Initiatives & Focus Areas
Initiatives
The Las Vegas, NM Community Foundation provides grants to local catalytic community projects. Formed in the Spring of 2018, our grant program supports and funds projects that embrace and promote the Foundation’s vision and mission; to help Las Vegas, NM thrive.
The LVNMCF, “Community Building” grants are awarded annually in the areas of Agricultural & Environmental Sustainability, Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Health & Wellness and Historic Preservation. Project funding areas are more completely described below.
Focus Areas
AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Nurturing Our Precious Sacred Place
LVNMCF investments in the natural environment enable the community to permanently protect traditional farmland, preserve water habitat, and maintain the scenic aspects of Las Vegas, San Miguel County and our critical watersheds. Emphasis is on local land-based traditions and culture as well as increasing public awareness of the overall benefit of land preservation.
ARTS & CULTURE
Encouraging Original Expressions
LVNMCF values the experience and wisdom of local artists in all their diversity and affirms their power to unite and build social change. It is through the support of our music, our literature, our art, drama and dance that we tell the story of our past and we express our hopes for the future. Artists challenge our assumptions and push us to view our world in new and unexpected ways.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Infrastructure for Evolving Neighborhoods
Community Development, as defined by the United Nations, is “a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems”. The LVNMCF strives to support non-profit organizations that work within the community to create and implement solutions to issues identified by our community members.
EDUCATION
Building on Great Institutions
LVNMCF and our partners plan initiatives for education and information access, creating a firm foothold and making possible a step-up for individuals and families to think and do differently, and thereby to contribute to positive change in our communities. Many would agree that education is key to a child’s success in life, to the stability of a skilled and robust workforce, and to the health of a community’s future. The LVNMCF wishes to support our existing strong network of local schools, colleges and universities to constantly improve, innovate and provide our residents access to a high quality education.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Growing Minds and Bodies
LVNMCF seeks to improve health and quality of life through the prevention and treatment of social, physical and mental health conditions by investing in the promotion of healthy behaviors. Supporting health is not just about good physical and mental health. It also includes access to health care, preventative activities, spiritual nourishment, healthy choices and healthy foods. Through this path we work to support the development of a community environment where people feel safe and can lead a healthy lifestyle.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Promoting Stewardship of a Distinctive American Legacy
LVNMCF aspires to help preserve cultural, historic and architectural preservation projects that protect the rich heritage of the community and region. Las Vegas is proud of its strong diversity tempered through decades of mutual dependency, cooperation and also strife. The contributions of many cultures over the years is reflected in the histories, architectures and expressions that have fascinated and captivated all audiences.
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