The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department is pleased to announce that, beginning July 1, 2026, the Small Business Safety Improvement Grant Program is now available to eligible businesses and commercial property owners located within the W. Picacho & Motel Blvd Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA).
The program provides reimbursement of up to $5,000 for eligible security improvements designed to enhance business safety and deter crime. Eligible improvements may include security cameras, locks and doors, sensors, outdoor lighting, and fencing.
Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is offered as a reimbursement. To qualify, expenses must be incurred on or after July 1, 2026. Expenses incurred prior to that date are not eligible for reimbursement.
Eligible applicants include independently owned businesses and qualifying nonprofit organizations with 40 or fewer full-time employees, as well as commercial property owners located within the MRA boundary.
In partnership with the Las Cruces Police Department, the program also offers free Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments, on-site safety evaluations, crime prevention recommendations, and access to community safety resources.
Business and property owners who are unsure whether they are located within the W. Picacho & Motel Blvd MRA are encouraged to visit the City of Las Cruces website to review the MRA boundary map and program eligibility requirements.
For additional information, eligibility requirements, and application materials, visit LasCruces.Gov/BusinessIncentives.
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