Individuals, nonprofits, businesses and informal community groups are eligible to apply.

• Celebrate and contribute to the revitalization and/or conservation of cultural traditions, arts and customs of Taos County

• Be designed to primarily serve Taos County residents while also being open to others

• Be open to public participation and be designed to be equitably accessible to all residents

• Take place in Taos County 

• Occur between June 2026 and December 2026 

• Events that require paid admission, ticket purchases, or entry fees are not eligible for this round of funding

Please note that small-scale, grassroots efforts that do not have access to other funding will be prioritized for support.

• Event-related expenses (coordinators, materials, venue, marketing, etc.)

• Funding available: $1,500 – $5,000

• A cultural event is a gathering or activity that celebrates, preserves, or showcases the traditions, beliefs, arts, history, and customs of a specific community, group, or region. These events often focus on fostering understanding, appreciation, and pride in a shared cultural heritage, and they can serve as a means of cultural exchange between diverse audiences.

  Cultural events help honor the unique identity of a group or place and often bring together people from both within and outside the community for shared experiences. Both traditional cultural events and new iterations of cultural events are welcomed. Events celebrating culture specific to northern New Mexico will be favored in the evaluation criteria.