Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant from the New Mexico Economic Development Department funds research-based outdoor infrastructure projects to enhance access, health, and sustainability across New Mexico.
Funder: New Mexico Economic Development Department
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Applications close
Funding Amounts: $12 million available in FY27; awards range from $25,000–$1,000,000 depending on project tier; 24-month project period.
Summary: Supports planning, development, and improvement of outdoor recreation infrastructure to enhance equitable access and healthy communities across New Mexico.
Key Information: One application per entity per year; match requirements vary by applicant type and project tier.
Description
The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant, administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division, funds a broad range of outdoor infrastructure projects that expand access to nature, promote healthy communities, and support local economies throughout New Mexico. The program prioritizes projects in rural, Tribal, and historically underserved communities, and supports initiatives such as trail construction and maintenance, river parks, wildlife viewing areas, trailheads, signage, outdoor classrooms, and adaptive recreation.
