Other Funding Opportunities
Department of Transportation (DOT)
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s 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. The Tribal HPP Program is a nationwide priority program modeled after the Indian Reservation Roads High Priority Projects Program (IRRHPP) and developed through negotiated rulemaking. The IRRHPP was formerly administered through regulations from 2005 through 2012.
Please visit the Tribal HPP Program website to access the application forms and accompanying guides. If you have questions or require technical assistance, please contact the Tribal HPP Program Manager, Blane Kunihisa at blane.kunihisa@dot.gov, or (360) 619-7814. Technical assistance includes explaining project eligibility, clarifying the scoring criteria, and reviewing the application for completeness. The informational Priority Project checklist or the Emergency/Disaster checklist also provides the eligibility requirements for the Tribal HPP Program.
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. Late applications for priority projects will not be accepted for FY 2026. A complete application package includes the following documents:
- Application form (fillable pdf) submitted by an authorized official of the Tribe. (Priority Project Application or Emergency or Disaster Application)
- Cost Estimate.
- NTTFI data sheet showing the route(s) and section(s) have official status.
- Official Tribal action (resolution or authorization) that includes all of the following: (1) requests the project and references the Tribal High Priority Projects Program, (2) provides authority of the Secretary of Interior to place the project on a Transportation Improvement Program if the project is selected and approved, AND signed by an authorized official of the Tribe.
- If requesting funds for construction, provide a signed/stamped plan cover sheet in accordance with 25 CFR 170.461 (if applicable) and following the Tribe’s program delivery contract/agreement.
For Emergency or Disaster Applications, a complete application includes the following additional documents:
- Documentation demonstrating that damage to a Tribal transportation facility meets the eligibility requirements of an emergency or disaster event.
- Preliminary cost estimate.
- Preliminary sketch(es) of the damage and proposed repairs.
- Preliminary quantity calculations for major work items.
- Detailed inspection of each damage site including photos.
- Email that was sent to BIA informing them of the emergency or disaster event.
All other documents listed in the informational Priority Project checklist or the Emergency/Disaster checklist will be used to support the score and ranking of the applications with reference to the Project Scoring Matrix. Instructions to fill out the application form instructions for the Priority Projects and Emergency/Disaster Projects can also be found on the Tribal HPP Program website.
Please also review the eligibility requirements below.
- Applicant is an Indian Tribe or a governmental subdivision of an Indian Tribe (e.g. Tribe’s Transportation or Planning Department).
- Tribal transportation facility is included in the National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory (NTTFI) under section 23 U.S.C. 202(b)(1) and has official status.
- Tribe’s annual allocation of statutory formula shares through the TTP funds (does not include the 2% planning set-aside, TTP Safety, or TTP Bridge) is less than $1,000,000. See https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/finance for the most recent full year of annual TTP funds available to the Tribe.
- Previously awarded Tribal HPP Program project (one of the following must apply)
- Applicant previously received Tribal HPP Program Funds for preliminary engineering and is now requesting construction funding for the same project; OR
- Applicant previously received Tribal HPP Program Funds for preliminary engineering and is construction of the same project is substantially complete; OR
- Applicant previously received Tribal HPP Program Funds for construction and the project is “substantially complete”; OR
- Applicant has not received any Tribal HPP Program Funds in the past.
- Project will become whole (fiscally constrained) with Tribal HPP Program funds. After notice of the funding priority list, the project will need to be placed on a FHWA-approved TTIP before funds are sent to the Tribe.
- If requesting construction funds, the signed/stamped plan cover sheet must be provided in accordance with 25 CFR 170.461 (if applicable) and following the Tribe’s program delivery contract/agreement.
- Amount of funds requested is limited to $1,000,000 per project. This $1,000,000 limitation includes preliminary engineering (design) and construction funding requests of the same project.
- Only one (1) application for assistance pending at any one time, including emergency or disaster projects applications.
- Program funds are not used for (1) transportation planning; (2) research); (3) routine maintenance activities; (4) structures and erosion protection unrelated to transportation and roadways; (5) general reservation planning not involving transportation; (6) landscaping and irrigation systems not involving transportation programs and projects; (7) work that is not included on a transportation improvement program approved by FHWA; (8) the purchase of equipment unless authorized by Federal law; or (9) the condemnation of land for recreational trails.
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD)
Energy Conservation & Management
Grid Modernization Program
The State of New Mexico, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECAM) is requesting applications pursuant to 17.9.588 New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC), Grid Modernization Grant Program (Program), from government entities for grid modernization projects to assist New Mexico in developing a modern electric grid that transitions the state to 100-percent zero-carbon electricity resources.
Grid modernization projects are those that make improvements to electric distribution or transmission infrastructure to accommodate or facilitate the integration of renewable electric generation resources with the electric distribution grid or otherwise enhance electric distribution or transmission grid reliability, grid security, demand response capability, customer service or energy efficiency or conservation.
Eligible Applicants include municipalities and county governments; state agencies; state universities; public schools; post-secondary education institutions; and Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos. All projects must take place within New Mexico.
Applications will be accepted on a monthly rolling basis beginning February 1, 2026 until all the available funds are allocated.
Programs & Services
Request for Proposals and Grant Opportunties
This page includes requests for proposals and grant notices for revolving grant applications that include Community Wildfire Defense Grants, Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants, Invasive Plant Program Grants, Forest Contract Inspectors Proposals, and Fire Training.
Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)
The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced three new broadband planning grants, bringing the program’s total awards to $3.1 million while $1.9 million in funding remains available for immediate use.
Critical funding deadline: The remaining $1.9 million in 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.
The GWEP program offers significant advantages for eligible applicants:
- No matching funds required
- Non-competitive assistance grants designed to spur broadband infrastructure projects in areas without broadband service
- Multiple awards allowed – entities can receive a second grant
- Broad eligible uses including strategic planning, engineering services, grant writing, and infrastructure analysis
Who can apply: Tribal governments, local governments, rural telephone cooperatives, and rural electric cooperatives are eligible to apply immediately.
With 31 total awards issued to date – including 14 Tribal communities, 14 local governments, and three rural cooperatives – the program has a strong track record in advancing broadband access across New Mexico’s underserved areas.
APPLY HERE:
https://obae.submittable.com/submit
For more information about the program, visit: https://connect.nm.gov/gwep.html.
Economic Development Department (NMEDD ORD)
Outdoor Equity Fund: https://nmoutside.com/grants/outdoor-equity-fund/
Access to the outdoors is a basic human right—yet many young people, particularly in rural, Indigenous, and historically underserved communities, face significant barriers to experiencing the physical, mental, and social benefits of connecting with New Mexico’s great outdoors.
The first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund, established in 2019, aims to break down these barriers and ensure equitable access to the outdoors for all youth in New Mexico. This grant supports transformative outdoor experiences that foster stewardship and respect for New Mexico’s lands, waters, and cultural heritage while connecting youth to career pathways in the outdoors.
Since 2020, the Outdoor Recreation Division has awarded over $8.6 million, enabling more than 106,000 youth across 23 counties to participate in educational outdoor experiences that nurture health and well-being and build a lifelong connection to the outdoors. These programs inspire and shape the next generation of land stewards, conservationists, and outdoor leaders.
FY26 Grant Timeline and Funding:
$1.9 million in Outdoor Equity Fund grants is available in the next round of FY26 funding.
Critical funding deadline:
Open January 1 – January 31, 2026
ALL APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER FOR AN INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR:
January 6, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 PM: bit.ly/fy26r2oef2
Who can apply: The Outdoor Equity Fund is open to a wide range of public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico, including:
- Tribes, Pueblos, and Nations
- Municipalities and Counties
- Nonprofits
- Public schools, preschools, and districts
- Public colleges and universities
Have questions?:
Contact Grants Coordinator Evan Pilling at evan.pilling@edd.nm.gov, or book a one-on-one meeting.
Economic Development Department (NMEDD ORD)
Outdoor Equity Fund: https://nmoutside.com/grants/outdoor-equity-fund/
Access to the outdoors is a basic human right—yet many young people, particularly in rural, Indigenous, and historically underserved communities, face significant barriers to experiencing the physical, mental, and social benefits of connecting with New Mexico’s great outdoors.
The first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund, established in 2019, aims to break down these barriers and ensure equitable access to the outdoors for all youth in New Mexico. This grant supports transformative outdoor experiences that foster stewardship and respect for New Mexico’s lands, waters, and cultural heritage while connecting youth to career pathways in the outdoors.
Since 2020, the Outdoor Recreation Division has awarded over $8.6 million, enabling more than 106,000 youth across 23 counties to participate in educational outdoor experiences that nurture health and well-being and build a lifelong connection to the outdoors. These programs inspire and shape the next generation of land stewards, conservationists, and outdoor leaders.
FY26 Grant Timeline and Funding:
$1.7 million in Trails+ Grant funding is available in the next round of funding.
Critical funding deadline:
Open November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
NMFA Local Solar Access Fund https://www.nmfinance.com/local-solar-access-fund/
Who can apply: The Outdoor Equity Fund is open to a wide range of public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico, including:
- Tribes, Pueblos, and Nations
- Municipalities and Counties
- Nonprofits
- Public schools, preschools, and districts
- Public colleges and universities
Have questions?:
Contact Program Manager Carl Colonius at carl.colonius@edd.nm.gov, or book a one-on-one meeting
Application deadline: March 6, 2026
New Mexico Finance Authority
Local Solar Access Fund: Local Solar Access Fund | New Mexico Finance Authority
The Local Solar Access Fund provides grants up to $1 million to New Mexico eligible entities for solar energy projects in New Mexico communities, and grants up to $50,000 to New Mexico eligible entities for technical assistance needed to support solar energy projects.
Critical funding deadline:
Open January 23 – March 6, 2026
NMFA Local Solar Access Fund https://www.nmfinance.com/local-solar-access-fund/
Who can apply: The following New Mexico entities are eligible to apply for a Project Grant or a Technical Assistance Grant:
- County
- Municipality
- School District
- Land Grant-Merced
- Indian Nation, Tribe or Pueblo located wholly or partially in New Mexico
Additional Eligible Entity for Technical Assistance Grants
- New Mexico Councils of Government
Have questions?:
Please email at SRodriguez@nmfa.net
Application deadline: March 6, 2026
Federal Grants
BIA – Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361096
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) is soliciting proposals for traffic safety programs and projects aimed at reducing traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries within tribal communities. Indian Highway Safety Grants are reimbursable and available exclusively to federally recognized tribes.
Critical funding deadline:
Open January 6, 2026 – May 1, 2026
Who can apply:
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Have questions?:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Analyst (Coordinator)
Phone: (505) 563-3900
All grant applications should be sent to indian_highway_safety@bia.gov
Application deadline: May 1, 2026
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361096
rants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater & Musical Theater, and Visual and Media Arts. Funded activities may include a wide range of arts projects described in the application guidelines. Awards require a 1:1 cost share. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with a range of operating budgets. Eligible applicants include: nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; and Federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding in this category is not available for individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO).
Two Grant Cycles:
- February Cycle – February 12, 2026 11:59 pm Eastern Time
- July Cycle – July 9, 2026 11:59 Eastern Time
Who can apply:
- Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations;
- Units of state or local government; or
- Federally recognized tribal communities or tribes.
Have questions?:
Visit:
https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361096
The purpose of the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively, eligible AI/AN Tribal entities) to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications.
Critical funding deadline:
July 7, 2028
Who can apply:
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Have questions?:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
grantsinfo@nih.gov
Application deadline: July 7, 2028
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026): https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/a1b1d69a-68f7-450a-8f7b-f183db3e06d2
The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities
Critical funding deadline:
Submit through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on March 13, 2026.
Who can apply:
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Have questions?:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Application deadline: March 13, 2026