Quick Summary
Name: Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANL Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,958,525 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $100,000 |
| Average Grant | $45,547 (based on 43 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Mixed (Fixed Deadline / Invitation Only) |
Contact Details
Website: https://lanlfoundation.org/
Email: grants@lanlfoundation.org, info@lanlfoundation.org
Phone: (505) 753-8890
Address: 1112 Plaza del Norte, Española, NM 87532
Geographic Focus
Seven counties in Northern New Mexico: Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos counties, plus 18 Pueblos, tribes, and Nations in the region (including Cochiti Pueblo, Jemez Pueblo, Jicarilla Apache Nation, and others).
Funding Priorities
- K-12 Education: Support for public school children, educator growth, STEAM programming
- Early Childhood Development: Home visiting programs and early learning initiatives
- Career Technical Education: Work-based learning and career pathways programs
- Community-Based Programming: Innovative educational projects and collaboration
- Scholarships: Financial support for students and adult learners from Northern New Mexico
- Tribal Education: Support for Pueblos, Nations, and tribal communities
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. Eligible applicants include schools, school districts, nonprofits, 501(c)3 organizations, government agencies, and tribal communities in their service area.
Application Method
Competitive Grants: Fixed deadlines (quarterly acceptance, though 2025 Education Enrichment Grants are paused)
Community Outreach Grants: Annual deadline (February 15th for $5,000 grants)
Invitational Grants: By invitation only - foundation strategically partners with select organizations
Northern New Mexico Youth Fund: Letters of inquiry in March, full applications in May for grants of $50,000-$100,000
Virtual information sessions provided for applicants. Contact grants@lanlfoundation.org for application guidance.
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