Applications open for state grant program aimed at restoring culturally significant properties
Jan 13, 2025
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division is now accepting applications for its Cultural Properties Restoration Fund Grant Program. The fund is open to political subdivisions across New Mexico and offers another opportunity to receive up to $250,000 to fund eligible historic preservation efforts.
“We’re thrilled to once again administer a program that offers the chance to preserve New Mexico’s cultural heritage for future generations to enjoy,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Michelle Ensey in a news release.
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Eligible applicants include state agencies and departments and political subdivisions of the state like cities, towns, counties, acequia associations, land grant associations, and universities. Eligible properties include structures, places, sites, or objects that have historic, archaeological, scientific, architectural, or other cultural significance.
More information on the program, including details on how to complete the application, is available at nmhistoricpreservation.org. NMHPD will also be hosting two online application sessions on January 15 and February 5. Registration details for both sessions are available here.
Applications for the program are due by Tuesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. Award recipients will be notified starting in late April. July 15 is the anticipated start date for grant proposals in this funding cycle.