Empower! Black Futures Community Fund Grant

Empower! Black Futures Community Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: February 04, 2026

Summary

Overview

Santa Fe Community Foundation The Santa Fe Community Foundation inspires philanthropic generosity, strengthens nonprofits, and fosters positive change to build a more vibrant, healthy, and resilient region. We envision a thriving northern New Mexico, where all people can find opportunity, build connections, and contribute to the well-being of their communities. Funding for community nonprofits The Santa Fe Community Foundation provides several opportunities for eligible nonprofits—both statewide and in our funding region (Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties). Empower! Black Futures Community Fund Black life, arts, and culture will be uplifted through grant making to nonprofits in the state of New Mexico. We will support organizations that work on: Promoting community development through capacity building, strategic planning, professional development, and collaborative exploration. Fostering Black artistic expression and preserving cultural heritage through the presentation of diverse and emerging artists, the documentation and archiving of Black history, and the promoting of cultural exchange and community dialogue. Building financial literacy through the creation and distribution of financial resources, and providing real-world classes, counseling, and hands-on experiences to targeted businesses and families. Grant Sizes 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; and Organizations 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. Grant applications will be accepted from organizations that: 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 purposes Capital campaigns or endowments Scholarships Individuals Private school tuition assistance