Contribution to the Nation

Supporting the Economic Sovereignty of the Navajo Nation

Navajo Mine & FCPP contribute nearly $70M/yr to the Navajo Nation General Fund.

This accounts for:

of the Navajo Nation General Fund on an average annual basis.

An Independent Nation

Supporting Economic Sovereignty

NTEC is devoted to providing sustainable financial and economic resources to its sole shareholder, the Navajo Nation. Our driving purpose is to give the Nation financial strength, jobs, and community benefits through sovereignty over its natural resources.

From 2021-23, NTEC’s average annual economic contribution to the Navajo Nation exceeded:

183,250,000

This includes taxes and royalties paid by NTEC from the Navajo Mine, Four Corners Power Plant (FCPP), and NTEC Helium, as well as payroll to employees on the Nation, contracts with qualified Navajo contractors, and charitable donations. These ongoing contributions reflect our steadfast commitment to the Nation’s prosperity.

Committed to Community

Coming Together for Positive Change

At NTEC, we deeply value our role in the community and are committed to understanding and supporting the needs of our neighbors and the Chapters throughout the Nation. Whether it is honoring community members, making everyday life a little easier or ensuring a bright, inclusive future for the generations to come, NTEC puts community first.

NTEC's annual community giving exceeds

4,435,000.00

How We Give Back

Community Heating Resource Program

Home Sweet Hogan

Every winter, NTEC extends its Community Heating Resource Program (CHRP) to every Navajo Chapter and Hopi village, offering complimentary coal to all members of the Navajo Nation to heat their homes.

In 2023, CHRP entered its fifth season since expanding the program to include the entire Navajo Nation. We had our second largest season on record with 13,149 tons distributed through individual pick-ups and the bulk program to help keep Navajo Nation homes warm through the cold winter months. With the close of the 2023-24 season, our five-year total for tons distributed has risen to 61,800 tons. The bulk program reached a milestone this winter, surpassing 10,000 tons delivered directly to Navajo Chapters and Hopi villages.

More About CHRP

Education

Inspiring Our Youth

NTEC is a proponent of K-12 education and proudly supports Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities in the communities in which we operate. Many of these school-based activities are designed to show elementary, middle, high school, and college students the possibilities of a STEM-related career.

NTEC is committed to advancing educational opportunities for Navajo students in STEM fields and vocational programs. Since 2013, NTEC has worked to create new and innovative ways to increase the knowledge-base of students regarding mining career pathways based in STEM-related fields.

NTEC Community Benefit Fund

Supporting the Common Good

NTEC’s Community Benefit Fund (CBF) is an annual microgrant fund designed to help Navajo communities and area nonprofit organizations improve the quality of life for the communities they serve. Annually, NTEC donates $250,000 that is split between 25 to 30 projects. The projects vary from community gardens and nature trails to books and food banks. NTEC is proud to be a valued corporate neighbor.

Student Scholarships

Empowering Future Leaders

Scholarships are awarded to students exploring a wide variety of fields, from science to engineering, public health to technology, and more. We believe every Navajo student deserves an opportunity to apply for a scholarship from NTEC.

We offer three college scholarship programs: NTEC Navajo Nation STEM College Scholarship, Neighboring Chapters Scholarship, and the Tribal College STEM Scholarship. Each scholarship is merit-based and open to full-time status Navajo Nation residents who are majoring in a STEM field or industry-related area of study.

NTEC also continues to demonstrate its ongoing dedication to communities neighboring its Northern Mines. This investment underscores our commitment to supporting local students in pursuing their educational aspirations, thereby fostering long-term prosperity and growth within the region.