United Way Northern New Mexico Opens Grant Portal for 2027 Funding Requests
United Way Northern New Mexico Opens Grant Portal for 2027 Funding
Eligible nonprofits serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties invited to apply
Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties, September 2, 2026 — United Way Northern New Mexico has opened its grant portal for 2027 Community Action Fund funding requests. Eligible 501(c)3 nonprofits serving residents in Los Alamos and/or Rio Arriba counties may apply through September 30, 2026 at unitedwaynnm.org/grants.
“At its heart, our Community Action Fund is about neighbors helping neighbors,” said Donna Milanovich, Executive Director of United Way Northern New Mexico. “Every gift we receive helps local nonprofits do the work our communities depend on; feeding families, supporting young people, helping seniors, strengthening mental health, and responding when people need help most. Through this grant process, those dollars stay local, helping vital services reach people throughout Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties.”
Funding priorities for 2027 include:
Education and Youth Mentorship - Programs that give young people skills, connections, and opportunity
Behavioral Health and Parental Supports - Services that strengthen family stability and community health
Food and Housing - Access to basic needs for individuals and families in crisis
Senior Transportation - Getting older adults to healthcare and essential services
Applicants must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit in good standing with the Secretary of State and IRS, and serve residents in one or more of these areas.
Applications are accepted online only. The portal closes September 30, 2026. Grant awards will be announced in December.
To apply, visit unitedwaynnm.org/grants.
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.