TNMP Power Grants Open for 2023
Applications open soon for qualifying nonprofits for 2023 TNMP Power Grants, made possible by the TNMP Fund.
A total of $145,000 will be available for grants that strengthen communities served by Texas-New Mexico Power. Individual grants will continue to be funded for amounts up to $10,000.
“Texas is a great place to live and work. Supporting the efforts of nonprofits is part of our shared responsibility to better this state, especially in the areas we serve. The TNMP Power Grants is our way of trying to make a meaningful difference,” said Keith Nix, VP of Operations.
Community Benefits
Grants can be used by qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations in TNMP’s service area, including those affiliated with schools, to fund a broad variety of projects, including (but not limited to):
- Community Vitality
- Education
- Animal Services
Grants from the endowment will be awarded up to $10,000. Applicants are encouraged to apply only for the amounts needed to fund their projects.
Twenty-five qualifying organizations were awarded nearly $150,000 in 2022.
Eligibility and Applying
Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in TNMP's territory are eligible to apply, including those affiliated with schools.
Interested nonprofits can visit tnmp.com/powergrants to review grants information and follow the link from that page to the application. Additional resources for prospective applicants are also available on that page.
The application window is August 1 through 31. Funding will be completed later in the year.
Questions from prospective applicants can be e-mailed to your Regional Community Liaison, listed below.
The TNMP Fund is a division of the PNM Resources Foundation, the nonprofit foundation of Texas-New Mexico Power’s parent company.
Regional Community Liaisons:
Jessica Agee (North Texas)
Ally Tello (Central and West Texas)
Darcie Valenzuela (Bay Area)
darcie.valenzuela@tnmp.com
Media Contact
Sara Yingling
TNMP is a transmission and distribution service provider that delivers power to more than 270,000 homes and businesses on behalf of retail electric providers in Texas. More information is available at tnmp.com/about-us.
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