How much funding does Major Grants Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Major Grants Program?

The deadline is October 1, 2026.

Major Grants Program

NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Humanities Grants Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 1, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Major Grants Program

Geographic Scope: New Mexico

Eligible Applicants:

Nonprofit organizations

Tribal governments

Governmental institutions

Must have a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number actively registered through SAM.gov

Focus Areas:

Public humanities programming

Programs targeting new and underserved audiences

Humanities education and cultural engagement

Required Elements:

Programs must include public interaction and audience engagement

Appropriate formats include: virtual and in-person activities, interpretive exhibits, community dialogue and discussion series, panel discussions, lectures, conversations

Programs must provide Q&A sessions for direct audience engagement with scholars

One-to-one match requirement: equivalent amount of cash or in-kind resources within the contracted project performance period

Restrictions:

An organization cannot have more than one grant open at a time

If your organization has an open grant, it must be closed before a new subaward agreement and grant funds can be issued

A grant is considered closed when final reports have been reviewed and approved by NMHC staff and final payment has been issued

Contact: Director of Grants, Abby Boling

Recent Funding: October 2024 cycle awarded nearly $180,000 to 13 cultural organizations across New Mexico

How to Apply

Application Process

Consultations:
1. Consultations required for both new and returning applicants
2. Must be scheduled via Google Meet
3. Consultation Deadline: August 30th
4. Both the Project Director and Fiscal Agent (who will sign the sub-award agreement) must attend
5. ALERT: Applicants must confirm they have read the "How to Apply aka Getting Started" webpage or appointments may be cancelled

Draft Application:

Draft Application Deadline: September 16th

Download sample application and budget form from "Get Started" page

Final Application:
1. Letter of Intention (LOI) / Eligibility Screening Form must be submitted first
- Allow minimum one week for NMHC staff to review and process
- LOI must be submitted before online application becomes accessible in Foundant portal
2. All final applications must be submitted within the Foundant grants management portal
3. Final Application Deadline: October 1st

Required Materials/Preparation:

Review "How to Apply and Get Started" page before consultation

Ensure organization has UEI number registered through SAM.gov

Prepare project budget using new budget categories

Identify key project personnel

Complete risk assessments

Prepare one-to-one match documentation

Download and review sample application and budget form

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