NM Food Pathways Grant Program
Forecasted
The NM Food Pathways Grant Program funds infrastructure upgrades for New Mexico food retailers to expand access to healthy, locally sourced foods, with a focus on underserved communities.
Funder: New Mexico Economic Development Department
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (LOI) | August 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000 per award; total program funding approx. $500,000; reimbursement-based
Summary: Supports New Mexico organizations in expanding access to healthy, affordable, and locally sourced foods via practical infrastructure upgrades in retail settings.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates and requirements subject to change; reimbursement only, not advance funding.
Description
The NM Food Pathways Grant Program, administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department, aims to improve healthy food access across the state by supporting food retailers and community food organizations. The program provides competitive, reimbursement-based grants for implementation-ready projects that enhance infrastructure for storing, handling, and selling staple and perishable foods—especially in rural, Tribal, frontier, and underserved communities. Eligible projects typically include investments in equipment and limited facility improvements that directly increase the availability and accessibility of healthy, affordable, and locally sourced foods.
