The NB3 Foundation Community Empowerment is designed to provide Native American communities, tribes and Native-led organizations with resources, tools, information and inspiration needed to create measurable impact and sustainable change in their own communities that benefit their children’s health.
Donor Name: Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation
State: New Mexico
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
NB3 Foundation approaches its grantmaking by recognizing that Native American communities have the inherent knowledge, assets and values to address Native children’s health. By employing a variety of funding pathways, communities are able to focus their efforts at the levels they believe would have the most impact.
- They empower young Indigenous leaders with the tools to inspire healthy, mindful lifestyles within their families and communities.
- Members of the youth council provide guidance to the NB3 Foundation to better understand issues impacting the health of New Mexico’s Native youth.
- In return, youth council members receive opportunities for leadership development and service-based experiential learning to advance community initiatives that are youth-led.
Criteria
Calling all Native youth ages 14 to 24 living in New Mexico. This is your opportunity to take action, build leadership skills and create positive change in your community. The NB3 Foundation Youth Council brings together young leaders from Native communities across New Mexico who are passionate about improving the health and well being of Native youth. Youth members serve as ambassadors for the NB3 Foundation, provide guidance on youth focused initiatives and lead service projects that support their communities. Through the youth council, participants gain leadership development opportunities, hands on service experience and connections with peers from across the state. Members also have opportunities to represent the organization at local and national events, including youth leadership conferences and community gatherings.
For more information, visit NB3 Foundation.
