Infrastructure Investment Program

Post-Disaster Infrastructure Investment Program

The Post-Disaster Infrastructure Investment Program is a grant program designed to provide capital investments for infrastructure projects which address disaster impacts and enhance post-fire watershed stabilization in disaster-affected counties.

Local governments or recognized political subdivisions, including acequias, in Lincoln County, Chaves County, San Juan County, Rio Arriba County, or Mescalero Apache Tribe can submit a project proposal.

Eligible Expenses

  • Public road and public bridge repair
  • Drainage/stormwater improvements
  • Acequia restoration
  • Utility system restoration
  • Public facility rehabilitation
  • Demolition and clearance
  • Code enforcement
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Public space rehabilitation
  • Flood/fire mitigation measures
  • Non-federal cost share

Ineligible Expenses

  • Buildings for the general conduct of government
  • General government expenses
  • Political activities and lobbying
  • Purchase of equipment
  • Operating and maintenance costs
  • Direct income payments

Submit a proposal for funding

Download Proposal template

INFORMATION SESSIONS

DHSEM hosted information sessions so eligible jurisdictions could learn about the program and ask questions.

Topics covered will included:

    • Eligibility requirements
    • Required documentation
    • How to submit a project proposal

Office of the State Auditor (OSA):

    • The OSA is an independent and nonpartisan oversight agency responsible for holding local and state government officials accountable in the use of public resources.

Special Audits and Investigations:

    • The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) in New Mexico has a Special Investigations Division that handles cases related to allegations of governmental fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement. They conduct thorough reviews and investigations into complaints involving public funds or resources.

Fraud Reporting Hotline

Complaints alleging violation of fair housing laws will be directed to HUD for immediate review. Members of the public can file a complaint directly with the HUD Region VI Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office through the following options:

The State of New Mexico will forward all complaints regarding fraud, waste, or abuse of funds to the HUD Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Fraud Hotline (phone: (800) 347-3735 or email: hotline@hudoig.gov). The State of New Mexico’s procedures for identifying and addressing waste, fraud, and mismanagement will also be available for review on the CDBG-DR website.