Shelter Struggles for State Funding Spot

A local nonprofit pushing for a homeless shelter and resource center is racing against the clock to land on Santa Fe’s high-priority capital project list — the only path to state funding under new rules designed to crack a $7 billion funding backlog. Now, nonprofits seeking $100K+ must compete head-to-head with government projects for local approval, with the city’s Finance Committee already voting to include the shelter — albeit without a recommendation — while one councilor raised concerns over safety readiness. State officials insist this vetting process ensures accountability and prevents wasted funds, requiring a government fiscal agent to access state money. With other major projects like tech infrastructure and affordable housing also vying for spots, the city council’s final vote will determine whether this vital community initiative gets its shot — and whether Santa Fe can meet the state’s new deadline for prioritizing ready-to-go projects. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b055b6629eecdfa