UWNCNM Invests Over $2 Million in Local Nonprofits
United Way of North Central New Mexico is proud to announce that $2,030,000 in Community Investment grants will be awarded to 80 community agencies serving Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, Santa Fe, and Valencia counties. In addition, UWNCNM’s donor groups will contribute $275,000 to 12 of these agencies, bringing the total investment to over $2.3 million.
These grants directly support nonprofits whose work aligns with UWNCNM’s Impact priorities- building collective impact and ensuring equitable outcomes for our community.
A Community-Led Process
What makes these funding decisions unique is the process behind them. Each year, local volunteers- including donors, nonprofit professionals, and individuals with lived experience- join Community Investment panels to carefully review applications.
These panels collaborate with the Community Investment Council and Santa Fe Advisory Council to make sure that grant awards reflect the real needs and priorities of our community. UWNCNM’s Community Investment Team leads the process, with final approval given by the UWNCNM Board of Directors.
“Funding these agencies represents a strategic investment in driving collective impact across our region,” said Rodney Prunty, President and CEO of UWNCNM. “By aligning with our core Impact priorities, these grants support a network of organizations working to address root causes and build lasting solutions. Together, this coordinated effort strengthens our communities and ensures that every individual has the opportunity to thrive.”
Focus Areas of Impact
UWNCNM’s Community Investment grants are dedicated to advancing four key areas:
Community Resiliency – Ensuring access to to housing and shelter, food, and emergency supports and services for our neighbors in need.
Healthy Community – Expanding access to the resources they need to be healthy and safe community spaces for everyone.
Youth Opportunity – Helping students develop skills to realize their full potential and beyond, and creating meaningful work-based learning experiences to prepare students for success.
Financial Security – Supporting individuals and families in building skills towards increasing earning potential and lifting families out of poverty.
Multi-year grants
Grants are awarded as three-year Impact grants and one-year Basic Needs grants, providing both stability and flexibility for nonprofits working on the frontlines of change.
Click here to learn more about year’s grantees and their impact in our community.