Santa Fe Community Foundation Fall Grant Cycle
Eligibility
Nonprofits and schools serving northern New Mexico communities — primarily the Santa Fe area and surrounding northern NM. Education, arts, community, and youth programs are eligible depending on the specific fund.
Program Goals
Santa Fe Community Foundation supports education, arts, environment, and community programs in northern New Mexico. K-12 education and youth programs — including STEM, technology, and enrichment — are eligible depending on the fund.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications through the Santa Fe Community Foundation online portal. The August 16, 2026 deadline has recently passed. Monitor santafecf.org for the next cycle announcement.
Cycle Notes
Annual fall cycle. The August 2026 cycle is closed. Monitor santafecf.org for the next cycle dates — typically announced in summer for fall application.
Grant Award Amount
$5,000 to $20,000 per grant. Suitable for classroom-scale and school-wide STEM programs in northern New Mexico.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the August 2026 cycle still open?
No. The August 16, 2026 deadline has passed. Monitor santafecf.org for the next cycle.
Which NM communities does SFCF serve?
Primarily Santa Fe and northern New Mexico communities.
What is the award range?
$5,000 to $20,000.
What types of programs does SFCF fund?
Education, arts, environment, and community programs in northern NM. K-12 and youth programs are eligible.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment and program documentation for community foundation applications.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — New Mexico standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
