United Way of Northern New Mexico Awards $462,000 in Nonprofit Grants

Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties, December 23, 2024 – United Way Northern New Mexico
(UWNNM) is pleased to announce that 24 nonprofit organizations in Rio Arriba and Los Alamos
Counties will receive $462,000 for 2025 from donations to the Community Action Fund and with additional funding made possible through the Anchorum Community Health Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation. These awards are given to eligible 501(c)3 nonprofits serving residents in Los Alamos and/or Rio Arriba counties to support programming, general operations, and direct services.

UWNNM received 47 applications requesting over $1,065,388. These applications are indicative of the level of need in our community. “Our Grants committee spent many long hours scoring every application and conducting interviews, and it is unfortunate that we were not able to fund every organization who submitted an application” stated Executive Director, Cindy Padilla. She added “our fundraising efforts are year round, and we are truly grateful to our many donors who make these grants possible. We hope that next year we can increase our donations and hopefully provide additional funding”.

2025 United Way Northern New Mexico Funded Partners

How to give to support these Community Action Fund grants visit unitedwaynnm.org/donate

For more information visit unitedwaynnm.org/grants, or contact:
Contact: Jeremy Varela
Marketing & Grants Manager
United Way Northern New Mexico
grants@unitedwaynnm.org

About United Way of Northern New Mexico
United Way of Northern New Mexico rallies individuals and organizations. Together, we turn
obstacles into opportunities creating a future where collective action transforms the Los Alamos and Rio Arriba communities. The mission of United Way NNM is to uplift local nonprofits through strategic Community Action funding that targets the most pressing needs and this year our identified impact areas included:
● Education/Youth Mentorship: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
● Behavioral Health/Parental Supports: Enhancing community health and well-being.
● Food/Housing: Ensuring stability and access to essential needs.
● Senior Transportation: Improving transportation options for seniors to access vital
healthcare services