The Albuquerque Community Foundation is excited to announce the educate2elevate Grant Program.
Donor Name: Albuquerque Community Foundation
State: New Mexico
County: Bernalillo County (NM), Sandoval County (NM), Torrance County (NM), Valencia County (NM)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/29/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The educate2elevate (e2e) Grant is a collaborative funding opportunity that brings together funds from across New Mexico to pool resources and engage in high impact grantmaking. This grant is a collaborative investment from funders in various sectors and they encourage organizations to demonstrate similar collaborative thinking when submitting applications. In 2018, after the passing of one of the founding members, Jennifer Riordan, e2e was temporarily named in her honor in celebration of her passion for education. Today, the fund continues to celebrate the legacy of Jennifer and others who have dedicated their lives to community service.
Focus Areas
Interest areas for this opportunity include programs that provide support to:
- Children and Youth Experiencing Housing Insecurity: Housing instability is a significant barrier to educational success. Programs and services offered would provide stable, supportive pathways that help unhoused youth and their families access education and achieve long-term well-being.
- Children and Youth Experiencing Food Insecurity: Food insecurity directly impacts a child’s ability to learn and thrive. Programs and services offered would support consistent access to nutritious food, helping children and youth succeed in school and in their overall well-being.
- Children and Youth from Newcomer Families: All children deserve access to the resources, education, and the support they need to thrive. Program and services offered would empower youth and children through their education journey and connecting them to culturally relevant community resources.
Funding Information
$25,000 to $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Exempt from U.S. federal income tax pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) of the Code; and/or an educational institution or governmental entity;
- Located anywhere in the United States, however a local partner supporting Central New Mexico is required.
Requirements
- Proposal narrative/application responses
- Current year operating budget
- Most recent financial statements
- Financial statements are required if your organization has an operating budget of $750,000 or more
- Applicants must be serving students and their families in Central New Mexico: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia and/or Torrance counties.
For more information, visit Albuquerque Community Foundation.
