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In 2026, eligible Texas nonprofits are invited to apply for the TNMP Power Grant, which provides flexible funding to organizations advancing education, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality across the state.

A total of $300,000 is available for grants that strengthen communities served by Texas-New Mexico Power. Grants will be funded in amounts of up to $10,000.

Application Period: May 1 - May 30, 2026 (One-Time Cycle)

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* last year's winners are not eligible to apply for this year's grant.

TNMP employees


Ongoing Employee Grants

TNMP offers ongoing support to nonprofit organizations, through Matching Grants and Volunteer Grants, each designed to recognize and amplify the impact of TNMP employees and retirees who give back to their communities.

TNMP Employees

Matching Grants

Want to triple the impact of your personal donation?

Beginning 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.

Application Period:  January 1 - October 30, 2026 

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Volunteer Grants

We are proud to honor the meaningful ways our employees strengthen their communities in Texas!

Through the Volunteer Grant Program, we recognize and reward the time, leadership, and commitment that PNM and TNMP employees and retirees invest in local nonprofits. These grants provide financial support to the organizations where you volunteer, offering up to $2,000 per year, with no more than $1,000 awarded to any single organization.

Application Period:  January 1 - October 30, 2026

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2025 Recipients

  • 29 Acres Howdy Homemade
  • Actions, Inc. of Brazoria County
  • Brazosport Cares
  • CASA of Galveston County
  • Clifton Horse Show Association
  • Detroit ISD Athletic Booster Club
  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health TX
  • Enabling Movement Foundation
  • Family Endeavors Inc
  • First Capital Historical Foundation
  • Fort Stockton Education Foundation
  • Friends of Hamilton Public
  • Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center
  • Independence Gardens
  • Lake Whitney Public Library Foundation, Inc.
  • Lewisville Police Foundation
  • M.I. Lewis Social Service Center
  • Meridian Ministerial Alliance
  • Military Moms & Wives of Brazoria County
  • Nocona Ministries Food Bank
  • Nocona Rural VFD
  • One Tail at a Time West Texas
  • Pecos Eagle Band Booster
  • Petrolia VFD
  • Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County
  • Whitewright Area Chamber

2024 Recipients

  • Alvin ISD Education Foundation, Inc.: will provide electrical generation modules and circuit design kits to students at Alvin High School, JB Hensler College, and Career Academy. This will enhance hands-on learning opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for high school students. By integrating these advanced tools into the curriculum, the project seeks to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills that are essential for success in today's technology-driven world.
  • Angleton ISD Education Foundation: expansion will make Ozobots available to over 2,000 students in grades 2-5 at every elementary campus, starting with our gifted and talented (GT) students in the APAWLO. TNMP’s investment will provide each campus with a complete classroom set of Ozobots, allowing students to engage with this innovative technology and enhance STEM education for all elementary students.
  • Barrow Bots: provide iPads for a 1:1 programming ratio and add two new robots to enhance hands-on STEM learning. This year’s “Under the Sea” challenge inspired students to build LEGO submarines, including one designed to collect ocean trash.
  • Blum Youth Association: funding will completely refurbish the batting cages by replacing netting, concrete and metal roof.
  • CASA of Hill County, Texas: to provide continuing education to advocates and pre-service training to new, potential advocates to serve as guardian ad litem for children in foster care in Hill County. This will allow us to train a minimum of 8 new volunteers for 2025, provide 6-8 in person trainings for advocates, provide training materials and books, and to bring in outside trainers to provide training on various topics.
  • Galveston County Food Bank: distributes 750,000 pounds of food monthly, serving over 30,000 residents in need. To improve their registration process for the 2,500+ visitors they see each month, GCFB was awarded a Power Grant to fund kiosks that will reduce bottlenecks, provide guest privacy, and streamline volunteer registration.
  • Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance: funds will be used for funding of their BackPack Program, which supplies food to at-risk children over weekends and holidays when school lunches are not available. We are excited to support LWMA in their commitment to support those in need in our communities.
  • Lewisville Lake Symphony Association: present a “Peter and the Wolf” educational concert followed by hands-on workshops that give children the opportunity to touch and even play real orchestral instruments and to use their imagination to make their own instruments to take home.
  • Lilah Smith Safe House: This will support vital needs such as counseling services, food, clothing, cleaning supplies, staff training, vehicle expenses, educational resources, and building maintenance—ensuring families have the support they need to rebuild their lives.
  • Longhorn Association: directly impact student needs through proper nutrition and providing experiences these kids may never get to experience otherwise; The rising cost of materials, groceries, equipment, uniforms, textbooks, etc. takes a toll on our annual budget. So, receiving this grant would ensure that we still get to provide these students with the experiences and meals that we have for years, but at the same time help our organization to grow and build our fund balance and plan for those unexpected expenses.
  • Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County: will support their amazing work in sending care packages to our troops. These care packages are more than just supplies—they are a reminder to our service members that they are appreciated and remembered.
  • Montague VFD: to purchase wireless headsets for (2) trucks. The primary accomplishment is to enhance Safety for both the fireman, community and pre-pare for future growth. MVFD has seen an influx of residents in their respective response area (100 sq. miles) as well as Montague County as a whole for which MVFD is first call for Mutual Aid. This consist of (197) new home steads in MVFD Response area and (27) new structures in Montague County. MFVD also over the past year, MVFD has been diligently working to enhance safety for their volunteers and added a machine that will aid in the help of cancer prevention with a turnout washer for bunker gear. As well as utilization of the award from TNMP with the wireless headsets for trucks.
  • Nocona Lucky Paws Animal Shelter: to pay for additional spay/neuter, vaccinations, and veterinary care for animals within the community. We will track these funds to ensure they are dedicated to support local pet owners in need.
  • Nocona Rural VFD, Inc: to install wireless headset communication systems in three of the Department’s brush trucks. Our goal is to increase firefighter safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. These systems allow the firefighters operating on the front bumper platform and/or rear platform to be in constant contact with the apparatus operator.
  • Palo Pinto Mountains Senior Center: to convert the historic pump house into a community event space that could be used for meetings, senior center gatherings, club meetings and as a small event space (I.e. wedding & baby showers, birthday parties, etc.)
  • PediPlace: Reach Out and Read (ROAR) Program which provides new children's books to children 6 months through 5 years of age. Literacy is a complementary part of PediPlace's program.
  • Petrolia VFD: to renovate the exterior of our department, would greatly influence the Petrolia community and the surrounding communities. The renovations would impact the community in the following ways our building not only stores our equipment and trucks and gives us a place to preform business and training, but also is used for a polling site for voting, it is also is the contingency plan location for a shelter for people in case of a disaster, and is as well a meeting place for other community organizations from time to time.
  • Pilot Point Education Foundation: provide Teacher Mini-Grants each year for special projects that the School District and/or State funds will not fund.
  • Ringgold VFD: fund wireless headset communication technology to enhance safety for our brave first responders as they work to keep our community safe.
  • S.T.O.P. (Stop. Talk. Overcome. Pain.): hosts school assemblies and S.T.O.P. events that focus on suicide prevention, fentanyl awareness, and anti-cyber bullying education. After each S.T.O.P. assembly held at a school, there is an average of 12-15 students who reach out for help, which is approximately 30-50 per campus. The S.T.O.P. program addresses the stigma associated with mental health, empowering at-risk youth to seek support from trusted adults. The TMNP Power Grant funds will allow S.T.O.P. to conduct 12-15 school assemblies providing mental health resources to students identified as suicidal and reach thousands of students at one time.
  • Special Abilities of North Texas: to sustain and expand our comprehensive care and developmental programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). bridging the critical funding gap caused by inadequate state support. With state programs providing as little as $3.66 per hour, there is a significant shortfall between what is funded and the $15,700 it costs annually to provide full-time services to one ACE. This grant will allow us to continue offering individualized care, specialized staff training, and a diverse array of activities that go beyond basic state requirements, such as our Performing Arts, Fitness, and Cooking Clubs.
  • Tolar VFD: upgrade several appliances to include a refrigerator, stove, microwave, ice machine, an Extractor and clothes dryer. The current kitchen style appliances are all over 20 years old. With their replacement, the energy efficient rating could be greatly improved upon. The ice machine would allow for the filling of ice chests to be utilized for rehab of fire fighters. The extractor would be utilized to clear fire fighter protective gear and then reduce carcinogenic particles to help protect the firefighter’s health.
  • University of North Texas Foundation, Inc.: To provide $400-$600 to students who require a meal plan for their first time in college. The FGSC could award students who demonstrate a financial need. The FGSC will measure students’ retention and success for those who received TNMP money for the 2025-2026 academic year. Currently, student retention has increased by 9% and GPA increased by 0.27 points. Please see attached for descriptive data. Community Enrichment ($3,000) These programs include opportunities to enhance students’ perspective on the cultural arts, business and industry, and networking opportunities. Goal: To provide visits to local artistries, museums, symphonies, and leadership summits each semester. Measurable: Collect pre-and post- attitudinal data on students’ experiences; this will parallel the increase in student retention and graduation (first-year completion = 86%; retention rate= 84%).
  • West of the Pecos Museum: help the museum enhance its exhibits with interactive kiosks, creating more engaging and immersive experiences for visitors. We are thrilled to support their mission of bringing history to life and enriching the community through education and storytelling.
  • White Bluff on Lake Whitney VFD, Inc: purchase a Draeger X-am 8000 Multi Gas Detector with calibration equipment, or a similar product.
  • Young County Olney Senior Cub Center, Inc.: The Quality-of-Life Program is an activity program for seniors, the disabled, and the underprivileged. The program consists of arts, crafts, dances, educational classes, exercise, and games. A variety of activities are scheduled throughout each month and are free to participants. The expenses included in the project will include planning and implementation to carry out the activities, supplies and refreshments for the activity, and storage containers for organization.

2023 Recipients

  • Alvin Community College Foundation Inc.: $8,000 to supply the Alvin Community College Biotechnology program with the necessary tools to address proper laboratory training and procedures. Centrally located, the Alvin Community College Biotechnology program is within thirty miles of seven biomanufacturing companies.
  • Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite: $5,000 to install gutters on Adele's Barn, as well as a rainwater collection system.
  • Bosque Emergency Support Team: $4,408 to purchase a generator, refrigerator, rehab vehicle cab a/c, computer for office functions, and printer.
  • Bosque Spay Neuter: $4,500 to fund a program catering to the elderly and military veterans to provide no-cost spay/neuter and food, enabling their pets to stay in their homes and thrive, for the good of both the pet and the owner(s).
  • Brazoria County Alliance for Children: $8,000 to fund laboratory testing for child sexual abuse victims. The Center is on track to provide 96 sexual assault exams to children who have experienced sexual abuse, with laboratory testing conducted as needed.
  • Children’s Advocacy Center of Hood & Somervell Counties, Inc.: $2,000 to fund a robust prevention education program in the schools through an event that will raise awareness and assist in future funding efforts to expand the programs in Somervell County. The event would be scheduled during April - Child Abuse Prevention Month. The funds would provide an opportunity to expand on what they are currently able to offer to the community.
  • Christian Community Action: $5,000 to ensure that every individual and family accessing CCA's Food Pantry receives the necessary hygiene items they require every week. This objective is aimed at eliminating the difficult choices individuals face between hygiene products and other living expenses.
  • Clear Creek Education Foundation: $3,566 to developing a STEAM Makerspace bus to travel to CCISD schools to support STEM and Makerspace activities.
  • College of Mainland Foundation: $8,000 to fund provide continuing education program students with scholarships ranging between $500 and $1,000 to use toward tuition and supplies. These scholarships will lead to life-changing career opportunities for approximately 10-20 CE students.
  • Dickinson ISD Education Foundation Inc.: $5,000 for the introduction of 3D printers at Dickinson ISD junior high schools that hold immense promise for enhancing the learning experience and exposing students to the world of AutoCAD. This integration fosters hands-on learning, technological literacy, and collaboration while nurturing essential life skills.
  • EquiHope: $5,000 to fund the rider scholarship fund to serve families with this very effective Equine Therapy by providing 40 more scholarship lessons.
  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center: $10,000 to make the Overlook area more accessible to all visitors by connecting sidewalks/paths between Overlook buildings and attractions to be better suited for those with mobility challenges.
  • Gatesville Fire Department: $5,000 to fund a Land Leveler that will enable the department to leave the land in usable condition. Gatesville Fire Department has an assigned area of 257 square miles plus provides mutual aid to all of Coryell County.
  • Hearts for Homes: $5,000 to be used for building materials still needed to build a home for a Pilot Point family in need.
  • Kermit Volunteer Fire Department: $5,000 to fund additional lightweight, lower temperature gear will allow firefighters to perform duties in extreme weather conditions more efficiently.
  • Leadership Fort Stockton: $2,500 to fund the Youth Leadership and the Adult Leadership programs with the goal of equipping the community with enthusiastic leaders.
  • Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce: $5,000 to enable the Lewisville Area Chamber to support community-led efforts to address issues and make a positive impact on people's lives.
  • Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin: $5,000 to grow their reach with programming and building literacy infrastructure in the most rural and geographically isolated areas of the Permian Basin with more than 75+ partners and stakeholders.
  • Montague Volunteer Fire Department: $10,000 to fund wireless headsets for (5) trucks. The primary accomplishment is to enhance safety for both the fireman, community and pre-pare for future growth.
  • Papa’s Pantry: $5,000 to fund to purchase food for distribution to the hungry people in Somervell County during the 4th quarter of 2023 by purchasing basic food items for the many families that are helped monthly.
  • Pediplace: $5,000 to fund Reach Out and Read Project which provides new children's books to children 6 months through 5 years of age. Literacy is a complementary part of PediPlace's program.
  • Peoria Volunteer Fire Department Inc.: $5,000 to fund to purchase six new sets of gear for those firefighters with the objective of protecting the firefighter from burns or other injury.
  • Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department: $10,000 to purchase new Bay doors for the station. The current doors are 30 years old, require daily, if not weekly maintenance and repairs, and take time to open and shut. New doors will help secure the department, as well as provide easy access when responding to calls for opening and of shutting doors. These doors would help to better serve the community they protect.
  • Rains County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: $5,000 to underwrite the cost of books for 370 children at $27.00 per child per year in 2024.
  • Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department: $4,997 to purchase two Tait TP9400 PSAP radios and four 1" spray nozzles. The radios are crucial for effective communication during emergency calls. The 1" spray nozzles are critical to all firefighting operations. The nozzles are needed to upgrade the current leaking/older ones.
  • Sharkarosa Zoo: $9,574 to provide two heaters, two evaporator coolers, and evaporator cooler media replacement pads to aid in controlling the climate in Lemur Lane.
  • Texas Children’s Museum: $2,000 for general funding, helping pay the rent and utilities, and the other part will be used to improve the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) area. Updated to this area will likely have the greatest impact on the greater community of visitors.
  • Whitney Wildcat Football League: $2,975 to purchase the following items: safety mats for cheer, cooling stations for players and volunteers, an ice machine for injuries, additional first aid kits, field maintenance equipment, volleyball net systems, additional water coolers, guardian caps for football helmets, and safer practice equipment.