New Mexico Acequia Association

Acequia and Community Ditch Infrastructure Fund

The ACDIF is a program created by the State Legislature at the Interstate Stream Commission. The program makes funding available to acequias for infrastructure projects through an annual funding cycle in which applications are due in the Spring. Examples of infrastructure projects include diversion dams or other projects that improve water delivery.

ACDIF offers two application paths: engineering and construction.

The first is for engineering design services for infrastructure improvements and funds up to $50,000 per applicant per state fiscal year. A professional engineering proposal is required to apply and ISC will fund 100% of the project. This application is due March 31st by 3:00 PM.

The second is for construction services and funds up to $250,000 per applicant per state fiscal year. A professional engineering design with an engineering stamp is required to apply and ISC will fund 100% of the project (no cost share required). This application is due May 9th by 3:00 PM.