Purpose
1. For the promotion of the public interest by means of charitable and social welfare activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, as amended.
2. To defend human and civil rights as secured by law. In defending these rights, the Corporation shall review public policy regarding individual property rights and individual liberties and may publish its findings. The Corporation believes that all citizens have an interest in the affairs of government, specifically the impact governmental policies have on citizens’ individual rights and liberties, and that a responsive government is created and maintained by informing citizens of governmental action.
3. To educate citizens on governmental actions, policies and practices that affect citizens’ individual rights and liberties. The Corporation’s educational activities shall be conducted in an objective and fair manner and shall be presented with full disclosure of the pertinent facts so that the public can reach an educated conclusion. The Corporation can present its educational programs through public discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures and similar activities.
For the past five (5) years, the Cattlegrowers Foundation Inc. (CFI) has focused its support on assisting the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association in its endeavors and on projects that support youth in agriculture.
Requests
Grant requests may be submitted to the CFI at any time during the year. Most actions on grants submitted will be addressed at the December or June meetings. For consideration at the December meeting, grants must be submitted by December 1. For consideration at the June meetings, grants must be submitted by June 1.
Guidelines
Cover Page
Title of Request
Submitter: Name, address, phone number, email
Organization: Name of entity making request
Date of Submission
Content Pages
Amount of Request
Purpose of Request
Disclosure on the need for the funding request (include any background on the request)
Implementation Plan for Funding
Project Timeline
Completion Date
Reporting: When will interim and/or final reports be submitted
How the funding request meets the purpose of CFI
The Cattlegrowers Foundation Inc. does not cover indirect costs.
