Competitive Community Grant- Environment ( Fall cycle)

Competitive Community Grant- Environment ( 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- Environment ( Fall cycle) RESULT: All communities have equitable access to our earth’s critical resources: land, water, air and food for a sustainable and healthy ecosystem We will support requests that address climate change through efforts to: Protect or improve watershed and water qualityPreserve open spaceRemediate landEnergy from renewable sourcesEnvironmental justiceCreate sustainable food production systems Through direct service, policy advocacy and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: Training and development of diverse food and farming enterprises and distribution infrastructure for sustainable food economy that represent a rich and diverse farming tradition.Fostering connection and collaboration among multi-sector stakeholders for environmental advocacy and community development that support equitable access and stewardship of land, air, water and ecosystem for future generations.Promotion of renewable energy sources through coordinated efforts to increase consumption, production, workforce training, enterprise development and investment.Ensuring the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. 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