WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, through National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - ERA Production, invites proposals for the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant. This funding opportunity aims to enhance the ability of organizations to respond to and recover marine mammals in distress. Proposals may request funding ranging from $1 to $150,000, enabling applicants to address a variety of rescue needs, including the treatment, rehabilitation, and release of marine mammals as well as the developm more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, has announced a grant opportunity for the FY 2026 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program. This funding initiative is aimed at supporting states, state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments in implementing or enhancing juvenile drug treatment courts. The objective is to improve outcomes for youth dealing with substance use disorders or co-occurring substance use and mental health more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity for the BJA FY 2026 Adult Treatment Court Program. This initiative aims to support the implementation and enhancement of Adult Treatment Court operations specifically designed to prevent overdoses and reduce substance use among high-risk adults within the criminal justice system. Eligible applicants for this grant include local government units such as towns, boroughs, parishes, and villages, as well as state a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at addressing the backlog in DNA processing within crime laboratories. The BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Competitive Grants Program offers up to $4.9 million to eligible applicants, which include other units of local government such as towns, boroughs, parishes, and villages. This program is designed to enhance the capacity of states and local governments that operate existing  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity for the BJA FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)-Formula Grants Program. This initiative aims to support states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. The program is designed to assist these entities in processing more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), ultimately reducing the number of forensic DNA and data more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, seeks applications for the BJA FY 2026 John R. Justice Formula Grant Program. This grant opportunity is designed to provide loan repayment assistance to local and state prosecutors, as well as local, state, and federal public defenders. To be eligible, these professionals must commit to continuing their employment in their respective roles for at least three years. The program offers up to $120,000 for states to administer statewide initiatives ai more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity under the BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement-Competitive Grants Program. This program aims to enhance forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, specifically targeting improvements within laboratories operated by state governments and local units. The grant provides a substantial award ceiling of $500,000, intended to support initiatives that advance the capabilities and qualit more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity for the BJA FY 2026 Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative. This program aims to support local law enforcement in rural jurisdictions as they work to prevent, respond to, and ultimately reduce violent crime. Eligible applicants include other units of local government, such as towns, boroughs, parishes, and villages-essentially, any general purpose political subdivisions of a state. The initiative has an award more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity for the BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of wrongful conviction review entities and their partners in the criminal justice and victims' services sectors to more effectively identify, assess, and manage post-conviction claims of innocence. The program offers a maximum award ceiling of $600,000, targeted at other uni more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, seeks applications for the BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program. This funding opportunity aims to support the implementation and enhancement of veterans' treatment court operations designed to reduce the use of opioids, stimulants, alcohol, and other substances by high-risk veterans in the criminal justice system. Eligible applicants include other units of local government, which encompass towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or general pu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has opened funding for the BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program. This initiative provides state administering agencies the opportunity to apply for formula funds aimed at enhancing forensic science services across the nation. With an award ceiling of $23.8 million, the program is designed exclusively for those agencies eligible for formula funding and seeks to improve the quality and reliability of forensic more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has launched the FY 2026 Assisting Neighborhoods and Governments with Enforcement of Laws (ANGEL) Grant Program, with an award ceiling of up to $500,000. This initiative aims to safeguard American citizens from victimization by criminal illegal aliens, as well as to alleviate the trauma faced by families impacted by violent crime. Eligible applicants include state agencies with law enforcement responsibilities and units of local government, such a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity for the FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program. This initiative aims to reduce and prevent school violence by providing grants to eligible entities to implement vital safety measures. The award ceiling for the STOP School Violence Program is set at $2 million. Eligible applicants include private K-12 schools, which should apply as nonprofits; public charter schools cla more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, has announced the availability of funding for the OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program. This initiative aims to support states, units of local government, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in delivering substance use prevention programs for youth. With an estimated total funding of $12 million, the program anticipates awarding up to 16 grants, eac more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at supporting the reentry of moderate- to high-risk youth into their communities. The OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program has a total estimated funding of $12.4 million, with the possibility of awarding up to 16 grants, each with a maximum award ceiling of $750,000. Eligible applicants for this funding include units of local governments, which will be tasked with prov more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity to support the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes through the BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program. This initiative is designed for state and local prosecuting agencies, as well as law enforcement agencies that engage with prosecutorial entities, enabling them to pursue cases where DNA profiles from suspects have already been developed. With an award ceiling of $750,000, el more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, seeks proposals for the OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs. This initiative aims to enhance mentoring services for youth at risk of delinquency and improve outcomes in their personal and educational development. The grant seeks to support a range of activities that promote effective mentoring practices across multiple states, addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable youth populations. Eligible applicants include  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, has announced a funding opportunity to enhance the technological capacity of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force personnel across the nation. The OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children Technological Investigative Capacity program is designed to develop, refine, and advance investigative tools, methods, and technologies aimed at combating child sexual abuse material, exploitation, and sex tra more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity for the OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program. With an award ceiling of $3 million, this program aims to bolster the prosecutorial capacities of state, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies. Eligible applicants include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general-purpose political subdivisions of a state. The Special Attorneys Program is designed to assign or hire qualified prosecutors to serve full-t more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through Airport Improvement Program Discretionary Grants, has launched its FY 2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and security of air transportation systems by funding competitive grants designated for Contract Towers across the nation. Eligible applicants include public agencies and private entities that oversee Contract Tower facilities. With awa more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at expanding access to clinical trials for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The initiative, titled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 Clinical Trial Required), is designed to facilitate greater participation in clinical trials for individuals who are not typically eligible due to the stage of their illness. This grant will more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, seeks applications for the Field Initiated Projects Program. This program is designed to fund innovative research initiatives that aim to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and older adults. The award range for the program is set between $245,000 and $250,000. This funding is available for projects that focus on areas including community living, access to services, and the promotion of health equity among  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Collaborative Centers in Children's Environmental Health Research and Translation program. This initiative aims to enhance research and translation efforts to improve children's health by addressing environmental factors. With an award range between $500,000 to $750,000, the program encourages multidisciplinary collaborations that will support innovative research and intervention strategies. Proposed proj more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the continuation of the Exceptional Longevity Data Management and Coordinating Center. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding of the biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors that contribute to exceptional longevity in individuals living in the U.S.. The grant focuses on the establishment of a comprehensive data management and coordination framework that supports research on exceptional l more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the exploration of immune drivers of autoimmune diseases. This funding opportunity aims to support innovative research projects that can deepen the understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying autoimmune conditions, which affect millions of individuals worldwide. Researchers are invited to explore the complexities of immune regulation and its relationship with environmental, genetic, and other factor more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Leveraging Strategies to Maximize Implementation and Effectiveness for HIV (LAST MILE) initiative. This funding opportunity aims to support innovative approaches that enhance the delivery and effectiveness of HIV prevention and treatment strategies, particularly in underserved populations and regions. The LAST MILE initiative encourages research that identifies and addresses barriers to implementing HIV-r more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics. This initiative aims to advance the development of innovative therapeutic methodologies and interventions in ocular health. The program is designed to facilitate translational research that bridges the gap between basic science and clinical applications, focusing on therapies for eye diseases. Projects funded under this initiative are expected to contri more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health. This funding opportunity aims to support projects that contribute to the creation of scholarly works that advance understanding in the fields of biomedicine and health. Awards will range from $10,000 to $80,000, making these grants accessible to a variety of applicants interested in addressing critical issues in health and biomedical research. The more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is seeking proposals for the establishment of the Management and Data Coordination Unit as part of the Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium. This initiative aims to enhance research efforts focused on the early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and the characterization of its precursor lesions, addressing critical research priorities identified in the National Cancer Institute's 2014 Scientific Framework. Through t more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Research Units (U01 Clinical Trial Optional). This initiative aims to enhance research on early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and the characterization of its precursor lesions, with the goal of identifying patients at high risk for cancer progression. The awarded projects will receive up to $600,000, supporting multi-disciplinary teams tasked  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Partnerships for Advancing Development of Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases program. This initiative aims to support collaborative efforts that enhance the development of innovative diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases, particularly those that pose significant public health challenges. The funding is aimed at fostering partnerships between the NIH and various stakeholders, including academic  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, seeks proposals for the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five SMART Grant. This grant program aims to enhance early childhood programs and services by encouraging collaboration between local and state agencies. Eligible applicants include states, territories, and tribal organizations, which can receive funding to support initiatives that improve access to preschool services, strengthen the quality of early c more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing recreational and sports technologies for individuals with disabilities. This initiative will support the establishment of a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center focused on innovative solutions that promote participation in physical activities and sports for this demographic. The grant will provide funding ranging from $970,000 to $975,000, seeking proposals that  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has initiated a funding opportunity aimed at advancing knowledge and practice related to parents with disabilities. The grant, titled Rehabilitation Research and Training Center: National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities, offers awards ranging from $920,000 to $925,000. This funding opportunity emphasizes the importance of research that addresses the unique challenges faced by parents with disabilities, aimin more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for research aimed at enhancing the rigor, replicability, and reproducibility within the biomedical and behavioral sciences. This initiative addresses a growing concern within the scientific community regarding the reliability of research findings and aims to foster methodologies that ensure consistent and accurate results in scientific inquiry. Grants awarded under this opportunity will support innovative studie more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, seeks proposals for the State Biomonitoring Cooperative Agreement. This funding opportunity aims to support state health departments in developing and enhancing biomonitoring capabilities, which are essential for assessing the impact of environmental exposures on public health. Proposals should focus on establishing or improving biomonitoring programs that can collect, analyze, and disseminate data on human exposure to environmen more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced the availability of funding aimed at enhancing cooperation among tuberculosis (TB) control programs and related partners within the U.S.. This initiative comes with an estimated total funding of $1.6 million, with one anticipated awardee selected from eligible applicants, which include territorial governments or their bona fide agents in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Nort more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for research exploring the role of the innate immune system in the pathogenesis of Type 1 diabetes. This funding opportunity aims to deepen understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie this autoimmune disorder, potentially leading to improved therapeutic strategies. Researchers are invited to investigate how various components of the innate immune response contribute to the onset and progr more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, seeks proposals for its Easement Restoration and Stewardship grant program. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the conservation and management of land and water resources across the nation. The grant program offers financial support ranging from $250,000 to $5 million, providing an opportunity for organizations engaged in restoration efforts to access substantial funding for their projects. Eligible applicants include state and l more ST