Community Action Fund
Funding Amount
$5,000 - $25,000
Deadline
September 30, 2026
175 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Action Fund
Overview: The Community Action Fund provides strategic grants to vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties. The fund is powered entirely by local giving and donations stay in Northern New Mexico.
Geographic Scope: Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties, New Mexico
Impact Areas:
Award Amount: Most grant awards range between $5,000-$20,000, with $25,000 being the high end of typical funding
Eligibility Requirements:
Funding Use:
2026 Funding Results: 23 nonprofit organizations received $303,084 in grants (announced December 18, 2025)
2025 Funding Results: 24 nonprofit organizations received $462,000 in grants (announced December 23, 2024)
Contact Information:
Website: unitedwaynnm.org/grants
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Access the online grant portal at unitedwaynnm.org/grants
2. Verify eligibility - organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing with IRS and Secretary of State
3. Complete the online application through the grant portal
4. Submit by deadline - Grant requests accepted until September 30 (annual deadline)
Required Materials/Eligibility Criteria
- Current 501(c)(3) certification
- IRS and Secretary of State documentation of good standing
- Service area documentation (Los Alamos and/or Rio Arriba Counties)
- Program/service description aligned with identified impact areas
Grant Review Process
- Applications reviewed by UWNNM Grants Committee
- Committee conducts interviews with applicants
- Scoring and evaluation of all applications
- Awards announced in December for the following calendar year
Timeline
- Application Window Opens: September (typically early September)
- Application Deadline: September 30 (annual)
- Awards Announced: December
- Funding Year: January - December of following year
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