Find information on current finding competitions, when future Requests for Applications will be released, and which programs have been awarded funding in recent competitions.
Adult Literacy Program Providers Grants
The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED), Adult Education Division, announces a Request for Applications (RFA) for grants to support the operation of Adult Literacy programs in New Mexico. Grants are contingent upon the availability of funds. Grants will be awarded for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2027. Grants may be extended for up to one additional year, depending upon availability of funding and performance of programs applying for grant extensions.
The purpose of this RFA is to support an NMHED program that promotes adult literacy in New Mexico through direct instruction, particularly one-on-one and small group tutoring for adults with emergent literacy and numeracy. No later than March 3, 2026, a copy of the RFA may be obtained at: https://hed.nm.gov/students-parents/adult_education/funding-opportunities-and-past-competitions.
Family Literacy Pilot Program
The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to support a Family Literacy Pilot Grant Program administered by NMHED that expands access to high-quality, evidence-based family literacy services in New Mexico. The pilot is intended to support local adult education and literacy providers and partners in implementing integrated family literacy models that serve adults participating in Adult Education and Literacy programs in New Mexico and their children through coordinated instructional and support services.
Past Funding Opportunities
2025-2029 AEFLA Request for Applications
NMHED would like to thank everyone who applied for this grant, as well as all those who devoted their time and expertise to the application and review process.
Congratulations to the 2025 AEFLA Awardees:
- Albuquerque Adult Learning Center
- Catholic Charities Center for Educational Opportunity and Career Pathways
- Central New Mexico Community College
- Clovis Community College
- Diné College
- Doña Ana Community College
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
- Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso
- Gordon Bernell Community School
- Luna Community College: College & Career Readiness Institute
- Mesalands Community College
- New Mexico Corrections Department- Education Bureau
- New Mexico Junior College Adult Education
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo PACE Program
- New Mexico State University-Grants Adult Education
- Northern New Mexico College
- The Academic and Career Engagement (ACE) Center at San Juan College
- Santa Fe Community College Adult Education
- Southeast New Mexico College
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
- University of New Mexico-Gallup
- University of New Mexico- Los Alamos
- University of New Mexico-Taos
- University of New Mexico-Valencia
- Western New Mexico University Adult Education Services
- Youth Development, Inc. (YDI)