Grant
New Mexico Healthy Soil Program
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
What you can get
Up to $24,999.99 per project for individual applicants • Built on the five soil health principles; NRCS conservation planning recommended before applying
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, individuals, businesses, and nonprofits actively farming/ranching in New Mexico; also tribes, acequias, land grants, SWCDs
- Coverage
- NM
- Deadline & timing
- The next application cycle (Fiscal Year 2028) opens January 2027; NMDA has not yet posted the exact open and close dates. NMDA encourages applicants to begin working on their project idea in fall 2026, and selected projects will run July 2027 - September 2028. Individuals, businesses and nonprofits directly engaged in farming or ranching can apply as Individual Applicants; subscribe to the Healthy Soil Program newsletter on the page to be notified when the window opens.
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Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.