Northern New Mexico Youth Fund Launches Grant Opportunity
Nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and middle and high schools that help young people thrive are invited to join Q&A sessions about this new opportunity. The Northern New Mexico Youth Fund was created by the Northern New Mexico Pathways to Opportunity Strategy Table, of which the Santa Fe Community Foundation is a member, to expand opportunities for young people to thrive in school, work, and life. The Fund supports innovative Career Technical Education (CTE) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs for young people ages 13 to 29. In addition to funding direct services, the Youth Fund will give a grant to an organization to serve as a regional resource hub to support grantees with implementation, evaluation, shared learning, and securing sustainable funding.
Upcoming Live Q&A Sessions:
- Monday, March 3, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Register Here
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Register Here
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Register Here
These sessions will be a great opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity on eligibility and funding priorities, and connect with others in the community working to support young people in Northern New Mexico.
Supporting community-led response efforts in Minneapolis
In response to the recent ICE surge in Minneapolis, our sister community foundation Minneapolis Foundation has announced a new round of grants through its OneMPLS Fund to support organizations meeting immediate community needs. These funds will help provide essentials such as food, housing support, and emergency assistance to families and individuals navigating sudden disruption and uncertainty.
ARTsmart Scholarship Accepting Applications
ARTsmart's "Art Changes Lives" Scholarship is now accepting applications for 2026. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Santa Fe County who show strong artistic talent and plan to pursue studies in visual arts, design, or media arts. Learn more and apply by March 6.
SNAP benefits loss: what you can do
460,000 New Mexicans are facing an urgent challenge. With the recent suspension of SNAP benefits and federal government shutdown, 21% of state households are suddenly without one of the most basic forms of support: food assistance. Nonprofits, community partners, and food pantries are working swiftly to provide resources to fill in the gap as best they can.
