not interested in applying for a grant, you may submit an abbreviated application to be included in the next Giving Together catalog, which goes out to fundholders.

Ineligibility

Religious purposesCapital campaigns or endowmentsScholarshipsIndividualsPrivate school tuition assistance