Anton Chico Schools
1753 State Hwy 119, Anton Chico, NM 87711
Grants Awarded
2025
Outdoor Equity Fund
Guadalupe County
$40,000
Growing Minds: Outdoor Learning and Garden Education for Anton Chico Students provides all 78 K–8 students in this 100% economically disadvantaged, rural community with hands-on, garden-based learning throughout the school year and a 4-week summer camp. The program includes a Garden Specialist, teacher stipends, and paid student tutors to lead and support outdoor activities that promote academic engagement, science literacy, wellness, and environmental stewardship. By integrating outdoor spaces into daily instruction, the initiative creates a sustainable model that connects students to the land, each other, and their own learning.
Total Grants Awarded: $40,000