WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that it seeks applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 BioWatch Grant Program. This initiative is designed to bolster local and state governments' capabilities in bio-surveillance and biodefense, emphasizing the rapid detection and response to bio-threats. The BioWatch Grant Program provides funding ranging from $100,000 to $6 million to assist jurisdictions in enhancing their bio-monitoring systems. Eligible applicants include state and local public health departments more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has initiated a funding opportunity aimed at bolstering flood resilience through the Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current program. This initiative is designed to provide financial support for projects that will reduce the risk of flood-related damages and enhance community safety. Eligible applicants for this program include state, local, tribal, and territorial governments that have implemented or are ready to implement projects to mitigate flood hazards. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks proposals for the FY 2026 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program. This funding opportunity is designed to support state wildlife agencies in their efforts to conserve species at risk and their habitats, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance wildlife management and protection. Eligible applicants include state natural resource agencies, who can request funding ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. The grant aims to promote st more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has opened funding for the OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program. This program aims to bolster the capacity of state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies by allowing them to assign or hire qualified prosecutors as Special Attorneys. These prosecutors will work under the direction of the National Fraud Enforcement Division or the Criminal Division, as well as serve as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys (SAUSAs) in U.S. Attorney's Office more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office on Violence Against Women, seeks applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Grant Program aimed at supporting children and youth affected by violence as well as engaging men and youth in prevention efforts. The initiative focuses on addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, with a commitment to fostering safer communities. Eligible applicants include state and local agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, and in more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Community Oriented Policing Services, has announced an opportunity for funding through the FY26 Community Policing Development: Law Enforcement Products and Resources program. With an estimated total funding of $7 million, this initiative aims to support state, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies in enhancing community policing practices. The program will provide awards with a ceiling of $1.5 million, anticipating approximately 12 awards to be granted. Fundi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Employment and Training Administration, seeks proposals for the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program. This funding opportunity aims to support initiatives that enhance workforce training and development in sectors identified as economically vital. Funding amounts range from $3 million to $8 million, providing substantial resources for organizations dedicated to equipping workers with the skills necessary to meet industry demands. The program specifically seeks prop more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Employment and Training Administration, seeks proposals for the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program. This initiative aims to enhance workforce development by funding programs that address skill gaps in high-demand industries. Eligible applicants include state workforce agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations focused on developing tailored training solutions that meet the evolving needs of employers. The grant offers awarded amounts between more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Transit Administration, is offering a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing transit services for the transportation-disadvantaged. The fiscal year 2026 Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) pilot program is set to provide approximately $11.96 million in competitive grant funding over three years to support innovative capital projects that improve coordination of transportation services, particularly for older adults, people with disabilities, and low- more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Maritime Administration, has opened funding opportunities for the Fiscal Year 2026 U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). This initiative aims to enhance the use of marine highways, encouraging the development of waterborne transportation solutions to alleviate congestion on land routes and promote economic growth. Eligible applicants for the USMHP include state and local governments, regional transportation authorities, and private sector partners. Proposals can seek awar more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, seeks proposals for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program focused on Community Living and Participation research. This program aims to explore and enhance the opportunities for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in their communities. Grants under this initiative will fund projects that develop innovative approaches, technologies, and strategies aimed at increasing community inte more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, seeks applications for the Delta States Rural Development Network Program. This initiative aims to improve health care delivery systems in rural communities across the Delta region, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance access and quality of care. Funding for the program will range from $905,664 to $1.2 million, providing vital resources to organizations committed to addressing health disparit more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, seeks applications for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program aimed at enhancing community living and participation for individuals with disabilities. This initiative is designed to support innovative research projects that will help develop strategies for improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, promoting their full inclusion in community life. Award amounts for successful pro more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has announced a funding opportunity under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program. This initiative invites applications aimed at researching resilience and positive mental health outcomes among individuals with spinal cord injuries. With an award range of $695,000 to $700,000, the program is designed to advance knowledge and understanding in the field of disability research, particularly focusing more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has announced a funding opportunity under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program. This initiative aims to improve employment outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, encouraging research that fosters better job opportunities and sustainability within the workforce. Organizations engaged in disability research, rehabilitation services, and workforce development are invited to subm more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB, seeks applications for the Fingerprinting Infrastructure Modernization for Child Welfare initiative. This program aims to enhance the current fingerprinting systems utilized in child welfare services, ensuring improved safety and efficiency in service delivery. Eligible applicants include state and tribal child welfare agencies, as well as organizations capable of implementing innovative solutions that streng more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children & Families, seeks applications for the General Departmental Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program. This initiative aims to support programs that educate young people on making healthy decisions related to sexual activity by promoting risk avoidance strategies. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, State and local government entities, tribes, and educational institutions. The grant offers financial awards ranging fr more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, has launched an opportunity for funding aimed at enhancing support for kinship families. The grant program, titled Kinship Navigator Programs: Replication and Tribal Adaptation, is designed to develop and adapt kinship navigator programs that assist relatives who are caring for children in need of guardianship. Award amounts will range from $400,000 to $500,000, facilitating the replication of successful models while a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, seeks applications for Regional Partnership Grants aimed at enhancing collaborative efforts in child welfare. This funding opportunity focuses on fostering innovative partnerships among child welfare agencies, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and families.  With an award range between $250,000 and $1 million, the grants are designed to support projects that activel more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks applications for the establishment of a national coordinating center for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions initiative. This new center will play a critical role in coordinating activities across funded RCMI U54 Centers, evaluating program effectiveness, and serving as a national resource to facilitate the achievement of primary goals for these centers. With an award ceiling of $3.5 million, an estimated total f more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Children and Families, is inviting organizations to apply for the Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program. This initiative aims to enhance employment opportunities for underserved populations, particularly refugees and immigrants, helping them integrate into the workforce and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Organizations eligible to apply include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and state or local government entities w more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research, specifically the R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed initiative. The funding opportunity, with a total estimated funding of $6.6 million, aims to support exploratory research projects that focus on developing and validating innovative technologies for cancer research and clinical applications. With an award ceil more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, is opening a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing outbreak detection and response systems in partner countries. This initiative, titled Advancing Outbreak Detection, Notification, and Response Capacity by Implementing 7-1-7 in Partner Countries, supports the implementation of the 7-1-7 target, which focuses on improving the identification and management of biological threats. Estimated to result in eight awards, this grant opport more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has opened funding opportunities aimed at supporting collaborative translational research projects. The initiative, titled Opportunities for Collaborative Research with the NIH Intramural Research Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional), is designed to foster partnerships that enhance the application of basic biological discoveries to clinical practices that improve health outcomes. With an award ceiling of $500,000, the program an more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is offering a funding opportunity aimed at advancing technology development for cancer research and clinical care. The program, titled Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), is focused on early-stage projects designed to validate proof-of-concept and conduct pilot studies that test the feasibility of innovative methods, tools, assays, platforms, or ins more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals that aim to enhance understanding and validation of the role of various transporters in key physiological systems. This grant opportunity focuses on the placenta, lactating mammary gland, developing gut, and blood-brain barrier, acknowledging their critical functions in development and health. Research projects funded through this initiative will explore the mechanisms by which transporters operate within these sy more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Children and Families, has announced the opening of funding opportunities for the Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB). This initiative aims to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of foster parents by integrating data analytics into their support networks. The HUB is designed to collect, analyze, and disseminate information that fosters improvement in the foster care system. It targets organizations dedicated to providing resources  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing kinship navigator programs. This initiative is intended to evaluate current practices and improve resources and support for kinship caregivers in their communities. Grants will range from $400,000 to $600,000, providing financial assistance to organizations dedicated to assisting kinship families. The funding aims to bolster services that help relatives caring for  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced a significant funding opportunity aimed at enhancing safety and health among workers in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors. With an estimated total funding of $110 million, the initiative will support the establishment of up to twelve regional NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health (AgFF Centers), each with an award ceiling of $2.2 million. The Agriculture, Fo more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the safety and health of youth in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is requesting proposals for the establishment of a National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury and Illness. With an estimated total funding of $8 million and an award ceiling of  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing Uganda's health security capabilities. With an estimated total funding of $5 million, the initiative will support projects that improve Uganda's abilities for rapid detection and effective response to health threats as identified in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of the nation's Global Health Security capacities. The focus areas include addressing critical gaps in surveill more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at enhancing global health security. This initiative, titled Strengthening Global Health Security by Improving Public Health Capacity to Detect, Notify, and Respond to Disease Outbreaks Globally, focuses on building partnerships with Ministries of Health and governmental institutions worldwide. With an estimated total funding of $75 million, the Centers for Disease Control plans to awa more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, seeks proposals for strengthening public health efforts to protect and improve health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This funding opportunity aims to build upon existing activities funded by CDC to support Global Health Security in the DRC by implementing programs in partnership with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions. CDC anticipates awarding approximately $15.5 million total across four award more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing public health initiatives in Kenya. With an estimated total funding of $35 million, this initiative aims to sustain and expand upon over forty years of collaboration between the U.S. government and the Government of Kenya to bolster health systems and protect the wellbeing of the Kenyan populace. This Notice of Funding Opportunity specifically seeks to support the implementatio more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, seeks proposals for the Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program. This program aims to fund projects that educate youth on how to make decisions that lead to healthier lifestyles and avoid risks typically associated with sexual activity. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other entities that can demonstrate a commitment to youth education and well-be more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, seeks proposals for the Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Program. This initiative aims to enhance state-level efforts in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries. The TBI State Partnership Program is designed to facilitate collaboration among state agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations to improve access to services more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced the opening of its Collaborative Research Grant opportunity, designed to foster innovative research in the humanities. This funding initiative supports teams of researchers whose projects significantly advance knowledge and understanding in the field. Grant amounts range from $1 to $250,000, providing a flexible funding structure to accommodate projects of varying scopes and complexities. Collaborative Research Grants encourage interdisciplinary approaches, inviting more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched the State Trade Expansion Program 2026, aimed at enhancing the international competitiveness of small businesses through trade-related initiatives. This program encourages state and local governments to apply for funding that enables them to increase the number of small businesses engaging in exporting activities. Award amounts range from $100,000 to $900,000, with the funding designed to assist states in creating and implementing export promotion strategies and activit more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging eligible organizations to participate in its State Trade Expansion Program for 2026. This initiative is designed to enhance the competitiveness of small businesses by increasing their exports and fostering international market development. Selected proposals will receive funding ranging from $100,000 to $900,000 to help support various export activities. The STEP program aims to provide support to state and territorial programs that assist small businesses in accessin more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Food and Nutrition Service, has announced the availability of funding through the FY 2026 SNAP Earnings Verification Support Grant. This grant aims to enhance the operational capacity of State agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by improving the accuracy and efficiency of income verification processes. With a total award range between $1 million and $4.3 million, the grant seeks to support initiatives that streamline income verificati more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Veterans Legacy Grants Program, has initiated an opportunity for organizations to apply for funding aimed at honoring and preserving the legacy of American veterans. The program encourages community-based projects that educate the public on the contributions of veterans to their communities and the nation. Applicants are invited to propose initiatives that may include but are not limited to educational programs, historical preservation efforts, and the creation of comm more ST