Otero County Government Grants (New Mexico)

A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Otero County, New Mexico. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Otero County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Otero County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.

Alamogordo Housing Authority Alamogordo NM 104 Avenida Amigos 88310 575-437-5621

Mescalero Housing Authority Mescalero NM 5 Red Hat Court 88340 575-464-4854


A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Otero County, New Mexico. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Otero County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.

Alamogordo New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Alamogordo NM 1301 North White Sands Boulevard 88310 505-437-6120

Cloudcroft New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Cloudcroft NM PO Box 1290 88317 505-682-2733

Tularosa New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Tularosa NM 705 Saint Francis Drive 88352 505-585-9858

A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Otero County, New Mexico. The federal VA, as well as local Otero County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Otero County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.

Hancock County Veterans Service Commission Alamogordo NM 411 East 10th Street, 107 88310 575-437-4635

Lincoln County Veterans Service Commission Alamogordo NM 411 East 10th Street, 106 88310 575-437-4635

US Department of Veterans Affairs Alamogordo Alamogordo NM 3199 North White Sands Boulevard 88310 575-437-9195

Veterans of Foreign Wars Alamogordo NM 700 Highway 70 West 88310 575-437-1022


A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Otero County, New Mexico. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Otero County government grants, including grants for road, rail, transit, and port projects, as well as car and vanpool projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit research and safety improvements. State Departments of Transportation provide grants for private operators, senior centers, non-profits, and transit systems. Otero County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.

Otero County Road Department Alamogordo NM 7085 U.s. 54 88310 575-437-7636


The Department of Defense is a federal agency responsible for national security in Otero County, New Mexico. It also manages the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Department of Defense also offers educational grants through the National Security Education Program, which awards scholarships in Otero County to study languages and regions critical to national security. The program also funds Otero County ROTC students with grants, as well as teachers, in critical language areas. The National Security Education Program and the Department of Defense websites provide more information on Otero County government grants.

US Department of Defense - Marine Corps Recruitment Department Alamogordo NM 3199 North White Sands Boulevard 88310 575-434-3816

US Department of Defense - Navy Recruitment Department Alamogordo NM 3199 North White Sands Boulevard 88310 575-437-4148