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.

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

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: Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2024, or until all grant funds have been exhausted, whichever occurs first, to allow sufficient processing time.

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 businesses using environmentally sustainable “green” glass or security glass in their repair or replacement.

 

Application Process

Step 1
Gather Required Documentation (see below)
Step 2
Fill Out and Submit Application
Step 3
Application Will Be Reviewed by the SBO
Step 4
If Approved, You Will Be Notified
Start Application

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.
Photos of the repaired or replaced 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.

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Start Your Application

Please fill out the form below and upload the required documents. For any questions, please email fhermosillo@cabq.gov.
The City of Albuquerque will not be liable for any work completed under this program. It is the responsibility of the business or organization to ensure that the work is appropriately completed and to oversee any necessary revisions. The Business agrees to release the City of Albuquerque and its officials and assignees from any and all liability incurred in connection with this Contract. The Business is responsible for choosing a Vendor to perform glass replacement or repair for the Business.

Business Owner Name
Business Address
Have you filed an APD police report for the damages?
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If yes, please upload these files:
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via a redacted credit card statement, redacted canceled check, or redacted bank statement showing payment has been made to the vendor
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Has all repair or replacement been completed AND paid for?
This is a reimbursement grant ONLY and reimbursement will cover UP TO 80% of the total cost of window replacement or repair to either a single window or multiple windows
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Are you interested in scheduling a Business Crime Prevention Program Security Survey to discuss ways for the business to decrease criminal activity on the premises?

For any questions or additional information, please contact:
City of Albuquerque Small Business Office

Frankie Hermosillo, Senior Economic Developer
Phone: 505-991-6474 • Email: fhermosillo@cabq.gov
https://www.cabq.gov/economicdevelopment/small-business