WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, has unveiled the Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2026 program, aimed at nurturing innovative research in defense technology among early-career faculty. This initiative is designed to advance technical capabilities in areas critical to national security by supporting the next generation of researchers. The YFA program provides funding to young scholars to foster their potential in addressing complex chal more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its DARPA - Biological Technologies Office, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing cutting-edge biological technologies. With a funding total of $2.5 million, this initiative seeks to foster innovative research and development that can enhance national security and support military operations. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, research organizations, and private sector innovators dedicated to explorin more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Golden Field Office, has launched the Restoring Reliability: Coal Recommissioning and Modernization grant program aimed at revitalizing coal-fired power plants. This initiative is designed to support projects that enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability in coal energy production, specifically targeting the recommissioning and modernization of existing facilities. Award amounts for this program range from $1 million to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced the establishment of the Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program, aimed at enhancing mental health services in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. This initiative, under the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), allocates $10 million to support innovative strategies that address the growing mental health needs of students. The MHSP Demonstration Grant Program is designed to more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Geological Survey, has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at supporting partnerships in ecosystem research and conservation. The Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partners with the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) offers grants ranging from $1 to $480,000, encouraging collaborative projects that address pressing environmental challenges in the Great Lakes region. This grant initiati more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Employment and Training Administration, has announced a grant opportunity titled PY2025 Planning Instruction and Allotments for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) National Grantees. This initiative aims to support current SCSEP General and Set-Aside National Grantees by providing a total estimated funding of $307.1 million, with an award ceiling of $45.8 million allocated for around 22 expected awards. This Train more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, is inviting applications for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. With an estimated total funding of $31.2 million, the program aims to enhance community coalitions focused on preventing youth substance use. The DFC Support Program, established by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997, emphasizes collaboration among various stakeholders, including community organi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its agency Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, has launched the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, offering competing continuation grants to community-based coalitions focused on reducing youth substance use. For Fiscal Year 2026, a total of $31.2 million is available, with individual awards capped at $125,000. An estimated 50 grants will be awarded to eligible applicants who have previously received DFC f more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants. With an estimated total funding of $16.9 million, the program aims to address the pressing issues of opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth aged 12-18 in communities across the United States. Grants will be  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Emergency Relief Fund (ERF). This initiative aims to provide crucial funding to organizations that support individuals living with HIV/AIDS, ensuring access to life-saving medications and comprehensive healthcare services. With grant awards ranging from $100,000 to $10 million, the pro more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Office of Science, has announced the FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program. This funding initiative aims to support a wide range of research projects that advance the scientific knowledge and technological innovation within the field of energy and related disciplines. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, research organizations, and private-sector entities, all of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education is rolling out the School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant Program, aimed at bolstering mental health support for students across K-12 institutions. This initiative, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), seeks to create safe and supportive school environments by providing essential resources for mental health services within educational settings. The SBMH program, identified under Assistance Listing Numbe more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Utilities Service, has launched the Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program, aiming to enhance water access for individuals with low to moderate incomes. With an estimated total funding pool of $6 million, the program is designed to support eligible nonprofit organizations in establishing a revolving fund that will enable them to provide loans and sub-grants to individuals for decentralized water and wastewater sy more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Utilities Service, has launched a $35 million Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program aimed at enhancing water and waste management in rural areas. The program is set to support approximately 40 nonprofit organizations across the nation by providing crucial resources to tackle pressing water and waste issues. Eligible applicants for this grant must be private nonprofit entities that hold tax-exempt status as des more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Utilities Service, has launched the Solid Waste Management Grant Program, offering up to $4 million in total funding for eligible organizations to support technical assistance and training in solid waste management initiatives. With a maximum award ceiling of $1 million, the program is expected to distribute approximately 40 grants aimed at reducing the solid waste stream and enhancing landfill operation practices. Elig more ST