ZOZOBRA GRANT APPLICATIONS
Grant applications are due by the end of the day on May 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
The Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation to be disbursed to nonprofit organizations that make life better for the children of the greater Santa Fe area.
See how net proceeds from Zozobra have helped our kids in the past:
https://burnzozobra.com/fundraising/
The Santa Fe Kiwanis Foundation Request for Proposals:
The Santa Fe Kiwanis Foundation is now accepting requests for funding from 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organizations that provide services for children and youth in Santa Fe and surrounding counties. Services that Kiwanis funds will support include health/medical, food/clothing/shelter, education, arts, and recreation.
Funds awarded are the net proceeds from the burning of Will Shuster’s Zozobra. Grant requests up to $3,000 will be considered.
Proposals will be accepted at the application form below is open until May 29,2026 (late proposals will not be accepted).
The grant proposal submission is a form that requires the following in PDF or JPG files:
1. A proposal of no more than two pages. The proposal must include the following details:
a) Organization name, address, phone number, and website address as applicable
b) Name, title, and contact information for the person preparing the proposal and the person responsible for the project
c) A statement verifying that the organization is either a 501(c)(3) organization in
good standing with the IRS and the New Mexico Attorney General, or a
public/governmental agency
d) Mission statement
e) Program description including how the requested funds will be used
f) Number of children/youth who will be served by the program
2. Project budget showing income sources and expenses
3. Current organizational financial statement
4. Proof of good standing with NM Attorney General
The four files listed above are required to be submitted for your proposal to be considered for funding. If you have questions about the content of the application, please contact the Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation President Luke Tompson at epo@burnzozobra.com.
2026 Zozobra Grant Application
