New Mexico Match Fund
New Mexico Match Fund
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration invites state agencies, tribal governments, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions to apply for the New Mexico Match Fund. See policy for full list of eligible entities.
The Match Fund provides a unique opportunity to leverage once-in-a-generation federal funding for infrastructure, research, economic development, the energy transition, and other critical projects that will benefit New Mexico.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, first come, first served. DFA reviews complete applications and makes determinations within 20 business days.
FY2026 Grant Programs Management Policy
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FY2026 New Mexico Match Fund Policy
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration has finalized updated policies for the Match Fund program, which helps state and local governments, tribes, and public organizations secure federal funding through three grant programs: Matching Grants, Project Implementation Grants, and Federal Compliance Offset Grants.
NM Match Fund Programs
DFA offers three grant programs providing eligible entities with a reliable and nimble source of funding to increase competitiveness for hundreds of federal grant program opportunities that require local match.
Matching Grant
For eligible entities that require additional funding to meet the minimum match requirement for a federal grant. At least 40% of available funds ($20M) are reserved for rural, frontier, and tribal governments.
Apply for Matching Grant
https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/ae58a84c-86a9-4a91-8914-7c85a87067e7
Project Implementation Grant
For recipients of a Matching Grant that require capacity funding to fully implement the federally funded project associated with the Matching Grant. Limited to 5% of combined federal and state matching funds. (Only available if awarded a Matching Grant.)
Federal Compliance Offset Grant
For eligible entities that demonstrate higher project costs due to compliance with federal funding requirements, such as requirements related to worker wages and sourcing American-made materials.
Match Fund Resources
| Title | File Type |
|---|---|
| Match Fund Information and Overview | |
| Where to Find an Assistance Listing Number | |
| New Mexico Match Fund Project Implementation Grant Calculator | Excel |
| Frontier and Remote Area Codes (USDA) | External Site |
| Application Training Webinar | Video |
| Project Implementation Grant Webinar | Video |
Recipient Training Series
| Title | File Type |
|---|---|
| Part 1 — AmpliFund Overview | Video |
| Part 2 — Submitting Reports | Video |
| Part 3 — Submitting Amendments | Video |