Encantado Foundation Community-Based Grant

Encantado Foundation Community-Based Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Encantado Sandia Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Summary

The Encantado Foundation Community-Based Grant aims to empower underrepresented communities in STEM fields by providing funding opportunities of up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations in Central and Northern New Mexico. This grant supports initiatives that enhance access to STEM career pathways and learning opportunities, fostering professional development for individuals seeking careers in technology. Collaborative projects may receive up to $10,000, promoting partnerships that align with the foundation's mission of inclusivity and workforce development.

Overview

Mission The Mission of the Encantado Foundation is to stimulate the development of hire-ready candidates for STEM-related positions, particularly in the areas of cyber security, application developing and management, and IT operations. We will seek to foster the professional development of individuals who wish to be a part of the digital workforce — including those from underrepresented communities in tech careers such as women, people of color, native people, and people with physical limitations — while also reshaping the way that workforce resources are acquired by technology-related employers. Funding Opportunity Overview: Community Based Grants support efforts that increase access, build awareness, and create opportunities for STEM career pathways and/or learning opportunities in Central and Northern New Mexico;Available funds for Operations, Program/Projects, and/or Special Event Support;Grants awarded in amounts up to $5,000;One collaborative grant, up to $10,000, will be awarded to a collaborative effort between two partnering, charitable organizations. For non-profit organizations planning smaller projects targeted to creating access to STEM careers, building awareness for Tech careers, and helping extend access to STEM training for underserved communities, The Encantado Foundation offers Community-Based Grants. Our Community-Based Grants will be awarded twice per year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Members of the community are invited to nominate non-profit organizations in good standing for one-time gifts which cannot exceed $5,000 per grant. Nominations will be accepted based upon how closely the Mission of the nominated organization and/or it’s use of the grant funds align with the Mission of The Encantado Foundation.Only nonprofit organizations serving Central and Northern New Mexico are eligible to receive funding from The Encantado Foundation. Verification that your organization is in good standing with state and federal regulations will be required before accepting funds.Applications from fiscally-sponsored projects will also be accepted with proof of sponsor-project agreement.