El Paso Electric Charitable Foundation Grants
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits in El Paso Electric service areas in southern New Mexico — primarily Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, and surrounding southern NM communities.
Program Goals
El Paso Electric Charitable Foundation supports education, energy literacy, and community programs in their service territory. STEM, technology, and workforce readiness programs at K-12 schools in southern New Mexico are a strong fit.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications through the El Paso Electric Charitable Foundation. The April 3, 2026 cycle is now closed. Monitor epelectric.com for the next cycle announcement.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. The April 3, 2026 deadline has passed. Monitor epelectric.com/community for the next cycle dates.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by project. Check current guidelines when the next cycle opens.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NM communities does El Paso Electric serve?
Primarily Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, and surrounding southern New Mexico communities. Check epelectric.com for the full service area.
Is the 2026 cycle still open?
No. The April 3, 2026 deadline has passed. Monitor epelectric.com for the next cycle.
What types of programs does El Paso Electric fund?
Education, energy literacy, STEM, and community programs in their service territory.
When will the next cycle open?
Monitor epelectric.com/community for announcements.
How can Forward Education help?
We help frame STEM programs within energy literacy and workforce readiness themes that align to El Paso Electric Foundation priorities.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — New Mexico standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
