LETTING LIGHT IN: City launches Window to Opportunity grant to help businesses affected by vandalism

The city of Albuquerque launched a new program that will help businesses that are affected by vandalism.

The city of Albuquerque has launched 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. It 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 Sept. 1, 2024, with appropriate documentation, including a police report and time-stamped photos of the damaged and repaired windows. Applicants with an incident and window repair/replacement date from July 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024, are eligible to apply with a mandatory enrollment with the APD Business Crime Prevention Security Survey.

Applications can be submitted on the city’s website at cabq.gov/windowgrant.

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