ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Seven organizations have received a combined $3.15 million in grant funding from Housing New Mexico’s Housing Innovation Program thus far in 2026.
The Housing Innovation Program was created in 2023 as a resource to address housing needs not being served through existing Housing New Mexico programs as an opportunity for eligible applicants to fund community tailored housing solutions. Thirty-three eligible applicants have received funding from the program since its inception in 2023, including the following seven thus far in 2026:
- City of Las Cruces received a $500,000 grant for the rehabilitation of the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope day shelter in Las Cruces.
- Crosstown for Living Peace Women’s Re-Entry House received a $500,000 grant to build transitional housing for formerly incarcerated women in Doña Ana County.
- DreamTree Project, Inc. received a $500,000 grant for the rehabilitation of a congregate shelter facility in Taos.
- Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity received a $500,000 grant for its Critical Systems Replacement Program for Seniors.
- Heading Home received a $301,975 grant for the rehabilitation of the Albuquerque Opportunity Center, an emergency shelter serving unhoused individuals.
- HopeWorks received a $500,000 grant for renovations to its day shelter in Albuquerque.
- Rebuilding Together Sandoval County received a $350,000 grant for its Critical Home Repair Program and its Disability Modification Program.
“Our Housing Innovation Program allows us to support projects with flexible funding from the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund,” said Housing New Mexico Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez. “Whether it’s working toward homelessness prevention, home preservation or homeownership, this program results in life-changing experiences for New Mexicans, and we thank our partners for the work they do to implement these programs.”
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope Executive Director Nicole Martinez said her team is incredibly grateful to Housing New Mexico for providing the innovative funding the nonprofit needs.
“This Housing Innovation award will fund a critical roof replacement, resolving a long-standing issue that disrupted our services during monsoon season,” said Martinez. “With our facility secure, we can fully redirect our focus toward helping clients transition out of homelessness.”
To learn more about the Housing Innovation Program, housingnm.org/housing-innovation-program.