Corporate Contributions Program

Sandia and National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS) provide grants to address the greatest challenges facing families in local communities. K-12 school systems are working to eliminate educational disparities from one community to another. Many families struggle with affordable housing, food insecurity, and other challenges. Recognizing that both family stability and equitable educational success are critical to childrens futures, NTESS, on behalf of Sandia National Laboratories, is investing corporate contributions in the areas of Family Stability and Educational Success. 

Educational Success Criteria

This grant opportunity is intended to support non-profit organizations that are working to improve the educational success of preK-12 students by improving academic performance and engagement. Programs should demonstrate sustainable improvement and where applicable, partnerships with other organizations to create efficiencies and avoid duplication of services. Priority will be given to programs that address:

1. Students’ academic skills in preparation for college and career readiness. Priority programs include programs to enhance literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning.
2. Learning through out-of-classroom time/extended learning programming (afterschool, summer or other out-of-classroom time) that boost students’ educational, social and/or behavioral growth to keep them engaged in their academic success.
3. Resources for under-served students including students who may not receive equitable resources in the academic pipeline and low-income, under-represented racial/ethnic minorities, and first-generation college students.
4. Teacher professional development programs that support teachers who provide STEM content, with priority for programs that support new teachers (under 5 years in the profession).

Family Stability Criteria

This grant opportunity is intended to support non-profit organizations that are helping families in crisis provide and sustain a stable home environment, especially for families with children. Programs should demonstrate sustainable improvement and where applicable, partnerships with other organizations to create efficiencies and avoid duplication of services. Priority will be given to programs that address:

1. Hunger relief services including pantries and prepared meal services that serve people experiencing food insecurity.
2. Short or long-term housing for those experiencing homelessness and those moving into more stable housing.
3. Workforce development serving under-employed populations.
4. Services and wraparound support for children/families who are experiencing a temporary crisis. 

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

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