Nusenda Community Rewards Giving Grant

The Nusenda Community Rewards Giving program, established by the Nusenda Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations and public schools in New Mexico. Grants range from $2,500 to $15,000, aimed at enhancing education, healthcare, environmental initiatives, the arts, and community services. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) or public schools, serving specific New Mexico areas. The foundation emphasizes alignment with its values and the impact of proposed programs. For more details, visit the FAQs on their website.

Our primary giving program, Community Rewards®, represents our values, supports our objectives, and strengthens the well-being of communities across New Mexico. Nusenda is committed to making a positive impact and supporting organizations and community initiatives that members care about. When members opt-in to Community Rewards, every signature-based transaction with their Nusenda Visa® debit cards helps the Nusenda Foundation contribute a cash reward to key initiatives and community focus areas.
To be considered, your organization must provide services in one of our five focus areas:

• EducationHealthcareEnvironment & WildlifeThe ArtsCommunity Services & Support
• Applicants are evaluated based on:
• Alignment to Nusenda Credit Union and the Nusenda Foundation’s values and focus areas
• Organization history and financials
• Successful program implementation
• Overall organizational impact and performance
• Amount

Community Rewards grant sizes vary from organization to organization based on need. Typically, grants are no smaller than $2,500 and do not exceed $15,000 for any given program. Nusenda Foundation is often unable to fund grant requests in full; if awarded, applicants should expect to receive no less than 30% of their total ask. Nusenda Foundation receives more requests for funds than we can fulfill. Applicants are encouraged to be mindful of these constraints when requesting resources.
Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

Your organization serves in one of our service areas:a. Northern New Mexico (includes Santa Fe, San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Rio Arriba, and San Juan Counties)b. Central New Mexico (includes Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance Counties)c. Southern New Mexico (includes Dona Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra, and Socorro Counties)Your organization is a 501(c)(3) or public school, and in good standing with the Attorney General’s office and the Secretary of State’s office.Your organization would like to apply for funding through one of our support categories.Your organization can provide the following proper documentation:If funded, a completed Patriot Act compliance formA copy of your W-9A copy of your audit or financial statementA copy of your annual report (optional)A copy of your IRS letter of determination

Ineligibility

Nusenda Foundation does not fund individuals, political organizations, for-profit organizations, organizations not providing services in our geographic focus areas, or organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or religion.