Resources
UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research: This site gives current information for counties and the state as a whole. The information is derived from U.S. Census data. Information regarding total population by age; sex and race; Hispanic population by age, sex and race; and non-Hispanic population by age, sex, and race. Can obtain trends from this data. Data is available from 2000-2007.
Annie E. Casey Foundation – Kids Count Data Online: Obtain data regarding income and poverty, parental employment, education, language, disability, neighborhood characteristics, age and sex, race, Hispanic origin status, and living arrangements. Data is presented in profiles, rankings (states), and raw data. Data is from the 2000 Census. (Links to New Mexico profile.)
Kaiser Family Foundation, State Health Facts: Provides facts for the entire state regarding demographics, the economy, and a number of health categories. Gives slightly different statewide demographic statistics than the sites mentioned above. A comparison between New Mexico and the entire U.S. is available.
National Center for Children in Poverty , Columbia University – New Mexico Demographic of Young, Low-Income Children: This article gives statistics specific to children living in poverty in New Mexico. Facts given on parental education, parental employment, child’s race, child’s age, and more. Data is from 2007.
Tips & Tools for Grant Seeking and Writing
Grantwriting: Guidelines, Tips, and Resources (PowerPoint Presentation, June 2007)
School Grants Writing Tips
Sources to Find Grant Funding
The Grant Plant's Funding & Events Calendar
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Listserv
Religion and Social Policy
Additional Nonprofit Resources
Contigo is The Grant Plant's partner for evaluation, policy, advocacy, facilitation, and research.
Data-Scribe: Technology & Communications Assistance for Nonprofits
GuidestarUpdated information for the Compassion Capital Fund: http://www.religionandsocialpolicy.org/newsletter/index.cfm#1
For-Profit Resources
The Grant Plant specializes in grant writing for nonprofit organizations and is unable to assist small businesses or for-profit organizations. The following resources will help small business owners with funding and technical assistance.