Valencia County

Mission/Giving Statement:  United Way of Central New Mexico’s Young Leaders Society Initiative is focused on assisting, inspiring and empowering youth (13-18) to transition into adulthood and develop as future leaders.

Grantmaking Program Areas:   Education, Life Skills, Community Involvement

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions: In 2012-13, Young Leaders Society Initiative Fund will focus on programs that assist, inspire and empower youth (12-18) by supporting educational accomplishments and needs, providing life skills and/or inspiring community involvement.

Type of Funding/ Funding Restrictions:  Agencies must meet the following criteria to apply for funding:

Offer a program to youth (12-18) that meets one or more of the areas listed above

Provide program services in one or more of the four counties of central New Mexico (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, Valencia)

Agencies may apply for the United Way of Central New Mexico Community Fund grant in the same funding cycle, but it must be for a different program

Attend grant application training the week of February 20th, complete an online application by March 30th and host a site visit during the month of April

As part of the online grant application, submit a current 501(c)3 letter, IRS Form 990, Board of Directors list and current audit (for agencies with more than $500,000 in annual revenue) or current financial statements signed by the Board Chair (for agencies under $500,000 in annual revenue)

If funded, biannual reports are required.

Application Instructions:  Interested agencies should send an email with the following information to Jeanette Salazar, [email protected] no later than COB Wednesday, February 15. Eligible agencies will be contacted with details of the grant application training when all of the requested information is received:

1. Name of Agency

2. Name of Program

3. Contact Name, Email Address and Phone Number

4. Brief Program Description (no more than 100 words)
 

Mission/Giving Statement:  The purpose of United Way of Central New Mexico’s Women in Philanthropy Women’s Self-Sufficiency grants is to help create sustainable systemic change in our four-county community through grants that address a continuum of services and the most pressing issues for women.

Grantmaking Program Areas:  Education; Employment; Housing

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

In 2012-13, Women’s Self-Sufficiency grant funding will focus on programs that Enhance Women’s Employability by improving high school graduation rates and/or assisting with GED completion; providing job/skill training for women to secure full-time employment; or supporting transitional and/or permanent housing for women.
 

Type of Funding/ Funding Restrictions:  Agencies must meet the following criteria to apply for funding:

• Offer a program to women that meets one or more of the areas listed above
• Provide program services in one or more of the four counties of central New Mexico (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, Valencia)
• Not have applied for a United Way of Central New Mexico Community Fund grant in the same funding cycle
• Attend grant application training the week of February 20th, complete an online application by March 30th and host a site visit during the month of April
• As part of the online grant application, submit a current 501(c)3 letter, IRS Form 990, Board of Directors list and current audit (for agencies with more than $500,000 in annual revenue) or current financial statements signed by the Board Chair (for agencies under $500,000 in annual revenue)
• If funded, biannual reports are required.

Application Instructions:  Interested agencies should send an email with the following information to Jennifer Mastripolito, [email protected] no later than COB Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Eligible agencies will be contacted with details of the grant application training when all of the requested information is received:
1.    Name of Agency
2.    Name of Program
3.    Contact Name, Email Address and Phone Number
4.    Brief Program Description (no more than 100 words)
 

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: Clothes Helping Kids is an independent non-profit organization that supports programs for children and youth in New Mexico.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Children & Youth Development

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Children & Youth Development: Supports a wide variety of programs that focus on children and youth and address educational needs, health issues, human services, environmental issues and/or traditional arts and culture.

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: Grants made to programs in Central and Northern New Mexico.

Application Instructions: Grant application and instructions online.

Mission/Giving Statement:  To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

Grantmaking Program Areas:  Women's Health/Breast Cancer Survivor's Support

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Women's Health/Breast Cancer Survivor's Support:  Breast Health and/or Breast Cancer Screening, treatment or education projects and other programs to support breast cancer patients.

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions:  Specific to breast health and/or breast cancer.  Services must be provided in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, Torrance, Los Alamos or Santa Fe counties.

Application Instructions:  Grant application available online.  Starts mid-December for the following fiscal year.  Grants are awarded early April and are from April of that year to March of the following year.

Mission/Giving Statement: The Lockheed Martin/Sandia National Laboratories Corporate Contributions program strives to support nonprofit organizations that help the Middle Rio Grande community thrive and prosper. "We are committed to the communities in which we live."

Grantmaking Program Areas: Education; Community Outreach; Customer & Constituent Relations

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Education: K-16 math, science and engineering educational initiatives.

Community Outreach: Civic, cultural, environment, and health and human services programs that strengthen our communities.

Customer & Constituent Relations: Causes of importance to the customers of Lockheed Martin/Sandia National Laboratories, including the U.S. military and other government and other agencies.

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: List of funding restrictions available online.

Application Instructions: Eligibility quiz and application instructions available online.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Arts & Culture; Community Development; Economic Development; Education; Health & Human Services

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: Does not fund individuals, travel, athletic teams, individual schools outside of JAS partnerships, operating expenses.

Application Instructions:  Obtain a grant application from the Bank of Albuquerque website.  Click on "Community Commitment" at the bottom of the page. 

Mission/Giving Statement: To advance the teachings of the Gospel by building financial resources for Catholic ministry and funding programs that are responsive to human needs.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Spiritual, Social; Historic Preservation; Educational Needs

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Spiritual, Social, Historic Preservation and Educational Needs: The Foundation is dedicated to serving the spiritual, social and educational needs of people in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe through grants to eligible organizations, schools, parishes and ministries.

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: The grant applicant must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and listed in the Official Catholic Directory of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. However, an organization that is not listed may apply for funding from the Catholic Foundation if it is in a collaborative relationship with an archdiocesan parish, school or Catholic organization.  The Foundation does not accept applications for: tuition support programs; large capital expenses; or general/operating support.

Application Instructions: Grant application instructions available online.

Mission/Giving Statement: The mission of UWCNM is to promote a culture of philanthropy and convene stakeholders to achieve measurable community improvements.  UWCNM's purpose is to make it easier for neighbors to give to help those most vulnerable.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Strengthening Families; Building Independence; Supporting Education; Assisting People with Disabilities; Sheltering Neighbors; Serving Our Seniors;   Preventing Family Violence; Eliminating Hunger; Promoting Healthy Lives

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Strengthening Families: Family and child advocacy; legal assistance

Building Independence: Emergency services; literacy and learning programs

Supporting Education: Specialty schools and preschools; out-of-school time education support

Assisting People with Disabilities: Services to children and adults with disabilities

Sheltering Neighbors: Shelter for children and families; homelessness services and housing

Serving Our Seniors: Senior services, including legal assistance

Preventing Family Violence: Empowering victimes of violence and domestic violence shelters

Eliminating Hunger: Food assistance for individuals and families

Promoting Healthy Lives: Cancer support services; access to healthcare; therapy for children and families; mental health care

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: Request for funding may come from health and human services organizations in the central New Mexico area. Federations may not apply.

Application Instructions: Grant application instructions online.

Mission/Giving Statement: Don Chalmers Ford believes that its companies should support the communities it serves: one of the core values of the dealership is "Serve the Community." Its belief is that it best serves the community through funding and volunteerism. Its philosophy includes a proactive approach to partnering with nonprofits who can enhance and support its Charitable Giving program vision, in addition to receiving and reviewing requests from organizations who seek to partner with Don Chalmers Ford.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Education; Healthcare; Economic Development; Community Service

Type of Funding/ Funding Restrictions: Don Chalmers Ford seeks partnerships that help leverage resources, develop capacity building, and support long term sustainablity. It encourages proposals that address a critical community issue or need, innovative initiatives and/or creative collaborations and will consider multi-year commitments. Don Chalmers Ford will not support travel expenses, team sponsorships, individuals, concerts, performances, sports events, or exhibits. Funding is primarily considered for agencies/projects with which DCF employees are involved or can be engaged.

Application Instructions: Grant application instructions online. Mail or faxed applications preferred, no email applications.  No CDs, DVDs, binders, or portfolios accepted.