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DOJ seeks applications for BJA FY 2026 Kevin and Avonte Program
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at reducing injury and death among individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities. The BJA FY 2026 Kevin and Avonte Program will provide grants of up to $150,000 to eligible applicants, which include units of local government as well as healthcare agencies working with affected individuals.
This initiative seeks to bolster public safety efforts, specifically targeting the risks associated with wandering that vulnerable populations face. The program
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at reducing injury and death among individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities. The BJA FY 2026 Kevin and Avonte Program will provide grants of up to $150,000 to eligible applicants, which include units of local government as well as healthcare agencies working with affected individuals.
This initiative seeks to bolster public safety efforts, specifically targeting the risks associated with wandering that vulnerable populations face. The programis designed to support law enforcement, public safety agencies, and healthcare organizations in implementing locative technologies that can assist in tracking missing individuals. Additionally, the program encourages the development and operation of preventive programs that enhance safety and facilitate rescue efforts for those who may wander from secure environments.
Eligible applicants include towns, boroughs, and other general-purpose subdivisions of a state, as well as state, local, or tribal government-operated health departments, hospitals, medical centers, nonprofit health clinics, and behavioral health providers. The goal of the funding is to provide comprehensive support to jurisdictions aiming to address the challenges posed by individuals with forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, or developmental disabilities, such as autism.
This program underscores the commitment to ensuring safety and care for some of the most vulnerable members of society.
The deadline for application is October 6, 2026. The funding opportunity number is O-BJA-2026-172697.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363629
HHS seeks proposals for ending HIV and TB as public health threats through an accelerated and sustained comprehensive response in India
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at eradicating HIV and tuberculosis (TB) as public health threats in India. The initiative, titled Ending HIV and TB as Public Health Threats Through an Accelerated and Sustained Comprehensive Response in India, supports the National AIDS Control Organization, Central Tuberculosis Division, and other departments within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
CDC anticipates approximately $6 million in total funding for the first year of
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at eradicating HIV and tuberculosis (TB) as public health threats in India. The initiative, titled Ending HIV and TB as Public Health Threats Through an Accelerated and Sustained Comprehensive Response in India, supports the National AIDS Control Organization, Central Tuberculosis Division, and other departments within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
CDC anticipates approximately $6 million in total funding for the first year ofthe program, which is contingent upon the availability of funds. The funding will support efforts aligned with India's National AIDS Control Program and National TB Elimination Program. The goal is to enhance systems that accelerate and sustain epidemic control while transitioning essential health services to local ownership.
To achieve these objectives, proposals should incorporate innovative, evidence-based strategies that focus on preventing new infections, facilitating early case detection, ensuring seamless linkage to care, promoting treatment adherence, and achieving viral suppression. Key activities include addressing gaps in HIV and TB testing and treatment, delivering integrated services for HIV and related health issues, and strengthening national cooperation for enhanced program effectiveness.
The CDC emphasizes that advancing innovative HIV and TB service delivery under local leadership will create a sustainable framework for epidemic control, aligned with U.S. global health priorities, ultimately saving lives and bolstering global health security. The expected number of awards for this initiative is two.
The deadline for application is September 16, 2026. The funding opportunity number is CDC-RFA-JG-26-0142.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360710
NSF seeks proposals for Core Research in Biological Sciences
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a funding opportunity inviting proposals for the Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) program. This initiative is designed to support foundational research across various fields within biological sciences, fostering innovation and discovery that can contribute to the greater scientific understanding.
Eligible entities include universities, colleges, and non-profit organizations that demonstrate the capacity to conduct significant biological research. This funding opportunity aims to bolster research projects that
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a funding opportunity inviting proposals for the Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) program. This initiative is designed to support foundational research across various fields within biological sciences, fostering innovation and discovery that can contribute to the greater scientific understanding.
Eligible entities include universities, colleges, and non-profit organizations that demonstrate the capacity to conduct significant biological research. This funding opportunity aims to bolster research projects thatcan enhance knowledge, promote collaboration, and lead to advancements in biological sciences.
The minimum award amount for successful proposals is set at $500,000. These grants are intended to support a range of research activities, including but not limited to, exploratory studies, innovation in methodology, and the development of new theoretical frameworks. Projects that address pressing biological questions and challenges are particularly encouraged.
The BIO Core program is vital for fostering a diverse array of research endeavors that can not only advance the field but also prepare the next generation of scientists. By prioritizing foundational research, the U.S. National Science Foundation aims to ensure a robust future for biological sciences and its applications in health, energy, and environmental sustainability.
The deadline for application is August 17, 2076. The funding opportunity number is 26-517.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363615
HHS seeks applications for strengthening Ghana Health Service laboratory services and diagnostic networks
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing laboratory services and diagnostic networks within the Ghana Health Service. This initiative is designed to support the Ministry of Health in responding to HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and other critical health threats.
The funding opportunity will provide operational support through both financial and technical resources, with an approximate total funding amount of $500,000 available for Year 1, contingent on the availability of funds.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing laboratory services and diagnostic networks within the Ghana Health Service. This initiative is designed to support the Ministry of Health in responding to HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and other critical health threats.
The funding opportunity will provide operational support through both financial and technical resources, with an approximate total funding amount of $500,000 available for Year 1, contingent on the availability of funds.This grant does not specify an award ceiling but anticipates one award to facilitate the improvement of laboratory capacity.
Key objectives of this initiative include equipping laboratories with appropriate diagnostic technologies, building staff skills to manage quality laboratory services, and strengthening the capacity of the Government of Ghana's Ministry of Health to effectively oversee laboratory services and diagnostic networks. By advancing HIV testing, treatment, retention, and viral suppression, the program aspires to enhance the overall healthcare delivery system in Ghana.
This funding opportunity underscores the commitment of the Centers for Disease Control to bolster health systems in Ghana, enabling a more effective and sustainable response to pressing health challenges. By focusing on infrastructure and human resource development, this initiative aims to ensure high-quality, efficient healthcare services for affected populations.
The deadline for application is October 16, 2026. The funding opportunity number is CDC-RFA-JG-26-0178.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360759
EPA seeks proposals for FY 2026 Nonpoint Source Management Grants for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking proposals for the Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Opportunity aimed at supporting eligible Indian Tribes and intertribal consortia in implementing approved Nonpoint Source management programs under the Clean Water Act Section 319. This initiative, with an estimated total funding of $3.5 million, will provide grants with a ceiling of $175,000 per award, facilitating financial assistance for around 20 projects.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia that comply with specific requirements
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking proposals for the Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Opportunity aimed at supporting eligible Indian Tribes and intertribal consortia in implementing approved Nonpoint Source management programs under the Clean Water Act Section 319. This initiative, with an estimated total funding of $3.5 million, will provide grants with a ceiling of $175,000 per award, facilitating financial assistance for around 20 projects.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia that comply with specific requirementsoutlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to enable these organizations to address Nonpoint Source pollution through the implementation of best management practices as outlined in their Tribal Nonpoint Source Management Program Plans. These measures aim to combat pollution sources identified in each Tribe's Assessment Report.
The Clean Water Act Section 319(h) empowers the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants that will support these essential environmental management efforts, promoting cleaner water and healthier ecosystems across Tribal lands. This funding opportunity underscores the agency's commitment to collaborative environmental stewardship with Indigenous communities.
The deadline for application is November 9, 2026. The funding opportunity number is EPA-OW-OWOW-26-01.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363611
DOJ seeks proposals for BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity designed to enhance education and employment outcomes for adults and youth transitioning from prison and jail. The initiative, BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes, aims to support state, local, and tribal governments, as well as community-based organizations, in developing programs that provide vocational training and career pathways.
With an award ceiling of $1 million, this funding opportunity invites eligible applicants,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity designed to enhance education and employment outcomes for adults and youth transitioning from prison and jail. The initiative, BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes, aims to support state, local, and tribal governments, as well as community-based organizations, in developing programs that provide vocational training and career pathways.
With an award ceiling of $1 million, this funding opportunity invites eligible applicants,including units of local government such as towns, villages, and faith-based organizations, to submit proposals focused on improving academic and vocational/trade programs. The goal is to equip individuals with marketable skills that align with the local job market, ultimately resulting in increased job readiness, employment attainment, and retention.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology and building capacity within programs to effectively engage participants in the evolving digital economy. By fostering improved educational and employment outcomes, this initiative not only seeks to enhance individual livelihoods but also aims to contribute to the reduction of recidivism rates among formerly incarcerated individuals, facilitating a smoother reentry into society.
The deadline for application is September 24, 2026. The funding opportunity number is O-BJA-2026-172698.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363637
DOJ seeks proposals for BJA FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced funding for the BJA FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP). This initiative aims to support the development, implementation, or expansion of comprehensive responses to the pressing issues of overdose deaths and the improper use of illicit opioids, stimulants, and other substances.
The program allocates up to $7 million, targeting various local government units, including towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, and other general-purpose political
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced funding for the BJA FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP). This initiative aims to support the development, implementation, or expansion of comprehensive responses to the pressing issues of overdose deaths and the improper use of illicit opioids, stimulants, and other substances.
The program allocates up to $7 million, targeting various local government units, including towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, and other general-purpose politicalsubdivisions of a state, to bolster their efforts in combating substance misuse. Eligible applicants can utilize this funding to enhance law enforcement activities that focus on locating and investigating illicit distribution channels of opioids.
Additionally, the COSSUP program emphasizes increasing access to prevention programs and overdose reversal medications, alongside expanding treatment and recovery support services in local communities, correctional facilities, and during reentry processes. This funding opportunity is designed to equip local government units with the necessary resources to address public health challenges effectively and mitigate the adverse impacts of substance use on communities.
The deadline for application is September 24, 2026. The funding opportunity number is O-BJA-2026-172702.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363636
DOJ seeks applications for FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced the availability of funding under the FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Integration Initiative. This program, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, aims to support state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies in establishing and expanding CGICs to effectively address firearm-related crime.
With an award ceiling of $700,000, eligible applicants include not only law enforcement agencies but also prosecutors'
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced the availability of funding under the FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Integration Initiative. This program, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, aims to support state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies in establishing and expanding CGICs to effectively address firearm-related crime.
With an award ceiling of $700,000, eligible applicants include not only law enforcement agencies but also prosecutors'offices and other units of local government, such as towns and villages. The initiative emphasizes interagency collaboration for the timely collection and analysis of crime gun evidence, including cartridge casings and firearms, through the use of the ATF's National Integrated Ballistic Information Network and Electronic Tracing System.
The CGIC Integration Initiative is designed to assist local law enforcement agencies in utilizing advanced intelligence and technology. By enabling these agencies to swiftly identify crime guns and their sources, the program aids in enhancing the efficacy of criminal prosecutions and ultimately contributes to the reduction of gun violence in communities.
The deadline for application is September 24, 2026. The funding opportunity number is O-BJA-2026-172701.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363635
DOJ seeks applications for BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, seeks applications for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. This funding opportunity will provide essential treatment and recovery support services to parents with substance use disorders who are either pregnant or have minor children and are under correctional control in a facility or community-based setting.
Eligible applicants include other units of local government, such as towns, parishes, and villages, as well as faith-based organizations,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, seeks applications for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. This funding opportunity will provide essential treatment and recovery support services to parents with substance use disorders who are either pregnant or have minor children and are under correctional control in a facility or community-based setting.
Eligible applicants include other units of local government, such as towns, parishes, and villages, as well as faith-based organizations,which encompass religious groups and nonprofits that adhere to religious charters, names, or missions. The program aims to foster family-based substance use disorder treatment solutions within jails, prisons, or as alternatives to incarceration, thereby reducing recidivism and enhancing reentry outcomes for both parents and their children.
The award ceiling for this program is set at $1 million, allowing for substantial investment in initiatives focused on alleviating the impact of substance use disorders on families involved in the justice system. State, local, and tribal governments are required to apply under Category 1, while nonprofit and faith-based organizations must apply under Category 2, ensuring that diverse approaches are accessible to meet the various needs of affected families.
The deadline for application is September 24, 2026. The funding opportunity number is O-BJA-2026-172700.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363638
