Competitive Grants

Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos Education Innovation Grants

Developed in partnership with the LANL Foundation’s Tribal Advisory Council, this competitive grant opportunity is open to Tribal Nations and Pueblos within the Foundation’s geographic area of impact.

The goal: to uplift and invest in tribally driven, culturally grounded education initiatives that serve K-12 students in Northern New Mexico. Whether launching something new or building on existing efforts, the LANL Foundation seeks to fund innovative or disruptively innovative programs that reflect community values and vision.

 Innovation can mean:

• Reintroducing or revitalizing traditional knowledge systems in the classroom
• Designing community-led curricula that connect culture, language, and academics
• Creating new models for student engagement, mentorship, or intergenerational learning
• Applying technology, land-based learning, or art in ways that reflect community identity
• Rethinking school-community partnerships to better serve students

What matters most is that the proposal supports students in a way that’s true to your community’s vision.

What We’re Looking For:

• Initiatives developed by or led by Tribal Nations or Pueblos
• Culturally rooted approaches to teaching and learning
• Projects that aim to strengthen student success and community well-being
  

Funding Available

• Total Available Funding: $100,000
• Grant Amount per Award: $25,000
• Grant Term: One year

Number of Grants to be Awarded: Up to four (4)

Eligibility Criteria

Initial eligibility considerations include:

• Each proposal must include a Letter of Support from Tribal leadership
• Only one proposal per Tribal Nation or Pueblo may be submitted. Eligible Tribes/Nations/Pubelos include: Cochiti Pueblo, Jemez Pueblo, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Kewa Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, Pueblo of Nambe, Navajo Nation, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris Pueblo, Pueblo of Pojoaque, San Felipe Pueblo, Pueblo de San Ildefonso, Pueblo of Sandia, Santa Ana Pueblo, Pueblo of Santa Clara, Taos Pueblo, Tesuque Pueblo, and Zia Pueblo.
• The work being proposed must happen within LANL Foundation’s area of impact: San Miguel, Sandoval, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Taos, Mora, or Los Alamos counties
• There must be no conflict of interest with current LANL Foundation Board or staff
• Current, up-to-date filings with the IRS and NMCOROS (if applying entity is a 501(c)3)

Questions? Contact grants@lanlfoundation.org.

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.