Southline Transmission
Grants

The Southline Grant Cycle is now closed, see 2025 grant award recipients here. The next grant cycle will open Spring 2026.

Southline Transmission Grants for Grant, Luna & Doña Ana Counties

The Gila Community Foundation (GCF) is excited to announce a special grant cycle for organizations serving Grant, Luna, and Doña Ana Counties, made possible by Southline Transmission.

Funding Available

Up to $10,000 per applicant in unrestricted support to strengthen and sustain local organizations—use funds where they’re needed most (programs, staffing, equipment, operations).

Eligibility

Applicants must serve one or more of the participating counties and fall into one of these categories:

• Nonprofit organizations fully compliant with:
  — IRS 501(c)(3) requirements
  — New Mexico Secretary of State registration
  — New Mexico COROS reporting
• Municipalities
• Counties (Grant, Luna, and Doña Ana)
• County Services
• Churches and faith-based organizations

Reporting Requirements

Award recipients will submit a brief follow-up within six months of receiving funds, in one of two formats:

• A short video testimonial describing the grant’s impact, or
• A written report with photos showing how funds benefited your organization and community.

Application Deadline:  November 25, 2025. (2025 Grant Cycle is closed, next application cycle will open Spring 2026)
Questions or assistance: info@gilacf.org

“This funding represents a continued investment in the resilience of our local communities,” said Jamie Sechrist, Executive Director, Gila Community Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with Southline Transmission to ensure local organizations have the resources they need to thrive.”

About the Gila Community Foundation

The Gila Community Foundation (GCF) serves Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, and Catron Counties as a regional philanthropic leader. Through grantmaking, fiscal sponsorship, and capacity-building programs, GCF helps strengthen nonprofits and improve quality of life across Southwest New Mexico.