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Animal Welfare Program Fund is sponsored by Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM). Animal Welfare Program Fund is a grant from Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) that funds critical animal sheltering needs and targeted programs to tackle animal overpopulation challenges and improve animal and community health, safety, and welfare across New Mexico.
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Animal Welfare Program Fund You are here: Home / What We Do / Building Humane Communities / Animal Welfare Program Fund The passage of New Mexico House Bill 113 (HB113) in 2025 created the Animal Welfare Program Fund (AWFP). An initial appropriation of $5 million was also approved during the 2025 session.
The AWPF is administered by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and makes funding available across the state for critical sheltering needs and targeted programs to tackle the toughest challenges in controlling animal overpopulation and improving animal and community health, safety, and welfare.
The fund covers diverse areas, including modest needs for animal shelter infrastructure, equipment, training, supplies, veterinary care, educational materials, and operational support. Funding in the amount of $3 million was distributed to 23 county, municipal, and Tribal entities across the state in October 2025. The Department of Finance and Administration has opened the second phase of funding for the Animal Welfare Program Fund.
Municipalities, Counties, and Tribal governments. Funds cannot be allocated directly to shelters and must be administered through a public entity. What projects will be funded?
Projects must focus on facility repair, renovations, expansion and modernization to improve the welfare of cats and dogs across New Mexico. What is the application timeframe? Application opened: March 31, 2026 Application closes: April 17, 2026 Apply here: https://forms.
office. com/g/Y2AeLtBQDc026 What other details should I know? Awards will be made through a competitive review process based on project alignment, demonstrated need, capacity, feasibility, and evaluation plans.
Priority will be given to: Entities that did not receive funding in the first round Reimbursements will be provided for eligible expenses in accordance with the grant agreement and NMAC 2. 91. 3.
9. Please ensure all sections of the application are completed, as incomplete submissions will not be considered. Reach out to Judy Wolf at APNM at judy@apnm.
org APNM: Companion Animal Overpopulation ASPCA: Information about Spay/Neuter Benefits Your support drives our ability to accomplish great things! As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization we depend on the donations from you and others who strive for the humane treatment of all living things. We would love to hear from you.
Reach out to us and let us know how we can help you. We love to hear new ideas about how we can help New Mexico’s animals and be better advocates for them. Please reach out to us.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities, counties, tribal governments, and eligible nonprofit organizations in New Mexico. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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