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Window to Opportunity Grant

The Window to Opportunity Grant is a reimbursement initiative designed to support entities within the City of Albuquerque. This grant aims to alleviate the financial burden associated with replacing or repairing broken or vandalized windows, thereby encouraging the maintenance of a safe and visually appealing business environment.

Eligibility Criteria

Businesses: Must be a brick-and-mortar establishment with 25 or fewer employees within the City of Albuquerque boundaries. 

Non-Profit Organizations: Eligible 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations must be a brick-and-mortar establishment with 25 or fewer employees within the City of Albuquerque boundaries.

Educational Entities: Must be a brick-and-mortar establishment with 25 or fewer employees within the City of Albuquerque boundaries.

Indicant Qualification: The window damage must have occurred on or after July 1, 2024. Proper documentation is required. 

Applicants: Applicants who meet the above criteria are eligible to apply upon successful enrollment with the "APD Business Crime Prevention Security Survey."

Grant Structure

Reimbursement Coverage: The grant will cover up to 80% of the total cost for window replacement or repair. This applies to both single and multiple windows (reimbursement does not include gross receipts tax). 

Reimbursement: will be given to repairs/replacements already completed upon submittal and acceptance of a completed application, and enrollment with the "APD Business Crime Prevention Security Survey." 

Reimbursement: will also be given for repairs/replacements performed within 45 days after submittal and acceptance of a complete application, and enrollment with the "APD Business Crime Prevention Security Survey."

Availability: Program is available until December 31, 2024 or until grant funds have been exhausted, whichever comes first. 

Maximum Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per business. 

Additional Sustainability Incentive: An extra $1,000 is available (for a total of $6,000 per business) for business using environmentally sustainable "green" glass or security glass in their repair or replacement. 

Application Process

Step 1: Gather Required Documentation

Step 2: Fill Out and Submit Application

Step 3: Application Review by SBO

Step 4: Receive Notification If Approved

Documentation Required

A police report filed on or after July 1, 2024, documenting the incident. Reports can be filed online HERE. 

Photos of the damaged window(s) with date and time stamps. 

An itemized receipt from the vendor. 

Proof of payment via a redacted credit card statement, canceled check, or bank statement. 

Apply Today

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