New Opportunities

Established by the US Congress in 2006, the Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) encompasses Río Arriba, Santa Fe, and Taos counties and is dedicated to conserving and sustaining the varied cultural, historical, archaeological, and natural resources of Northern New Mexico. To fulfill this Congressional mandate, NRGNHA developed a comprehensive grant program designed to distribute federal funds for a wide array of projects within the Heritage Area.

The core mission of the NRGNHA grant program is to support and sustain the communities, languages, cultures, traditions, heritage, and environment unique to Northern New Mexico. We are committed to empowering a diverse range of projects that align with our objectives, providing up to $10,000 in funding to eligible applicants. Our program is open to communities, tribal and local governments, land grant associations, non-profit organizations, youth programs, historical and archaeological societies, and preservation groups who share our vision of maintaining and enhancing the region’s rich heritage.

Since 2009, NRGNHA has been instrumental in advancing numerous initiatives across Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Taos County, reinforcing our commitment to cultural preservation and community development. We continuously seek applicants who demonstrate innovative and impactful approaches to heritage conservation, cultural education, and community enrichment. Those interested in applying are encouraged to request an application at info@riograndenha.org or call (505) 752-7273 for more information. Join us in our endeavor to preserve and celebrate the unique legacy of Northern New Mexico for future generations.

We are pleased to announce the opening of our 2024 grant cycle! Communities, tribal and local governments, land grant associations, non-profit organizations, youth programs, historical and archaeological societies, and preservation groups are encouraged to apply for grant funding of up to $10,000. These grants support projects that align with the NRGNHA’s vision and goals of preserving, promoting, and protecting the cultural, historical, and natural resources of Northern New Mexico.

November 30 - Applicants notified of award.

December 30 - Contracts finalized.

January 1, 2025 - Contract start date.

We look forward to supporting your projects and initiatives!

The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is excited to announce the availability of grant funding dedicated to supporting Indigenous Language Projects within Rio Arriba, Taos, and Santa Fe Counties. This initiative invites proposals from eligible organizations, including tribal governments, tribal-affiliated schools, and programs committed to preserving, revitalizing, and promoting Indigenous languages. Funding up to $21,500 is available to support projects such as language learning materials, digital tools, language immersion programs, and community workshops. Applications open on August 5, 2024, and are due by October 18, 2024.

For inquiries and application consultations, please contact:
Steve Vigil at info@riograndenha.org

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area is seeking proposals from qualified auditing firms to provide yearly auditing services for our organization, which has an operating budget of approximately $1.1 million and receives both state and federal funding.

The objective of this Request for Proposal is to solicit proposals from qualified auditing firms to conduct an independent audit of our financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The audit will be conducted the first two weeks of December 2024 in accordance with the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.

To learn more and for further guidelines, click here. 

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