Grant Guidelines
The Foundation seeks initiatives that perform the following: expand awareness and involvement in programs related to education, arts and the environment, encourage public participation in educational, environmental and art projects, and develop or conserve valuable environmental and cultural resources for public use and posterity. The Foundation supports community initiatives that address critical as well as major cultural and heritage enrichment programs.
The Foundation is currently NOT accepting applications for community-based projects, primarily in the state of New Mexico, in the areas of arts, education, environment or a combination of the three focus areas.
**The Foundation is currently ONLY accepting applications by invitation of the board**
The Foundation is currently NOT accepting applications for community-based projects, primarily in the state of New Mexico, in the areas of arts, education, environment or a combination of the three focus areas.
**The Foundation is currently ONLY accepting applications by invitation of the board**
Grant Deadlines
- The grant application cycle is now CLOSED.
- Grants under $4,000 will NOT be considered until January 2017.
Timeline Guidelines
- Projects must begin during 2017 calendar year.
- Projects must be completed within 1 year of project start date.
- Mid Cycle project reports due 6 months after project start date.
- Final project reports due 1 year after project start date.
Small grants under $5,000 may be awarded at Board discretion throughout the year.
**The Foundation is currently ONLY accepting applications by invitation of the board.**
Cost Share of at least 25% of the granted amount are required. For example, if you are given $10,000 then you will need to have a $2,500 contribution which is 25% of the granted amount. The cost share may be provided in cash or by in-kind contributions and other non-cash support. In-kind contributions often include salaries or other verifiable costs and this value must be carefully documented. In the case of salaries, applicants may use either minimum wage or fair market value.
The Foundation reserves the right to fully or partially fund any request. The Albert I. Pierce Foundation will only accept one request per organization per grant cycle.
The Foundation makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations which are tax exempt and are not private foundations as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation also makes grants to federally recognized Indian tribes, governmental agencies, and private and public schools, colleges, and universities. Local and state arts and environmental agencies may also apply. Grants for specific projects, operating expenses, and capital expenses are considered. No grants are made to individuals or to cover deficits. Collaboration among grant seekers is encouraged.
LIMITATIONS
Grants are generally not given to or for:
**The Foundation is currently ONLY accepting applications by invitation of the board.**
Cost Share of at least 25% of the granted amount are required. For example, if you are given $10,000 then you will need to have a $2,500 contribution which is 25% of the granted amount. The cost share may be provided in cash or by in-kind contributions and other non-cash support. In-kind contributions often include salaries or other verifiable costs and this value must be carefully documented. In the case of salaries, applicants may use either minimum wage or fair market value.
The Foundation reserves the right to fully or partially fund any request. The Albert I. Pierce Foundation will only accept one request per organization per grant cycle.
The Foundation makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations which are tax exempt and are not private foundations as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation also makes grants to federally recognized Indian tribes, governmental agencies, and private and public schools, colleges, and universities. Local and state arts and environmental agencies may also apply. Grants for specific projects, operating expenses, and capital expenses are considered. No grants are made to individuals or to cover deficits. Collaboration among grant seekers is encouraged.
LIMITATIONS
Grants are generally not given to or for:
- Sectarian or religious organizations
- Testimonial dinners, fund-raising events, or advertising
- Payments of loans, interest, taxes, or debt retirement
- Capital campaigns or endowments
- Grant making institutions
- Programs or projects that duplicate existing services and/or programs
- Lobbying or political activity
- Construction or acquisition of real property
- Organizations located outside of the United States
- Emergency funding
