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Fuel Your Growth with the Right Funding

Explore grants, loans, and capital resources available through New Mexico Food Pathways and our financial partners

Your Guide to Grants, Loans, and Financial Readiness

From grants to loans, we help food businesses access the right funding at the right time. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, our Capital & Funding resources connect you to the support you need. Not sure where you fit? Take our short “Am I Ready for a Loan?” Checklist to explore your options.

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The Healthy Food Financing Fund (HFFF) provides grants to strengthen New Mexico’s food system from small grocers to local producers and distributors. The FY26 grant cycle will open in mid-October 2025. Visit the HFFF website for the latest updates and details.

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Get a clear, honest assessment of your loan readiness in minutes. No guesswork, no wasted applications, just a straightforward checklist to show you exactly where you stand.

Supporting New Mexico's Entrepreneurs

Our partner The Loan Fund is one of New Mexico’s most trusted nonprofit lenders, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses gain access to affordable financing when traditional loans aren’t an option.

Through flexible lending and personalized guidance, The Loan Fund supports local enterprises that strengthen communities, create jobs, and contribute to a more resilient regional economy.

Whether you’re expanding your operations, purchasing equipment, or just getting started, their team can help you find a loan that fits your goals.

Financial Literacy & Business Management Tools

Learn how to run a business effectively by exploring curated tools and articles on managing operations, keeping good books, securing SBA loans, retaining employees, and understanding workplace cybersecurity.

WaFd Bank’s Running a Business page offers practical insights and self-guided lessons to help entrepreneurs strengthen their financial foundation and improve day-to-day management.

Free Learning Resources for
Food Enterprises

Explore practical tools and recorded webinars created to help food and retail businesses grow sustainably. From funding readiness to operational strategies, these free resources offer guidance and inspiration for every stage of your business journey.

Loan Readiness and Borrower Best Practices with Vida Mejor Capital
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Capital Ready: Preparing Native-Owned Food and Ag Businesses for Grant and Lending
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Employment Services Overview from NM Department of Workforce Solutions
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Business Development Basics
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Building a Strong Workforce: Hiring, Training, and Retaining Rural Talent
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Capital Ready: Preparing Native-Owned Food and Ag Businesses for Grant and Lending
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