STEAM Learning Opportunities Grant
The Northern New Mexico (NNM) STEAM Coalition and LANL Foundation invites STEAM educators and programs serving PreK–12 students in Northern New Mexico to apply for funding to support STEAM learning opportunities for students and educators in both in-school and out-of-school settings during summer 2025 and the 2025–2026 academic year.
This one-year funding opportunity is made possible by a $100,000 grant from Triad, LLC and the National Nuclear Security Administration, dedicated to advancing STEAM education in the region.
Funding Details
- Grant Range: $1,000 to $10,000
- Eligibility: Programs or educators serving PreK–12 students in the following counties: Los Alamos, Mora, Sandoval, Santa Fe, San Miguel, Rio Arriba, and Taos. In addition, schools and school districts are eligible for this award as well as any program based in one of the 18 pueblos, tribes, sovereign nations served by LANL Foundation.
- Condition for Funding: As part of the grant, recipients will contribute to the development of a regional STEAM Learning Framework. Grantees will be expected to reflect on how their programming aligns with the emerging framework and participate in two feedback workshops (Summer and Fall 2025), an/or host a site visit with the STEAM Framework team.
Funding Priorities
- Grants must align with one or more of the Northern New Mexico STEAM Coalition’s goals:
- Ensure all students in Northern New Mexico have access to inquiry-based STEAM learning in school every day.
- Increase access to high-quality out-of-school STEAM programming.
- Expand opportunities for students to explore STEAM career pathways.
We strongly encourage applications from individual teachers, out-of-school programs and partnerships between public schools and nonprofits or higher education institutions!
How to Apply
Interested educators and programs should submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) that includes:
- A brief description of the proposed programming, professional learning, or operational support.
- Identification of the Coalition goal(s) the work supports.
- A general timeline of activities.
- A budget narrative outlining intended use of funds.
- Explanation of how children and youth in Northern New Mexico will benefit from the proposed work (directly or indirectly).
- A statement of commitment to participate in STEAM Framework workshops and/or a site visit.
Click here to view the application questions.
Key Dates
- Q + A Session: Monday, May 12, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. MST (Join the meeting)
- Q + A Session: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. MST (Join the meeting)
- LOI Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025
- Notification to Selected LOI Applicants: Early June 2025
- Funding Release Goal: End of June 2025
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Contact: grants@lanlfoundation.org
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Education Enrichment and Community Outreach Grants
In 2025, the LANL Foundation will prioritize deepening community partnerships with a focus on supporting public school children and youth in Northern New Mexico. As a result, we will not hold an open, competitive grant cycle for the Education Enrichment Grants this year, nor will we be holding a Community Outreach Grants cycle. Instead, we will provide grants through an Invitational Grant Process (learn more here).
As we begin our strategic planning for the future, our grant making will focus on collaboration and creating lasting impact on public education in our region. We value your input and encourage you to reach out with any questions or feedback about how these changes affect your organization. Please contact us at grants@lanlfoundation.org.