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YCC Grant Information
How to Apply
Request for Proposals Released
Open from July 21, 2025 – October 8, 2025
Applications Due October 8, 2025 at 4pm MT – No late applications will be accepted
The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Commission invites tribes, local units of government, non-profits and units of state and federal agencies operating within New Mexico to submit proposals for YCC projects.
Click here to download the “Request for Proposals for Planning, Design, Management and Implementation of Youth Conservation Corps Projects”
We’ve planned two pre-proposal conferences to guide potential project sponsors through the application process. See pages 3-4 of the RFP for details.
Please read the full RFP before completing and submitting the required documents.
Required Response Documents
You will need to submit one Proposal Response form and one Cost Response form for each project. Save these to your computer; they cannot be filled out online.
Additional Resources
These are provided to assist you with developing a YCC project proposal. Do not submit with your proposal response.
YCC Budget Development Worksheet
Answers to Written questions will be posted on September 24, 2025
Training
Pre-proposal Conference Dates:
Online webinar 1, Thursday July 31st from 9:30AM – 12:00PM. To register and join, click this link: Pre Register Today!
Online webinar 2, Thursday August 21st from 9:30 – 12:00PM. To register and join, click this link: Pre Register Today!
The webinars will be recorded and posted online at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9o6KIapuJx68s830hKLBnA/videos
Assistance with grant writing
The regional planning districts / Council of Governments across the state may be able to assist you with preparing the proposal response. Links here.
YCC Training Sessions Through 2024 lists all trainings project sponsors have provided over the past few years.
Field Trip Sites 2026 is a list of natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational sites across the state.
Past projects – Explore all projects funded since 2011.
Project Basics
Below are the issues you should consider before applying. Our rule has more detailed information.
- The project must result in a specific, identifiable project(s) or service(s) that would otherwise not be accomplished with existing funds and does not duplicate routine services or functions.
- Projects may include activities that protect or conserve terrestrial and aquatic species and the public lands they inhabit; improve use and access to public parks, greenways, historic sites, libraries, museums, zoos; improve or enhance recreational areas & facilities; provide emergency assistance, disaster relief or recovery; improve disaster preparedness; increase energy efficiency; beautify, improve and restore urban areas; and renovate community facilities, including those for the elderly or indigent.
- Up to $225,000 per project may be requested.
- Projects may last no longer than 26 weeks.
- Funds are issued on a reimbursement basis. Project sponsors must submit invoices, pay stubs and proofs of payment for reimbursement.
- Your organization is responsible for hiring and supervising YCC corps members.
- Corps members are New Mexico residents, ages 14 to 25 at the time of hire.
- At least five corps members must be hired; one or more corps members may be designated as a leader or trainer.
- 70% of funds awarded must be allocated to corps member wages (gross wages + employer’s FICA contribution + workers’ comp + unemployment insurance)
- 30% of funds may be used for training and supplies.
- 10% of the project time shall be allocated to corps member training.
- 10% match required (can be in-kind, such as volunteer time, staff time, equipment, etc.)
Albuquerque Sign Language Academy corps members, Summer 2023
