Grant Recipients
2023 CFSNM Wellness Grant:
- El Calvario United Methodist Church for the El Calvario Commercial Kitchen Incubator Program
- New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health, Research and Education, A Public Charity for We Smiles
- National Dance Institute of New Mexico for the Dancing to Excellence in Silver City: NDI New Mexico’s Residency Program
- Roadrunner Food Bank for the Childhood Hunger Initiative in Luna County
- Imagination Library of Grant County, Inc. for Plant a Seed-Read!
- Doña Ana Village Association for the Colonia Family Outdoor Wellness Program
- The Well – Deming for Project Survival
- Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico, Inc. for Financial assistance for low-income dyslexic students.
- Mesilla Valley CASA, Inc. for Volunteer Advocate Recruitment, Training, Support, and Retention
- Dona Ana Arts Council for Unidos: Healing hearts through the ARTS!
- SPIN Supporting People In Need for Parenting for the Woman
- Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum of Albuquerque for the Growing Young Scientists through Multigenerational Engagement
2023 Dr. Robert Palmer Fund Grant:
- Imagination Library of Luna County for the Imagination Library of Luna County
- Deming Animal Guardians for Rescue Support
- American Diabetes Association for the 2023 ADA Camp 180 Sponsorship
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the Educators Rising Chapters of Deming High School
- Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum of Albuquerque for Community Science in Luna County
2023 Economic Development, Retention and Revitalization Grant:
- Trust Waste LLC for Trust Waste Growth
- Drought Adaptation Industries LLC for the 2023 Regeneration Project
- Mr Phone Doctor for Mr. Phone Doctor Smart Home Solutions
- First Catch, LLC for the Production Output Expansion Initiative
- Backyard Farms, LLC for the Freeze-Dry Food Manufacturing Project
- The Fresh Chile Company for SQF Certification
2023 Spring Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grant:
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for Cara Despain: Specter and Associated Outreach & Programming
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for Aggie Next Step
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the 2023-24 NMSU Jazz Festival
- Boys and Girls Club of Otero County for Curbing child hunger
- Children’s Reading Alliance for Quality Bilingual Books and Materials to support First Teacher classes in Southern New Mexico
- Otero Arts Inc for the Visual Arts Program
- New Mexico Advocates for the Arts for Camerata Del Sol Celebrates Black History Month
- SPIRIT OF HIDALGO for the Hidalgo County Food Coalition EFSP ARPA Recovery Project
- Love INC of Otero County for Bags of Blessings
2023 WesternSky Community Care Micro-Grant:
- Children’s Reading Alliance for First Teacher / Primer Maestro
- Cancer Support of Deming & Luna County, Inc. for Assist and support Luna County cancer patients
- Southwest Environmental Education Coalition for Celebrating 100 Years of the Natural and Cultural History of the Gila Wilderness: Before and Beyond
- El Calvario United Methodist Church for the El Calvario Commercial Kitchen Incubator
- Deming Luna County Economic Development, Inc. for Incarcerated to Validated
- Deming Silver Linings for Support for Direct Services for Homeless in Luna County
2022 Advancing Social Equity Initiative- Fellowship:
- Play Sharity Foundation, Cohort 2
- Bold Futures NM, Cohort 2
2022 Carol Ann Clark Dance Grant:
- Dark Circles Contemporary Dance for the Arts Lab Desert Peaks 2023
2022 CFSNM Wellness Grant:
- National Dance Institute of New Mexico for Dancing to Excellence in Silver City: NDI New Mexico’s Residency Program
- New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health, Research and Education, A Public Charity for We Smiles
- New Mexico Immigrant Law Center for Legal Services for Immigrant Families in Southern New Mexico
- Casa de Peregrinos for the Children’s Nutrition Program
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the Doña Ana Baby & Toddler Bags Project
- Mesilla Valley CASA, Inc. for the Advocate Recruitment, Training and Support
- Jardin de los Ninos for the Jardin’s Homeless Prevention Program
- Southern New Mexico Foster Adoption Ministry for the Art and academic enrichment for children impacted by foster care
- Imagination Library of Grant County, Inc. for Plant a Seed- Read!
- Play Sharity Foundation for New Parent Wellness
- Soroptimist International of Las Cruces for the Live Your Dream Award Program
2022 Dr. Robert Palmer Fund Grant:
- Deming Silver Linings for Rebuilding Floor as part of Kitchen upgrade to Meet Safety Standards for Community Lunch Program
- Deming Animal Guardians for Vaccinating animals to make Luna County safer for all residents
- Imagination Library of Luna County for the Imagination Library of Luna County – ongoing sustainability of program mailing books to children.
2022 Fall Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grant:
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico for the Life-Changing Wish in Southern New Mexico
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the 2023 Las Cruces International Film Festival
- Dona Ana County Resilience Leaders for the Resilience Leaders 10 Sectors Experiment Solutions Projects
- Zoeglossia for the Public Readings and Community Education
- Roadrunner Food Bank for the Childhood Hunger Initiative in Lordsburg
- National Dance Institute of New Mexico for the Dancing to Excellence in Silver City: NDI New Mexico’s Residency Program
- New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards for Advancing Broadway Skills for Southern New Mexico Students
- Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Branch Community College for the Ridgeline Review Literary Magazine
- La Union Helping Hands for the Christmas Gift and Food Distribution to Seniors, Youth and Kids
2022 New Mexico Economic Development Grant:
- Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance for the Continuing Success of Private Economic Development Fund
- Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance for Grow the Wealth of Doña Ana County Through the Creation of Economic-Based Jobs for Its Residents
- Borderplex Bi-National Economic Alliance for the Dona Ana County Enterprise Initiative 2025 – The Borderplex Alliance
2022 Spirit of Giving Gala Grant:
- Animal Companions of Las Cruces for the Animal Companions of Las Cruces’ veterinary professional recruitment, candidate pipeline development, and educational pet health programming
- La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services of SNM for the La Pinon Prevention Education Department utilizes promotion items to share the information and create awareness about sexual abuse and child abuse. a Pinon is able to share this information at schools, community health fairs, and tabling events.
- Casa de Peregrinos for the CdP used this grant for an investment in resource development, purchasing a subscription to the Foundation Directory. As the subscription is $133 per month, this grant has support that subscription for almost a year.
- Spay & Neuter Action Program for the City Residents Copayment Assistance. These funds were used as copayments to city residents to neuter four dogs, and spay twelve dogs, neuter four cats, and spay eleven cats.
2022 Spring Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grant:
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the 2022 NMSU Jazz Festival
- Casa de Peregrinos for the Children’s Summer Food Program
- Jardin de los Ninos for the Jardin de los Niños Anti-Hunger and Wellness Program
- Play Sharity Foundation for the Devasthali Art camp
- Southern New Mexico Project, Inc. for the Children and Families Covid Recovery Project
- Soroptimist International of Las Cruces for the Live Your Dream Award Program
- Cruces Creatives for A Participatory Mural for Downtown Las Cruces
- El Paso Pro-Musica for the El Paso Pro-Musica Educational Outreach and Community Engagement Program
- El Caldito for FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY
- Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico for the Catholic Charities Food Sustainability and Farming Co-Op Program (aka “Cultivando Sueños”
2022 WesternSky Community Care Micro-Grant:
- Play Sharity Foundation for the Summer food security
- Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico for the Catholic Charities Food Sustainability and Farming Co-Op Program (aka “Cultivando Suenos”)
- Ngage New Mexico for the Vamos Niños: Play to Learn Mobile Children’s Museum & Family Resource Center
- Deming Silver Linings for Upgrading kitchen to meet fire safety standards
African American Historical Research Fund 2022:
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the Four Sites of Return: Ritual, Remembrance, Reparation and Reclamation Art Exhibit and programming
2021 Advancing Social Equity Initiative:
- Jardin de los Niños, Cohort 1
- NM Comunidades en Accion y de Fe (CAFe), Cohort 1
2021 Fall Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grant:
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the Contemporary Ex-Votos: Devotion Beyond Medium
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. Early Childhood Quality Care & Education Project
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the Humanhood at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks (OMDP) National Monument Exhibition
- New Mexico Advocates for the Arts for the NMAFTA Project TRIIO
- Downtown Las Cruces Partnership for the Writing History: A Collaborative Community Mural Project
- Mesilla Valley CASA, Inc. for the Preparation and Support of Volunteer Advocates
- National Dance Institute of New Mexico for the Dancing to Excellence in Silver City: NDI New Mexico’s Residency Program
- Children’s Reading Alliance for the Quality Instructional Materials for First Teacher/Primer Maestro Parent Workshops
- Doña Ana Village Historic Preservation Committee for the DAVHPC Youth Outreach Program
2021 New Mexico Economic Development Grant:
- Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance for the Establishing Company Growth Through a Closing Fund
- Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance for the Grow the Wealth of Dona Ana County Through the Creation of Economic-Based Jobs for Its Residents
- Borderplex Bi-National Economic Alliance for the Dona Ana County Enterprise Initiative 2025 – The Borderplex Alliance
2021 Spring CFSNM Wellness Grant:
- New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health, Research and Education, A Public Charity for We Smiles
- New Mexico Immigrant Law Center for Legal Services for Immigrant Families in Southern New Mexico
- Imagination Library of Grant County, Inc. for the Plant a Seed- Read!
- National Dance Institute of New Mexico for the Dancing to Excellence in Silver City: NDI New Mexico’s Residency Program
- Mesilla Valley CASA, Inc. for Advocate Training and Support
- Casa de Peregrinos for Nutrition for Children
- Jardin de los Niños for the Flourishing Families Infant Mental Health Program
- New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom for the Hatch Valley Grades Kindergarten – 5 Teacher Professional Development
- Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
- Soroptimist International of Las Cruces for the Live Your Dream Award Program
2021 Spring Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grant
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico for Life-Changing Wish in Southern New Mexico
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the NMSU afterschool STEM programming
- Casa de Peregrinos for the Summer Food Program
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the Vado Mural Project, now a short film titled “Desegregation in the Borderlands”
- Doña Ana Arts Council for the Dawn of Discovery Arts Integration Project
- Children’s Reading Alliance for the Books for Children’s Reading Alliance Rasing Readers Togther Program
- Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks for the Moving Montañas-Public Lands Curriculum
- El Paso Pro-Musica for the El Paso Pro-Musica Educational Outreach and Community Engagement Program
- Ngage New Mexico for the Vamos Niños: Play to Learn. A Mobile Children’s Museum for Doña Ana County
- Sierra County Arts Council, Inc for Engaging Audiences With Women’s Films: 50 Years Since the Founding of Women Make Movies, Inc.
- New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards for the Broadway Skills for Southern New Mexico Students
2021 Spring Dr. Robert Palmer Fund Grant:
- SPIN Supporting People In Need for Providing services for documentation and housing
- Deming Animal Guardians for
- Roadrunner Food Bank for the Roadrunner Food Bank’s Childhood Hunger Initiative (CHI) in Luna County
- National Dance Institute of New Mexico for the Dancing to Excellence in Deming: NDI New Mexico’s Residency Program
- Cancer Support of Deming & Luna County, Inc. for the Assist and support Luna County cancer patients
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico for Life-Changing Wish in Luna County, New Mexico
2021 WesternSky Community Care Micro-Grant:
- Southern New Mexico Project, Inc. for the CEFA (Covid Emergency Food Assistance)
- Jardin de los Niños for the Children’s Therapeutic Services Program
- Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico for Support for Scholars (S4S) Program
- Mesilla Valley Community of Hope for the Desert Hope Housing Program
- Children’s Reading Alliance for Building Capacity for Children’s Reading Alliance
- Bold Futures NM for the Reproductive Health Success Project
- Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest for Girl Scout Leadership Experience: A Place To Go, A Place To Belong
- Casa de Peregrinos for the Food Security Program
- Las Cruces Palliative Care Coalition for the Educational Series: Palliative/Supportive Care for People with Serious Illness
- Southern New Mexico Foster Adoption Ministry for Training and Resources for Foster and Adoptive Families in Southern New Mexico
- New Mexico Child First Network for Southern New Mexico Outreach
African American Historical Research Fund:
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for Four Sites of Return: Ritual, Remembrance, Reparation and Reclamation Art Exhibit and programming
2020 Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grantees:
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc for the Aggie Cupboard – Devasthali Request
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region for the High School Students as Bigs – Site Based Program
- Casa de Peregrinos for the Children’s Summer Program
- Cruces Creatives for the Student Maker Kits for Remote Learning
- El Paso Pro-Musica for the El Paso Pro-Musica Educational Outreach and Community Engagement Program
- Love INC of Otero County for the Bags of Blessings School Children Weekend Food Program
- Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Mexico for the Power of a Wish
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc for the 2020 NMSU Jazz Festival
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc for the OutsmART Children’s Art Program
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc for the Devasthali Family Foundation Fund – Devasthali Hall
2020 Wellness Fund Grantees:
- Play Sharity Foundation for the Play Sharity Music & Movement Family Program
- AppleTree Educational Center for the Early Childhood Quality Care & Education Project
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region for the High School Students as Bigs – Site Based Program
- Border Youth Baseball for the BASE Play
- Mesilla Valley CASA, Inc. for the Preparation and Support of Volunteer Advocates
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the Dental hygiene for Jardin de Los Ninos
- Deming Silver Linings for the Full Time Paid Director of Operations
- Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico, Inc. for the Reading Scholarships for Dyslexic Children
- Jardin de los Ninos for the Jardin de los Ninos’ Children’s Therapeutic Services Program
- New Mexico Wildlife Federation for the Nature & Place-based Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Health Outdoors
- Roadrunner Food Bank, Inc. for the Roadrunner Food Bank’s Childhood Hunger Initiative (CHI) in Luna County
- Con Alma Health Foundation, Inc for the COVID-19 Relief for Immigrant Communities in NM
2020 WesternSky Community Care Grantees:
- Beloved Community
- AppleTree Educational Center
- Children’s Reading Alliance
- Dona Ana Communities United
- Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
- Jardin de los Ninos
- NM Lions Operation KidSight, Inc
- Play Sharity Foundation
- Sierra County Health Council
2020 Dr. Robert Palmer Grand Fund Grantees:
- Asombro Institute for Science Education: Desert Stories: Modeling Integrated Science, Math, and Language Arts for Deming Elementary Students
- Imagination Library of Luna County
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc.: Luna County Learns to Sew
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc.: Bilingual Educators Rising in Luna County
- Deming Silver Linings
2020 New Mexico Impact Fund Grantees:
- AppleTree Educational Center
- Beloved Community
- Dona Ana Communities United
- NACA Inspired Schools Network
- New Mexico Caregivers Coalition
- New Mexico Immigrant Law Center
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc., Summertime Socializing: Ongoing Connections with NMSU School for Young Children and Families NGAGE New Mexico
2019 Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grantees: Winter/Spring Cycle:
- Casa de Peregrinos for The Children’s Summer Program
- Children’s Reading Alliance for the 2019 Summer Book Buddies
- El Paso Pro-Musica for The El Paso Pro-Musica Education and Community Outreach Programs
- New Mexico State University Foundation for the Feminist Border Arts Film Festival
- New Mexico State University Foundation for the Las Cruces International Film Festival
- New Mexico State University Foundation for the 51st New Mexico State University Jazz Festival
- Play Sharity Foundation for the Creation of a Reggio Emilia Art and Maker-Space
- Revolution 120 for the Heart of Dona Ana
2019 Asylum Assistance Fund Grantees:
- Salvation Army of Las Cruces
- Catholic Diocese-Project Oak Tree
- El Calvario United Methodist Church
- Holy Cross Retreat
- New Mexico Cafe
- Unitarian Universalist Church
- Casa de Peregrinos
- El Caldito Soup Kitchen
- Mesilla Valley Community of Hope
- Amador Health Center
2019 The Dr. Robert Palmer Grant Fund Grantees:
- Deming Silver Linings: Camp Silver Linings
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc.: Luna Detention Garden
- Roadrunner Food Bank: Roadrunner Food Bank’s Childhood Hunger Initiative in Luna County
2019 Wellness Fund Grantees:
- AppleTree Educational Center for the Sierra Strong
- Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces for the More Members, More Often
- Casa de Peregrinos for the Children’s Nutrition
- Children’s Reading Alliance for the First Teacher/Primer Maestro Program
- Explora for the Explora’s Child First STEM Charging Stations in Luna County
- Grant County Imagination Library for the Plant A Seed-Read!
- Hearts for Autism for the Hearts for Autism Training and Outreach Series
- Jardin de los Ninos for the Jardin de los Ninos Transportation Fundraiser Drive
- Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation for the AED Defibrillators for LCPS Schools to Save Lives NOW
- Mesilla Valley CASA, Inc. for the Advocacy for Foster Children
- New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc. for the Sunland Park Dental
2019 WesternSky Community Care Grantees:
- Beloved Community
- Border Youth Baseball
- Casa de Peregrinos
- Children’s Reading Alliance
- Deming Animal Guardians
- Families & Youth, Inc.
- Mesilla Valley Community of Hope
- Roadrunner Food Bank, Inc.
2019 The New Mexico Impact Fund:
- Dona Ana Communities United Rio Grande Community Development Center
- Ngage New Mexico
- New Mexico Health Equity Partnership Santa Fe Community Foundation
2018 Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grantees: Winter/Spring Cycle:
- Apprenticeships for Leaders in the Mosaic Arts
- Casa de Peregrinos for The Children’s Summer Program
- Dona Ana Arts Council for their Promoting Student Success Through Arts Education program
- Mimbres Region Arts Council for the Casas de Arte/Pop Up Art Centers for underserved rural communities in Grant County
- New Mexico State University Foundation for the Las Cruces International Film Festival
- New Mexico State University Foundation for Superbloom
Summer/Fall Cycle:
- AppleTree Educational Center for AppleTree Early Childhood Staff Development and Retention program
- Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico for the Golden Apple Elementary Institute
- Las Cruces High School Showcase Band Parent Association for the Music and Technology Integration at LCHS Band project
- Las Cruces Symphony Association for the POPS Under the Stars Outdoor Community Concert
- Ngage New Mexico for The Dona Ana County Early Childhood Coalition Children’s Museum Exhibit Pilot Project
- New Mexico Humanities Council for the Let’s Talk About It: A Humanities “Blitz” in Southern New Mexico program
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico for the Ronald McDonald House Lodging Program
2018 The Dr. Robert Palmer Grant Fund Grantees:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region for the BBBS Luna County Expansion
- Casa Esperanza, Inc. for the Family Care Team Program
- Deming Silver Linings for the Day Shelter Resource Center
- Early Childhood Coalition of Luna County for the All Inclusive Playground at Voier Pit Park
- Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum of Albuquerque for the Community Science in Luna County
- Gila Reading Council of The Children’s Reading Foundation of Luna County for the Literacy Showcase of Luna County
- Imagination Library of Luna County – Deming Rotary Club for the Imagination Library
- Southwest Center for Health Innovations for the Deming Health Career Academy
2018 The Dr. Robert Palmer Grant Fund Grantees:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region for the BBBS Luna County Expansion
- Casa Esperanza, Inc. for the Family Care Team Program
- Deming Silver Linings for the Day Shelter Resource Center
- Early Childhood Coalition of Luna County for the All Inclusive Playground at Voier Pit Park
- Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum of Albuquerque for the Community Science in Luna County
- Gila Reading Council of The Children’s Reading Foundation of Luna County for the Literacy Showcase of Luna County
- Imagination Library of Luna County – Deming Rotary Club for the Imagination Library
- Southwest Center for Health Innovations for the Deming Health Career Academy
2017 Wellness Fund Grantees:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region for the Man to Man Lunch Series Program
- Cancer Aid Resource and Education, Inc. for the Care and Support Program
- Casa de Peregrinos for the Child Summer Food Program
- Children’s Reading Alliance for the First Teacher/Primer Maestro Program
- Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico, Inc. for the Scholarships to Success Program
- Health Action New Mexico for the 5 Colonia Health Coverage, Health Literacy and Wellness Program
- Imagination Library of Grant County for the “Plant a Seed-Read!” Program
- Kaleidoscope Creates for the Scorpion Bicycle Club
- Mesilla Valley CASA for the Preserving Family Connections for Foster Program
- New Mexico State University College of Health and Social Services for the Intergenerational Mentoring Health Information Pathways (I’M HIP) Program
- New Mexico State University Foundation for the Intergenerational Mentoring: Health Information Pathways Program
- New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the Assistive Technology Lending Library Program
- St. Luke’s Health Care Clinic, Inc. for the Jardin Kidz Clinic Program