Del Norte LOV Foundation Community Grant-Making Program

Funder: Del Norte LOV Foundation (independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit associated with Del Norte Credit Union)

Geographic Scope: New Mexico

Program Overview:
The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation administers a community grant-making program designed to support nonprofit organizations committed to improving the lives of youth and families in New Mexico. The Foundation operates on semi-annual cycles (spring and fall) to distribute charitable funds to qualified nonprofits.

Focus Areas/Program Impact Areas

• At-Risk Youth
• Arts & Culture
• Community Enrichment
• Education & STEM

Award Information

• Award Amount: $2,500 per nonprofit organization grantee
• Funding Sources: Combination of community donations and Teen Day Tuesday funds (DNCU employee payroll deduction giving initiative)

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Mission Alignment: Organizations committed to improving the lives of youth and families in New Mexico
• Program Focus: Work in one or more of the impact areas: at-risk youth, arts & culture, community enrichment, or education & STEM

Recent Examples (2021 Fall Cycle Recipients)

• At-Risk Youth: Luciente, Inc. (School Food Pantries Program); Santa Fe Public Schools – Adelante (Clothes for Kids and Families Program)
• Community Enrichment: INSIDE OUT (Educational Group Assistance Program)
• Arts & Culture: The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (Santa Fe Symphony Discovery Concerts Program)
• Education & STEM: Ignited Minds (Monte del Sol Charter School Tutoring Program)

Contact Information

Program Director: Connie Tooker Nuñez, Del Norte LOV Foundation Director

General Inquiries: 877-818-DNCU (3628) or 505-455-5228

About Del Norte LOV Foundation

The Del Norte LOV Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organization with the mission to improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico. The Foundation implements its vision through:

• Employee Giving
• Special Fundraising
• Scholarships
• Sponsorships
• Grant-making
• Community Engagement
• Financial Literacy and Education

Application Process

Application Format: Request for Proposal (RFP) process

Application Timeline: Semi-annual cycles (Spring and Fall)

Submission Process:
1. Submit application during the designated RFP period for your cycle (spring or fall)
2. Applications are reviewed by the DNCU Employee Foundation Committee and Del Norte LOV Foundation staff

Review Criteria:

Commitment to improving lives of youth and families in New Mexico

Program alignment with impact areas: at-risk youth, arts & culture, community enrichment, or education & STEM

Organization mission and program effectiveness

Community impact and need

Selection Process:

DNCU Employee Foundation Committee reviews submitted applications

Committee identifies organizations meeting program criteria and demonstrating strong community impact

Awards are announced following each cycle

Note: Specific RFP deadlines, application forms, and detailed submission requirements should be obtained from the Del Norte LOV Foundation directly.