ROSWELL, New Mexico (Oct. 23, 2019) – The Xcel Energy Foundation is providing $38,700 in grant funding to five Roswell-area nonprofits working to boost STEM education and economic sustainability. 

“The success of our communities is directly tied to our efforts to provide educational opportunities for our young people, create jobs, improve quality of life and in making sure no one is left behind in our progress,” said Mike McLeod, Xcel Energy regional manager for Community and Economic Development in Roswell. “Our goal is to support the nonprofits that do so much to build up our community.”

The Xcel Energy Foundation’s Education grants are aimed at boosting educational systems and programs that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM. Groups receiving funding have developed programs that provide hands-on learning opportunities that demonstrate the linkages between math and science, real-world applications, and future careers. Education grant recipients also focus on increasing the number of students entering and completing post-secondary education in STEM disciplines and pursuing STEM careers.

The Economic Sustainability focus grants support programs that promote workforce development, workforce readiness, specific job skills training, job placement and job creation. Additionally, the Xcel Energy Foundation is funding programs that provide case management and support services to low-income populations, assisting them in attaining and retaining employment that leads to economic self-sufficiency.

Education Grant Recipients

  • New Mexico Mesa Inc.
  • Chaves County CASA
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaves and Lincoln Counties
  • Roswell Museum and Arts Center Foundation

Economic Sustainability Grant Recipient

  • Midway Youth and Development Center

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The Xcel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that awards charitable grants to nonprofit organizations and sponsors the volunteer programs of Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries. The majority of Xcel Energy Foundation funding comes from Xcel Energy shareholder dollars. In 2018, the Foundation granted nearly $4 million to nonprofit organizations for programs that aligned with its four focus areas of education, economic sustainability, environmental stewardship and access to arts and culture. Additionally, the Foundation distributed nearly $3 million to match the donations and volunteer hours that employees contributed to qualified nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit https://www.xcelenergy.com/community/focus_area_grants.