NON-PROFIT GRANTS
The Community Foundation of Lincoln County (CFLC) annually awards grants to non-profit organizations in and around Lincoln County. Grant amounts and the number of recipients may vary based on merit and the number of applications we receive. Deserving 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to apply for funding assistance, and referrals are also encouraged. Past recipients have included the High Mountain Youth Project, the Capitan Library, the Carrizozo Food Bank, and the Sierra Blanca Amateur Radio Club.
THE SHELTER FUND
The Shelter Fund was established to assist members of the community who have experienced hardship due to unforeseen disasters such as fire or flooding. Originally intended to help those who suddenly find themselves without shelter, funds are generally granted for specific cases of need, and recipients are identified at the discretion of the CFLC Board of Directors on a year-round basis. If you would like to apply for funding, click on the button below to download an application, then submit it to and contact one of the CFLC board members (click here for a list) to ensure we are aware of your situation as soon as possible.
Harkey Orphan Fund
Total awarded: $1,800
Fall 2018 New Mexico Baptist Children's Home $300
Fall 2017 New Mexico Baptist Children's Home $300
Fall 2016 New Mexico Baptist Children's Home $300
Fall 2015 New Mexico Baptist Children's Home $300
Fall 2014 New Mexico Baptist Children's Home $300
Fall 2013 New Mexico Baptist Children's Home $300
Fall 2012 New Mexico Baptist Children's Home $300
The Community Foundation of Lincoln County Grant
Total awarded: $8,200
Dec. 2018 The Sierra Blanca Book Share Project $1,000
Dec. 2018 The NMSU “Egg to Chick” program $575
Dec. 2018 Ruidoso Fire Dept. ("jump" supplies) $750
Dec. 2018 Hope Harbor (resident supplies) $250
Dec. 2018 Fort Stanton's student tours program $500
Dec. 2018 Spencer Theater's "Class Acts" program $500
Dec. 2017 Ronald McDonald House $525
Dec. 2017 Humane Society of Lincoln County $175
Dec. 2017 Lincoln County Food Bank $300
Dec. 2017 Mountain Entertainment Group for the Arts $300
Dec. 2017 Carrizozo Public Library $500
Dec. 2016 Sierra Blanca Book Share Project $500
Dec. 2016 Lincoln County Food Bank $500
Dec. 2016 Creative Aging Advisory Committee $250
Dec. 2016 Capitan Public Library $250
Dec. 2015 High Mountain Youth $500
Dec. 2015 Sierra Blanca Amateur Radio Club $500
Dec. 2015 Carrizozo Food Bank $500
Dec. 2014 Creative Aging Advisory Committee $500
Dec. 2014 Carrizozo Music $500
Dec. 2014 Mountain Entertainment Group for the Arts $500
Nov. 2013 Village of Corona Library $400
Nov. 2012 Ski Apache Disable Skiers $500
Nov. 2012 Capitan PTA $500
Nov. 2012 New Horizon Center $500
The Corona Landowners Association Community Fund
Total awarded: $24,5000
2018 Corona Public Schools $15,000
2017 Corona Public Schools $11,000
2016 Corona Public Schools FFA Trip $7,500
2014 Corona Public Schools FFA Trip $5,000
2013 Corona School Activity Fund $1,000
Partners For Animal Welfare
Since 2006, over $25,000 has been raised and spent on subsidized surgery fees for spaying and neutering dogs and cats.
CFLC Shelter Fund
Since 2014, over $5,000 has been granted to victims of house fires to help with temporary accommodations and re-building efforts.
