City Park Improvements Program (NM) Grant

The City Park Improvements Program in New Mexico aims to enhance city park facilities, promoting increased recreational opportunities for all residents. With funding of $7.5 million, the program supports projects that modernize park facilities, improve accessibility, address safety concerns, and foster community engagement. Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, tribal governments, and special districts within New Mexico, ensuring a broad reach for park improvements throughout the state.

Purpose
The CPIF aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of city park facilities across New Mexico. By supporting these improvements, the program strives to:
Increase recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities.Revitalize and modernize existing park facilities.Address safety concerns within city parks.Foster community engagement and a sense of place.
Project Categories
While all applications will be evaluated based on merit, some suggested project types that may be particularly well-suited for CPIF funding include:
Construction of new playgrounds, sports fields, or walking/biking trails.Renovation of existing park facilities, such as picnic shelters, restrooms, or community centers.Accessibility improvements to ensure parks are inclusive for people with disabilities.Improvements to park safety features, such as lighting or security measures.Acquisition of additional parkland for the benefit of the community.Sustainable park infrastructure projects, such as water conservation features or energy- efficient lighting.
Available Funding
$7.5 million for planning, design, construction, renovation, repair, furnishing, and equipping improvements to city park facilities throughout the State of New Mexico.

Eligibility

The CPIF program is open to the following entities within the state of New Mexico:CountiesMunicipalitiesTribal GovernmentsSpecial Districts