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The New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group held its fifth centennial stakeholders meeting November 19, 2024, in Grants for both Grants and Gallup communities.
The meeting started off with Lancing Adams, acting secretary, New Mexico Tourism Department providing results of this years NMTD Route 66 Centennial Grant Program. $2.5 million was appropriated by the 2024 Legislative Session to be expended in FY25. MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS—$400,000 Through a strategic digital marketing campaign, creative production, promo item (up to $2,000), and web enhancement (up to $5,000). Marketing and Promotion grant winners are: Albuquerque — Visit Albuquerque Barelas — Barelas Community Coalition Inc. (Albuquerque) Historic Old Town — Historic Old Town Association (Albuquerque) Santa Fe — TOURISM Santa Fe Moriarty — City of Moriarty Tucumcari — Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce Grants — City of Grants Gallup — City of Gallup Pecos — Village of Pecos Santa Rosa — City of Santa Rosa INFRASTRUCTURE AND DESTINATION ENHANCEMENTS—$1,040,000 Infrastructure and Destination Enhancements grants award winners are: $250,000 — City of Albuquerque: Art installation along Route 66 $28,514 — City of Gallup: Wayfinding system; public art $55,769 — Village of San Jon: Comprehensive wayfinding system $42,333 — TOURISM Santa Fe: Wayfinding enhancements $122,885 — Guadalupe County (Santa Rosa): Beautification and enhancements to highway overpass $121,000 — Tucumcari MainStreet: Wayfinding enhancements $172,500 — Historic Old Town Assn. (Albuquerque): Enhanced gateway signage $250,000 — New Mexico State Fair Commission: Refurbishment of State Fair Tower SPECIAL EVENTS—$70,000 Special Events grants award winners are: $10,000 — City of Albuquerque: Route 66 Summerfest $20,000 — Gathering of Nations (Albuquerque): Gathering of Nations $4,000 — Grants MainStreet: Spokes on 66 Car Show $4.000 — City of Moriarty: Pinto Bean Route 66 Centennial Fiesta $5,000 — Santa Fe Children's Museum: Noon Year's Eve $6,500 — Guadalupe Community Development Corp.: The Bridges of Celebration on Santa Rosa Route 66 $5,000 — Village of Pecos: Route 66 Rodeo $7,500 — Santa Fe Railyard Community Corp.: Railyard Route 66 Festival $4,000 — Downtown Albuquerque MainStreet Initiative: Mothership on the Mother Road $4,000 — TOURISM Santa Fe/Tumbleroot Brewing: First Sunday Route 66 Market REMAINING—$990,000 The remaining $990,000 was dispersed between National and International advertising provided by Tourism Exchange USA (Brand USA), an Interactive map provided by FocalShift Media, and New Mexico Magazine, published by the New Mexico Tourism Department. See full list of those awarded and not awarded. Adams shared the results of a recent study on domestic and international interest in the Centennial. They found about 13% of all potential visitors are aware of the Centennial. When they were made aware, 57% said that information made them more likely to travel the route. Domestic visitors are most motivated to travel Route 66 by: history/culture, iconic places, and nostalgia. International visitors are most motivated by: scenic places, iconic places, a sense of freedom, and nature. More than half of potential visitors said they would drive the entirety of Route 66. Of those that would only drive a segment, the Southwest ranks highest among likely regions. Special guest speakers included Nate Huff, president, Tourism Exchange USA (Brand USA) and Thomas Elliot Fite, director of marketing, FocalShift Media. Matt Robinson, Gallup-McKinley County Route 66 Committee, and Rose·Eason, executive director, gallupARTS, presented for Gallup. Les Gaines, executive director, Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, and Denise Hanson, executive director, Grants Mainstreet, presented for Grants. All sharing accomplishments made as they prepare for the Route 66 Centennial as well as plans for funds recently received through the Coordination Group 66 Centennial grants. The accomplishments and teamwork displayed by Grants and Gallup were amazing! In addition, and Cindi Williams, village manager, Milan were on hand to share their recent accomplishments of reviving their communities and preparing for the centennial. Daniel Gutierrez, director, Mainstreet and Centennial Coordination Group board member gave a brief overview of Route 66 Mainstreet communities. New Mexico Route 66 Association president, Melissa Beasley-Lee was present to provide input on questions pertaining to national centennial celebration collaborations with the seven sister state associations as well as projects the New Mexico Route 66 Association has in the works throughout the Land of Enchantment. Coming up in 2025 from the Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group:
2025 Meeting dates were not mentioned.
Source: KOB-TV, Kassi Foote
The Imperial Motel has been partially open since the beginning of this year, but developers recently completed the finishing touches, recreating a place for people to get away even if it is only for the afternoon. Its original neon sign beckons travelers with promises of fun once again. But you don’t have to be a tourist to enjoy the imperial. The motel has attracted visitors along Route 66 since the early 1960s. But time took its toll on the iconic spot. "I hate to use the words run down but it was definitely different, and I think everyone can appreciate what we've taken and done with the place," aid hospitality area manager Miguel Duran. Duran said developers closed the motel around 2020 for a big renovation. The building on the property's west side is new and includes a bar and food pods with local vendors. "We have people looking for adventure, looking for places along Route 66 and looking for fun along the way," Duran said. The original lobby is now MOJO Rising coffee shop and revamped rooms carry on that nostalgic style. While it's all improved not all of it is new. "(We) did keep the original butterfly rooftop that you saw in the front," Duran said. "It has the same feel as the retro 60s vibe that it originally had." A dip in the pool will also take you back to the Imperial's roots. "The pool is the original pool here that we restored," Duran said. But this isn't the only historic Route 66 hotel that's been brought back to life. David Nidel with the Route 66 Association said the trend started to take off a few years ago. "You see that people really have it in their heart to bring back a piece of yesterday to today's standards," he said. And Nidel said as interest in our Mother Road ramps up so does our local economy. ​"What we see happening when these things turn up is that restaurants and other retail outlets start building up around them then you start attracting more people both local and those traveling in to patronize the site," he said. Staff at the Imperial are excited to show off all their hard work. The grand reopening is Wednesday November 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. And that will include tours of the motel’s retail spaces. They’re still looking for more local vendors to move in. View the full television segment below, including an appearance by David Nidel, New Mexico Route 66 Association former president and association advisor. 
With the Route 66 Centennial approaching, the state is accepting projects corresponding to at least one of the four priority themes identified by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission: commemoratives and publications, events and celebrations, international and national marketing, and infrastructure. The Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group was established in 2023 by Executive Order for the purpose of identifying projects and activities that align with the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission. They have already hosted four stakeholder meetings in New Mexico communities, offering residents the opportunity to participate in open discussion to brainstorm ideas for promotions, product development, infrastructure investments and more in preparation for the Route 66 Centennial in 2026. Residents and community stakeholders can submit projects through the New Mexico Tourism Department website. Additionally, the Coordination Group will be hosting its next Stakeholder Meeting on November 19 in Grants. Residents and tourism stakeholders in the Grants and Gallup area are encouraged to attend. Learn more about the meeting here.  New Mexico will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026 and will be participating in both national and statewide initiatives to celebrate the country’s “Mother Road.” Route 66 played a significant role in shaping the history and identity of numerous communities in the United States and in New Mexico. The Centennial Anniversary of Route 66 presents a unique occasion to recognize and honor the contributions of New Mexico’s diverse communities, businesses, and individuals along the historic route. In preparation for the Centennial, the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) established a Route 66 Centennial grant program to allocate funding to support this initiative statewide. The Route 66 Centennial grant program aims to provide communities along historic Route 66 support for programs related to consumer experiences, events, destination enhancements, marketing and promotions. An overarching goal is to ensure that New Mexico Route 66 projects dovetail effectively with the National Route 66 Commission to provide consistency with national goals while still tailoring efforts to local communities. Below is a list provided by the New Mexico Tourism Department showing the 2024 grant program applicants and awardees. All recipients for the Route 66 Grant Program have been announced. Congratulations to all the recipients. We are excited about all the work every applicant is accomplishing, MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS GRANT TRACK Santa Fe Performing Arts Collaboration —Not Awarded Visit Albuquerque—Awarded Historic Old Town Association—Awarded City of Santa Rosa—Awarded TOURISM Santa Fe—Awarded City of Moriarty—Awarded SoireeQ LLC—Not Awarded Village of Pecos—Awarded NMLife—Not Awarded New Mexico State Fair Commission—Not Awarded Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque—Not Awarded City of Grants—Awarded City of Gallup—Awarded Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe—Not Awarded Barelas Community Coalition—Awarded Tucumcari Quay County Chamber of Commerce—Awarded INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT TRACK City of Gallup--Awarded City of Albuquerque/Nob Hill MainStreet--Not Awarded City of Albuquerque/San Felipe de Neri--Not Awarded Visit Albuquerque/Historic Old Town Association--Awarded New Mexico State Fair Commission--Awarded Santa Fe Performing Arts Collaboration--Not Awarded Visit Albuquerque/Urbanmama505--Not Awarded New Mexico Route 66 Association, Inc.--Not Awarded City of Albuquerque, Department of Arts and Culture--Awarded National Dance Institute of New Mexico, Inc.--Not Awarded Guadalupe County--Awarded Visit Albuquerque/Carlisle Center for Community and the Arts--Not Awarded TOURISM Santa Fe--Awarded Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Inc.--Not Awarded Village of San Jon--Awarded San Felipe de Neri Parish--Not Awarded City of Albuquerque, City Council--Not Awarded Village of Pecos--Not Awarded City of Tucumcari/Tucumcari MainStreet--Awarded Visit Albuquerque/Dawn Vatoseow--Not Awarded SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP GRANT TRACK TOURISM Santa Fe/Tumbleroot Brewing LLC--Awarded New Nuevo, LLC--Not Awarded Downtown ABQ MainStreet/Mothership Alumni, LLC--Awarded City of Moriarty--Awarded Santa Fe Children's Museum--Awarded Bi-County Fair, Inc.--Not Awarded City of Albuquerque, Events Division--Awarded Village of Pecos--Awarded Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Inc.--Not Awarded Santa Fe Railyard Corporation--Awarded Guadalupe Community Development Corporation--Awarded Gathering of Nations Limited--Awarded Grants MainStreet Project--Awarded New Mexico Association of the Education of Young Children--Not Awarded Albuquerque Museum Foundation—Not Awarded For more information on the grant program, visit: newmexico.org/industry/work-together/grants/route-66-centennial-grant-program/ The New Mexico Route 66 Association is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the list.  Residents and tourism stakeholders in the Grants area are invited to the next Route 66 Centennial Stakeholder Meeting on Tuesday, November 19! We welcome you to share your ideas and perspective for how New Mexico can celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in 2026! Date: Tuesday, November 19 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon Location: 515 W High Street, Grants, NM 87020 RSVP for the meeting here.  The New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group held its forth centennial stakeholders meeting September 17, 2024 at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC). Special guest speakers included Debbie Johnson of the Route 66 Centennial Commission, Lisa McGivern’s of the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability, and Laisa Barthuli, Route 66 Corridor Program manager of the National Park Service. The Department of Tourism and the New Mexico Route 66 Coordination Group provided updates from board members where available. New Mexico Route 66 Association president, Melissa Beasley-Lee, vice president, Nam Tran, and association advisor, David Nidel, were on hand to provide input on questions pertaining to the kickoff of the centennial celebrations as well as a few projects still in the works nationally. The next meeting to be held in Grants is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19. Before leaving campus, association president, Beasley-Lee and husband Mike Lee made a stop at the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery to experience DREAM BIG!, the art of George Rodrique. The exhibit consists of thirty original paintings from the private collection of Rodrigue’s widow, Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, and include some of the artist’s most famous Blue Dog canvases, iconic portraits of Cajun personalities, and rarely seen artworks inspired by his lifelong love of New Mexico. Wendy explains the theme of the exhibition: “Dreams are the portal to creativity. They are tied to instinct and desire, and they are the birthplace of ideas. This exhibition seeks to inspire through stories of pursuing one’s dreams, meeting one’s fears, and expressing our art, whatever it may be, with the full wonder of our imagination.” The artwork is presented through a collaboration with SFCC School of Arts and Design, SFCC Continuing Education, SFCC Foundation, and the Life & Legacy Foundation. The exhibition continues through October 2.  The Edelbrock Sick 66 Drag Racing Cruise event comes to five Route 66 states October 10-18! Sick the Magazine is hosting a drag racing series event across Route 66 from Missouri to New Mexico. “Six individual tracks will host eight-mile drag races, after which racers will be driving those same racecars down Historic Route 66 with checkpoints along the way.” Two of the nine days will include “pit stops” in New Mexico:
Be sure to check out Sick the Magazine for the latest updates to the route. https://www.sickthemagazine.com/sick-66/  With the 100th anniversary of Route 66 coming up in 2026, the City of Albuquerque is working with 14 local businesses and property owners to restore vintage signs along the “Mother Road.” The City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture and Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency is investing $432,000 in the Revamp Route 66: Sign Improvement Grant Program. As of mid-September, a little over one year after the program was announced, new and restored signs are popping up across the city. Some businesses like Root 66 Barber and The Imperial Inn have already had their signs finished. The 5501 Plaza and the Dog House said their signs are almost complete. “It’s been an honor to get it for sure. These signs aren’t cheap by any stretch of the imagination and it’s not something we would have probably invested that much money in. So to be awarded that really meant a lot to us,” said Dacia Weist, owner of 5501 Plaza and program participant. “It’s going to be great; because it’s going to show, it’s neon. So we are looking forward to it, and hopefully it will attract more people,” said Vicki Jaramillo, general manager of Dog House. KRQE NEWS 13 compiled a list and photo gallery to track the transformation of the signs at the 14 establishments participating in the Route 66 sign program. Read More Source: WRKG News Story by Fallon Fischer, Jessica Salinas  The New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group is hosting its next stakeholder meeting in Santa Fe on Tuesday, September 17. Join us to share your ideas and perspective for how New Mexico can celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in 2026! Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon Venue: Santa Fe Community College - Jemez Rooms Address: 6401 Richards Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87508 Click here to view the full agenda.  The most enduring highway in our public consciousness, Route 66 represents a unique moment in history that continues to define the nation’s identity: the rise of the automobile and its implications of freedom, mobility, and a quintessential American story. Grants from this fund will help preserve and enhance historic places on or connected to Route 66 for future generations. Grants from the Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund are awarded to preserve historic places on or connected to Route 66. Grant funds can be used to launch new initiatives or to provide additional support to ongoing efforts. Grants awards may be made for activities and projects such as:
Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000. Applications due October 16. APPLY TODAY  In an effort to help New Mexico communities and organizations along Route 66 prepare for the celebration of the Route 66 Centennial in 2026, the state has officially launched a grant program to support those efforts. The program offers support for three types of projects and initiatives: marketing & promotions, infrastructure, and special events. Applications for this program are open as of July 15! Applications for marketing and promotion will close August 13 and applications for infrastructure and special events will close August 19. For more information, visit the New Mexico Tourism Department website.  The New Mexico Route 66 Association has received quite a few inquiries regarding the Route 66 Visitors Center on Albuquerque’s West Side. We wanted to clarify we are not involved with this project. This is a partner project of the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County with the West Central Community Development Group. Please refer all inquiries to: Luis Hernandez, Executive Director| West Central Community Development Group (dedicated to enriching the lives of community members in the West Central area) | 5921 Central Ave NW | Albuquerque NM 87105 | [email protected] | 505-688-4122. We met with Luis in February 2021, at which time we discussed their plans and offered our advice. We wish them all the best! (For more information about the February 2021 meeting, a follow-up article was printed in the Spring/Summer 2021 issue of Route 66 New Mexico magazine (see below). From February 2021 Association Meets with West Central Community Development Group in Albuquerque to Discuss Proposed Route 66 Visitors Center On February 3rd, New Mexico Route 66 Association Officers, including President Melissa Lea Beasley, met with Luis Hernandez, Executive Director of the West Central Community Development Group (WCCDG) to conduct fact finding with regard to the status of the $10 million project known as the West Central Route 66 Visitors Center. Construction will begin with groundbreaking scheduled for February 2021. The Visitors Center is a collaborative effort that includes Bernalillo County, the city of Albuquerque, WCCDG and the Southwest Alliance of Neighbors. Mr. Hernandez opened the meeting with a virtual animated walk-through tour of the exterior and interior spaces planned for the center, which will be located on a five-acre site at the apex of NineMile Hill. The anchor building features 21,000 sq ft with an upper floor that includes a 4468 sq ft event space and a 1369 sq ft commercial kitchen. The ground floor provides several administrative offices, a proposed tap room of 1286 sq ft with an adjacent patio, a proposed 3250 sq ft museum space, and a 1243 sq ft exhibition space. The meeting established that although the facility is anticipated to be completed in early 2022, the building currently has no confirmed tenants for operating the proposed museum space, tap room, and banquet/event hall. The WCCDG issued RFIs for the tap room and banquet hall that were due October 15. Hernandez informed the Association that there were no qualified responses to the Tap Room RFI and only one inquiry on the Banquet/Event Hall. No RFI was issued for the museum space. A number of ideas are currently being proposed for the multi-use facility including a New Mexico Music Hall of Fame, a lowrider exhibit/museum, a Route 66 Museum, drive-in movie venue, a Route 66 sign graveyard, RV Park, and amphitheater. Mr. Hernandez acknowledged that the facility has not been optimally defined and he noted that a branding professional has been retained to further work with the WCCDG to develop a clearly articulated identity. Mr. Hernandez explained that this may include revisiting the name of the facility, which up to now has been branded the West Central Route 66 Visitors Center. The Association pointed out that, given New Mexico’s and Albuquerque’s Route 66 heritage, visitors would have high expectations upon entering a Route 66 Visitors Center and a proposed Route 66 Museum. The Association emphasized that an underwhelming presentation of our rich Route 66 heritage would invoke a strong negative response from visitors that would be communicated worldwide through the very active social networks that are connected to Route 66 culture and history. The Association communicated its awareness of strong headwinds that face the project, given negative press calling the project a “boondoggle” in a 2019 Albuquerque Journal editorial, and a follow-up Journal editorial in 2020 headlined “.... Visitors Center Not Ready for Prime Time.” This is in addition to a commissioned professional economic study that concluded the project was financially unsustainable. Ms. Beasley reminded Mr. Hernandez of several key details regarding Route 66 and the project. “Their website (www.wccdg.org) states, ‘Albuquerque has the longest stretch of the historic Mother Road in the country, and when operational, the Visitor Center will have a national presence, and locally will further advance economic development on the West Central corridor.” It was well understood at the meeting that Mr. Hernandez has inherited an incredibly challenging job to realize a sustainable and creditable facility that will serve the west side community. The New Mexico Route 66 Association advised that job one is to capitalize on the February groundbreaking to issue a new RFI initiative that would include a broader outreach plan promoting the business potential available to prospective tenants, as well as creating an incentive package that could be attractive to potential tenants. Concluding the meeting, Ms. Beasley commented that “the project conveyed the look and feel of a community center the west side needs and could benefit from. However, it does not possess the proper layout and space needed for a Route 66 Visitor Center and/or Museum.” Further complicating matters, she mentioned that press releases had been distributed announcing the building will be a Route 66 Visitor Center, but that there is neither plan nor money to finish out the building to make that happen. “The Center is trying to appeal to two different demographics,” Ms. Beasley continued, “the local community and Route 66 visitors. It has accomplished serving the local community and should focus on that aspect. Unfortunately, it is in no way designed to be a true Route 66 Visitor Center or museum, nor does it have the historical knowledge of Route 66 to accomplish that goal.” The Association will convene a round table discussion among its Board of Directors to determine how it can best contribute to the success of the project  Left: Rendering of Central Ave / Route 66 facing side of Route 66 Visitor Center. Right: Rendering of event space. This area plus its kitchen and pre-function room will occupy the entire 2nd floor, totaling approximately 7,097 square feet.
In preparation for the Route 66 Centennial, the New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings to gather ideas and recommendations for projects to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Route 66 in New Mexico. At this meeting, there will be a series of roundtable discussions that will cover marketing, special events, product development, infrastructure and consumer experiences. Additionally, the Route 66 Centennial Coordination Group will host its meeting from 1-3 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and residents are encourage to participate and share their ideas. Please note (1): the venue for this meeting has changed to the Albuquerque Museum. Please note (2): There will also be a Coordination Group Meeting from 1-3 p.m. that was not mentioned in the original notice. Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Stakeholder Meeting: 10 a.m.-12 noon Coordination Group Meeting: 1-3 p.m. * New Venue: Albuquerque Museum Address: 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 Be sure to RSVP for the meeting HERE! If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the New Mexico Tourism Department at (505) 490-7185 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the New Mexico Tourism Department at (505) 490-7185 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed  Historic Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026, and the party has already started! The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership is helping celebrate the Mother Road’s birthday with the Route 66 Black Experiences Grant Program. The grant program is one of a series of “birthday gifts” to be given to Route 66 in the years leading up to the road’s Centennial. The Road Ahead was awarded $250,000 by American Express to provide direct grants to help Black-owned and/or operated businesses and attractions along Route 66. The funds will also support research and programs that interpret and tell the stories of Black experiences associated with Route 66. The Route 66 Black Experiences Grant Program is part of the Road Ahead’s 100th Anniversary of Route 66 celebration. Through the Centennial, the Road Ahead aims to help the millions of people who live, work, and travel along Route 66 with projects focused on preservation, promotion, research/education, and the economic development of Route 66. The first two rounds of the Road Ahead’s Black Experiences Grant Program were held in 2022 and 2023. In addition to this round of 2024 grants, the program will also be administered in 2025 and 2026. A total of $50,000 (10 awards of up to $,5000 each) is being awarded each year through the Route 66 Black Experiences Grant Program. Established in 2016, with the support of the National Park Service and the World Monuments' Fund, The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership’s mission is to revitalize and sustain Route 66 as a national and international icon through partnerships focused on promotion, preservation, research and education, and economic development. Applications for The Black Experiences Grant Program are being accepted through Sunday, July 14, 2024, and are available at: RoadAhead.Route66Centennial.org.  The Program is one in a series of “birthday gifts” to be given to Route 66 in the years leading up to the historic road’s one-hundredth birthday in 2026. The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program provides critical and flexible funding to businesses and attractions located along Route 66 that are majority women-owned or operated. The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program is funded in part by a grant from the Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In addition to direct fundraising efforts undertaken by the Road Ahead, the public may make direct donations to the Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program online (https://100extraordinarywomen.com/route-66-extraordinary-women-initiative/). Established in 2016, with the support of the National Park Service and the World Monuments' Fund, The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership’s mission is to revitalize and sustain Route 66 as a national and international icon through partnerships focused on promotion, preservation, research and education, and economic development. The next round of The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program will begin July 5, 2024. Program guidelines, criteria, and applications will be available at: https://roadahead.route66centennial.org/. Up to 10 grant awards of $2,000 each will be made in the next round of the program. The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership is pleased to announce ten grant awards from its Extraordinary Women Micro-Grants Program. The 2024 round of the Micro-Grant program was completed last month, with $2,000 awards made to:
The next round of The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program will begin July 5, 2024. Program guidelines, criteria, and applications will be available at: https://roadahead.route66centennial.org/. Up to 10 grant awards of $2,000 each will be made in the next round of the program.  Left: Flora May Cordova – Route 66 Welcome Center & Gift Shop, Tucumcari, NM. Center: Heather Arnold – Routes Rentals & Tours, Albuquerque, NM. Right: Noelle Sosaya – Rat House Vintage, Albuquerque, NM.  |
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