Women’s Economic Security Criteria and Grant Application 2014
NewMexicoWomen.Org is pleased to announce our 2014 funding cycle! Based on the findings from NMW.O’s recently published Indicators Report, and in conjunction with our Take a Stand for New Mexico Women and Girls campaign, the focus of this funding cycle will be on women’s economic self-sufficiency. NMW.O is aware that the cycle of poverty underpins many other pressing issues faced by women in our state. To that end, this year’s grant making is focused on programs that are working to increase the economic security for women and girls in New Mexico. Grants will go to organizations and institutions in New Mexico that are working effectively to address the root causes of economic insecurity, and to interrupt the cycle of poverty in order to improve the lives of women and girls.
Grant Range: $5,000 – $10,000. Four to five grants will be awarded.
Deadline: On or before Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 5 pm MST.
Focus: Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency
Objectives of 2014 grant cycle:
Advance women’s economic self-sufficiency in New Mexico
Increase our understanding of effective statewide solutions to women’s economic insecurity in NM
Support the programs that are working in unique ways at the intersection of economic self-sufficiency and/or health security and education.
Criteria: Awards will be granted to groups who are:
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Established 501c3 nonprofit organizations, organizations with a fiscal sponsor, institutions, and/or tribal governments and government entities
- Have a proven track record of impact
Primary constituents are women and girls
Advancing opportunities for women’s economic self-sufficiency
Improving the quality of life for women and girls via their economic security efforts
Making an impact in the field of economic development for the state of New Mexico by working toward women’s economic security
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Questions regarding this Request for Proposal should be directed to: nmwogrants@nmcf.org.