New Mexico for-profit food retailers, processors, food hubs/distributors and producers (plus co-ops, Tribes, nonprofits and governments) can apply for grants for equipment, construction, refrigeration, vehicles and other capital needs. Due Nov 18, 2026; amount not published.
HFFF grants invest in New Mexico food retailers, food processors, food hubs/distributors and climate-smart pre-production projects to strengthen the food supply chain and food security. Grants can pay for predevelopment, construction or renovation, capital assets such as refrigeration, vehicles and equipment, value-added packaging, one-time professional services and (for climate-smart pre-production only) R land or building acquisition, ongoing payroll and restaurants focused on prepared hot food are not eligible. The FY27 application opened October 14, 2026 and closes November 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm MT. Amount not published.
For-profit business enterprises (including a corporation, limited liability company, sole proprietor), cooperatives, political subdivisions, Tribes and tax-exempt nonprofits
Projects in food retail, processing and value-added products, aggregation, distribution and transportation, New Mexico Grown production, or climate-smart pre-production
Entities wishing to lend or regrant the award funds are not eligible
Restaurants primarily focused on the sale of prepared, hot foods are not eligible
Project must be completable by December 2027; HFFF FY26 awardees are not eligible for FY27
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