NM Outdoor Recreation Division - Increasing Equitable Access to the Outdoors
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Grants & Funding

Outdoor Equity Fund

Access to the outdoors is a basic human right – yet many young people, particularly in rural, Tribal, and historically underserved communities, encounter significant barriers to experiencing the physical, mental, and social benefits of connecting with New Mexico’s great outdoors. In 2020, the Outdoor Equity Fund opened to applications for the first time, and has since awarded over $8.6 million to connect more than 106,000 youth to transformative outdoor experience that foster stewardship and respect for lands, waters, and cultural heritage.

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Trails+ Grant

Access to the outdoors should be low-cost and ubiquitous for all New Mexicans. That's why lawmakers created the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant. This grant program supports projects that enhance communities' outdoor recreation opportunities. Trails, river parks, wildlife viewing areas, and more contribute to economic development, prosperity, and wellness. This grant funds shovel-ready projects that directly add to that access.

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CORE VALUES

These core values guide our daily actions and strategic initiatives, ensuring that we remain focused on our mission to create a healthier, more inclusive, and sustainable future for all New Mexicans through the power of outdoor recreation.

• Sustainable Economic Development
• Equity and Access
• Conservation and Stewardship
• Education
• Health and Well-being

YOUTH SERVED

106,000

Over 106,000 young New Mexicans have been introduced to the great outdoors by the efforts of ORD.

FUNDING PROVIDED

$40M

Over $40 million in grants awarded to organizations, Tribes, schools, businesses, and municipalities to uplift our outdoor sector.

JOBS CREATED

2262

An estimated 2,262 jobs created by the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant program since its inception.

Trails+ Grant

$30,630,297

Total Awarded to Outdoor Recreation Trail+ Grant

Outdoor Equity Fund Grant

$8,662,683

Total Awarded to Outdoor Equity Fund Grant