The Rainbow Fund Grant is an annual funding opportunity administered through the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM). It is designed to support organizations that aim to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the quality of life for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Southern New Mexico region. The fund is sustained by contributions from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations united by a common goal to enhance the lives of queer communities in this geographic area.
The primary objectives of the Rainbow Fund are to uplift and support LGBTQIA+ individuals by promoting initiatives that improve mental and physical health, expand access to the arts and humanities, foster recreation and self-awareness, and address the unique needs of both youth and elderly community members. Eligible projects may span a wide range of activities, as long as they are rooted in these goals and directed toward meaningful, tangible benefits for LGBTQIA+ populations.
Only nonprofit organizations that specifically serve LGBTQIA+ individuals in Southern New Mexico are eligible to apply for the Rainbow Fund Grant. The grant prioritizes funding for direct programming and services but also allows support for individuals and families within the LGBTQIA+ community who are experiencing need. This dual focus ensures both organizational sustainability and direct assistance where it is most urgently required.
The Rainbow Committee, which oversees the fund’s operations, is committed to ongoing fundraising and awareness-building. They foster collaboration across LGBTQIA+ organizations, aiming to create a more cohesive and empowered network of support for queer communities across the region.
Applications for the Rainbow Fund Grant are accepted annually during the month of May, specifically from May 1st through May 31st. No other submission deadlines or stages such as letters of intent or pre-applications are required or mentioned. The specific award date and timeline for fund distribution are not provided in the source.
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to focus their proposals on programming or assistance that clearly aligns with the fund’s core mission of uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community in the specified counties. There is no mention of required application questions, tips, or criteria used for evaluating submissions. Contact details for further inquiries were not included in the available source material.
