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Est.

2004

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Rio Grande Food Project is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within its local community. With a total of $10K in grants paid in 2021 to a single grantee, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT (RGFP) SOURCES LOCALLY GROWN, DONATED, RESCUED, AND PURCHASED FOODS TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL AND EMERGENCY GROCERIES TO HOUSEHOLDS FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGE, WHILE ALSO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MAXIMIZE LIMITED BUDGETS AND REDUCE AND PREVENT FOOD-INSECURITY.
Total Funding Given
$10K
2021
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Ariel Herring
Board Member
J
Justin Ford
Board Member
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Ellen Terry
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT?
No. RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT give?
RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT make each year?
In 2021, RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT fund recently?
In 2024, RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include RIO GRANDE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT?
RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.