SIMCO seeks applications for Teacher STEM Mini-Grants in Eddy County and Lea County 

Carlsbad, NM., September 15, 2025 — Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) is now accepting applications for our STEM Education Mini-Grants. Teachers in K-12 schools in Eddy County and Lea County are eligible to submit applications for support of classroom science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects as part of its 2025 Education Outreach Community Commitment Plan. 

SIMCO’s Mini-Grant program encourages, promotes and coordinates STEM education, along with a broader focus of incorporating a “hands on” approach in the classroom. Awards range from $1000 to $2000. 

Teachers submitting applications should focus on STEM relevance. In addition to traditional STEM projects, another teacher in a related discipline might apply for a grant for students to explore the lives of scientists, mathematicians, etc., or for materials to develop problem-solving or other critical thinking skills. The online application, along with information about proposal and evaluation criteria, is available at: https://form.jotform.com/252304025197148 

Grants are available on three levels: 

• Single classroom: $1000 
• Multiple classrooms: $1,500
• Entire school: $2,000 

SIMCO will accept applications online until 5 p.m. on September 29, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Winners will be notified no later than October 8, 2025. For more information about the SIMCO STEM Education Mini-Grants Program please visit our education page at https://simco-llc.us/education-outreach/ or contact Dr. Joy James-Foster, Education Outreach Lead, at (575-234-7512 or Joy.James-Foster@wipp.doe.gov)