New Mexico Science and Technology Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Mexico-based small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, helping them commercialize innovative technologies and grow their operations in key industry sectors.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Mexico focused on improving health and promoting equity for historically marginalized communities through systemic change initiatives.

This grant provides funding to small nonprofit organizations in New Mexico that deliver essential services to children in underserved communities, with a focus on initiatives addressing unmet needs for those aged 18 and younger.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Central and Northern New Mexico that promote STEM education and career pathways through community-based initiatives.

This program provides funding to local governments, tribal entities, and eligible private organizations in New Mexico to develop and improve tourism infrastructure that promotes sustainable and community-based tourism.

This funding initiative provides financial support for broadband infrastructure projects in communities affected by recent environmental disasters, helping to restore and improve internet connectivity for residents and businesses.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and federally recognized tribes in New Mexico to enhance community engagement, economic opportunities, and social justice for low-income and disadvantaged individuals.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Albuquerque to create projects that enhance access to diverse cultural activities for historically underserved communities.

This program provides financial support to New Mexico-based small businesses with federal SBIR or STTR grants, helping them commercialize innovative technologies and grow their market presence.

This grant provides financial support to food and agricultural businesses in New Mexico to improve access to healthy food in rural and underserved communities through infrastructure development and market expansion.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in New Mexico that empower socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs, particularly in underserved and rural areas, through capacity-building services and resources.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Carlsbad and South Eddy County, New Mexico, to enhance community programs that improve quality of life across various sectors such as health, education, and the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for music-related programs and activities in New Mexico, particularly aimed at benefiting underserved communities such as rural, tribal, and veteran populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Mexico that focus on improving the lives of youth and families through programs in areas such as at-risk youth support, community enrichment, education, STEM, and arts and culture.

New Mexico Arts offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and other entities for arts and cultural programs, including performing, visual, literary, media, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary arts, with a focus on equitable distribution of funds across all categories and communities, to be used during the state fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Applications are now being accepted for the Science & Technology Business Startup Grants from the New Mexico Economic Development Department. Donor Name: New Mexico Economic Development Department State: New Mexico County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/24/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The New Mexico Science & Technology Business Startup Grant is a competitive state-funded grant that supports small businesses engaged in research and development with the potential for commercializing their technology. This grant assists early-stage companies that are developing a unique product and exhibit strong growth potential. Funds from this grant are intended for business development expenses, providing recipients additional resources to commercialize their technology in their company’s early stage. Criteria New Mexico-based for-profit science or technology companies are eligible to apply. Applicants must be in one of the following industry sectors: aerospace, biosciences, advanced computing, intelligent manufacturing, and sustainable and green energy. For more information, visit EDD.

The Regional Development Corporation Tribal Economic Diversity Fund awards businesses owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe or by an enrolled member(s) of a federally recognized Indian tribe for critical technical services and equipment. Donor Name: Regional Development Corporation State: New Mexico County: Los Alamos County (NM), Mora County (NM), Rio Arriba County (NM), San Miguel County (NM), Sandoval County (NM), Santa Fe County (NM), Taos County (NM) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Awards are made on a competitive basis and are intended to provide services to tribal business entities that diversify revenue, leverage other investments, create new jobs and/or put systems in place that lead to growth.  The goal is to sustain and assist developing businesses in Northern New Mexico with job creation and diversifying the region’s economy. Funding Information Up to $8,000. Uses of funds  Funds to be used to: Procure needed business equipment, tools. Pay for advertising and/or marketing costs. Purchase consulting services. Purchase specialized software. Eligibility Criteria  Business enterprise owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe; or business owned at least 51% by an enrolled member(s) of a federally recognized Indian tribe from the Pueblos of Cochiti, Jemez, Nambe, Ohkay, Picuris, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Taos, or Tesuque Business headquartered in Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Northern Sandoval, Santa Fe, or Taos County Business-only bank account Been in business for at least 6 months before applying Preference given to first-time applicants and previous unawarded applicants. For more information, visit RDC.

The educate2elevate (e2e) Grant is a collaborative funding opportunity that brings together funds from across New Mexico to pool resources and engage in high impact grantmaking. Donor Name: Albuquerque Community Foundation State: New Mexico County: Bernalillo County (NM), Sandoval County (NM), Torrance County (NM), Valencia County (NM) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This year’s RFP will still focus on education and school based partners, remaining tied to the original intent of the e2e funding area. Funding Areas Interest areas for this opportunity include programs that provide:  Enhancement of School Meal Programs Projects aimed at expanding equitable access to nutritious meals for students.  This can include out-of-school time meal programs, nutrition programs, and school-based gardens. (They will not consider funding to support free and reduced lunch programs). Community Partnerships Collaborative efforts between local organizations, businesses, and community stakeholders to expand food access, provide food resources, and support initiatives aimed at reducing food insecurity among students in Central New Mexico. Early Childhood Education Initiatives targeting early childhood education settings, such as preschools and daycare centers, to address food insecurity among young children and their families, ensuring that all children have access to nutritious meals and snacks during crucial developmental years. Eligiblity Criteria Eligible Organizations must be:  exempt from U.S. federal income tax pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) of the Code; and/or an educational institution or governmental entity; located anywhere in the United States, however a local partner supporting Central New Mexico is required. Applicants must be serving students and their families in Central New Mexico: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia and/or Torrance counties. For more information, visit Albuquerque Community Foundation.