NB3 Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The NB3 Foundation supports physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development and cultural connections in New Mexico and other places with Native American communities.
FUNDING AREAS: Physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development, cultural connections
IP TAKE: This is a very niche funder that is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of Native American youth and a good one to know for New Mexico nonprofits working in this field.
PROFILE: Established in 2005, the NB3 Foundation, formerly the Notah Begay III Foundation, is a Native-led grantmaking organization based in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. Begay of the Diné people and Pueblos of San Felipe and Isleta is a four-time PGA Tour winner and currently a sports analyst on the Golf Channel and NBC Sports. The foundation aims to "ensure Native children achieve their full potential by advancing cultures of Native American community health.” It funds local efforts for physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development and cultural connections.
The NB3 began its work with a junior golf program led by Notah Begay III’s father to introduce urban and rural Native American youth to the sport of golf. The foundation later expanded its scope to address Native children’s health needs through physical activity and sports. The funder takes a holistic approach to the issues of type-2 diabetes and obesity among Native American children. The foundation also started a first-of-its-kind soccer program at the Pueblo of San Felipe. NB3FIT is the foundation’s direct youth leadership and development program that focuses on junior golf, cross-country running and soccer. Overall, the foundation engages in direct youth programming, national grantmaking and evaluation and research efforts.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range between about $40,000 and $70,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on New Mexico and other parts of the country where Native American youth live. Past local grantees include Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Community Outreach & Patient Empowerment and the Ramah Navajo School Board. Grantees are located in various New Mexico communities, including Bernalillo, Pinehill, Jemez, Santo Domingo Pueblo and Zuni.
This foundation does not typically accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Direct general questions to the staff at grants@nb3.org or 508-867-0775.
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