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Apply for a Grant
Each year, the PNM Resources Foundation gives over $1 million dollars in grants to non-profits in our community and through employee support grants. We are committed to making our application process straightforward and accessible. We practice trust-based philanthropy, which means we focus on building relationships with our nonprofit partners and minimizing administrative burdens, allowing them to use their time and energy to do their most important work.
Our Community Grants
Non-traditional Education Pathway Grant
Application Timeline: June 9 - June 30, 2025
These unrestricted grants are designed to serve New Mexicans who are often underserved—such as youth, veterans, seniors, individuals who are unhoused, formerly incarcerated, or developmentally disabled. Funding is available for programs focused on STEAM education, housing, food access, and other foundational learning supports. Special consideration is given to programs that are collaborative, inclusive, and show a clear plan for sustainability and measurable impact.
Up to $400,000 total will be given to local nonprofits served by the foundation.
Reduce Your Use Grant
Application Timeline: July 1- July 31, 2025
These grants help nonprofits focus on spending less on electric bills and more on providing essential services by giving them funding for projects for solar panel installations, updating heating and cooling systems, energy efficient lighting, energy saving appliances, etc. Completion of these projects will not only save energy and money but will mean a cleaner and healthier environment for their clients and staff.
Up to $300,000 total will be given to local nonprofits served by the foundation.
Resiliency Grants
Application Timeline: On going, as needed
These grants help nonprofits address time-sensitive, diverse, and emergent needs that may come up unexpectedly.
Up to $110,000 total will be given to local nonprofits served by the foundation.
Ongoing Employee Grants
PNM offers ongoing support to nonprofit organizations through Match Grants, Volunteer Grants, and the Volunteer Excellence Award - each designed to recognize and amplify the impact of PNM employees and retirees who give back to their communities.
Nonprofits actively supported by PNM employee volunteers will be invited to apply for the Volunteer Excellence Award through a mid-year survey application.
2023 PNM Resources Foundation Grants
PNM Resources Foundation 40th Anniversary Grant
PNM Resources Foundation is proud to announce its 40th anniversary with a commitment to give back to the community it serves. The Foundation awarded $700,000 in grants to forty-four nonprofits that have demonstrated a commitment to important issues around education, inclusion, the environment, and community vitality. Each nonprofit recipient has made a significant impact on the communities they serve and was celebrated in mid-June this year at the African American Performing Arts Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The celebration included a live art installation performance by Artrageous Artreach camp kids. This student-led performance, coordinated by a world-renowned troupe, was open to the community.
PNM Resources Foundation has been committed to supporting nonprofits in the communities it serves since its inception in 1983. Over the years, the Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in grants to organizations that work to improve the quality of life for people PNM serves across New Mexico and PNM sister company, Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) in Texas.
Previous Community Support
2022Vision GrantsIn 2022, we were pleased to offer Vision Grants for the third year in a row. These grants focused on improving identified areas of importance in New Mexico that help move the state forward together. We have a strong vision for New Mexico having affordable housing, reduced homelessness, safe vibrant communities and cleaner air. A cumulative total of at least $3 million in grants were awarded in these main areas by the end of 2022. |
2021Vision GrantsThis year, we were pleased to offer another year of Vision Grants focused on improving identified areas of importance in New Mexico that help move the state forward together. We have a strong vision for New Mexico having affordable housing, reduced homelessness, safe vibrant communities and cleaner air. A cumulative total of at least $3 million in grants were awarded in these main areas by 2022. |
2020Vision GrantsThis year, we were pleased to kickoff Vision Grants that focused on improving identified areas of importance in New Mexico that help move the state forward together. We share a vision of New Mexico having affordable housing, reduced homelessness, safe vibrant communities and cleaner air for all. A cumulative total of at least $2.5 million in grants will be awarded in these main areas by 2022. |
2019Power Up GrantsThis year, we were pleased to offer the Reduce Your Use grants, Economic Vitality grants, and Education grants. The PNM Resources Foundation awarded more than $750,000 of support to organizations that focused on these areas. |
2018"A New Century of Service" Grant OpportunityIn 2018, we were pleased to continue celebrating our 100th birthday by once again offering our "A New Century of Service" grants. The PNM Resources Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 to support organizations that support economic development, create sustainable community spaces for public use or provide educational opportunities supporting economic development. |
2017"A New Century of Service" GrantIn 2017, we did something very special as we celebrated the 100th birthday of PNM. A New Century of Service grants supported organizations that promote economic development and education within the PNM service territory. To help us celebrate our first 100 years, 62 grants totaling $750,000 were awarded to NM nonprofits. |
About the PNM Resources Foundation
The PNM Resources Foundation is a separate, nonprofit, tax exempt corporation governed by a board of trustees comprised of PNM Resources employees. No customer funds are part of the PNM Resources Foundation endowment. For more information on PNM corporate funding for nonprofit organizations, email Community@pnm.com.
