The NB3 Foundation’s Community Empowerment (national grantmaking) is designed to provide Native American communities, tribes and Native-led organizations with resources, tools, information and inspiration needed to create measurable impact and sustainable change in their own communities that benefit their children’s health. NB3 Foundation approaches its grantmaking by recognizing that Native American communities have the inherent knowledge, assets and values to address Native children’s health. By employing a variety of funding pathways, communities are able to focus their efforts at the levels they believe would have the most impact.
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Youth Council
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Calling all Native youth ages 13-24, living in New Mexico! This is your chance to drive positive change and make a difference in your community, all while growing your personal network, skills and experience. Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 cohort of the NB3 Foundation Youth Council. Below is information you may use to submit your application and learn more about us. Thank you for your interest!
Questions? Please contact either Simone Duran, simone@nb3f.org or Jared Lesansee, jared@nb3f.org. Let us know how we can assist.
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Application Deadline: September 6, 2025
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Eligibility: Native youth ages 13–24 living in New Mexico
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Term Length: One-year commitment (September 2025 – August 2026)
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Opportunities: Leadership development, community engagement, skill-building and networking
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Impact: Represent Native youth, make your voice heard and lead change in your community
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How to Apply: Submit your application online here
Our department focuses on three areas: Grantmaking, Youth Council and Community Engagement.
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Community Engagement
NB3 Foundation Youth Council
The NB3 Foundation Youth Council was established in August 2023 with eight youth and four advisors to help the NB3 Foundation better understand the issues impacting Native youth health in New Mexico. Youth council members will build skills through youth leadership development opportunities, collaborations, and mentorship to build and implement community projects developed by Youth Council members. Youth Council members will be equipped with the tools they need to inspire their peers, families, and communities to be mindful of their health in order to support the NB3 Foundation’s mission of ensuring Native youth achieve their full potential by advancing cultures of Native American community health.
Corey Bird
Kewa Pueblo, Hopi
Ezekial Bird
Kewa Pueblo, Hopi
Marcus Tenorio
San Felipe Pueblo
Quinton Begay
Pueblos of San Felipe, Jemez, Isleta and Diné
“They are much more flexible, allowing grantees to focus on a community-driven process. Budgets and work plans can be iterative and reflect this evolving process. They provide thoughtful resources for capacity building and TA, connecting grantees with other consultants or experts with expertise working with Native communities. I have observed their own efforts to develop their strategy and approach in a way that is intentional, uniquely indigenous, and evidence based. I consider them deep content experts and inspiring colleagues and often reach out to them for advice or help.”
– Community Partner (grantee)
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