In recognition of the interdependence of Los Alamos National Laboratory and Northern New Mexico communities, the LANL Foundation exists to enhance the vitality of the region by investing in education, learning and community development. Since 1998, the LANL Foundation has invested more than $34 million in over 1,900 grants serving regional schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Pueblo/Tribal communities. Click here to view 2009 grantees.

Educational Enrichment Grants
The Educational Enrichment program is designed to help area school districts address critical public education needs and improve the quality of education for Northern New Mexico children by primarily investing in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including STEM activities in teacher/curriculum enhancement, educational technology, and student support. In 2009, the LANL Foundation awarded $2,873,812 in Educational Enrichment grants to 16 school districts in Northern New Mexico.

Educational Outreach Grants
The Educational Outreach program is designed to support nonprofit educational institutions, IRS-qualified 501 (c)(3) organizations, government agencies, and Pueblo/Tribal communities addressing critical public education needs in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including STEM activities in teacher professional development, curriculum enhancement, educational technology, and student support. The Foundation will provide program support funding ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. In 2009, the LANL Foundation awarded 47 educational outreach grants totaling $612,354.

Small Grants
The Small Grant program is designed to provide timely support to nonprofit educational institutions, 501(c)(3) organizations, government agencies, and Pueblo/Tribal communities in Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Taos counties. Small grants are competitive, and the Foundation will provide awards up to $1,500 in the areas of community outreach and STEM education. In 2009, the LANL Foundation awarded 91 small grants totaling $135,328.

In continued partnership with Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS), the LANL Foundation awarded 155 educational enrichment, educational outreach, and small grants totaling $3,630,993.10 in 2009 to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations serving education, learning, and community development in Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe and Taos counties.  Most awards address critical public education needs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) including STEM activities in teacher/curriculum enhancement, educational technology, and student support. Small grants additionally support community events, community outreach, and educational outreach programs in Northern New Mexico communities.

With this funding, an additional $178,000 has been allocated to the Northern New Mexico Math and Science Academy (Espanola) and the Espanola Regional Quality Center to provide master teachers’ support and professional development in quality processes.