Grant Resources

CABQ Small Business + Entrepreneurial Recovery Grants
The Small Business + Entrepreneurial Recovery Grant Program is a new economic relief grant program available to local small businesses and non-profits. The $7.5 million program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. Applications will open at 10 a.m. on August 4, 2021, for the one-time grants of $10,000 for businesses within Albuquerque city limits that have 50 employees or fewer, and meet other grant criteria.
Application Open: August 4, 2021
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CREATE ACTION Grants
CREATE ACTION is seeking grant applicants committed to serving their local communities in areas such as STEM/academic enrichment, workforce development, and non-profit services for underserved and under-represented groups. Our mutual goal will be to create lasting positive change within the communities you serve.
Next Application Deadline: August 30, 2021 & Ongoing-monthly until March 2022
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American Rescue Plan Grants
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is designed to fuel the nation's recovery from the devastating economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds allocated to the National Endowment for the Arts in this historic legislation represent a significant commitment to the arts and a recognition of the value of the arts and culture sector to the nation's economy and recovery.
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Awesome Foundation Grants
A ongoing-monthly micro-granting organization, funding "awesome" ideas, The Awesome Foundation set up local chapters around the world to provide rolling grants of $1000 to "awesome projects." Each chapter defines what is "awesome" for their local community, but most include arts initiative and public or social practice art projects.
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