WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- AmeriCorps has announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Competition, inviting organizations to develop innovative projects aimed at engaging older adults in community service. This initiative seeks to bolster volunteerism among seniors, fostering their involvement in meaningful activities that address local challenges and enhance the quality of life for both participants and communities. The Seniors RSVP Competition will alloc more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- AmeriCorps has announced the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competitive grants aimed at supporting state and national service programs. This funding opportunity is designed to bolster community engagement, enhance volunteerism, and address pressing social challenges across the United States. Organizations eligible to apply include non-profits, faith-based entities, and public agencies working on innovative solutions to social issues. The grants will allow these grou more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at supporting conservation internships at the Raystown Lake Project. This initiative is designed to engage young professionals in environmental stewardship and enhance the sustainability efforts at one of the region's premier recreational areas. This grant, ranging from $100,000 to $105,000, aims to recruit and train interns who will work directly wi more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Geological Survey, has announced funding opportunities aimed at enhancing the Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, specifically the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network. These grants, which range from $5,000 to $300,000, are intended to promote research and data collection that will improve our understanding of groundwater resources across the nation. The Geological Survey emphasizes the importance of a compre more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing rail operations along the Northeast Corridor. The initiative, titled the FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project, offers an award ceiling of $10.0 million, with a total estimated funding of the same amount. Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant for this grant, which seeks to support the objectives outlined in the Passenger Rail I more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a funding opportunity aimed at land grant colleges, non-land grant colleges of agriculture, and 1994 Institutions to develop essential training programs for pesticide registrants as part of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). With an award ceiling of $200,000, the EPA plans to allocate the entire estimated funding of $200,000 to support this initiative. The primary objective of the PRIA 5 Training D more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled a grant opportunity titled Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings, aimed at enhancing public health measures against the dangers of wildfire smoke exposure. With an anticipated total funding of $13.6 million, the program seeks to award up to $2.5 million for each of the expected 11 projects. Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized Tribes, public pre-schools, local educational agencies, and non-pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the 2025 South Florida Program, aimed at fostering innovative projects throughout the 16 counties that fall under the South Florida Water Management District. With an estimated total funding of $8.5 million, the program will offer up to 12 grants, with each award reaching a ceiling of $1 million. The South Florida Program is designed to support demonstration projects that yield tangible, practical results through applied sc more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, has announced the availability of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants. With an estimated total funding of $18.8 million, this initiative aims to address the growing crisis of opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug misuse among youth aged 12 to 18 years across the United States. The CARA Local Drug Crises G more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, is inviting applications for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C Capacity Development Program, which aims to bolster organizational capacity to provide high-quality HIV primary health care services for low-income individuals with HIV. With an estimated total funding of $9 million available, the program will award up to 60 grants, each with a maximum award ceiling more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Single Source Outcomes of Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Genomic Risk Assessment and Management Network - Coordinating Center. This initiative aims to support the ongoing research and coordination of genomic risk assessment, with a funding ceiling of $687,000 and an estimated total funding of $1.2 million more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched the NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI): Entrepreneurship Enhancement Award. This initiative aims to bolster research and entrepreneurship capabilities among early-stage investigators in the field of aging research. The REDI program is designed to provide funding and support for researchers seeking to translate scientific discoveries into via more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced the availability of grants for Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) Research Projects. This funding opportunity aims to foster systems-level approaches in understanding the complexities of metastasis, a critical focus for cancer research. With an award ceiling of $500,000, this initiative invites applications that seek to bridge existing gaps in metastasis research. T more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the utility and usage of Common Fund data sets. Under the initiative, titled Pilot Projects Enhancing Utility and Usage of Common Fund Data Sets (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), an estimated total of $4 million is available, with individual awards capped at $200,000. This program seeks to engage researchers in demonstrating and more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a grant opportunity aimed at continuing the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) Study Research Center. This initiative will facilitate advanced research into diabetes and its complications, contributing to a deeper understanding of disease management and patient outcomes. The EDIC Study, a long-term project that has significantl more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity focusing on the long-term effects of nutritional interventions. Researchers are invited to conduct controlled clinical trials examining the progression of risk factors associated with age-related chronic conditions over the lifespan and their age of onset. This initiative aims to better understand how dietary strategies can influence health outcom more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is offering a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the rigor and reproducibility of research involving biomarkers in type 1 diabetes. This initiative seeks to improve the reliability of clinical research outcomes, ultimately leading to more effective treatments and preventive measures for the autoimmune condition. The funding is designed to support projects that emphasize the robus more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing research on alcohol-related issues. This funding initiative, titled Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50 Clinical trial Optional), invites applications for interdisciplinary research centers that focus on the health impacts of alcohol consumption and related disorders. The grant seeks to address critical gaps in our unders more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- NASA has announced funding opportunities under the ROSES25: B.2 Heliophysics Foundational Research program. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of the Sun and its effects on the solar system, promoting innovative research in heliophysics. Eligible applicants, including academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and other research entities, are encouraged to submit proposals that address key scientific questions about solar phenomena and their impact on spac more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has unveiled the CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service grant program aimed at bolstering the nation's cybersecurity workforce through targeted scholarships and educational initiatives. This initiative seeks to address the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the field of cybersecurity, which has become critical for national security and economic stability. The grant offers an award range between $300,000 to $2.5 million, design more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, has unveiled a substantial grant opportunity aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability and innovation. Titled the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems, this initiative invites proposals that focus on transformative research and education in the fields of agriculture and food systems. Eligible projects may address critical challenges facing more ST