Window Grant

The Window Grant is a reimbursement-focused funding opportunity offered by the City of Albuquerque to support small-scale, brick-and-mortar entities in repairing or replacing damaged windows. The initiative stems from a collaborative effort between the Economic Development Department’s Small Business Office, the Health, Housing & Homelessness Department, and the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). The primary aim of the program is to promote public safety and community aesthetics by financially assisting businesses, nonprofits, and educational entities that have sustained window damage due to vandalism or other qualifying incidents. The Window Grant emphasizes the importance of safety, business continuity, and environmental responsibility, with added incentives for sustainable repairs. Eligible applicants include brick-and-mortar businesses, nonprofit organizations (specifically those with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status), and educational institutions, all of which must have 25 or fewer employees and be located within the City of Albuquerque. A key eligibility condition is that the window damage must have occurred on or after July 1, 2025, and be documented via a police report filed with the APD. Moreover, all applicants must be enrolled in the APD’s Business Crime Prevention Security Survey prior to receiving reimbursement. The application process requires submission of several forms of documentation, including time-stamped photos of both the damaged and repaired windows, an itemized receipt, and proof of payment. The grant operates on a reimbursement basis, offering coverage of up to 80% of window repair or replacement costs, excluding gross receipts tax. Businesses may be reimbursed for expenses already incurred prior to application submission or for work performed within 45 days of an accepted application, provided they meet enrollment requirements with the APD survey. The standard reimbursement ceiling is $3,000 per business, but an additional $1,000 incentive is available for applicants who utilize environmentally sustainable “green” glass or security glass, bringing the total potential award up to $4,000. The program will remain open until all allocated funds are exhausted. Given the structure and urgency of the offering, no rolling deadline or recurring cycles are specified. Applicants are encouraged to act swiftly to ensure consideration, as reimbursements are subject to fund availability. Once an application is submitted, it will undergo review by the Small Business Office, and applicants will be notified of their approval status. All documentation must be complete and accurate at the time of application. Required uploads include a police report dated on or after July 1, 2025, date- and time-stamped images of the damaged and repaired window(s), an itemized invoice, and proof of payment such as a redacted credit card statement or canceled check. No direct funding will be provided upfront; all payments are issued as reimbursements following verification. Additionally, the City of Albuquerque disclaims any liability for the repair work performed, placing the onus on the business or organization to oversee vendor activities and outcomes. For additional information or assistance, applicants may contact Frankie Hermosillo, Senior Economic Developer at the City of Albuquerque Small Business Office, via email at [email protected] or by phone at 505-991-6474. Interested parties can access the application form and further program details on the City’s official website.

Ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate before submission; enrollment in the APD survey is mandatory for reimbursement.