Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

January 31, 2027

298 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programseducationyouth-services

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