To support the range of community activity carried out by the Laboratory, Triad National Security – the Laboratory's operator – provides grants and sponsorships to local nonprofits in the following focus areas as part of its Community Commitment Plan:
- Economic diversity
- K-12 STEM education
- Workforce development
- Community nonprofit support
We welcome online applications throughout the year from eligible organizations, with applications reviewed in four groups after these deadlines:
- January 10, 2025
- March 7, 2025
- June 6, 2025
- August 8, 2025
The grants made through this online application process are micro-grants, with the awards typically valued at $5,000 or less.
Please check the requirements below, and then follow the link to begin your application.
Eligible Organizations:
- Are 501(c)(3) charitable organizations registered with the Registry of Charitable Organizations under the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General as required by the New Mexico Charitable Solicitations Act
- Have a physical location, file all tax and state required documents, and perform the majority of its programs or events in one of the following seven counties of New Mexico: Los Alamos County, Mora County, Rio Arriba County, San Miguel County, Sandoval County, Santa Fe County, or Taos County.
- Are able to provide supporting documents, as requested (ex. IRS Letter of Designation, W-9, List of Board Members, Financial Statements, completed 990)
Ineligible Organizations:
- Individuals or fraternal, veteran, labor or athletic organizations serving a limited constituency
- Churches [Foundation Status 170(b)(1)(A)(i)]
- Political or lobbying organizations, or those supporting the candidacy of particular individuals
- National or international organizations not meeting the criteria outlined above
- Private foundations
- Capital fund drives of colleges
Grantee Final Report
- Grant recipients are required to submit a final report online describing the outcomes and impact of the project
- Are expected to provide demographic information, if applicable
- Will be asked to explain changes to use of funding
- Some applicants will be required to participate in an Annual Program/Budget Accountability Review