Our Grantees

Our Impact Opens Doors

APS is the largest school district in the state and 15^th in the nation, has been the central source for public education in the Albuquerque community for decades. APS strives to create excellence in public education and serves every child that walks through the door, all 75,000 of them. Each one has a story. Many never had a “Aha!” moment in which they found what they were learning in class was applicable to real life. The APS Education Foundation works as a catalyst to make that connection and serve the emerging needs for over 143 APS schools. We are devoted to supporting a wide range of programs to let all of our students explore interests and passions through new experiences. The motto we live by is to ensure students have the opportunity to succeed the minute they enter APS to the moment they walk across the stage as a senior.

During the 2020-2021 school year, one of the most challenging in our history, the APS Education Foundation awarded 79 grants totaling over $316,500. These grants fund projects and programs across all academic content areas. They also support social emotional learning, community and family engagement and so much more.

Student Clubs & Activities

Amount Awarded: $99,533
Amount Requested: $139,770.36
Funded: 31 out of 42 applications
Students Impacted: 3,466

Classroom and Grade-Level Learning

Programs have a focus of STEM, literacy or fine arts
Amount Awarded: $77,322.80
Amount Requested: $130,957.38
Funded: 33 out of 51 applications
Students Impacted: 5,589