Window to Opportunity: City Offering Grants to Help Local Businesses Affected by Vandalism
ALBUQUERQUE — The City of Albuquerque is launching the Window to Opportunity grant to help businesses affected by vandalism. The program is a partnership between the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and the Economic Development Department's Small Business Office. This new initiative will help alleviate the financial burden associated with replacing or repairing broken or vandalized windows for small businesses.
“We stand by our local businesses and are finding new ways to support them,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “For a small business, the cost of vandalism can be devastating, and folks can get back to business sooner.”
There is a total of $200,000 available for the program. Eligible applicants include brick-and-mortar businesses with 25 or fewer employees, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit organizations, and educational entities located within the City of Albuquerque boundaries.
The grant will reimburse up to 80% of the total cost of window replacement or repair, with a maximum reimbursement of $5,000 per business. An additional $1,000 is available for businesses that incorporate environmentally sustainable “green” glass or security glass into their repairs.
"By addressing window damage promptly, we can help ensure that our city remains a safe place for everyone, and a supportive place to do business” said Senior Economic Developer Frankie Hermosillo. “We are always looking for ways to adapt to the needs of our local business community and get them the help they need.”
To qualify, incidents must have occurred on or after July 1, 2024, with appropriate documentation, including a police report and timestamped photos of the damaged and repaired windows. Applicants are required to enroll with the APD Business Crime Prevention Security Survey.
Applications can be submitted on the City’s website at cabq.gov/windowgrant.
The Window to Opportunity Grant builds on the successful July 2020 Glass Replacement program, which provided similar support to Downtown properties. This new initiative extends that support to a broader range of businesses and organizations across Albuquerque.
For more information on the Window to Opportunity Grant, including how to apply, please visit cabq.gov/windowgrant or contact the City of Albuquerque’s Small Business Office.