Apply for Funding

As grassroots philanthropists, we dedicate all the contributions we receive to serving local individuals who want to improve life in their communities.

We provide one-time seed grants to help start simple community improvement projects that might be overlooked by larger, conventional funding agencies.

We respond to grant proposals as we receive them, with whatever funds we have available.

Grant amounts are determined by the amount of money requested and by how much money we have available when we receive the request. The maximum amount we give is $3,000.

Our ability to give grants is related directly to the grants and donations we receive; there are times when we can meet requests easily and times when we cannot.

We enjoy working with grant applicants personally to explore the ‘fit’ with our guidelines and help create viable projects that provide on-going hope and well-being to the communities they serve.

You may download our grant application, or refer to the following guidelines and discussion points to mail, fax or phone us with your idea.

Our grants are:

• Reserved for Santa Fe and northern New Mexico
• For people who live and work in the community they wish to serve
• For the start-up phase of a new project or program
• For projects that complement existing community programs
• Limited to a maximum of $3,000
• For the purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment
• For emergency gaps in established programs
• Not available for honoraria, salaries or operating costs
• Not available for on-going support
• Only available for individual assistance through agency referral
  

Please tell us about yourself and the idea you have for starting a new project, or helping an established project grow in new ways. Using the discussion points below, you may develop your proposal in conversation with us, or submit a written proposal no longer than three pages.

What is your idea and how did it come to you?
How long have you lived and worked in your community?
What have you done so far to materialize this dream?
What lasting improvement could your idea bring to the community you wish to serve?
How does your project work with existing organizations and people in your community?
How much money are you requesting?
How would our financial support be used?
What is the overall budget for your project?
Are there additional funds you expect to receive or plan to seek?
If your project requires future funding, where will it come from?
How did you hear about us?

Please be sure to include the following:

Your name
The name of your project
The names of other people involved in this project
Your address
Your phone/fax/email

Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please mail your application to:

Bread for the Journey of Santa Fe
P O Box 5220
Santa Fe, NM 87502

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