Creative Industries Public Development Projects - Pre-Application

Pre-application concept phase inviting county, municipal, Tribal governments, and state agencies to submit public development project concepts that support creative industries in New Mexico. Projects should strengthen local creative industries, support small creative businesses and entrepreneurs, build or improve public infrastructure connected to creative industries, support workforce development, and expand economic opportunity in rural and underserved communities. Mandatory pre-application submission required for eligibility in Fall 2026 grant funding round. This is not a grant application but a planning phase.