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.
 
The Historical Society of New Mexico offers two grants, the HSNM General Grant and the Jane C. Sanchez Grant. Applicants must be current with their HSNM individual or organizational membership dues to be considered for a grant. 
 
The 2024 Grant cycle is now open. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS is June 24, 2024.
 
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.

To submit a HSNM GENERAL GRANT APPLICATION Please click this link Click Here and fill out the application on the linked page. Thank you!

About the Jane C. Sanchez Grant

The Jane C. Sanchez Grant provides funding assistance for publication of original research on New Mexico or Borderlands history. This may include folklore, fiction, or drama, as well as traditional historical works. Applicants for the HSNM Jane C. Sanchez Grant typically pursue projects which reflect the interests of Jane C. Sanchez, the benefactor of this endowment. Sanchez, a lifelong New Mexico resident who supported and encouraged research, left a portion of her estate to the Historical Society of New Mexico in 2010. Grants in this category may be up to $5,000 and projects must be completed within three years.

To request RFP and application form for the Jane C. Sanchez Grant: