Bootheel Youth Association
Non-profit
207 High Street, Lordsburg, NM 88045
Grants Awarded
2025
Outdoor Equity Fund
Hidalgo County
$40,000
The Bootheel Youth Association aims to sustain its Project Venture program for middle schoolers aged 11 to 15 in Hidalgo County, offering ten day trips and two overnight outdoor adventures to reinforce five core values: presence, safety, goal setting, honesty, and resilience. Utilizing their resources like vans, outdoor equipment, and an 8 to 1 youth to adult helper ratio, they offer experiences like hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, and caving, to augment the resiliency skills of participants, encourage outdoor activity, and enhance mental health. This program also aims to help youth avoid risky behavior and disconnect from technology, promoting healthier interactions with nature.
Total Grants Awarded: $40,000