Who Can Apply

The LANL Foundation's charitable funds are open to nonprofit New Mexico educational institutions, IRS-qualified 501 (c)(3) organizations, government agencies, and Pueblo/Tribal communities serving Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Taos counties. All funding programs (excluding educational enrichment) are competitive portfolios.

The following organizations are not eligible for funding:

• 501 (c)(3) charitable organizations not registered with the Registry of Charitable Organizations under the Office of the New Mexico Attorney as required by the New Mexico Charitable Solicitations Act
• individuals or fraternal, veteran, labor or athletic organizations serving a limited constituency
• political or lobbying organizations, or those supporting the candidacy of particular individuals
• organizations whose activities are mainly international, requests for international travel
• private foundations
• capital fund drives of colleges
• animal welfare organizations