Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation

THIS GRANT SUPPORTED THE LAUNCH OF BRIDGE BUILDERS, AN ALUMNI-DRIVEN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (PSE) GRADUATES WITH STUDENTS IN TAOS COUNTY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND SUCCESS IN PSE PATHWAYS. FUNDING SUPPORTED PROGRAM DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND STRATEGIC SCALING EFFORTS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, COMMUNITY-ROOTED MODEL FOR RURAL STUDENT SUCCESS. THIS FUNDING SUPPORTED BRIDGES EFFORTS TO BUILD SYSTEMS-LEVEL CHANGE THROUGH ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IN LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND SCALABLE ALUMNI NETWORK, WE AIM TO DEEPEN LOCAL INVESTMENT, EXPAND OUR CAPACITY, AND EMBED LONG-TERM POSTSECONDARY SUPPORT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

FUNDING HELPED EXPAND THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM AND APPRENTICE BOOTCAMPS, INCREASING STEAM TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTHERN NEW MEXICO YOUTH AGED 14-29. THIS SUPPORT ENHANCED ONLINE CURRICULUM, ADD NEW CHALLENGES AND WEBINARS, AND GROW EDUCATOR AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM HAS SUCCESSFULLY REACHED THOUSANDS THROUGH FESTIVALS AND VR EVENTS AND AIMS TO SCALE ACCESS AND IMPACT STATEWIDE.

FUNDING SUPPORTED PEECS PLACE-BASED K-12 LEARNING PROGRAMS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO BY COVERING EDUCATOR SALARIES, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS, LESSON MATERIALS, AND TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTIONS LIKE THE CHRONOLOG COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROJECT. THIS FUNDING ENABLED EQUITABLE, HANDS-ON OUTDOOR EDUCATION THROUGH FIELD TRIPS AND LOCAL NATURAL SITES, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND LOS ALAMOS COUNTY. FUNDING SUPPORTED COLLEGE TO CAREERS INTERNSHIPS FOR SUMMER 2024.

THIS GRANT FUNDED 12 STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE 2023 NAEYC CONFERENCE, ENHANCING THEIR SKILLS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. TRAINING FOCUSED ON AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. FUNDING SUPPORTED CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE TEWA LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT BY TRAINING SECOND-LANGUAGE LEARNERS TO BECOME PROFICIENT, CARING TEACHERS. THIS INCLUDES RECRUITING TRIBAL MEMBERS, WORKING WITH FLUENT SPEAKERS AND ELDERS, AND COMPENSATING THEM FOR THEIR VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTED THE CONTINUATION OF OUR STUDENT TRAINER PROGRAMS FOR TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN SANTA FE, TAOS, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, WHILE ALSO ADVANCING EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL CTP OR CTP CONSORTIUM IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. FUNDING ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY THROUGH ASL INTERPRETATION, SUPPORT STUDENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WITH INCLUSIVE POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS, AND STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE MORE INCLUSIVE COLLEGE PATHWAYS.

FUNDING SUPPORTED STUDENT TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED FEES FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.

GRANT SUPPORTED OPERATIONS OF THE SKY CENTER/NMSIP TO PROVIDE BILINGUAL, NO-COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO, ADDRESSING RISING YOUTH SUICIDE RATES AND MENTAL HEALTH GAPS.

THIS TWO-YEAR GRANT SUPPORTED SALARIES FOR FOUR KEY CCP STAFF MEMBERS, ENABLING THE CONTINUATION OF DIRECT, ON-CAMPUS COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING SERVICES AT FOUR PARTNER HIGH SCHOOLS. FUNDING ALSO STRENGTHENED CCPS ADVOCACY EFFORTS AT THE DISTRICT AND STATE LEVELS TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR ALL STUDENTS.

FUNDING SUPPORTED THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IN OFFERING WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND FARMING PRACTICES. COLLABORATION WITH PUEBLO DEPARTMENTS ENSURED SUSTAINABLE, YEAR-ROUND CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES.

FUNDING SUPPORTED A COORDINATOR POSITION AT ROCA TO MANAGE COLLEGE COUNSELING, SUMMER SESSIONS, RECRUITMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EXPANDING ACCESS FOR RURAL AND INDIGENOUS STUDENTS. THIS ROLE INCREASES PROGRAM CAPACITY, DEEPENS STUDENT SUPPORT, AND BUILDS LONG-TERM COLLEGE ACCESS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO.

FUNDING SUPPORTED PERSONNEL COSTS FOR STAFF WHO MENTOR AND ENGAGE YOUTH DAILY THROUGH PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, HELPING TO RESTORE PARTICIPATION LEVELS IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC.

FUNDING COVERED 10% OF THE EDUCATION COORDINATORS SALARY AND FULL WAGES FOR THE TEWA LANGUAGE TEACHER, WHO PROVIDES WEEKLY CLASSES AT SANTA FE INDIAN SCHOOL. ADDITIONAL FUNDS SUPPORTED SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND INDIRECT COSTS RELATED TO THE LANGUAGE PROGRAM.

FUNDING SUPPORTED TWIRLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS ACROSS TAOS COUNTY, COVERING STAFF TIME, TRAVEL, AND MATERIALS TO BRING ARTS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES.

THIS FUNDING SUPPORTED CAVUS INDIGENOUS OUTREACH LIAISON, WHO IS BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PUEBLOS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CIC PROGRAMMING TO OVER 500 INDIGENOUS STUDENTS. SUSTAINED SUPPORT HELPED SUSTAIN AND DEEPEN THESE CONNECTIONS AND ENSURE PROGRAMMING ALIGNS WITH THE NEEDS AND VALUES OF EACH COMMUNITY SERVED.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTED THE YOUTH CREATOR SHOW CASE, AN ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBIT THAT CELEBRATES CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND GIVES YOUNG ARTISTS ACROSS THE CHAMA VALLEY A PLATFORM TO SHARE THEIR WORK. FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTED EXPANSION INTO OUT-OF-SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING NEW PARTNERSHIPS, YOUTH APPRENTICESHIPS, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS A RURAL SERVICE AREA.

THIS FUNDING SUPPORTED EXPANDING THE EMERGENCE PROGRAM BY ADDING A FOURTH STAFF MEMBER TO INCREASE OUTREACH AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES. IT ALSO HELPED EXTEND THERAPEUTIC ADVENTURE SERVICES TO MORE SCHOOLS ACROSS THE GREATER SANTA FE AREA AND NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.

FUNDING TO SILVER BULLET PRODUCTIONS SUPPORTED FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT LAPS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, AND ONGOING MENTORSHIP. IT ALSO COVERED FILM SCREENINGS WITH DISCUSSION PANELS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.

FUNDING EXPANDED AND ENHANCED FREE AND SLIDING-SCALE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR TAOS COUNTY YOUTH, INCLUDING ARTS, MEDIA, AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, WITH ADDITIONAL STAFF SUPPORT TO SERVE AT-RISK POPULATIONS.

GRANT SUPPORTED AUDUBON SOUTHWESTS STAFF AND TEACHER STIPENDS, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING. FUNDS COVERED TEACHER TRAINING, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, MATERIALS, AND PARTNER ORGANIZATION SUPPORT TO ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN TITLE 1 AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES.

FUNDING SUPPORTED THE PURCHASE OF CORE SEL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPASS MODEL, ADVANCING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACROSS EXPANDING GRADE LEVELS.

FUNDING SUPPORTED OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS PROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY BUILDING, PRIORITIZING STAFFING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES.

FUNDING SUPPORTED SUSTAINING AND EXPANDING SEL4NMS OPERATIONS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, VIDEO PRODUCTION, WEBSITE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, TRAVEL, LEADERSHIP RETREATS, AND SUPPLIES. THIS GRANT HELPED SEL4NM BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY, FOSTER STATEWIDE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND ESTABLISH A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR LONG-TERM IMPACT.

FUNDING SUPPORTED A LITERACY/NUMERACY TEACHER POSITION, PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION TO YOUTH, ALONGSIDE UPGRADING INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY WITH A SMARTBOARD, PROJECTOR, AND CLASSROOM SUPPLIES TO ENHANCE ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING. THIS INVESTMENT HELPED YOUTHWORKS BETTER SERVE STUDENTS PURSUING ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PATHWAYS THROUGH TAILORED ACADEMIC AND CAREER SKILLS TRAINING.

GRANT FUNDING SUPPORTED OPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE KERES CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER (KCLC), SPECIFICALLY FOR STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP SALARIES. THIS FUNDING ENABLED KCLC TO SUSTAIN AND COMPENSATE FIVE KEY LEADERSHIP STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT, DIRECTOR OF INDIGENOUS MONTESSORI INSTITUTE, AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS WHO GUIDE THE CENTERS MISSION, VISION, AND DAILY OPERATIONS.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTED STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AT GIRLS INSPIRING SANTA FE, ENABLING EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, CPR, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TO MEET RISING SERVICE DEMAND. FUNDING HELPED SUSTAIN HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING AND STRENGTHENED FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH DIVERSIFIED FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

FUNDING SUPPORTED MORALE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN THE WLVS DISTRICT BY PROVIDING REGULAR MEALS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR STAFFSUCH AS BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND AN END-OF-YEAR COOKOUTTO RECOGNIZE THEIR DEDICATION AND RESILIENCE THROUGH RECENT CHALLENGES. ADDITIONALLY, THE GRANT ENABLED STUDENT RECOGNITION THROUGH REWARDS LIKE PIZZA AND ROOT BEER FLOAT PARTIES FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, HONOR ROLL ACHIEVEMENTS, AND IMPROVED ATTENDANCE, HELPING TO FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AMID ONGOING COMMUNITY HARDSHIPS.

FUNDING PROVIDED TEACHER STIPENDS TO SUPPORT COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION TRAINING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, HELPING EXPAND CULTURALLY RELEVANT CS PROGRAMS FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTED REUNITY RESOURCES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT FOOD ORIGINS AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS. FUNDS HELPED SUSTAIN THESE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT THE NEW FARM EDUCATION MANAGER, ENHANCING REUNITYS GROWING IMPACT IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND FOOD EDUCATION.

ESTABLISH A PIPELINE OF EDUCATORS IN NEW MEXICO, INCLUDING NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. FUNDS TO SUPPORT GOLDEN APPLES INITIAL EFFORTS TO BUILD STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN EDUCATION AND BEGINNING TEACHERS.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; THE SKY CENTER/NMSIP'S MISSION IS TO MEET THE CHALLENGE OF YOUTH SUICIDE IN SANTA FE AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO THROUGH LASTING SOLUTIONS THAT ENCOURAGE RESILIENCY, COURAGE, CONNECTION AND HOPE.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; KERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER (KCLC) STRIVES TO RECLAIM OUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND HONOR OUR HERITAGE BY USING A COMPREHENSIVE CULTURAL AND ACADEMIC CURRICULUM TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN NURTURING KERES-SPEAKING, HOLISTICALLY HEALTHY, COMMUNITY MINDED, AND ACADEMICALLY STRONG STUDENTS.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; SUPPORTING THE SANTA FE OUTDOOR EDUCATION COLLABORATION IS A JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN AUDUBON, THE SANTA FE BOTANICAL GARDEN, AND THE SANTA FE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE STANDARDS-ALIGNED, HANDS-ON THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH GRADE LIFE-SCIENCE PROGRAMMING BASED IN AND AROUND SANTA FE.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; MATHAMIGOS IS A NEW MEXICO REGISTERED NON-PROFIT OF VOLUNTEER MATHEMATICIANS AND EDUCATORS DEDICATED TO HELPING TEACHERS INSPIRE KIDS TO LOVE MATH - THROUGH WORKSHOPS, COACHING, AND FAMILY OUTREACH SINCE 2017.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; SUPPORTING K12 PROGRAMMING IN COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN A LANGUAGE IMMERSION ENVIRONMENT.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; MOVING ARTS ESPANOLA (MAE) PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION AND FREE NUTRITIONAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 3-25, WITH THE MISSION OF BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CULTIVATING LEADERS THROUGH ARTS AND CULTURE, .

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; STEMARTS LAB EMPOWERS YOUTH THROUGH ART, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY WORKPLACE, WITH A FOCUS ON RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; THE PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE TEWA LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEARN AND ENGAGE WITH THEIR HERITAGE LANGUAGE THROUGH IMMERSION-BASED, EXPERIENTIAL METHODS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF TEWA WORLDVIEW.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; THE PUEBLO OF TESUQUE WILL PROVIDE TEWA LANGUAGE CLASSES TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT SANTA FE INDIAN SCHOOL BY A TRIBAL MEMBER FROM THE PUEBLO OF TESUQUE.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; THE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING EDUCATION BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS TO TRANSFORM THEIR ORGANIZATIONS WITH NEW APPROACHES TO LEADERSHIP AND DEEPER LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; SPECIFICALLY FOR THE RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE ACCESS, OR ROCA, PROGRAM, WHICH BUILDS PATHWAYS TO CAREER AND COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL BE FIRST IN THE FAMILIES TO EARN A COLLEGE DEGREE - FUNDING SPECIFICALLY SUPPORTS A COORDINATOR POSITION FOR COLLEGE COUNSELING.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL'S TECHNOLOGY CLASSROOM CAPACITY THROUGH ROBOTICS AND CODING PROGRAMMING.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; TWIRL PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAY-BASED STEAM LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN TAOS COUNTY.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; CHAMA VALLEY ARTS PROVIDES ARTS PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES FROM THE CHAMA VALLEY, AS WELL AS PRODUCING THE CHAMA VALLEY ART FESTIVAL AND OTHER EVENTS FOR LOCAL ARTISTS TO SHOW AND SELL THEIR WORK.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; THRIVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS A DIVERSE AND AFFIRMING K-8 LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT EMBRACES SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING PRACTICES AND UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED TEACHING TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; THE MOUNTAIN CENTER (TMC) IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AND ACCREDITED 501(C)3 EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC ORGANIZATION THAT, SINCE 1979, HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO PROMOTING PERSONAL DISCOVERY AND SOCIAL CHANGE AMONG YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS THROUGH THE USE OF CREATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN WILDERNESS, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; YOUTHWORKS PROGRAMS ARE STRUCTURED TO AID OPPORTUNITY YOUTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE BUILDING THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND JOB SKILLS THROUGH PAID WORK-BASED LEARNING AND THROUGH EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR GOALS WHILE LEVERAGING OPPORTUNITIES AND PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT; SEL4NM IS AN ALLIANCE OF NEW MEXICANS CONNECTING, PROMOTING, SUPPORTING, AND ADVOCATING TO HELP EVERYONE IN THE STATE UNDERSTAND THE POWER, POTENTIAL AND PURPOSE OF SYSTEMATIC, INTENTIONAL, UNIVERSAL SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.