Lea County

Application Instructions: 

Mail Request to:

Award Committee

401 West Taylor

Hobbs, NM 88240

Materials to include: Nominations from principals in the Hobbs Municipal School District

Deadline: End of school year in question.

Restrictions or limitations: Individual recipients must be full-time teachers in the Hobb community. Non-profit organization recipients must be qualified for an exemption for federal income tax purposes under section 501 (c) (3) and meeting the foundation's general purposes.

 Notes: Funding has gone primarily to the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.  

Mission/Giving Statement: ELF provides higher education, adult Roman Catholic religious formation and charitable opportunities that might not otherwise be available to the people, communities and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces of the ten southern counties of New Mexico.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Education; Religion; Spirtual Development; Community Needs

Application Instructions: Submit an online Grant Inquiry form. Unsolicited grant applications are not accepted. 

Mission/Giving Statement: The Chase Foundatiopn affirms its founder's vision of giving people a chance to improve their quality of life for the well being of community and family. The Chase Foundation peruses this vision through positive community initiatives, resources, and the collaborative efforts of partner organizations. 

Grantmaking Program Areas: Pre-School through 12th Grade Education; College Education Programs; Substance Abuse Programs; Domestic Violence Programs; Community Enhancement Programs; Charity Infrastructure; Youth Initiative Programs; Emergency & Critical Human Services

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: The Foundation looks for organizations that engage in strategic planning in maximizing positive results in the primary focused areas. It gives priority to projects taht involve joint efforts of multiple agencies and wide community support and sustainability fo of projects demonstrated in the application guideline. The Foundation does not fund intersts or programs detrimental to the oil and gas industry. A list of additional restrictions available online. 

Application Instructions: LOI instructions and form available online. 

Mission/Giving Statement: To positively impact the cities of Lea County.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Health & Human Services

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: Program and project funding. Must meet funding criteria in order to request funding.

Application Instructions:  Funding criteria and application available online. http://unitedwayofleacounty.org/uploads/2230/Partner_Agency_Admissions_F...

Mission/Giving Statement:  To promote and foster the common good and general welfare of the people of New Mexico and the United States through bringing about civic betterments and social improviements.

Type of Funding/ Funding Restrictions:  Funding areas vary according to requests made and family interests. The Foundation funds a variety of grants except seed money requests and investments in other organizations.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Education; Human Services; Community Improvement; Health Care; Youth Development.

Application Instructions: Send LOI.

Notes: Funds in the states of California, Texas, Kansas and the counties of southeast New Mexico.

Mission/Giving Statement: The mission of the J. F Maddox Foundation is to significantly improve the quality of life in southeastern New Mexico by investing in education, community development, and other social programs. The Foundation particularly supports initiatives driven by innovation leadership, designed for substantial impact, and committed to lasting value.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Education; Social Services; Arts & Culture; Community Development

Type of Funding/ Funding Restrictions: In the past, the Foundation's primary focus had been on education reform. Grant strategies in education are now well developed, and funded programs continue to exhibit signs of success. The Foundation has redirected its focus toward economic and community development initiatives in an effort to provide opportunities for long-term economic vitality within Lea County. The Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations; Grants to government entities; Capital building; Equipment; Matching grants; Technical assistance; and Project support.