Apply by Dec. 26 (6pm MT)
Business Development & Expansion Grant
Visit the CID Grants page:
- Read our FAQ and learn more about the grant program.
- Watch the informational webinar.
- Click on the 'Apply for a CID Grant' button.
Visit the CID Grants page:
The Creative Industries Division was created by House Bill 8 in the 2023 Legislature and signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on April 5, 2023.
Our Vision:
New Mexico will have a diverse and thriving creative economy that engages local talent, fuels innovation, and delivers prosperity for all New Mexicans.
Our Mission:
As part of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, the Creative Industries Division enhances economic opportunities for New Mexico families by nurturing a vibrant creative economy. We support creative entrepreneurs, small businesses, and organizations through education, workforce development, public infrastructure, grants, and resource sharing.
Our Six Creative Industry Clusters:
Businesses or persons engaged in creative enterprises*
*This does not include a business, organization, or person engaged in creative enterprises involving filming activities supported by the New Mexico Film Office of the Economic Development Department.
Want to learn more about the possibilities and impact of New Mexico’s creative economy? Watch a short recap of our 2025 Creative Industries Season and check out the highlights from the 2024 study below.
Contact us:
Shani Harvie
Creative Industries Division Director
Shani.Harvie@edd.nm.gov
Arlen Nelson
Division Coordinator
Arlen.Nelson@edd.nm.gov
