New Mexico Cash Assistance Fund
New Mexico Cash Assistance Fund
The application is now closed until further notice.
The New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations and the All Together NM Fund have partnered with UpTogether to provide one-time cash assistance to New Mexicans, with priority to those who have been adversely impacted by the Calf Canyon and Hermit’s Peak wildfires, the largest fires in New Mexico history.
The New Mexico Cash Assistance Fund application opens on Monday, November 14, and will close once 1,000 applications have been approved. Eligible households will each receive $1,000.
The New Mexico Cash Assistance Fund will focus on the following counties for this program: San Miguel, Mora, Colfax, Lincoln, Sandoval, or Sierra. Applicants from San Miguel, Mora, or Colfax will be highly prioritized. To be eligible, applicants must reside in one of these counties in New Mexico. To apply for cash assistance, click here.
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Questions?
If you need support or have questions about your application, please contact the UpTogether Support Team in one of the following ways:
- Phone Support: 1 (878) 444-2932. Available Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST & Fridays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MST.
- Live Online Chat. Available Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST & Fridays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MST.
- Submit a written support request. You can submit a ticket 24/7. Due to the high volume of requests, it may take up to 4 business days for our agents to respond to your written support request.
To learn more about the All Together NM Fund and the direct cash assistance program, please visit alltogethernm.org/cashassistance.
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About UpTogether
UpTogether is a community, a movement, and a platform to highlight, invest in and accelerate the initiatives people in historically undervalued communities are taking to improve their lives and move up, together. Learn more at uptogether.org
About All Together NM
The All Together NM Fund was established in 2020 by the New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations in conjunction with the Governor’s office to help New Mexico respond to and eventually recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund has been used to address immediate needs and offer long-term support for the recovery work that continues to lie ahead.
The New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations includes Albuquerque Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, Los Alamos Community Foundation, New Mexico Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Taos Community Foundation. Donate and learn more at alltogethernm.org
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