The Native Plant Society of New Mexico is dedicated to educating the public about native plants, focusing on plant identification, ecology, and uses. It aims to foster plant conservation and the preservation of natural habitats, support botanical research, and encourage the use of native plants to conserve water, land, and wildlife.
The grant program supports conservation or restoration projects, educational efforts on plant ecology, and botanical research studies by providing financial assistance for materials, transportation, equipment, or analysis. Projects that align with the mission of preserving native plants and habitats, those that promote conservation efforts, and research initiatives aimed at understanding or protecting native vegetation are considered for funding. Past grants have supported a range of activities including invasive species removal, habitat restoration, educational projects for youth, and the development of resources like interactive websites. The program offers three levels of funding up to $5,000, based on the scale of impact and alignment with their mission. All funded projects are required to submit a report detailing the use and impact of the funds. The program emphasizes practical and realistic project budgeting, preferring proposals that do not primarily seek salary support or institutional overhead charges.