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Local Economic Development Act (LEDA)

LEDA

Funds New Mexico local economic growth through capital support for qualifying businesses.

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The Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) program is administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NM EDD), a state agency with a $28 million annual budget and 74 staff across five divisions, to provide reimbursement grants to local governments that in turn direct funds to qualifying expanding or relocating businesses. The program is authorized by statute to fund capital expendit…

Funds capital expenditures β€” land, buildings, infrastructure, and public works improvements β€” for qualifying manufacturers, distributors, and economic base employers expanding or relocating in New Mexico, via reimbursement grants administered through local governments.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60–120 months
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: edd.newmexico.gov