New Mexico Out of School Time Network

09/04/2026

The 2026-27 NM STEM Innovation Network Mini-Grant RFP is now open! Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals supporting K-12 programming in:
1) Inquiry-Based STEM Learning
2) Access to Out-of-School STEM Learning
3) Strengthened Connections between K-12 Education learning spaces and NM Industry.

The 26-27 priority areas include inquiry-based mathematics or Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Learning. Mini-grants will range from $5,000 to $10,000. Apply through September 17, 2026, by 5:00 pm.

Eligible applying entities include New Mexico: K-12 schools, districts, and education cooperatives Pueblo, Tribal, and other Tribally Controlled Schools & Bureau of Indian Education Schools, Out of School Time providers, For-profit and non-profit organizations, Higher Education Insitutions, Workforce/ Industry partners, and professional learning organizations.

Apply by September 17: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y6rWW6uKYE3kI6cPaFlQT4Hx31_l0WWu/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117326725243995382290&rtpof=true&sd=true
STEM Innovation Network

09/03/2026

The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Commission invites tribes, local units of government, non-profits, and units of state and federal agencies operating within New Mexico to submit proposals for YCC projects.

Project Basics

The project must result in a specific, identifiable project(s) or service(s) that would otherwise not be accomplished with existing funds and does not duplicate routine services or functions.

Projects may include activities that protect or conserve terrestrial and aquatic species and the public lands they inhabit; improve use and access to public parks, greenways, historic sites, libraries, museums, zoos; improve or enhance recreational areas & facilities; provide emergency assistance, disaster relief or recovery; improve disaster preparedness; increase energy efficiency; beautify, improve and restore urban areas; and renovate community facilities, including those for the elderly or indigent.

Up to $225,000 per project may be requested.

Projects may last no longer than 26 weeks.

Your organization is responsible for hiring and supervising YCC corps members.

Corps members are New Mexico residents, ages 14 to 25 at the time of hire.

At least five corps members must be hired; one or more corps members may be designated as a leader or trainer.

Register: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/about-ycc/yccrfp/?mc_cid=4a5fdae726&mc_eid=UNIQID

09/02/2026

This week's Women in STEM Spotlight is on 2026 Advancing Young Women in STEM Scholarship recipient Dominique Vigil!

09/01/2026

Apply to Join the Power of Young People podcast!

Young people are changing the world every day. We want to help tell those stories.

Are you empowering your community to rise out of poverty? Addressing sustainability or climate change? Leading a public health campaign? Creating positive change in another way?

However you are creating change and addressing pressing issues in your community, we want to hear about it! Join NYLC as a guest on The Power of Young People to share your story, your work, and your why.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For questions, please contact Bella Sullivan ([email protected]).

Apply: https://nylc.org/power-of-young-people-podcast/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTZ3zlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhVTFSS1Bzc29HQmJmR0plc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmbLNkA0-XeOdCHhGXlb1rG8P64jl9aAFYjQZHB_Gi6AgXaX2OekXSeD6W_S_aem_iCJVHiTLQ2vaYfIncQtlKg

National Youth Leadership Council

08/31/2026

Don't miss the workshop "Renewable Energy: Water Power" at Explora this Thursday

Explore clean renewable energy from the waves, tides, and currents. Roll up your sleeves for some fun activities ready for your classroom that connect to math and science standards. Learn about local research as you explore clean renewable energy!

Register: https://forms.gle/MF1J3vaLARVfu7zR9

08/28/2026

Did you know friendships help shape how middle school students see themselves in science?

A recent article found that students with friends in afterschool science clubs tend to have stronger science identities, even when they do not attend the clubs themselves.

That matters because these clubs are not accessible to every student. When friendships carry some of that positive influence, it points to new ways to help more young people feel that science is for them.
National Girls Collaborative Project
Read more:https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11165-024-10173-6.pdf National Girls Collaborative Project

08/28/2026

Afterschool programs in New Mexico help ensure that youth of all backgrounds have the same level of access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning. Read more about how afterschool programs are expanding STEM opportunities in New Mexico at aa3pm.co Afterschool Alliance

08/27/2026

NMOST staff was featured in a Public News Service article about the new STEM Report. NMOST's Executive Director and the Afterschool Alliance were quoted in this story: https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/study-new-mexicos-afterschool-stem-programs-produce-results-1/6235773c-2315-4a37-8123-43574db3ca4c?

08/26/2026