Pursuing Public Funds

Foundations Likely to See Increased Requests From New Mexico Nonprofits After Federal Cuts

June 23, 2025
Foundations Likely to See Increased Requests From New Mexico Nonprofits After Federal Cuts

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that as federal funding disappears, New Mexico nonprofits are turning to private foundations, intensifying competition for limited philanthropic dollars.

The Santa Fe New Mexican recently reported on the growing crisis facing New Mexico's nonprofits as federal funding vanishes, forcing organizations to make 'extremely hard decisions.' Programs addressing food security, water conservation and rural agriculture are at risk, with grants delayed or canceled. Nonprofits are now scrambling for private funding, but competition is fierce. Meanwhile, proposed cuts to SNAP could overwhelm food banks, leaving vulnerable families without a safety net.

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