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Emergency Action Fund

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Funding Amount

$500 - $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emergency Action Fund

Status: Established in partnership with Albuquerque Community Foundation during COVID-19 pandemic

Geographic Scope: Greater Albuquerque Area (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties in central New Mexico)

Focus Areas:

  • Short-term operational funding for nonprofits

  • Support for organizations with lost and non-recoverable revenue expenses

  • Basic needs and economic development and recovery

    • Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit organizations located in the Greater Albuquerque Area

  • Organizations serving communities adversely affected by COVID-19

    • Award Details:

  • Grants range from $500 to $5,000 (unrestricted)

  • Some organizations received grants between $25,000 and $50,000 for access to technology, family stability, and education gaps

  • Accelerated response time within ten days

  • Total funds raised: $705,313 (93 organizations received $1,000-$5,000; 9 organizations received $25,000-$50,000)

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 505-350-2561

  • Donations can be made by texting EAFC19 to 41444

    • Background: Joint initiative created with Albuquerque Community Foundation to support nonprofit organizations struggling with financial hardship due to COVID-19.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshardshiphuman-serviceseconomic-servicescapacity-building

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