NWP: Community grant recipients announced

Nuclear Waste Partnership (NWP) announced the recipients of its Spark and Impact Grant programs.

Thirteen organizations in Carlsbad, Loving and Hobbs received over $75,000 in funding for the arts, health care, animal welfare, STEM programs, and educational initiatives, to name just a few of the many areas supported this year.

Organizations supported include the Carlsbad Literacy Center, CPAWS, Noah’s Ark, Inspired by Science, Loving Municipal Schools, New Mexico State University Carlsbad, My Power, Weekend Hunger Initiative, The Phoenix House, Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Resource, Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter, Packs for Hunger, Carlsbad Schools LEAP Program and the Dolly Parton Library.

“We’re very pleased to be able to help these wonderful organizations and the important work that they perform in our communities,” said Bruce Covert, NWP President and Project Manager.

“Our employees volunteer to help on several of these boards, and I hear about the superb work carried out to assist our communities with the challenges they face.”

In addition to the grants, NWP has also committed $100,000 in a partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Examples of this include sunscreen for the public to use at the city’s waterpark, as well as a new beach pavilion and upcoming shade structures for several city parks.

NWP has also contributed $200,000 to economic development activities with the Carlsbad Department of Development, as well as additional sponsorships for several local events.

Local college freshmen also benefited from $20,000 in scholarship funding. Additionally, teachers in the Hobbs and Carlsbad area also benefited through $20,000 in mini grant funding. The $500 grants enable the teachers to bring extra programming into the classroom, thereby benefiting students.