Grant Requests

Grant Requests Program

Geographic Scope: New Mexico (primary focus)

Mission & Purpose:
The foundation supports:

• Promotion of public interest through charitable and social welfare activities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Defense of human and civil rights as secured by law, including review of public policy regarding individual property rights and liberties
• Citizen education on governmental actions, policies, and practices affecting individual rights and liberties through objective, fact-based presentations via discussion groups, forums, panels, and lectures

Focus Areas:

• For the past five (5) years, CFI has focused support on assisting the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association in its endeavors
• Projects that support youth in agriculture

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
• Projects aligned with CFI's mission

What CFI Does NOT Fund:

• Indirect costs are not covered

Application Deadlines:

• December meeting: Grants must be submitted by December 1
• June meeting: Grants must be submitted by May 15
• Requests may be submitted at any time during the year

Contact Information:

• Cattlegrowers Foundation Inc
• PO Box 7035, Albuquerque, NM 87194

Board Leadership:

• President: Caren Cowan
• Vice President: Pat Boone
• Secretary: Bob McCrea
• Treasurer: Becky King

Grant Application Guidelines

Cover Page Requirements:

• Title of Request
• Submitter: Name, address, phone number, email
• Organization: Name of entity making request
• Date of Submission

Content Pages Requirements:

1. Amount of Request - Specify funding amount requested
2. Purpose of Request - Clearly state the purpose
3. Disclosure on Funding Need - Include background on the request and justification for why funding is needed
4. Implementation Plan - Detail how the funding will be used
5. Project Timeline - Provide timeline for project completion
6. Completion Date - Specify when the project will be completed
7. Reporting Plan - Indicate when interim and/or final reports will be submitted
8. Mission Alignment - Explain how the funding request meets the purpose of CFI

Submission Deadlines:

• For December meeting consideration: Submit by December 1
• For June meeting consideration: Submit by May 15
• Requests may be submitted at any time during the year

Important Notes:

• CFI does not cover indirect costs
• Most actions on grants are addressed at December or June meetings