Grants

Local offices in Grants

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Grants Water Department

  1129 First Street, Grants, NM 87020

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsStart water service, pay a city utility bill, or report a water or sewer problem.Apply online
  Call 505-287-8760DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grantsnm.gov

• Local office · City office

  Grants City Hall

  600 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants, NM 87020

  Help here

  • City services and local governmentContact City Hall for help with city services and local government questions.
  Call 505-287-7927DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grantsnm.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Cibola Senior Citizens Center

  550 Jurassic Court, Grants, NM 87020

  Help here

  • Meals and senior supportOlder adults can get meals, transportation, activities, and help connecting with senior programs.
  Call 505-285-3922DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grantsnm.gov

• Veterans · State office

  New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services, Grants Office

  551 Washington Ave., Grants, NM 87020

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans can meet with a service officer for help with a benefits claim.
  Call 505-521-8132DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dvs.nm.gov

• State office · State office

  New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Grants Field Office

  1016 Nimitz Ave., Grants, NM 87020

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and vehicle servicesVisit the field office for driver license, identification, and vehicle transactions.
  Call 888-683-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov

• Library · City office

  Grants Public Library

  1101 N. 1st Street, Grants, NM 87020

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use computers, or ask about printing and copies.
  • Food pantryPick up free food and shared supplies at the library during its weekday curbside hours.
  Call 505-287-4793DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grantsnm.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Grants Recreation Center

  551 Washington Ave., Grants, NM 87020

  Help here

  • Recreation and youth programsResidents can join recreation programs, youth activities, and after-school programs.
  Call 505-285-3542DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grantsnm.gov

City of Grants website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Grants

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cibola County

Grants is in Cibola County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Cibola County Public Health Office

  700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Suite 100, Grants, NM 87020

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including family planning, immunizations, and health promotion.
  • WICGet nutrition support through the Women, Infants, and Children program.
  Call 505-285-4601DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org

Everything in Cibola County

New Mexico programs by kind of help

These are run by New Mexico and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026