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Solicitation of Applications for Public Land Projects is sponsored by New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). This funding is available to expand, create, or restore public lands in New Mexico. Projects must involve a willing seller of land or an interest in land for public use and natural resource protection.
Projects that expand New Mexico's total public land will be prioritized.
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Solicitation of Applications for Public Land Projects - New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Solicitation of Applications for Public Land Projects Funding of Eligible Projects The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) is leading the State’s efforts to utilize funding appropriated this year “ for land or an interest in land for the creation, expansion, or restoration of land .
” See Section 5, item 201 of House Bill 2 (2026), page 215 . Through this Solicitation of Applications we are seeking proposals of eligible projects that create, expand and/or restore public lands across New Mexico. DFA is administering $37 million for this new, non-recurring program.
Eligible projects must involve voluntary transactions with willing sellers that are ready to proceed if selected for this funding opportunity; protect or restore natural resources and/or ecosystems; and provide for public access. Proposed projects must identify a State, local or Tribal government entity who will be the recipient of the land (or interest in land) and be responsible for any ongoing land management responsibilities.
The funds available through this Solicitation of Applications cannot be used for recurring costs. Projects that increase the total acreage of public lands in New Mexico will be prioritized over projects that propose to utilize funds to carry out natural resource restoration activities on existing public lands. Detailed evaluation criteria and instructions are including in the Solicitation of Applications, available below.
Applications must be received by 5pm MDT on August 21, 2026. DFA will notify selected funding recipients this Fall. Public Land Project Application Download the Solicitation of Applications to review application requirements and eligibility criteria.
DFA invites members of the public, local governments, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and other interested entities, in partnership with a State, local or Tribal governmental entity, to submit project proposals. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, or Tribal government entities. Projects must involve a willing seller, protect or restore natural resources, and provide for public access. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $37,000,000 (total available). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Solicitation of Applications for Public Land Projects are due August 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Solicitation of Applications for Public Land Projects is funded by New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Emergency Funding from the State Board of Finance is sponsored by New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). This program provides emergency grants and loans to public bodies facing unforeseen emergencies that severely affect government services and require immediate expenditure beyond available resources. The emergency cannot reasonably await legislative appropriation.
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