FY26 Cooperative Marketing & Advertising Grant Program​
The Cooperative Marketing & Advertising Program (CoOp) is a co-funded, co-branded marketing program aimed at growing New Mexico’s tourism economy together by utilizing the strength of the New Mexico True brand. Through customized media strategies tailored to each awarded partner, the CoOp program guides participants through quality marketing and advertising initiatives that align with the New Mexico True brand in order to achieve effective, optimized results.
Eligible entities for the Cooperative Marketing program include local and tribal governments as well as tourism-related non-profit organizations and attractions.
Please Note: Eligible entities planning to apply for funds for FY26 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) must complete the online Partner Priorities & Situation Assessment Survey to ensure that we understand your goals and objectives. This survey is MANDATORY for program consideration/participation and will become available on February 3, 2025.
FY26 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2:1* Matching investment for all awarded MMP initiatives and up to a 2:1 match for all awarded Flex initiatives*
- *Confirmation of NMTD matching level pending outcomes of 2025 Legislative Session
- Customized marketing menus based on your specific priorities and objectives
- Additional digital advertising options, including travel attribution, integrated creative production, and more
- New content creation opportunities for both organic social and paid media
FY26 PROGRAM DATES & DEADLINES:
- February 3 - Partner Priorities & Situation Assessment Survey opens (MANDATORY for all applicants)
- February 26 - Deadline to complete survey
- March 11 - Application opens
- April 8 - Application deadline
Through the program, our partners (awarded eligible entities include tourism-related, nonprofit organizations and local and tribal governments):
- ACHIEVE greater media buying power by matching state dollars with your own marketing investments
- EXTEND the power of New Mexico True with consistent brand standards and efficient production
- BENEFIT from our commitment to meet a diverse range of goals and budgets
- GAIN support through conscientious and expert service provided from strategy to implementation
- RECEIVE performance reporting to measure impact, inform optimization, and summarize year-end results
For event-specific technical assistance, marketing, and sponsorship opportunities, please refer to the Tourism Events Growth & Sustainability (TEGS) program.
