UWCNM: Community Grants

UWCNM: Community Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: United Way of Central New Mexico
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Summary

The UWCNM Community Grants aim to support agencies that tackle systemic issues affecting families and children in central New Mexico. By prioritizing education, housing stability, and health, the grants enhance community stability and educational outcomes. Eligible agencies must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing and demonstrate financial sustainability. The program encourages collaborative efforts and capacity building to foster deeper impact across various sectors, ultimately leading to a stronger, thriving community.

Overview

Community Grants United Way of North Central New Mexico tackles systemic problems affecting families and children in our five-county community. We rally community support, provide comprehensive resources and raise funds to increase family stability and educational attainment. When every family and every child has the chance to thrive, our community has a stronger, brighter future. UWNCNM prioritizes funding for agencies whose goals align with the following funding priorities. Impact Category Education Early Childhood focus on access to high-quality early childhood learning and carePre-K through 12 focus on promoting school attendance and the importance of graduating from high schoolAdult education focus on post-high school skill building and degree/certificate attainment Housing Stability Increasing access to affordable housing, including permanent supportive or transitional housing Safety and Well-Being/Health Improving the safety of communitiesIncreasing access to health-related services Basic Needs Category Toiletries Transportation assistance Food bank services Hunger relief services; both pantry and prepared meal services Emergency and basic, rather than ongoing and comprehensive, healthcare, dental care, and prescriptions Emergency assistance programs that provide materials or financial assistance Short-term housing and/or shelter for those experiencing homelessness Emergency or short-term shelter for survivors of domestic violence Utility Assistance Birth certificate and driver’s licenses/state ID cards programs Capacity Building Category Capacity Building Grants help agencies whose work aligns with Impact and Basic Needs funding priorities to develop the capacity and capabilities necessary to achieve deeper impact with the populations they serve. Activities outlined in Capacity Building proposals must improve the program or agency’s effectiveness to carry out its mission more effectively. Examples of permitted activities for Capacity Building Grants are: Staff development and professional training – activities that help agency program staff develop skills and knowledge to better serve clients and/or deliver services. Data systems – agencies can apply for funding for data systems, data collection and evaluation, that will help them assess, deliver, or improve their programs to better serve clients. Convening and/or collaboration support- Collaborative effort takes time and resources; agencies can apply for funding for staff time, resources or space used to collaborate, develop, strategize or plan to better serve clients. Community organizing – focus groups, convening stakeholders, trainings, collaborations, and professional development.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Agency Eligibility RequirementsCertified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Provide health and human services in one or more of the four central New Mexico counties: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia.Be in good standing with the Attorney General’s office and the New Mexico Secretary of StateDemonstrate financial sustainability through UWNCNM Financial Standards Review Agencies may apply for Impact OR Basic NeedsAgencies may apply for Capacity alone or in addition to Impact or Basic NeedsAgencies must wait 1 grant cycle (1 year) after the three-year award period to re-apply for ImpactAgencies may re-apply each year for Basic NeedsAgencies must wait 2 grant cycles (2 years) to re-apply after Capacity Building award