Human Services

Grantmaking Program Areas: Health; Human Rights; Homeless & Poverty

Mission/Giving Statement: The goal of the Mary Kay Foundation is to eliminate domestic violence. As a part of this effort, the Foundation makes grants to worthwhile organizations that aid survivors of domestic violence by operating emergency shelters.

Types of Funding/Funding Restrictions: Each year, the Foundation awards a grant to at least one women's domestic violence shelter in every state. Any remaining funds are distributed based on state population. The funds may be used for the operating budget of the organization, with the exception of travel.

Application Instructions: Grant applications and instructions are available online. Only applicants operating an emergency shelter (immediate overnight housing) for survivors of domestic violence are eligible for this grant.

Mission Statement/Giving Statement: The City of Albuquerque provides annual grant assistance through City general funds and entitlement funds received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as a part of its continuing objective to assist public service agencies, eligible constructions activities, affordable housing development, and emergency homeless shelters that serve low-income and moderate-income city residents. 

Types of Funding/Funding Restrictions: Funds are only available for projects within the City of Albuquerque. See individual RFPs for types of funding and restrictions.

Application Instructions: See individual RFPs for application instructions. 

Notes: RFPs are posted online as they become available.

Mission/Giving Statement: JFNM partners with Jewish organizations to meet the needs of Jews in New Mexico, Israel and worldwide through leadership, philanthropy, education and social action.

Types of Funding/Funding Restrictions: JFNM provides funds to meet the urgent, ongoing needs of the global Jewish people, encourages and supports Jewish education and Jewish community, and strengthens the relationship between New Mexico and Israel. 

Mission/Giving Statement: The objective of the Woman's Club of Albuquerque is to promote sympathy and united effort for the broadening of humanity and the elevation of society.