How much funding does New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program provide?

New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Who is eligible for New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program

Q: How often is New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program offered?

New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 31, 2027.

New Mexico Childrens Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education Youth Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Must be a New Mexican children's organization
Annual total budget of $400,000 or below
Programs serving unmet needs in New Mexico

Overview

New Mexico Children's Foundation provides annual grants to small, community-based nonprofit organizations serving children in New Mexico. The program is now in its 31st year of operation.

Geographic Scope: New Mexico statewide, with granting priority given to rural NM community programs

Focus Areas:

Physical development of children
Emotional development of children
Educational development of children
Social development of children
Services to children 18 years or younger
Programs addressing unmet needs for children

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Must be a New Mexican children's organization
Annual total budget of $400,000 or below
Programs serving unmet needs in New Mexico

What They Fund:

New programs serving unmet needs
Existing programs serving unmet needs
Operating expense funding is eligible

Award Information:

Funds requested should not exceed $10,000
For 2025-2026 grant cycle: NMCF awarded $112,500 to 41 organizations
88% of all monies raised by the foundation are used for grants

Background:

Since 1992, New Mexico Children's Foundation has granted $2.4 million to 290 nonprofit organizations throughout New Mexico
Priority is given, but not limited to, rural NM community programs

Contact Information:

Phone: 505-986-2043
Email: Info@nmchildren.org
Mailing Address: P O Box 8182, Santa Fe, NM 87504
Website: https://www.nmchildren.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Current Status: The 2026–2027 grant cycle has closed and applications are no longer being accepted.

Next Application Window: Check back in January 2027 for the next opportunity to apply.

Application Details:
For complete information on guidelines, eligibility requirements, required documents, and the application process, visit https://www.nmchildren.org or contact info@nmchildren.org / 505-986-2043

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