About HFFF

The New Mexico Healthy Food Financing Fund supports the intersection of economic development in New Mexico’s food/agricultural supply chain with increased food security for New Mexicans. HFFF is accepting applications to invest in food retailers, food processors, food producers, food hub/distributors and climate-smart pre-production projects.

Eligible Project Categories

• Food Retail
• Processing/Value-Added
• Aggregation/Distribution/Transportation
• Production (Agriculture & Ranching)
• Climate-Smart Pre-Production

NEW: FOOD BANKS & CHARITABLE FOOD OPERATIONS are eligible for projects that fit an eligible category and include purchasing food from New Mexico producers.

Funding Priorities

• Expand healthy food access
• Create and retain jobs
• Strengthen markets for New Mexico producers
• Improve storage and distribution networks
• Advance regenerative agricultural practices

Eligible Uses at a Glance

Funding may support facility improvements, equipment, transportation, project materials, predevelopment, value-added product materials, and limited project-support costs. Eligible expenses must directly support the proposed project and be completed within the grant period.

Important Dates:

Application opens Wednesday, October 14, 2026 9:00 am MT

FY27 Grant Program Webinar Friday, October 16, 2026 12:00 PM MT

Application Closes Wednesday, November 18, 2026 11:59 PM MT

Awards Announced Mid- February 2027 

Projects completed by December 2027

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