The Native American Advised Fund supports efforts that emphasize the commitment to Native core values: community, language, culture, and environment.
Donor Name: Santa Fe Community Foundation
State: New Mexico
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/24/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the Native American Advised Fund is to enhance Native lifeways now and for future generations in New Mexico by promoting a spirit of sharing and supporting community initiatives. Since 1993, the Native American Advised Fund has granted over $800,000 to 50 different tribes, schools, and organizations. The Fund will operate in perpetuity, benefiting this and future generations. Only the income from the fund is used to make grants.
Funding Information
Foundation offers $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 general operating support depending on your annual budget:
- Organizations with an annual budget up to $50,000 may apply for a $5,000 grant;
- Organizations with an annual budget between $50,001 – $150,000 may apply for a $10,000 grant;
- Organizations with an annual budget between $150,001 – $500,000 may apply for a $15,000 grant; and
- Organizations with an annual budget of $500,001 or more may apply for a $20,000 grant.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant applications will be accepted from organizations that:
- Organizations based throughout New Mexico are eligible for funding;
- Are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or are a public or governmental agency or a federally recognized tribe in the state of New Mexico, or that have a fiscal sponsor;
- Employ staff and provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation;
- Are at least three years old;
- Have not already applied for a Community Grant this calendar year (only one Community Grant application per year per organization);
- If your organization received a donor-advised grant in the previous calendar year (but not a community grant), it is still eligible to apply for a competitive grant in the current calendar year.
For more information, visit Santa Fe Community Foundation.
