Santa Fe Hestia Fund: Grassroots Funding Grant

The Santa Fe Hestia Fund provides grassroots funding to support organizations that enhance the academic and emotional well-being of middle school students in Santa Fe County. Grants up to $2,500 are available for programs under three years old. The fund aims to empower students through strong relationships with supportive adults, fostering a holistic approach to education and personal growth. This initiative encourages diverse funding sources and community engagement for lasting impact.

Our circle of dedicated women supports organizations that encourage the academic pursuits and passions of Santa Fe’s middle school students.
Our grants support organizations that engage minds, improve confidence, provide emotional support and promote wellness. When these points come together, middle schoolers become high school ready and successfully graduate.
Promoting Empowered Students
That’s why a central tenet of The Whole Child Framework is access to strong sustained relationships with supportive adults who bring rich developmental experiences. We seek to fund programs that foster these relationships and promote empowered students.
Hestia Fund is dedicated to supporting new programs (< 3 years in operation) as well as smaller, grassroots, community-based organizations. Grassroots funding has a grant maximum of $2,500, available for up to 3 years.

Eligibility

We will consider proposals from a variety of organizations and allocate funds to a diverse range of programs that benefit middle school students within the geographic boundaries of Santa Fe County.Organizations are eligible to apply every year. This Grassroots Application is intended for organizations three years or less in existence who have programming that aligns with Hestia’s mission but may not yet have the infrastructure to apply by way of our standard grant application.