The mission of the Carlsbad Community Foundation is to improve the lives of people in Carlsbad and South Eddy County, New Mexico. They support programs and projects that enhance community capacity and quality of life across various areas, including civic involvement, health, diversity, arts and culture, and education, while excluding support for event sponsorships, marketing activities, sports, travel, or political activities.
The Benjamin P. Duke Memorial Endowment Fund, administered by the Carlsbad Community Foundation, invites applications from South Eddy County organizations dedicated to promoting the well-being of both domestic and wild animals. This grant program is specifically aimed at supporting causes that directly contribute to the welfare of animals, with no consideration for projects outside this scope.