Grants
Making new friends at camp
In 2017, the Foundation distributed $415,000 in grants to 110 organizations through our donor advised, endowed and organization funds.
Apply for a grant or scholarship
The Foundation administers funds that award scholarships benefiting New Mexicans who are:
- Jewish students seeking to attend a Jewish enrichment program or camp in the U.S. or abroad
- Students needing assistance with tuition to attend an accredited college or university
Scholarship opportunities that benefit individuals:
Israel Experience Fund
Assists Jewish students from New Mexico to help finance an educational trip to Israel
Application deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1; awards made 30 days later
Neal Isbin Scholarship Fund
In memory of activist Neil Isbin, the fund provides an annual scholarship for the benefit of an Albuquerque-area high school senior who demonstrates achievements or ongoing volunteer work supporting human rights and human dignity and who will be enrolling in an accredited, nonprofit or public university or college in the fall.
Application deadline: May 1; award made June 1
Galit Mares Scholarship Fund
In memory of Galit Mares, the fund provides scholarship awards for the benefit of Jewish youth from the Albuquerque area for Jewish summer camp.
Apply between February 1 and April 1; award made April 15
Irving and Hertha Auerbach Fund for Jewish Identity
In memory of Irving and Hertha Auerbach, the fund provides scholarship awards for the benefit of Jewish youth from New Mexico for Jewish "sleep-away" summer camp.
Apply between February 1 and April 1; award made April 15
The Foundation also manages funds that accept grant applications from charitable organizations:
Jewish Women's Endowment Fund
Provides grants to support programs and services for New Mexico Jewish women and/or children in the areas of education, health, Jewish identity and social services.
Application deadline: November 1; award made by December 15
Immigrant & Refugee Assistance Fund
Provides grants to help support needs of immigrants and refugees in New Mexico such as legal assistance, education, workforce development and employment opportunities, and social services.
Applications accepted by invitation in Fall, 2018.
For additional information, contact our Executive Director, 505-348-4472.