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LANL Foundation Awards over $100,000 in STEM Framework Grants to Support STEAM Education in Northern New Mexico

Made possible by $100,000 in funding from the National Nuclear Security Administration for STEM career pipeline development, this one-year grant initiative will support hands-on learning and help to build a regional STEAM framework — an educational approach that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math to foster inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

LANL Foundation Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities to Strengthen Education Systems and Workforce Pathways Across New Mexico

ESPAÑOLA, NM – The LANL Foundation, the largest foundation in New Mexico solely focused on education, today announced its 2026 legislative priorities aimed at strengthening public education systems, expanding workforce pathways, and supporting students and families across northern New Mexico. Grounded…

LANL Foundation Opens Applications for Career Pathways Scholarship

Up to $3,000 available for associate degrees, certificates, and trade credentials ESPAÑOLA, NM – The LANL Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Career Pathways Scholarship, an opportunity designed to support Northern New Mexico students and adult learners earning…

LANL Foundation Launches Graduate Scholarship to Strengthen New Mexico’s National Security Workforce

ESPAÑOLA, NM – The LANL Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the National Security Workforce Graduate Scholarship, a new graduate-level award designed to expand pathways into high-demand national security careers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The scholarship is made…

New Mexico Native American Workforce Partners chosen for sustainable job creation grant

$550,000 will support tribal workforce programs in New Mexico ESPAÑOLA, NM – Native Workforce Partners (NWP) has been selected to receive funding via the Families and Workers Fund to expand career pathways in sustainable industries. Supported by the LANL Foundation and sponsored…

State launches Kinship Caregiving Pilot Program in Rio Arriba and San Juan Counties

NM Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program

The Mission Continues: Honoring Veterans Through Education

In 2024, a vision became reality. Thanks to the dedication of the LANL Veterans community, the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee, and the LANL Foundation, the Veterans Scholarship Fund was created to honor military service by opening doors to education for veterans and their families across Northern New Mexico.

Community Spotlight: Lazy Buffalo Café brings work-based learning and youth entrepreneurship to life

In the spirit of community, the LANL Foundation is pleased to highlight a valued partner – The Lazy Buffalo Trading Company LLC. As an organization that brings people together, the LANL Foundation strives to provide a warm, welcoming environment as we work to lift up education in Northern New Mexico. Run by local youth Melissa De La Cruz and her family, Lazy Buffalo has provided breakfast and lunch for meetings with regional education leaders and a regional college and career meeting hosted at our Española office.

LANL Foundation opens 2026 four-year scholarship application

High school seniors and current undergraduate students across Northern New Mexico can now apply for up to $20,000 in scholarship funding through the LANL Foundation's Four-Year Scholarship Program.

Native Workforce Partners Launch their Next Chapter in Collaboration with LANL Foundation

The LANL Foundation joins the New Mexico Native Workforce Partners (NWP) in celebrating a major milestone in the evolution of their workforce-focused coalition – signing a fiscal sponsorship agreement with New Mexico Community Trust.