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Apply for a Grant
Each year, the PNM | TNMP Foundation awards more than $1 million in grants to non‑profits across our communities. This year, we are proud to continue that mission through the 2026 Power Grant.
Ongoing Employee Grants
PNM offers ongoing support to nonprofit organizations through Match Grants, Volunteer Grants, and the Volunteer Excellence Awardeach designed to recognize and amplify the impact of PNM employees and retirees who give back to their communities.
Matching Grants
In 2026, the PNM | TNMP Foundation's Matching Grant Program will provide a 2:1 match, allowing eligible employees or retirees to triple the impact of their giving. For every $1 donated, the Foundation will contribute $2 to qualifying organizations.
Volunteer Grants
As an employee or retiree, you can provide financial support to the organizations where you volunteer, with up to $2,000 available per year and no more than $1,000 awarded to any single organization by the PNM | TNMP Foundation.
Our Community Pillars
Our pillars drive the Foundation's missionsupporting the programs and organizations that create lasting, meaningful change in the communities where we live and work.
Education
Environment
Economic Vitality
A Legacy of Impact
Collectively, the PNM Resources Foundation has proudly contributed over $30 million to hundreds of charitable organizations across New Mexico over the past 40 years.
2025
$1.2 Million Awarded
Grant Program: Non-Traditional Education Pathways Grants, Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Education · Inclusion · Environment · Community Vitality
Non Traditional Pathways Grants continuing to support STEAM education, housing, food access, and essential services for underserved New Mexicans and expanded its support to Texas, spanning the Foundation’s full service territory.
2024
$1.2 Million Awarded
Grant Program: Non-Traditional Education Pathways Grants, Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Education · Inclusion · Environment · Community Vitality
Non Traditional Pathways Grants supporting STEAM education, housing, food access, and essential services for underserved New Mexicans.
2023
$1.3 Million Awarded
Grant Program: 40th Anniversary Community Impact Grants, Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Education · Inclusion · Environment · Community Vitality
The Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary by awarding $700,000 to 44 nonprofits across New Mexico and Texas. Recipients were honored at the African American Performing Arts Center in Albuquerque with a special student-led Artrageous performance.
2022
$3 Million Awarded
Grant Program: Vision Grants, Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Affordable Housing · Homelessness Reduction · Community Safety · Clean Air
2022 marked the third year of Vision Grants, contributing to transformative work that supports stronger communities statewide.
2021
$3 Million Awarded
Grant Program: Vision Grants, Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Housing · Homelessness · Community Vibrancy · Clean Air
Vision Grants continued to support forward movement in New Mexico by funding organizations focused on improving quality of life.
2020
$2.5 Million Awarded
Grant Program: Vision Grants (Launch Year), Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Housing · Homelessness · Public Safety · Clean Air
2020 marked the kickoff of the Vision Grants initiativecreated to address key needs across the state through strategic, long-term investment.
2019
$750,000 Awarded
Grant Program: Power Up Grants, Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Energy Efficiency · Economic Vitality · Education
Grants supported community programs related to energy conservation, economic development, and educational access.
2018
$750,000 Awarded
Grant Program: A New Century of Service, Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Economic Development · Community Spaces · Education
2018 continued PNM's 100-year celebration by funding organizations building stronger, more sustainable communities.
2017
$750,000 Awarded
Grant Program: A New Century of Service, Reduce Your Use Grants
Focus Areas: Economic Development · Education
To honor PNM's centennial, 62 grants were awarded to organizations advancing education and economic opportunity statewide.
About the PNM | TNMP Foundation
The PNM | TNMP Foundation, formerly known as 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.
