Grant to a New Mexico Nonprofit, School, or Agency to Promote Academic Success for Middle School Children in Eligible Areas

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New Mexico Funders Collaborative

Conf. Date:

06/05/19

Deadline Date:

07/10/19 5:00 PM MT Receipt

Description:

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Grant of $50,000 to a Central New Mexico nonprofit, educational institution, or government entity to foster academic and personal success for middle school children in Central New Mexico. Funding is intended to advance the future personal, educational, and professional pathways of students in grades 6 through 8. Eligible initiatives must serve students in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia and/or Torrance counties.

Applicants may apply for an ongoing or new program. Organizations are encouraged to demonstrate collaborative thinking when submitting applications.

Key interest areas for this opportunity include programs that strengthen:
1. Parent/adult/mentor involvement: Programs that engage adults as role models or serve as supportive figures in a middle school student’s life and education.
2. Out-of-school time/extended learning programming: After-school, summer or other out-of-school time programs that boost students’ educational, social and/or behavioral growth to keep them engaged in their academic success. Programs may include, but are not limited to, math, literacy, STEM, arts, sports.
3. Project-based learning: Programs in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge.
4. Transitional programs: Programs that address the challenges middle school students may face transitioning from elementary school to middle school and leaving middle school to enter high school. Thoughtful transitions can be critical in creating a continuum of positive educational trajectory.
5. Career readiness: Programs that expose students to career and workforce development opportunities as a way to supplement classroom activities. This may also include financial literacy and soft-skill development.
6. Teacher/professional development: Programs that support the advancement of teachers’ professional and classroom development so they can better position their students for academic and personal success.

GrantWatch ID#:

GrantWatch ID#: 184102

Number of Grants:

At least one

Estimated Size of Grant:

There will be a minimum of one $50,000 grant awarded.

Term of Contract:

This is not a multi-year grant.

With the understanding that some organizations operate on a calendar year, while others operate on a school year or fiscal year, the funding source will work with the benefiting organization to determine the most appropriate grant period in which to spend the funds.

Eligibility:

See RFP and/or Grant Guidelines for full eligibility

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible organizations must be:
- 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.

Applicants from nonprofit organizations and public education institutions are preferred.

An organization serving as a fiscal agent for various programs, may submit multiple proposals under the fiscal sponsorship umbrella. However, if the fiscal agent also has its own programming, it may only submit one application for such programming.

Nonprofit organizations must also have current filings with the NM Attorney General’s Office, Secretary of State’s office and have a positive Charity Check Report via Guidestar. (Public education institutions and religious institutions are exempt from Attorney General filings).

Pre-proposal Conference:

An Information Session Conference Call will be held on June 5, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

Phone: 505-241-2671
Passcode: 8533894#

Pre-Application Information:

Proposals must be received by 5 pm MT on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Timeline:
- May 16: RFP Opens
- June 5: Information Session, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- July 10: RFP Closes at 5 pm MT
- July 10-19: Grant Team Reviews Proposals
- July 23: Grant Review Panel Convenes; finalists determined and notified
- July 30: Finalist Presentations (8:30am - 9:30am)
- August 7 - Grant Award Event

Participating funders will be scheduling a minimum of two site visits throughout the year to observe recipients organization’s program(s).

FAQs: https://www.nmfunders.org/faqs/