Community Grants

Sandia Foundation Community Contributions

Since its inception in 1948, the Sandia Foundation has granted more than $49 million to Dickinson College, $49 million to the University of New Mexico, and $11 million to support the work of many Albuquerque nonprofits. We have been proud to support organizations that provide emergency food and shelter to the homeless, job skills training, domestic violence shelters, wellness programs, dance and music programs for young people, dental care for seniors, financial education for women entrepreneurs, and many health organizations.

In 2006, the Sandia Foundation engaged the services of Albuquerque Community Foundation to administer its annual grant award program. Sandia Foundation’s Trustees review and recommend grant recipients and Albuquerque Community Foundation organizes and performs required due diligence.

The efforts of the Sandia Foundation are concentrated on Albuquerque nonprofits that work with children in our community with regard to basic needs and advancing their education through long-term, consistent intervention and support.

In an attempt to ease the burden on the many nonprofits who apply and do not receive funding, the Sandia Foundation will pivot to an invite-only model for accepting applications in 2026. Given the volume of applications received relative to available funding, organizations invited to apply are not guaranteed funding but will have a greater chance at receiving funding with this model. Invitations to apply will be offered based on funding history, available funds, and the guidelines and criteria below.

• Organizations must directly benefit Albuquerque residents
• Grant awards will range in amounts up to $15,000
• Funding focus area: child well-being with a focus on basic needs and advancing their education through long-term, consistent intervention and support
• While invited organizations with operating budgets of all sizes are eligible, preference will be given to organizations with operating budgets of less than $1 million

Please contact Letisha Rose, Community Impact Program Manager at 505.883.6240 ext. 1002 or [email protected] for more information.