Ycc Project Eligibility

A. The YCC Commission will accept proposal applications from: (1) A federally recognized sovereign tribal government within the state. (2) A state agency. (3) Local units of government include but are not limited to: counties, municipalities, villages, cities, towns, land grants, soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), community acequia/ditch associations, school districts, public universities and colleges, and charter schools. (4) A federal agency operating within the state. (5) A non-profit organization with a 501(c) internal revenue service designation operating within the state. (6) Any organization or agency with a 501(c) fiscal sponsor. B. Projects must be consistent with the purposes of the YCC program and may include, but need not be limited to, projects that: (1) protect, conserve, rehabilitate or increase resiliency of terrestrial and aquatic species, forests, refuges, rangelands and waters of the state; (2) improve use and access to public parks, greenways, historic sites, libraries, museums, zoos, recreational areas and associated facilities; (3) reinforce the “keep New Mexico true” campaign; (4) provide emergency assistance, disaster relief or recovery; or (5) improve disaster preparedness; (6) increase energy efficiency. (7) beautify, improve and restore urban areas; (8) renovate community facilities, including those for the elderly or indigent.