Apply for the FY27 RAID Grant
The FY27 RAID Grant application period opens April 1, 2026.
Application materials and instructions will be available on this page when the application period begins.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the March 23 workshop to learn more about program requirements and how to prepare a competitive application.
Questions about the RAID Grant program can be directed to the Resource Recovery Bureau at the New Mexico Environment Department.
Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) Grant – New Mexico Environment Department
The Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) Grant supports projects across New Mexico that improve recycling infrastructure, expand waste diversion, and address illegal dumping. The program provides funding to communities, local governments, tribes, and organizations working to strengthen responsible materials management and protect New Mexico’s environment.
Projects funded through RAID help communities reduce landfill waste, improve recycling access, clean up illegal dumping sites, and build long-term waste reduction capacity.
The FY27 RAID Grant cycle will open April 1, 2026.
Apply for the FY27 RAID Grant
The FY27 RAID Grant application period opens April 1, 2026.
FY27 RAID Grant – Recycling Application
FY27 RAID Grant – Illegal Dumpsite Abatement Application
FY27 RAID Grant – Additional Dumpsite Information page
RAID Grant – Deliverable Checklist
RAID Grant – Completion Survey Form
RAID Grant – Quarterly Report Form
RAID Grant – Reimbursement Request Form
RAID Grant – Telephone/Internet Quote Sheet
A list of previously funded projects is available here:
Raid Grants Awarded from Fiscal Year 2007 – Fiscal Year 2026
Funded FY-2026 RAID Grant Projects:
| Grantee | Project Summary | Awarded |
| Village of Angel Fire | Village of Angel Fire Tire Abatement | $ 18,000.00 |
| Town of Taos | 2025-26 Taos Regional Landfill Tire Shredding | $ 27,350.00 |
| Southwest Solid Waste Authority | Southwest NM Regional Landfill Recycling Bin Purchase | $ 20,000.00 |
| South Central Solid Waste Authority | Recycling Education and Outreach for Rural Doña Ana County | $ 36,006.22 |
| Socorro County | Abatement Tire Dumpsites/Waste Stockpiles Clean-Up | $ 70,280.79 |
| Santa Fe County | Santa Fe County Free Tire Recycling Day | $ 10,500.00 |
| San Juan County Public Works | Empowering San Juan County to Combat Illegal Dumping and Restore Public Lands | $ 35,000.00 |
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | Pueblo of Santa Ana Scrap Tire and Recycling | $ 15,620.00 |
| Pueblo of Santa Ana | Cycle Forward: Strengthening Recycling Practices at the Pueblo of Santa Ana | $ 5,450.00 |
| Pueblo of Pojoaque | Pueblo of Pojoaque Scrap Tire Cleanup | $ 25,000.00 |
| NW NM Regional Solid Waste Authority | Northwest New Mexico Regional Tire Waste Reduction Project | $ 75,000.00 |
| North Central Solid Waste Authority | Oil Recycling Infrastructure Upgrade at Alcalde Transfer Station | $ 10,206.18 |
| Luna County | Luna County Scrap Tire and Solid Waste Recycling Center | $ 100,000.00 |
| Greentree Solid Waste Authority | Fires and Tires: Tire Cleanup and Recycling Returns to Lincoln County | $ 10,000.00 |
| Curry County | Sun-Powered Recycling Initiative in Curry County | $ 28,220.00 |
| City of Lovington | Recycling Expansion for Lea County, NM | $ 40,000.00 |
| City of Clovis, New Mexico | Clovis Regional Landfill Tire Shredder Rental | $ 45,000.00 |
| City of Albuquerque | Recycle Right Public Education & Outreach Campaign | $ 45,114.60 |
| Bernalillo County | Impact Study on Ordinance 2019-15: Single-use Plastics & Polystyrene | $ 36,500.00 |
| Bernalillo County | Illegal Tire Dumpsite Remediation | $ 82,100.00 |
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
| March 23, 2026 | RAID Grant Application Workshop |
| April 1, 2026 | FY27 RAID Grant application period opens |
| May 1, 2026 | Application deadline |
All applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
RAID Grant Application Workshop
Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend the FY27 RAID Grant Workshop, which will provide an overview of the program, funding priorities, eligibility requirements, and application process.
Date: March 23, 2026
Location: Runnels Auditorium, 1190 S St Francis Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505
The Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) grant provides funding for preventing and cleaning up illegal dumpsites while promoting environmentally responsible reuse and recycling efforts.
This workshop will provide techniques for crafting a compelling grant application that meets all RAID grant requirements. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas for grant projects to develop during the session.
Join us to learn how to secure funding for your recycling and illegal dumping projects!
Virtual Session: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
8:30 AM
In-Person Session: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
9:30 AM
The workshop will include time for questions and guidance on preparing a strong application.
What the RAID Grant Supports
The RAID Grant funds projects that:
- Expand or improve recycling infrastructure
- Increase waste diversion and materials recovery
- Address and prevent illegal dumping
- Improve community recycling access
- Support public education and outreach on waste reduction
- Strengthen local waste management systems
Projects may include equipment purchases, recycling program expansion, illegal dumping cleanup and prevention initiatives, and community education efforts.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants may include:
- Local governments
- Tribal governments
- Solid waste authorities
- Landfills and transfer stations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Other entities working on recycling or illegal dumping prevention
Additional eligibility requirements and program guidelines will be included in the FY27 RAID Grant Application Package.
Questions about the RAID Grant program can be directed to the Resource Recovery Bureau at the New Mexico Environment Department.
RRB.inbox@env.nm.gov or (505) 827-0197