The Xcel Energy Foundation is awarding $143,100 in grants to area nonprofits

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – The Xcel Energy Foundation is awarding $143,100 to 11 nonprofits in Texas and New Mexico.

The awards recognize nonprofits' contributions to career paths in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), environmental sustainability and community vitality.

The grants are awarded through the Xcel Energy Foundation's Focus Area Grants program, which funds programs in specific categories:

• STEM Career Pathways – Grants focused on K-12 project-based learning, research experiences, and more
• Environmental Sustainability – Grants focused on disaster preparedness, natural resource protection and more
• Community Vitality – Grants focus on entrepreneurial ventures that support the local economy, community service activities and more

The Xcel Energy Foundation awarded $346,000 to 48 nonprofits in the spring, bringing the total donated to $489,100 in 2024.

“We believe in our nonprofit partners and look forward to what they will achieve with the funds from our foundation grants,” said Adrian J. Rodriguez, president of Xcel Energy-New Mexico, Texas. “These organizations foster strong communities by investing in our people and connecting them to resources that improve their lives and potential.”

The Xcel Energy Foundation provides matching funds for employee donations to nonprofit organizations, including a dollar-for-dollar match for employee and retiree donations through our Power Your Purpose fundraising campaign.

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