Vision

Our vision is that tribal nations, tribal communities and Indigenous people are happy, healthy and prosperous and that traditional ways of life are honored, valued and respected.

Mission

The NM Indian Affairs Department is committed to be a resource by:

  • Advocating for tribal interests at state and federal levels through policy and legislative work;
  • Supporting tribes with access to resources, technical assistance and funding opportunities;
  • Connecting tribes with the executive branch, other tribes and with the tools and resources they need to be self-governing and self-sufficient.

IAD GRANTS & RFPs

The Indian Affairs Department (IAD) is committed to assisting New Mexico’s Nations, Pueblos, & Tribes and tribal-serving entities with access to resources and funding opportunities. View our funding page.

 

FY26 State Funding

IAD reviewed the state’s budget for FY26 and compiled this list of funding awards and opportunities that may be available to Nations, Pueblos, Tribes and tribal-serving entities. View FY26 state funding and budget page.

Other Funding Opportunities

IAD shares funding opportunities from other state departments, external organizations or federal entities. View other funding opportunities.

News & Announcements

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration is accepting applications for the Tribal High Priority Projects Program (Tribal HPP Program)

The program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will provide nearly $9 million in Fiscal Year 2026 to (1) an Indian Tribe or governmental subdivision of an Indian Tribe whose annual allocation of funding under the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) is insufficient to complete the highest priority project of the Tribe, or (2) to any Indian Tribe that has an emergency or disaster occur on a Tribal transportation facility that renders the facility impassible or unusable. 

Applications must be submitted to your BIA Point of Contact or FHWA Tribal Coordinator by 11:59 P.M. (local time for applicant) on January 31, 2026.

RFP Financial Literacy for New Mexico Tribal Citizens & Communities

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to leverage existing curriculum ensuring it is adaptable for both
youth and adults, can be accessed electronically and in-person, and, at a minimum, includes culturally appropriate financial and investor education, addresses personal finance topics such as responsible use of a credit card, saving & savings goals avoiding predatory lenders, understanding banking, car buying tips, safeguarding against identity
theft and basic investing skills. Deadline: 11/03/2025

September is National Suicide Awareness Month

This is a flyer that reads Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Call, text or chat 988 for mental wellness support.

Check out the New Mexico Native American Resource Directory – a comprehensive listing of resources specifically tailored to support Native American communities.

The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced $1.9 million in funding available for immediate use.

Grant Writing, Engineering and Planning Program (GWEP) funds must be expended by June 2026. OBAE strongly encourages eligible entities to apply now to secure these vital resources for broadband infrastructure development.

Tobacco Cessation & Prevention Program (TCPP): Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFA)

This funding opportunity is available for Nations Pueblos & Tribes and tribal-serving organizations within the State of New Mexico.