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New Mexico Humanities Grants

Explore 15 grant opportunities

Southwest Intervention Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and public agencies for urgent preservation projects and cultural heritage initiatives in the American Southwest.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
LGBTQIA+ Grant
$2,000
Charles. T. Townley and Victor T. Roberts LGBQIA+ Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This fund provides financial support to LGBTQIA+ organizations in select New Mexico counties to enhance community well-being through social programs and the arts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Unrestricted
Rainbow Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Southern New Mexico that provide essential services and programs to improve the quality of life for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Connectivity to Declared Disaster Areas Grant
Contact for amount
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for broadband infrastructure projects in communities affected by recent environmental disasters, helping to restore and improve internet connectivity for residents and businesses.

Community Development
City or township governments
Civic &ย Economic Opportunities Grant
$20,000
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and federally recognized tribes in New Mexico to enhance community engagement, economic opportunities, and social justice for low-income and disadvantaged individuals.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Apply for New Mexico Arts Grant Program 2026
$10,000
New Mexico Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

New Mexico Arts offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and other entities for arts and cultural programs, including performing, visual, literary, media, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary arts, with a focus on equitable distribution of funds across all categories and communities, to be used during the state fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 Chamiza Foundation Grant Opportunity - Round 2
Contact for amount
Chamiza Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 10, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The Chamiza Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the cultural continuity of Pueblo tribes, focusing on supporting programs that sustain tribal life and traditions while fostering innovative change. Unlike efforts aimed at preserving Pueblo culture as an antiquity, the Chamiza Foundation views the culture of New Mexico's Pueblo tribes as a vibrant and valuable tradition worth sustaining. The Foundation is currently emphasizing the development of youth education programs in cultural traditions, Pueblo history, and language, alongside innovative technological applications in these areas. The Foundation supports 20 Pueblo Indian communities, including 19 in New Mexico and one in El Paso, Texas, offering grants for education, language preservation, youth projects, traditional arts and crafts, agriculture, and intercultural exchange. Eligible applicants include New Mexicoโ€™s Pueblo Indian organizations and tribal governments, Isleta del Sur Pueblo, community leaders, artists, and individuals within Pueblo communities, as well as non-Pueblo organizations with evidence of community support. Grant renewed every year.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
2024 Bill Armstrong Grant
$2,000
New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists (NMPCA)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

The New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists (NMPCA) offers an annual grant in memory of the late distinguished member Bill Armstrong, known for his dedication to teaching and experimenting with pottery. This grant aims to support ceramics education programs or ceramic art projects within New Mexico. Eligible uses for the grant funds include purchasing supplies or equipment, contracting visiting artists, marketing or publicizing special programs or projects, or other activities directly related to ceramic art education. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and educational institutions in New Mexico are encouraged to apply by the deadline. : The maximum award amount has been increased from $1,000 to $2,000. Applicants must register online and signal their intent to apply prior to submitting a full proposal. Grant renewed every year.

Education
Nonprofits
2024 Spring Natural Heritage Conservation Act Program
$1,400,000
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD)
State

Application Deadline

May 26, 2024

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

The Natural Heritage Conservation Act (NHCA) Program, facilitated by the State of New Mexico's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Forestry Division, seeks applications for conservation projects. Eligible entities include state agencies, public educational institutions, political subdivisions of the state, nations, tribes, or pueblos, with tax-exempt private nonprofit charitable corporations or trusts allowed to partner but not apply directly. The program primarily supports transactional costs for easement projects and land restoration projects, with a focus on enhancing New Mexico's conservation plans and strategies. $1.4 million from the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund is allocated for FY25, targeting a range of conservation activities outlined in the detailed scope of work. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring and Fall deadlines

Environment
City or township governments
Frederick H. Leonhardt Foundation Grants
$20,000
Frederick H. Leonhardt Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado to support measurable projects in the arts, education, animal and human welfare, and environmental initiatives.

Humanities
Nonprofits
2024 The Kerr Foundation, Inc. Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Kerr Foundation, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

The Kerr Foundation, Inc. focuses on supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that offer new or enhanced opportunities, especially for the youth, within its granting areas. The Foundation prioritizes projects in education, health, cultural development, and community service. While there's a preference for Oklahoma-based organizations, grants are also awarded to entities in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area. Challenge Grants are typically awarded, requiring the recipient to match the grant amount within twelve months. The Foundation does not award consecutive annual grants to the same organization. A letter of inquiry is required before a formal grant application can be submitted. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: June 30th

Education
Nonprofits
Charles T. Townley and Victor T. Roberts LGBTQIA+ Grant
$2,000
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant supports local LGBTQIA+ groups in selected counties of New Mexico. It aims to fund ongoing programs that offer social support across all ages within the queer community. The grant encourages initiatives in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, focusing on human rights, public health, sex education, and various cultural expressions. Projects that address significant needs within the queer community are prioritized.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Exclusive - see details
JFLA Mini Grant for Japanese Arts & Culture Program
$5,000
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the western U.S. to support projects that promote understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture through various community activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Indigenous Language Project
$43,000
The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area
Private

Application Deadline

May 17, 2024

Date Added

Unknown

The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area is offering grants to support Indigenous Language Projects in Rio Arriba, Taos, and Santa Fe Counties. Eligible organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, and Indigenous communities, are invited to propose projects that preserve, revitalize, or promote Indigenous languages, acknowledging their cultural significance and the threats they face from historical processes of colonization and assimilation. Projects may include developing learning materials, creating digital tools, establishing immersion programs, conducting research, or organizing community events. Grants of up to $43,000 for a 6-month duration are available, with a 2:1 in-kind match requirement. Proposals will be evaluated based on alignment with objectives, feasibility, innovation, potential impact, and organizational capacity. Interested applicants must submit detailed proposals outlining project objectives, timelines, budgets, expected outcomes, and plans for sustainability. Application Consultation with Grant Manager (Steve Vigil): March 1, 2024 - April 12, 2024 Application Submissions Due: May 17th, 2024 Grant Award Notification: May 30, 2024 For inquiries and application consultations, please contact: Steve Vigil at [email protected]

Humanities
Native American tribal organizations