Envision Fund

The Envision Fund is a philanthropic initiative administered by the Santa Fe Community Foundation, a regional foundation dedicated to supporting the health and vitality of communities across northern New Mexico. Established in 1997, the Envision Fund is recognized as the first and largest funding entity in New Mexico focused exclusively on supporting LGBTQ+ communities. Over its history, the fund has distributed more than one million dollars in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve conditions for LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the state. The program operates in collaboration with an advisory committee and partner community foundations across New Mexico, ensuring that funding decisions reflect community priorities and regional needs. The primary purpose of the Envision Fund is to support nonprofit organizations that promote the health, safety, and empowerment of at-risk and underserved LGBTQ+ populations. The fund targets systemic challenges and inequities affecting LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those related to healthcare access, discrimination, and social inclusion. The program is structured around four core funding priorities that guide grantmaking decisions and reflect both immediate needs and long-term community outcomes. The first priority area focuses on creating an HIV-free generation in New Mexico, supporting programs that advance prevention, testing, treatment, and education. The second priority addresses discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in various contexts, including employment, housing, immigration, and access to healthcare services. The third priority emphasizes school-based initiatives that foster safe and inclusive environments for all students, particularly LGBTQ+ youth. The fourth priority supports holistic reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare, including access to comprehensive sexuality education, voluntary contraception, abortion care, and other reproductive and sexual health services. Funding through the Envision Fund is intended to support programmatic activities aligned with these priorities. While specific allowable costs and restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided materials, the emphasis on programmatic impact suggests that funds are directed toward direct services, advocacy, education, and community-based initiatives. There is no indication of a required cost share or matching requirement, implying that applicants may not need to provide additional financial contributions as a condition of funding. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations operating within the state of New Mexico. These organizations must demonstrate alignment with one or more of the fund’s priority areas and a commitment to serving LGBTQ+ communities, particularly those that are underserved or at higher risk. The program does not specify additional eligibility constraints such as organization size or years of operation, but alignment with mission and demonstrated capacity to deliver services are likely key considerations in the evaluation process. Applications for the Envision Fund are accepted during a defined grant cycle, with the current deadline set for August 16, 2026. The materials do not describe a multi-stage application process such as a letter of intent or pre-proposal, indicating that applicants likely submit a full application through the foundation’s grant portal. While specific evaluation criteria are not listed, funding decisions are expected to be guided by alignment with priority areas, potential community impact, and organizational capacity. For additional information or support during the application process, applicants may contact Diane Hamamoto, Director of Grants and Community Impact at the Santa Fe Community Foundation. She can be reached via email at dhamamoto@santafecf.org or by phone at 505.988.9715 ext. 7008. The grant program appears to operate on a recurring annual cycle, with applications opening during a fall grant cycle and closing in mid-August, suggesting that future opportunities will follow a similar timeline.

Align proposals clearly with one or more of the four priority areas and demonstrate measurable impact on LGBTQ+ communities in New Mexico