Eligibility 

Set forth below are the Eligibility Requirements for Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation grant applicants. Please take a moment to review these requirements before beginning the online grant application process: 

• Grants are not given to individuals. 

• The Foundation is restricted to making grants only to non-profit organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Online grant applications must be accompanied by proof of 501(c)(3) status. The nonprofit must be in good standing with the IRS. 

• Only organizations whose proposals fall within the charter mandate of the Foundation will be considered. The Foundation’s charter mandate encompasses the preservation, promotion, and advancement of American Indian self-sufficiency and culture in the United States, including programs for (i) the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, (ii) facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), and (iii) the preservation and enhancement of American Indian culture. The primary focus of the Foundation is to support specifically identified projects. Proposals for general operating support will not be considered. 

• A condition of grant approval is the pledge to furnish follow-up reports on the progress of the project and how the funding was used to meet the objectives and purposes of the applicant. If grant funding is not used for its intended purpose, the applicant will be required to return the funds to the Foundation. 

When you begin the online application process, as a first step you’ll be asked if your organization meets the Eligibility Requirements above for your proposal to be considered by the Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation for grant assistance. 

The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation is reviewing our grant program and process. We are closing the grant application cycle for Q4 2023, at this time. Please check back after December 15, 2023 for the Q1 2024 grant application cycle.

The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation Board individually reviews applications and awards grants on a quarterly basis according to the following schedule:

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will be held and considered in the next funding cycle. Grant applications and proof of 501(c)(3) status must be submitted via the online application portal. The Foundation will not accept proposals by fax, mail or email unless prior arrangements have been made.