GRANTS FOR NONPROFITS
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 received. Deserving 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to apply for funding assistance, and referrals are also encouraged.
Application deadline is November 1st each year.
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. 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.
GRANTS AWARDED
Harkey Orphan Fund
New Mexico Baptist Children's Home
Total Awarded since 2012: $2,400
The Community Foundation of Lincoln County Grants
Total Awarded since 2012: $101,877
Jan. 2021 Lincoln County Food Banks $45,500
Apr. 2020 Lincoln County Food Banks $35,000
Dec. 2020 Humane Society $452.58
Dec. 2020 High Mountain Youth Project $1,500
Dec. 2020 Bonita Park $1,475
Dec. 2020 Dali Ballet $500
Dec. 2020 The Sierra Blanca Book Share $1,500
Dec. 2019 Santa's Helpers $750
Dec. 2019 Humane Society $500
Dec. 2019 Ronald McDonald House $500
Dec. 2019 Hope Harbor $500
Dec. 2019 Volunteers of Bonito Fire Dept. $500
Dec. 2019 High Mountain Youth Project $500
Dec. 2019 SCM RC&D $500
Dec. 2019 Spencer Theater"Class Acts" $500
Dec. 2019 Heal / The Nest $1,000
Dec. 2019 On Scene Firefighter Support $500
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: $100,500
2020 Corona Public Schools $46,000
2019 Corona Public Schools $30,000
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
Total Awarded Since 2014: $13,500
Grants are given to victims of house fire and other calamities to their primary residence. This gives immediate temporary support in many different forms.
