Grants
The Historical Society of New Mexico grant program supports individual and group projects consistent with the stated purpose of the Society:
- To increase the knowledge of New Mexico history.
- To disseminate information about the history of New Mexico and the Southwest.
- To encourage the preservation of historic objects and property.
HSNM especially encourages applications that relate to unique subjects of New Mexico history; those indicating additional financial or in-kind support, coordination, and cooperation with other community groups; or that help introduce youth to New Mexico history.
Grants are up to $1,000. Applicants must be current with their HSNM individual or organizational membership dues to be considered for a grant. Other requirements include:
- Participating in a session at the HSNM Conference about the grant project (video submission allowed)
- A one-page written report due the year following the grant, on how the money was spent
- A completed W-9 form (due before funds can be distributed).
The 2025 Grant cycle is now open. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS is June 30, 2025.
Any questions about HSNM grants or the application process may be directed to [email protected].
About the HSNM General Grant
HSNM General Grants support a wide variety of projects, such as equipment acquisition, educational programming, exhibits, site improvements, digitization and indexing of historic records, preservation projects, and research-related travel. Maximum grant award is $1,000, no match required. Applicants will be notified of their proposal status by August 1. Projects (or those portions of larger projects for which grant support was sought) should be completed by August 1 of the following year.
