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

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

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

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

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