Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Blue River Productions2 grants · $75,000
• National Institute of Flamenco4 grants · $68,000
• Amp Concerts2 grants · $60,000
• Historic Old Town Association2 grants · $50,000
• Friends of the Orphan Signs2 grants · $50,000
• Electric Playhouse1 grant · $50,000
• Flamenco Works2 grants · $50,000
• Adelante Development Center1 grant · $50,000
• Big Jim Farms1 grant · $50,000
• Luna and Luz1 grant · $40,000

Giving over time

Grant history

All 76 reported grants, largest first.

• $50,000

  Adelante Development Center · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Durable medical equipment rental services to promote accessible tourism in albuquerque.

• $50,000

  Big Jim Farms · Corrales, NM · 2022

  Expansion projects and new holiday programming 'winter of enchantment' on the westside of albuquerque along the river held from november 24 - december 31, 2023.

• $50,000

  Electric Playhouse · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  An immersive, digital experience introducing visitors to quintessential albuquerque activities and experiences.

• $45,000

  Blue River Productions · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Creation of chocolate & coffee week, featuring chocolate and coffee related events, activities, dining experiences, and educational opportunities throughout albuquerque.

• $40,000

  Fusion · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  The inaugural rising high arts festival will present 11 days (october 10th - 20th, 2024) of densely packed multi-disciplinary arts activities in the downtown abq core, centered on both sides of the pending rail trail, i… read allThe inaugural rising high arts festival will present 11 days (october 10th - 20th, 2024) of densely packed multi-disciplinary arts activities in the downtown abq core, centered on both sides of the pending rail trail, in the emerging 1st st. Theatre district and glorieta station locations. less
• $40,000

  Luna and Luz · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Creation of a place where locals and tourists alike would gather to be immersed in learning southwest arts and culture through artist, music, culinary and wellness experts who guide guests in a uniquely exceptional expe… read allCreation of a place where locals and tourists alike would gather to be immersed in learning southwest arts and culture through artist, music, culinary and wellness experts who guide guests in a uniquely exceptional experience. less
• $35,000

  Amp Concerts · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  The amp winrock free concert series will feature 6 concerts by both internationally renowned and local musicians at the new winrock amphitheater in albuquerque's uptown neighborhood.

• $31,000

  Heritage Hotels · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Adding signage to the sawmill district as an historic district.

• $30,000

  Blue River Productions · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to produce southwest glow up expo featuring regional beauty, wellness, and self-care experiences during shoulder season.

• $30,000

  Explora · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to develop outdoor steam learning experiences and trails at children's museum campus in old town area.

• $30,000

  Indian Pueblo Cultural Center · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for pueblo pathways project offering monthly immersive indigenous cultural experiences led by pueblo communities.

• $30,000

  National Museum of Nuclear Science & History · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for spyglass festival featuring espionage and atomic history programming to attract visitors.

• $25,000

  Amp Concerts · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to produce free outdoor concert series at winrock amphitheater promoting cultural tourism and supporting local vendors.

• $25,000

  Flamenco Works · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to produce fiesta flamenca burquena, a free street festival featuring world-class flamenco performances in downtown.

• $25,000

  Historic Old Town Association · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for signature events and digital marketing campaign promoting old town during route 66 centennial.

• $25,000

  Meltdown Studio Llc · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for southwest studio sessions jewelry workshops featuring rotating new mexico guest artists.

• $25,000

  Passport To Pueblo Country · Santa Fe, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for cultural passport program providing guided experiences at new mexico pueblos.

• $25,000

  Flamenco Works · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Creation of fiesta flamenca burquea, a festival dedicated to creating unique experiences of discovery and learning while cultivating deep cultural appreciation and pursuing all opportunities to inspire and connect throu… read allCreation of fiesta flamenca burquea, a festival dedicated to creating unique experiences of discovery and learning while cultivating deep cultural appreciation and pursuing all opportunities to inspire and connect through music, food and dance. less
• $25,000

  Flyby Provisions · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  The nightbird trolley is a unique experience that allows attendees to stay and experience the culture and beauty within albuquerque, highlighting two of its key neighborhoods.

• $25,000

  Friends of the Orphan Signs · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Continuing to participate in the current momentum in the city to restore, rehabilitate, and renovate empty and abandoned local road signage for the route 66 centennial celebrations.

• $25,000

  Historic Old Town Association · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  "elevating historic old town albuquerque: a transformative experience" project is a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance the visitor experience, support local businesses, and preserve the unique character of alb… read all"elevating historic old town albuquerque: a transformative experience" project is a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance the visitor experience, support local businesses, and preserve the unique character of albuquerque's most historic district. less
• $25,000

  New Mexico Trade Alliance · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Creation of transformative one-day event designed to position albuquerque as the epicenter of space exploration and cultural fusion.

• $25,000

  Nm Wine · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Interactive custom wine experiences at new mexico wine's new new mexico wine tasting room and welcome center.

• $25,000

  Tourabq · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Creation of route 66 themed tours coinciding with the 100-year anniversary of route 66 and includes a unique series of sightseeing opportunities

• $25,000

  Friends of the Orphan Signs · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Historic sign preservation, refurbising, and artist opportunities across albuquerque.

• $25,000

  Gathering of Nations · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Enhancements to the existing signature event - gathering of nations powwow.

• $25,000

  Gujrati Samaj of New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Expansion of existing events by gujrati samaj, which introduces and celebrates eastern cultures and experiences such is the celebration, diwali a festival of light in india.

• $25,000

  Mariachi Spectacular · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Enhancements to signature event mariachi spectacular de albuquerque the premier mariachi conference and concert event in the country.

• $25,000

  National Institute of Flamenco · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Expansion of their signature event, albuquerque: experience the energy of flamenco featuring the 36th annual festival flamenco alburquerque (june 2023)

• $20,000

  Luna and Luz Llc · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for rotating artist residency program in old town featuring cultural programming and route 66 centennial art.

• $20,000

  Casa Flamenca · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  This project invests in developing that outdoor space, tablao al aire, by rejuvenating outdoor art work, completing basic repairs, and, most importantly, beginning the process of converting the space to provide protecti… read allThis project invests in developing that outdoor space, tablao al aire, by rejuvenating outdoor art work, completing basic repairs, and, most importantly, beginning the process of converting the space to provide protection from the elements to the stage and audience area while maintaining its integrity as an outdoor space. less
• $20,000

  Downtownabq Mainstreet and Arts & Cultural District · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  The albuquerque fermentation & fungi fest (abq fff) is an engaging, educational and interactive festival launched in 2023 and provides educational opportunities and workshops focused on fermentation and fungi.

• $19,000

  National Institute of Flamenco · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Expansion of year-round flamenco performance the tablao flamenco albuquerque series (june 2023 - march 2024)

• $15,000

  Artemis Promotions · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to produce route 66 fest and lowrider fest cultural events celebrating automotive heritage and attracting visitors to albuquerque.

• $15,000

  Arts Hub · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to produce funny fiesta, a multidisciplinary comedy festival showcasing local performers and driving cultural tourism.

• $15,000

  Casa Flamenca · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for free outdoor flamenco performances expanding audience access to authentic cultural experiences in old town.

• $15,000

  Pleased To Present · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for contemporary art exhibitions and cultural programming attracting arts-focused visitors.

• $15,000

  New Mexico Restaurant Association · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Restoration of albuquerque restaurant week, a transformative project that aims to elevate albuquerque as a premier culinary destination.

• $14,000

  National Institute of Flamenco · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  A fresh, renewed approach to festival flamenco projects will invigorate and enliven albuquerques cultural landscape, attracting more international, national, and regional visitors to be transformed by the powerful artis… read allA fresh, renewed approach to festival flamenco projects will invigorate and enliven albuquerques cultural landscape, attracting more international, national, and regional visitors to be transformed by the powerful artistry and delightful experiences that reverberate across our city. less
• $10,000

  Adelante Development Center · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to develop accessible travel guide consolidating disability-friendly resources, venues, and experiences for visitors to albuquerque.

• $10,000

  Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for monthly second saturdays performing arts series showcasing local talent in downtown albuquerque.

• $10,000

  Day of the Tread · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for cycling events including bosque bone shaker gravel grinder and road rides showcasing albuquerque's trails and scenery.

• $10,000

  Duke City Repertory Theatre · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for new works/new spaces festival presenting site-specific theater in non-traditional venues throughout albuquerque.

• $10,000

  Gathering of Nations Limited · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to enhance gathering of nations powwow with expanded cultural programming and educational storytelling experiences.

• $10,000

  Itality Plant Based Foods (Itality Llc) · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for plant-based culinary tourism experiences highlighting sustainable and traditional new mexican cuisine.

• $10,000

  Kustom Hoppers · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for lowrider cultural preservation initiative documenting oral histories and offering youth workshops.

• $10,000

  M'Tucci'S Bar Roma · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for weekly route 66 music series outdoor concerts featuring new mexican musicians in nob hill.

• $10,000

  Mariachi Spectacular De Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for a taste of mariachi intimate dinner shows at hotel albuquerque showcasing traditional mariachi music.

• $10,000

  National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for 2nd annual luminito celebration holiday event at national hispanic cultural center.

• $10,000

  National Institute of Flamenco · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for comunidades del flamenco program connecting visitors with authentic flamenco experiences across albuquerque.

• $10,000

  New Mexico Restaurant Association · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to produce albuquerque restaurant week promoting local dining establishments to visitors.

• $10,000

  New Mexico Wine & Grape Growers Assoc · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant to revive albuquerque wine month featuring wine dinners, tastings, and events showcasing local wineries.

• $10,000

  Remedy Coffee (Duran Pharmacy) · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for courtyard and event space upgrades to enhance cultural programming venue on route 66.

• $10,000

  Runfit · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for nm route 66 mother road mini marathon race event celebrating highway's centennial.

• $10,000

  Sherwood Coffee N' Bread Llc · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for taste of the southwest culinary tourism experience series featuring local food culture.

• $10,000

  Wheels Museum · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Tourism grant for southwest transportation festival celebrating regional transportation history and heritage.

• $10,000

  Albuquerque Little Theatre · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Creation of a literary festival in november 2024 to commemorate native american heritage month.

• $10,000

  Artemis Promotions · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Expansion of lowrider festival to include unique cultural elements and a variety of several key locations around the city.

• $10,000

  Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Held at the box performance space in downtown albuquerque, second saturdays will be a unique, monthly event showcasing the city's vibrant performing arts scene and rich cultural tapestry.

• $10,000

  Claycoda · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Created new mexico's largest mid-century festival featuring vintage vendors showcasing the influential design trends of the 1950s-1970s

• $10,000

  Cocreations Candle Shop · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Create/offer candle making classes specifically geared towards travelers, developing scents for the candles that are unique to albuquerque.

• $10,000

  Day of the Tread · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Expanding annual bosque boneshaker gravel grinder event to add 50-mile route to offerings

• $10,000

  Gathering of Nations · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Enhancements to current signature event- gathering of nations powow

• $10,000

  M'Tucci'S Bar Roma · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  The "historic preservation and revitalization of the jones motor company promenade" project aims to enhance the patio area of a historic landmark restaurant in albuquerque's nob hill neighborhood

• $10,000

  Mariachi Spectacular De Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Enhanced the existing event by adding new educational workshops, diverse performances and the development of a mariachi hall of fame

• $10,000

  Nob Hill Mainstreet · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Creation of a weekend-long celebration designed to showcase the vibrant culture, strong community spirit, and creative energy of albuquerque's nob hill neighborhood

• $10,000

  Santa Fe Art Tours Llc · Santa Fe, NM · 2023

  Creation of a tour showcasing several incredible art venues that art lovers and collectors might not otherwise discover, positioning albuquerque as a must-see destination for the arts.

• $10,000

  The Mothership Alumni · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Revitalization of the 115-year-old yrisarri building in downtown albuquerque.

• $10,000

  Upside Goods Co · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  Upside holiday market will be the first of it's kind to work towards an interactive experience partnered with a traditional holiday market to support local small businesses while hosting a well curated holiday event for… read allUpside holiday market will be the first of it's kind to work towards an interactive experience partnered with a traditional holiday market to support local small businesses while hosting a well curated holiday event for our community. less
• $10,000

  Artemis Productions · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Enhancement of albuquerques lowrider fest with expansion of a showcase event on civic plaza, downtown albuquerque.

• $10,000

  Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Inaugural bone shaker gravel grinder event which was in conjuction with the annual day of the tread bike event. This event occurred on october 28, 2023.

• $10,000

  Downtown Abq Mainstreet Initiative · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Enhanced elements at downtown growers market and abq artwalk.

• $10,000

  Flyby Provisions · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Flyby provisions will transform the 2nd and coal corner into a pop-up market destination that will create an experience for customers and local vendors with a curated, and collaborative market.

• $10,000

  Lapis Room · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Event offerings elevating visual, performing and culinary artists of new mexico

• $10,000

  New Nuevo · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Experiential tourism offerings focusing on two projects - an experiential food excursion across albuquerque and nuevo adventures an experience is a tailored expereince for the guest.

• $10,000

  Routes Bicycle Tours · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Student and youth educational tour program

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