The Los Alamos Community Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of opportunities for community grants.
Applicant Eligibility and Grant Requirements
- Applicants must be an active 501(c)(3) organization located and providing services in Los Alamos County. Fiscal sponsorship is permitted (by an eligible entity). The organization or its fiscal sponsor must be current will all state and federal reporting requirements including being in good standing with the IRS, NM Secretary of State and NM Attorney General.
- Eligible projects and activities are described under each funding opportunity listed below. Grants may not be utilized to reimburse for expenditures already made.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Awarded funds must be utilized within one year and submit a written report within 13 months.
- LACF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or national origin. Applicants must hold similar standards.
Community Health and Wellness Grants – Awarded Quarterly
The quarterly application is available here.
Competitive Annual Spring Grants
2026 Application Process
LACF’s regular competitive grantmaking cycle takes place each spring. This year, applications are available starting Sunday, February 1, 2026 with a due date of 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026. LACF staff will be available during the month of February to answer questions: info@losalamoscf.org.
During March, proposals are reviewed by a committee of community members and members of the LACF board. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in April with funds available within 2-3 weeks after award notice.
Application Forms
LACF Capacity Building Grants . . . 2026 coming soon.
Nonprofits may request up to $5,000 to fund initiatives that increase an organization’s capacity to improve its financial health. Grants should support efforts with measurable results that strengthen financial sustainability; operations and program support are not eligible. This funding is intended to facilitate capacity building that would not be practical without grant support. Eligible activities include but are not limited to: initiatives to diversify or expand funding sources; building technological capacity to increase efficiency; investing in board development to strengthen governance and fiduciary oversight; completing a non-routine/required performance or financial review; establishing and implementing development, marketing or strategic plans. Grants are funded in part through the Enterprise Bank & Trust Community Endowment and the Los Alamos Community Endowment.
The 2025 application is available here.
Youth Sports
Up to $2,400 is available to fund competitive youth sports activities, specifically projects that build leadership skills in youth through achievement in competitive team sports. Youth served by the project or program must live in Los Alamos County and/or attend Los Alamos schools and be between the ages of 5-18. Eligible activities include but are not limited to tournament and travel expenses, team fees, and equipment purchase. Grants are funded through the Los Alamos Community Youth Sports Endowment.
The 2026 application is available here.
Music Organizations
Up to $750 is available in unrestricted operating support to nonprofits whose work expands knowledge and appreciation of genres such as classical, orchestral and band music, light opera, marching band, and choral performances for adult populations. Grants are funded through the Judy Dudziak Endowment for Community Music Organizations.
The 2026 application is available here.
LAPS K-12 Music Education
Up to $5,000 is available for Los Alamos Public Schools music programs. This grant is funded through the Paul A. And Susan E. Bombardt K-12 Music Education Endowment for Los Alamos Public Schools to benefit and inspire students in music education. This grant may provide funds for performing artists to provide demonstrations, classes or workshops; the grant may also provide funds to support teachers efforts to attract and retain music students; funding may also be provided for student access to musical instruments rental where needed. Programs may include bands, orchestras, or choirs. Our goal is to provide special opportunities that may not be part of the regular school budget. We encourage LAPS music teachers to work together to determine the best use of funds that would benefit the most students.
The 2026 application is available here.