Cultural Properties Restoration Fund (“CPRF”) Grant Program
The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund was established by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2023 to support conservation and preservation projects in the State of New Mexico. The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is fortunate to be one of eight participating departments to receive funding.
The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (HPD) administers the program through the Cultural Properties Restoration Fund (NMAC 4.10.13) by offering agencies and other political subdivisions of the state up to $500,000 to fund historic preservation efforts.
CPRF Grant Availability
The 2026 Grant Announcement - may be downloaded here.
Grants Administration
Grants administration information is available for further review.
CPRF Grants Manual – Download the CPRF Grants Manual Here
CPRF Legislation – Download the CPRF Supporting Legislation Here
CPRF FAQs – Download FAQs about the CPRF Grant Program Here
CPRF Grant Program – Important Dates
Note that dates may be subject to change.
Announcement – June 11, 2026
Application Deadline – July 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (MT)
Review by the Cultural Properties Review Committee – August 7, 2026
Award Notification – Week of August 17
Anticipated Start Date – Fall 2026
Anticipated Completion Date – two years from start date
CPRF Grant Application – Forms
To apply, complete each of the following fillable PDF or Excel Forms:
CPRF Application Form 01 – Checklist – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 02 – Application Form – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 03 – Scope of Work Form – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 04 – Grant Management Form – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 05 – Preservation Standards – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 06 – Long Term Preservation – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 07 – Cultural Property Form – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 08 – Photos Form – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 09 – Match Form – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 10 – Consent & Support Form – Fillable PDF
CPRF Application Form 11 – Budget Form – Excel Form
CPRF Application Form 12 – Additional Information Form – Fillable PDF
To apply:
Combine all completed application forms into one PDF, submit online here:
https://nmcris.nmhistoricpreservation.org/Public/NewProject
Questions?
See Frequently Asked Questions/FAQs or past training session videos, below, to see if your question is addressed.
Other questions – contact Karla McWilliams at karla.mcwilliams@dca.nm.gov
Application Training Sessions
In 2025 HPD staff held two Zoom-based information sessions regarding the CPRF Grant Application. See these links for the recorded videos
February 5, 2025 - Application Assistance Video – View Feb 5th video at this link
February 26, 2025 - Application Assistance Video – View Feb 26th video at this link
Sample Application
HPD Staff put together a sample project, a hypothetical project for rehabilitation of the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe (home to HPD offices). The Sample Application May be Viewed at This link. Note that the sample application used 2025 application materials and 2026 application materials are different.
CPRF Grant Reporting Forms
In-progress and closing CPRF grants will utilize these forms to report on the grant’s progress or completion.
Grant Completion & Closeout Form
OTHER GRANTS
Historic Preservation Grants
Visit Historic Preservation Grants for more information.
Certified Local Government Grants (CLG Grants)
HPD has a dedicated annual grant program available to Certified Local Governments (CLG). A CLG is a community which has made a commitment towards establishing a preservation program at the local level. CLGs have enacted a preservation ordinance and established a preservation commission. CLGs are eligible to apply for this annual grant program which funds a variety of preservation activities. Visit the CLG page for more information.
Grants E-List
Historic Preservation Division staff maintains a list of persons interested in learning about financial opportunities when they become available by HPD or other entities. Request to join this list by emailing NM.SHPO@dca.nm.gov.