Benjamin P. Duke Memorial Endowment Fund – Carlsbad Community Foundation

The Carlsbad Community Foundation is pleased to invite South Eddy County organizations that promote the well-being of animals, domestic and wild, to apply for a grant from the Benjamin P. Duke Memorial Endowment Fund.

Eligibility – 501(c)(3) and other charitable organizations that are located in or serve South Eddy County in New Mexico, which includes Carlsbad, Loving, Otis, Malaga, and Queen.

Purpose – Funds to be awarded must promote the well-being of animals, domestic or wild. No other purposes will be considered.

Grant amounts – The number of grant awards and amounts awarded may vary depending on the number of applications and needs. Grant awards have typically ranged from $500 to $15,000. All requests should be thoroughly justified in the grant application for consideration.

Schedule – The online grant application will be available below on this page beginning April 1, 2026. The deadline to complete the online grant application is April 30, 2026. Late applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will be notified by June 30, 2026 and fund distribution is anticipated to start in July 2026.

Reporting/Legal Requirements – Grants awarded are RESTRICTED funds and therefore a follow-up report and documentation will be required following the use of the funds to demonstrate appropriate use of charitable dollars for the purposes requested. Failure to file a follow-up report as outlined in award letters will require a return of the full grant amount to the Foundation and recipient may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.

Grant Application

2026 Benjamin P. Duke Memorial Endowment Fund Grant Application

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Applicants are required to agree to the following Terms and Conditions before proceeding:

- The purpose of the organization’s application is to benefit animals, domestic or wild, in South Eddy County, New Mexico
- Grants awarded are RESTRICTED funds that must be used for the charitable purposes outlined in the grant application, subject to any additional restrictions at the time of award
- An online follow-up report is REQUIRED of recipients after the funds are used, but no later than April 30, 2027, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Foundation. If not received as required, the funds must be returned in full to the Foundation. Recipients may also be subject to civil or criminal penalties.

Applicant, co-applicant and organization agree to the terms and conditions listed above.

Yes, we agree to the Terms and Conditions listed above.

Organizational Information

If your organization received a 2025 Benjamin P. Duke Memorial Grant, you must complete the required follow-up report prior to submitting your 2026 application. The link may be found in your grant award letter.

Organization name *

Must be located in or serve South Eddy County, which includes Carlsbad, Loving, Otis, Malaga, or Queen.

The Benjamin P. Duke Memorial Endowment Fund was established to promote the well being of animals, domestic and wild. In one or two sentences, please describe how your organization accomplishes this. (Word limit: 100) *

0 of 100 max words

Is the organization recognized by the IRS as a 501c3? *

Yes

If so, please have your Federal Tax ID Number available.

Federal Tax ID Number *

If the organization is not a 501c3, please describe your group and identify any organizations it may be affiliated with (for example a municipality, church, school or other charitable organization). (Limit: 100 words) *

0 of 100 max words

Organization Mailing Address *

Organization Mailing Address

Street Address

Organization Mailing Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Website/URL

Grant Applicants

An applicant and a co-applicant from an organization are required to apply for this grant program. Please provide the name, title, and contact information for both individuals below.

Applicant’s name *

Applicant’s title *

Applicant’s e-mail address *

Enter e-mail address (Required for application confirmation)

Confirm Applicant’s e-mail address *

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Applicant’s phone number *

Please include area code

Co-applicant’s name *

Co-applicant’s title *

Co-applicant’s e-mail address *

Enter e-mail address (Required for application confirmation)

Confirm Co-applicant’s e-mail address *

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Co-applicant’s phone number *

Please include area code

Grant Request Details

Purpose of the grant request (One sentence only). *

Total Cost of Project/Program *

Please do not include commas or a dollar sign in this field.

Grant Amount Requested *

Please do not include commas or a dollar sign in this field. Grant amounts are anticipated to range between $500 and $15,000.

Total Cost of Project/Program is greater than the Grant Amount Requested. Please identify how the organization plans to fund the difference. Mark all that apply. *

Donations from individuals, businesses, etc.

Grants from other grant-making organizations

Federal, state, or local government funding

Organizational savings/reserves

OtherOther

Please list the major spending categories or line items and the amount requested for each that would explain how the grant funds would be spent. A sample is shown below for demonstration purposes only. The total should match the grant amount requested above. *

Describe the details of your grant request and how it will benefit the well-being of animals, domestic or wild, in our community. If you have specific metrics for measuring your success, feel free to include those here, along with any additional information you would like considered. (Limit: 300 words) *

0 of 300 max words

Recipient organizations will be required to complete an online follow-up report and upload photos (if appropriate) for use by the Carlsbad Community Foundation. Please check the box below to confirm your agreement to these requirements. *

Yes, we agree to these requirements.

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