Northern New Mexico Health Grant Group Awards $200,000 to Support Community Health Initiatives in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Northern Santa Fe Counties
The Northern New Mexico Health Grants Group is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 grant awards—ten nonprofit organizations serving Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and northern Santa Fe counties. This year, a total of $200,000 in funding has been awarded to support projects that promote health and wellness across the region.
This grantmaking initiative is made possible through a long-standing partnership between the Con Alma Health Foundation and the Hospital Auxiliary for Los Alamos Medical Center, united by a shared commitment to serving the unmet health needs of the areas served in Northern New Mexico.
Congratulations to the 2025 Northern New Mexico Health Grant Group Grant Recipients!
American Heart Association ($20,000) To help the American Heart Association directly address disparities of higher death rates for heart and stroke and help elevate health equity by supporting a hypertension program in Rio Arriba County.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region ($20,000) To recruit, enroll, and support volunteer mentors for at-risk youth through school-based programs in Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos counties. These programs are evidence-driven and built upon the foundational principles of Trauma-Informed Care and Developmental Assets.
Cooking With Kids ($20,000) To expand services for at-risk children with hands-on nutrition education, in Española Public Schools, Pojoaque Public Schools, and the tribal communities of Nambe, Ohkay Owingeh, Pojoaque, Santa Clara, and Tesuque. Reflecting each community’s interests and feedback, this programming supports healthy choices and improves long-term health outcomes for children in rural Northern New Mexico.
Family YMCA ($20,000) To support ongoing youth development services at the Family YMCA’s Española Teen Center, enhancing daily prevention and intervention efforts. Funding will support expanded program reach, deepen community engagement, and empower Española teens to explore new opportunities and achieve their full potential. The Teen Center fosters the holistic development of teens by offering nutritious meals, health referrals, and engaging programs that promote well-being while cultivating creativity, resilience, and essential life skills.
Inside Out ($20,000) To serve the most vulnerable in Española through the Inside Out drop-in center. This initiative provides a wide range of no-cost, low-barrier services, including monthly mobile health clinics, comprehensive harm reduction services, peer support, and referrals for substance use treatment. The center also meets basic needs by providing food, clothing, and assistance with mail service and ID acquisition.
La Clinica del Pueblo de Rio Arriba ($20,000) To support employee training opportunities in Rio Arriba County, including provider Continuing Education (CE), the EMR, cultural competency, basic communications in other languages, and effective ways to serve the community. Specific topics will include the 340B program and how to assist high-risk and historically underserved patients. Additionally, employees will receive annual required training on topics such as HIPAA refreshers, emergency situations, and phone etiquette.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) ($20,000) To provide art therapy and mental health support for older adults, focusing on critical themes such as grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. The program at the Betty Ehart Center will feature monthly art projects to foster creativity and community, six-week art journaling sessions to aid in emotional processing, and a weekly talk therapy group to promote mental well-being and personal growth.
Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation ($20,000) To increase the reach and impact of the Northern Roots: Increasing the Impact of Food is Medicine Program in Rio Arriba and northern Santa Fe counties. Funding will support expanding access to care navigation for perinatal individuals and children on Medicaid, closing gaps in preventive care. The program will also expand navigation and support for prenatal and postpartum patients, establishing new referral partnerships and providing health education, with nutrition materials and recipes developed in partnership with Cooking with Kids.
Scotts House ($20,000) In support of increased outreach into rural and underserved communities across Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, and Northern Santa Fe Counties to expand the impact of Scott’s House’s free end-of-life residence and services. This program strengthens community-driven care and health equity, addressing the rising need for accessible, culturally appropriate end-of-life care for populations traditionally overlooked.
United Way of Northern New Mexico Serving Los Alamos & Rio Arriba ($20,000) To help build the mental health safety-net capacity in Rio Arriba, northern Santa Fe, and Los Alamos counties by training and certifying two instructors and delivering six Mental Health First Aid classes (three for youth, three for adults). Funding will also support a high school intern, materials, and incentives, with activities centered in Española through the UNITE! network.
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