LANL Foundation Grants (Invitational)
Eligibility
Organizations in northern New Mexico communities surrounding Los Alamos National Laboratory — including Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Mora, San Miguel, and Taos counties. The LANL Foundation specifically serves northern NM communities.
Program Goals
LANL Foundation invests in education, health, and community programs in the eight-county region surrounding Los Alamos National Laboratory. STEM education, CS, and workforce development programs are strongly aligned to the foundation's mission.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Invitational grant process — LANL Foundation primarily invites applications from established partners. New applicants should contact the foundation to express interest and inquire about the current invitation process. Check lanlfoundation.org for any open grant cycles.
Cycle Notes
Invitational cycle — TBD. Contact LANL Foundation directly at lanlfoundation.org to inquire about current availability.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by program. LANL Foundation grants range from smaller classroom-level awards to larger multi-year program grants.
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
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- 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
Is the LANL Foundation grant truly invitation-only?
Primarily. Contact the foundation to inquire about the current process — some cycles may be more open than others.
Which NM counties does LANL Foundation serve?
The eight-county northern NM region: Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Mora, San Miguel, Taos, and surrounding areas.
What types of programs does LANL Foundation fund?
Education, health, and community programs in northern NM. STEM, CS, and workforce development are priorities.
How do I express interest?
Contact LANL Foundation through lanlfoundation.org to inquire about current grant availability and the invitation process.
How can Forward Education help?
We help frame CS and STEM programs within the LANL Foundation's northern NM community mission and science talent development goals.
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
