The educate2elevate (e2e) Grant is a collaborative funding opportunity that brings together funds from across New Mexico to pool resources and engage in high impact grantmaking. This grant is a collaborative investment from funders in various sectors and we encourage organizations to demonstrate similar collaborative thinking when submitting applications. In 2018, after the passing of one of our founding members, Jennifer Riordan, e2e was temporarily named in her honor in celebration of her passion for education. Today, the fund continues to celebrate the legacy of Jennifer and others who have dedicated their lives to community service.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Organizations that have received funding from the NM Funders Collaborative are not eligible to apply for three (3) years following their award.
The 2026 e2e grant award is focused on funding programs rooted in education and resource sharing that supports unhoused and/or newcomer youth, pre-K through12th grade.
While funding amounts vary based on contributions throughout the year, past grants have been awarded to one or two organizations, ranging from $25,000 to $50,000.
Applicants must be serving students and their families in Central New Mexico: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and/or Torrance County.
Applicants may only submit one proposal.
Applicants from nonprofit organizations and public education institutions are preferred.
