The Wellness Fund Grant is a targeted funding opportunity aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations working to improve maternal and child health and wellness outcomes in southern New Mexico. This initiative encourages applications from nonprofits that are physically located and operate in one or more of the following counties: Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Grant, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, and Sierra. The fund acknowledges the multifaceted nature of maternal and child well-being and accepts a broad range of projects that address both direct and systemic health and wellness challenges.
Eligible projects may focus on cognitive, language, or social-emotional learning education, direct service delivery, or initiatives related to emotional, mental, or physical health prevention and wellness. Additionally, grants may support programming that builds positive relationships between parents, caregivers, and children, or address social determinants of health—factors that influence the environments in which people live and work, including housing, food access, education, and employment.
Grants typically range from $3,000 to $10,000 annually, with the potential for larger, multi-year funding awards introduced in 2024. These multi-year grants may total between $20,000 and $30,000, providing extended support for organizations with long-term plans to influence health and wellness outcomes in their communities.
The application window for the 2025 Wellness Fund Grant is open from March 14 through May 20, 2025, with a strict deadline of 5:00 p.m. on the final day. Applicants are encouraged to align their programs clearly with the focus areas described and demonstrate both local presence and measurable impact in southern New Mexico communities.
