Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Grants
Forecasted
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Grants support organizations employing New Mexico youth in conservation and community projects that provide training, career development and lasting public benefits.
Funder: New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $225,000 per project, lasting no longer than 26 weeks
Summary: Supports organizations employing New Mexico youth in conservation and community-benefit projects that include training and career development.
Key Information: Funding is reimbursement-based; confirm the match requirement with YCC because published guidance lists 10% and the program rule requires 20%.
Description
The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), administered through the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, funds public projects that conserve natural resources and deliver community benefits of lasting value. Sponsors employ young people while providing training and career development. Projects must produce specific, identifiable improvements or services that existing funds would not accomplish, rather than duplicate routine services or functions.
Supported work includes conserving species, forests, refuges, rangelands and waters; improving access to parks, greenways, historic sites, libraries, museums, zoos and recreation facilities; and reinforcing the “keep New Mexico true” campaign. Projects may also provide emergency assistance, disaster relief and recovery, improve disaster preparedness or energy efficiency, restore urban areas, and renovate community facilities, including those serving elderly or indigent people.
