Joseph M. Montoya Building
1100 S. St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Albuquerque Office
500 Marquette Ave NW Suite 640
Albuquerque, NM 87102
FY26 Creative Industries Division Grants:
State Authorized Arts and Cultural District (ACD) Pilot Grant Program
A one-time initiative aimed at demonstrating the economic potential and cultural impact of directly funding state-authorized ACDs. The program aims to provide catalytic resources for ACDs to implement high-impact creative industry programming, drive local economic growth, and build the case for sustained investment through a dedicated fund outside the Creative Industries Division. Anticipated awards up to $100,000, subject to change.
Application Period: August 4-19, 2025
Creative Support Organization Grant
This funding opportunity is designed for organizations with a demonstrated history of impactful work in supporting creative entrepreneurs and advancing creative industry development across New Mexico. This includes organizations that support creative industry companies and workers. Whether building networks, offering technical assistance, providing creative business incubation, or strengthening regional creative ecosystems, this grant supports continued leadership in growing New Mexico’s creative economy. Open to local governments, Nations, Tribes, Pueblos, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. Anticipated awards up to $62,500, subject to change.
Application Period: September 29-October 24, 2025
Business Development & Expansion Grant
Returning and improved program for existing creative businesses. Uses include inventory, equipment and software, marketing, promotion, digital presence, infrastructure, technology improvements, existing programs, and building capacity for reporting measures, impacts, engagement, and evaluation. Prospective grantees are encouraged to leverage funding into additional returns on investment. Anticipated awards up to $25,000, subject to change.
Eligible businesses are identified in division statute by industry area and corresponding NAICS codes available in Appendix C on page 206 of the 2024 Division Study.
Cycle 1 Application Period: December 1-26, 2025
Cycle 2 Application Period: February 2-27, 2026
Background Information and Timeline Projections
New Mexico Economic Development Department
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Joseph M. Montoya Building
1100 S. St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Albuquerque Office
500 Marquette Ave NW Suite 640
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Mailing Address:
New Mexico Economic
Development Department
P.O. Box 20003
Santa Fe, NM 87504-5003
The mission of the New Mexico Economic Development Department is to Improve the lives of New Mexico families by increasing economic opportunities and providing a place for businesses to thrive.
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