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Apply for a CID Grant State Authorized Arts and Cultural District (ACD) Pilot Grant Program

A one-time initiative aimed at demonstrating the economic potential and cultural impact of directly funding state-authorized ACDs. The program aims to provide catalytic resources for ACDs to implement high-impact creative industry programming, drive local economic growth, and build the case for sustained investment through a dedicated fund outside the Creative Industries Division. Anticipated awards up to $100,000, subject to change.

2025 projected timeline: Application Period: Aug. 4-29, 2025 (closed) Review Period: Sept. 2025 Processing Period: Oct.-Nov. 2025 Project Period: Dec. 2025, Dec. 2026 Creative Support Organization Grant

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations with a demonstrated history of impactful work in supporting creative entrepreneurs and advancing creative…

Topic areas: Arts and Culture, Social Innovation and Community Development, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

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Creative Industries Grants is administered by New Mexico Economic Development Department (NM EDD), listed via New Mexico Economic Development Department.