Youth Fund Grants

The Youth Fund brings together philanthropic, state, tribal, and federal resources to support innovative Career Technical Education (CTE) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs for youth ages 13 to 29. These programs provide real-world skills, mentorship, and career pathways that lead to meaningful employment and long-term economic well-being. In addition to project-based grants, the Youth Fund will provide one grant to an eligible entity to serve as a regional resource hub to support the grantee cohort.

CTE & Work-Based Learning Grants

CTE and Work-Based Learning provide structured, mentorship, and hands-on learning to help youth build skills, navigate career pathways and prepare for postsecondary opportunities.

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Resource Hub Grant

One grant will be made to an eligible entity to serve as a resource hub to support the Youth Fund’s grantee cohort. It will support grantees with program implementation, collaboration and shared learning and securing public funding.

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2025 Q&A Sessions & Important Dates

Join a Q&A Session for the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund

To help prospective grantees evaluate alignment and prepare for the Letter of Inquiry and grant applications, we are hosting a series of three Q&A sessions at different times. A recorded session will also be made available.

Upcoming Live Q&A Sessions (Click to Register):

Monday, March 3, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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View the Recorded Session Here

Key Application Dates and Deadlines:

An initial Letter of Inquiry (an online fillable form) is due Friday, March 21st, 2025
Applicants selected to advance will be notified by Friday, April 18th, 2025
A completed application is due Friday, May 9th, 2025
Selected grantees will be notified by Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

The grant period will begin Sunday, June 15th, 2025.

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