History
In 2016, Chevron Products Company partnered with the Carlsbad Community Foundation to establish the Chevron Catalyst Fund. Through a competitive grant process, the fund enriches the lives of people in Carlsbad and South Eddy County, New Mexico, by supporting programs and projects that build community capacity and quality of life. Charitable organizations may apply for grants to address a wide variety of community needs, including civic involvement, health, diversity, arts and culture, education, etc. Typical grant awards have been between $500 and $5,000.
LIMITATIONS
To best support broad charitable purposes in the community, we are not able to offer grants for event sponsorships, marketing activities, sports, travel, or political parties/activities. Preference shall be given to organizations that have not received direct funding from Chevron in 2025.
Eligible applicants
All 501c(3) and other charitable organizations in Carlsbad and South Eddy County are invited to apply. South Eddy County includes Carlsbad, Otis, Loving, Malaga and Queen. Preference shall be given to organizations that have not received direct funding from Chevron in 2025.
How to apply
The online application may be filled out below during the application period. No paper applications are accepted. Review the entire online application before starting to fill it out. Gather any needed information prior to beginning. Partial applications cannot be submitted, so the application should be completed in one session.
Schedule
Online application period: This year, the Foundation will open the application on October 1, 2025. The deadline for applying will be October 31, 2025 (Applications received after October 31 will not be considered).
Grant awards: All grant recipients will be notified by December 31, 2025
Grant distribution: Grant checks will be presented in early 2026 (usually in February)
Questions
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Foundation.