How much funding does Need to Know Grant provide?

Need to Know Grant provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Need to Know Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Need to Know Grant offered?

Need to Know Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Need to Know Grant

Albuquerque Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “NOTE: The Foundation will review requests monthly, but there is no deadline to submit and there is no designated date on which the Foundation makes funding decisions.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Need to Know grants must serve populations within one of the following counties: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and/or Valencia.

Overview

The Need to Know Grant by the Albuquerque Community Foundation offers nonprofits the chance to submit rolling grant requests throughout the year. This initiative allows organizations to keep the Foundation informed about their programs and ongoing funding needs. With suggestions to apply for amounts between $5,000 and $10,000, the grant aims to support projects that enhance community well-being in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties.

NOTE: The Foundation will review requests monthly, but there is no deadline to submit and there is no designated date on which the Foundation makes funding decisions. This is a rolling process throughout the year. If your organization receives funds, we will contact you directly.
Albuquerque Community Foundation
We use the earnings from that endowment to make grants to other nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the greater Albuquerque area.
We are concerned with all aspects of community well-being and partner with donors, funders, leadership groups and nonprofits to build a vibrant future for the community. Our grantmaking efforts are focused on the following fields of interest:

Animal WelfareArts & CultureEconomic & Workforce DevelopmentEducationEnvironmental & Historic PreservationHealthHuman Services

Since our establishment in 1981, over $74 million has been granted to nonprofits that serve Albuquerque.
Need To Know Grants
Need to Know grants provide an opportunity for nonprofits to submit rolling grant requests throughout the year. By submitting these requests, your organization can keep us informed of new programs or ongoing funding needs throughout the year.
If your organization submitted a grant application in the Annual Grant Cycle and was not selected, it will rollover into a Need to Know grant.
While grants may vary in size, we suggest you submit your requests in the $5,000 – $10,000 range.

Eligibility

Need to Know grants must serve populations within one of the following counties: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and/or Valencia.

What Albuquerque Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 245
Total given: $6.89M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,200–$663K

By dollars: New Mexico 90%, Texas 4%, District of Columbia 2%. Top recipient cities: Albuquerque, NM; Santa Fe, NM; Washington, DC.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.