WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Geological Survey, has unveiled a competitive funding opportunity aimed at advancing research in earthquake hazards, the physics of earthquakes, and related safety policies. Under the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP), up to $6 million will be available for the fiscal year 2027 to support approximately 50 to 70 research grants. This initiative, authorized by the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and later amended,   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, through DOC National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - ERA Production, has announced the launch of the FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program. This initiative aims to bolster marine turtle conservation efforts while promoting sustainable practices within U.S. fisheries. The grant program offers awards ranging from $40,000 to $220,000, inviting proposals from a variety of stakeholders, including re  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E), has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026). This initiative aims to cultivate early-career innovators who can develop transformative energy technologies with potential high impact. With an estimated total funding of $10 million, the program has an award ceiling of $500,00  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Fish and Wildlife Service, has launched the F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 U.S. Small Grants program. This initiative provides vital funding to organizations dedicated to the advancement of wildlife conservation efforts across the country. Through this program, grants will be available ranging from $1,000 to $250,000. The funding aims to support projects that align with the objectives of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, has launched the FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program, allocating an estimated total funding of $2,039.2 million. This initiative aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of both intercity passenger and freight rail systems across the nation. With an award ceiling of approximately $2,039.2 million, the program is expected to issue a  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the well-being and independence of older Americans. With a total funding pool of $11 million, the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers initiative seeks to support programs focused on innovative research that promotes the health, mobility, and quality of life for the aging population. The grant is designed to foste  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at supporting the National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance. This initiative is designed to enhance the capacity of tribal organizations and entities engaged in promoting health, economic development, and social services within Native communities.  With a total award amount of $3.1 million, the grant represent  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact, aiming to enhance access to treatment and recovery services for substance use disorder (SUD) in rural communities. With an estimated total funding of $60 million, the initiative is set to provide awards of up to $750,000 to approximately 80 selected entities. The RCORP-Impact fund is designed t  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - OCS, has announced a funding opportunity through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Communities of Practice (COP). This grant aims to bolster community initiatives focused on serving low-income populations across the nation. Targeted at local organizations and community service providers, the grant provides a maximum award of $725,000 for eligible entities to f  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at fostering research and services that support individuals with disabilities. The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program is specifically focused on establishing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network Knowledge Translation Center. This initiative seeks to provide critical information and reso  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, has launched an initiative to support the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program. This program aims to enhance community living and participation for individuals with disabilities by providing critical funding for innovative research projects. The DRRP Program focuses on developing, improving, and securing access to community living opportunities, en  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at addressing the methodological challenges associated with clinical trials of rapid-acting psychotropic interventional drugs (RAPIDs). The initiative seeks to support innovative research that enhances the scientific rigor and effectiveness of clinical trials in this emerging field. The funding, available under the R01 Clinical Trial Required m  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children & Families, has unveiled the General Departmental Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (GDSRAE) grant opportunity aimed at enhancing educational programs for youth. This initiative is designed to provide funding for projects that promote healthy relationships, decision-making skills, and sexual risk avoidance strategies among young people. Organizations participating in the GDSRAE can re  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, has introduced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing research in the area of burn injuries. The funding, part of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, seeks to enhance understanding and support for individuals who endure the challenges of burn injuries as a lifelong condition. This grant program offers a financial award range of $695,000 to $7  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB, has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at supporting the development and replication of Kinship Navigator Programs. This initiative seeks to assist families who are raising children in kinship care arrangements, providing them with essential resources and services to navigate the complex system of care. With an award range of $400,000 to $500,000, the grant  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the recruitment and matching process for adoptive families using technology. The initiative seeks to improve the overall effectiveness of adoption services across the United States, ensuring that more children find permanent homes through innovative approaches. With an award range of $1.5 million to $2.7 million, this  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at promoting Sexual Risk Avoidance Education. The Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program is designed to provide resources and support for organizations that focus on helping youth make informed decisions regarding sexual activity and relationships. Organizations, including non-profits and educational in  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity focused on establishing a research network dedicated to foundational studies on human consciousness. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of consciousness through interdisciplinary research, fostering collaboration among various scientific fields. The funding will support projects that explore the complexities of human consciousness, promot  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children & Families, has announced the availability of funds for the Personal Responsibility Education Innovative Strategies (PREIS). This initiative aims to support programs that offer youth education on personal responsibility, sexual health, and healthy relationships. Grant awards for the PREIS program will range from $750,000 to $900,000, with funding intended to promote innovative strat  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has launched the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program aimed at enhancing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network. This funding opportunity will allow for the development and implementation of projects that improve access to opportunities and resources for individuals with disabilities across the nation. Grants will range from $1   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has allocated $10 million to support feasibility studies aimed at enhancing the design of future clinical trials. This initiative seeks to empower researchers in developing innovative methodologies that address critical health challenges. By focusing on feasibility, the grant encourages teams to explore novel approaches that may enhance the understanding and effectiveness of clinica  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Children and Families - OCS, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing community services. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes initiative is designed to support organizations in their efforts to provide effective services to low-income individuals and families. This funding opportunity presents a total award range of $600,000, specifically ta  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has announced a grant opportunity under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program aimed at promoting employment among individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. This initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of barriers to employment and identify effective strategies to improve job opportunities for this marginalized demographic. With award am  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a substantial funding opportunity aimed at promoting excellence in healthcare quality and safety. The initiative, titled Centers of Excellence in Healthcare Quality and Safety, is designed to support organizations that implement innovative strategies to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. With award amounts ranging from $3.5 million to $22 million, this   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity focused on advancing data and practice transformation aimed at optimizing oral health for all. The initiative, titled Community Engagement Evaluation and Data Coordination (CEED) Hub to Advance Data and Practice Transformation for Optimizing Oral Health for All (U01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed), seeks to enhance community engagement strategies tha  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is seeking proposals for research projects focused on pragmatic trials in health care systems. This funding opportunity aims to enhance the integration of research into real-world health care practices, thus improving patient outcomes and health service delivery. The initiative is designed to support studies that assess the effectiveness and implementation of interventions in dive  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - OCS, has announced the availability of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA). This initiative aims to enhance the operational capacity of tribal organizations, enabling them to better serve their communities. With an award range of $500,000, the grant seeks to support technical assistance and trai  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has announced a funding opportunity for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program focusing on Community Living and Participation. This initiative aims to bolster research that enhances the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Organizations and researchers engaged in studies that explore innovative ways to promote commu  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - OCS, has announced a competitive grant opportunity aimed at enhancing performance management, data collection, and compliance support for community services. This grant, titled the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Performance Management, Data Collection, and Compliance Support, provides funding specifically to organizations that can successfully implement strategi  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced funding opportunities for the Community-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) initiative focused on optimizing oral health. With an award ceiling of $300,000, the program aims to promote community partnerships that address the social determinants of health and chronic disease factors contributing to oral disease burdens. Th  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, is offering substantial funding for the National Paralysis Resource Center, with awards ranging from $10 million to $10 million. This initiative aims to enhance resources and support for individuals living with paralysis and their families, providing vital services that promote independence and quality of life. The National Paralysis Resource Center, a key program within th  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing research on non-addictive natural products for pain management. This funding initiative seeks to support projects that explore holistic approaches to alleviate pain without the reliance on traditional opioids or other addictive substances. The grant emphasizes innovative studies that investigate the efficacy, safety, and mechan  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via the Administration for Community Living, has announced a grant opportunity through its Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program aimed at fostering research on resilience and positive mental health outcomes among individuals living with spinal cord injuries. This initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing the quality of life and mental well-being of those affected by these challenging conditions  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning grant opportunity aimed at addressing the opioid crisis in underserved regions. With an award range of $100,000 to $100,000, this funding is designated to assist rural communities in developing strategies and infrastructure to combat opioid misuse and improve access to substance use disorder t  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a funding opportunity through its Housing Policy Research Grant program aimed at advancing knowledge in the field of housing policy. This initiative seeks to support research projects that enhance understanding of various housing challenges faced by communities across the United States. Eligible applicants are encouraged to propose studies that address critical issues such as affordability, accessibility,  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at promoting cultural exchanges and partnerships between the United States and the Republic of the Congo. The initiative, titled AEIF: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC, seeks to foster a deeper understanding between the two nations through collaborative projects that highlight shared values and strengthen bilateral ties. Grants ranging  more