Patagonia Corporate Grant Program is sponsored by Patagonia. Patagonia supports innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities. The program focuses on local battles to protect specific natural areas, indigenous wild species, or communities from environmental exploitation. It encourages work that brings underrepresented communities to the forefront of the environmental movement and defends communities whose health and livelihoods are threatened by environmental exploitation. The funding is for grassroots activist organizations with direct-action agendas and campaigns for environmental protection over the long term.

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications that propose to continue the process of developing complex instrumentation, clinical research tools, or behavioral interventions and mental disorders. This FOA specifically invites applications for the competing renewal of previously funded Phase II SBIR grants to further develop the aforementioned types of technologies. Funding Opportunity Number: PA-14-219. Assistance Listing: 93.242. Funding Instrument: G. Category: HL. Award Amount: Up to $800K per award.

All Phase II projects must have previously completed a successful USDA Phase I project before applying for a Phase II grant. Success rates for applicants have been 50-60% for Phase II. Projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all 2018 SBIR topic areas. USDA SBIR's flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA's vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land, air, and water. USDA SBIR has awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas. Click below for more SBIR information. Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-SBIR-008080. Assistance Listing: 10.212. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AG. Award Amount: Up to $650K per award.

The goals of EPA’s wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In pursuing these goals, EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and/or refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. In addition to developing and/or refining wetland protection and management programs, EPA seeks to build wetlands programs to incorporate climate change and environmental justice considerations into the programs’ National Priorities, as described in Section I.C.2.a: Climate Change and Section I.C.2.b: Justice40 (J40) of the announcement. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-REG08-WPDG-23-01. Assistance Listing: 66.461. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $2.7M per award.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.

Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit, particularly in agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. These programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and enable the application of research advancements from conception into the market.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.

Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program provides grants for community-driven projects that address climate challenges and reduce pollution while strengthening communities. It focuses on environmental and climate justice activities in communities most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, and historical disinvestments. The program has two tracks: Track I for large, transformative community-driven investment grants, and Track II for meaningful engagement grants.

Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) invites applications for the establishment of two Reef Research Coordination Institutes (RRCIs) through cooperative agreements to support the research, restoration, and management of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems within the U.S. states and territories. The two RRCIs will be to be known as the “Atlantic Reef Research Coordination Institute'' and the “Pacific Reef Research Coordination Institute'' and will hold this designation for an initial five (5) year period of performance and may be renewed for up to another five (5) years without competition. Applicants must be previously designated as a Coral Reef Research Center by the CRCP in 2024. The selected RRCIs must be able to work across a variety of areas including conducting research, supporting ecological research and monitoring, building capacity within jurisdictional resource management agencies, translating research findings to management and restoration practices, and conducting public education and awareness programs. Building capacity in the jurisdictions may include a variety of actions such as supporting personnel, providing training on jurisdictional driven topics, and/or managing a national fellowship program. NOAA CRCP anticipates that up to $4,500,000 may be available annually for distribution between the two RRCIs. The actual annual funding will be based on 1) CRCP annual appropriations, 2) current and future national and state priorities, 3) the quality of projects proposed and selected during the negotiations, and 4) the satisfactory progress in achieving the stated goals described in project proposals. Applicant organizations must complete and maintain three registrations to be eligible to apply for or receive an award. These registrations include SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons. All registrations must be completed prior to the application being submitted. The complete registration process for all three systems can take 4 to 6 weeks, so applicants should begin this activity as soon as possible. If an eligible applicant does not have effective access to the internet, please contact the Agency Contacts listed in Section VII for submission instructions. Prior to registering with eRA Commons, applicant organizations must first obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, if needed (refer to Section IV. Applications and Submission Information, Section C). Organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing their full SAM and Grants.gov registrations; however, all registrations must be in place by time of application submission. eRA Commons requires organizations to identify at least one Signing Official (SO) and at least one Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) account in order to submit an application. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-OCM-2025-28920. Assistance Listing: 11.482. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: NR,ST. Award Amount: Up to $4.5M per award.

Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.

Agency Information Collection Activities; National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) Grant Opportunity is sponsored by Interior Department; Geological Survey. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS, we) is proposing to renew an information collection. Action: Notice of information collection; request for comment. Published in the Federal Register on 2025-07-23. Federal Register document number: 2025-13826.

NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003593 – Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing SBIR/STTR (ROCKS SBIR/STTR)To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to ARPA-E eXCHANGE at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means. For problems with ARPA-E eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq. For questions that have not already been answered, email ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov. Agency Overview: The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), an organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), is chartered by Congress in the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-69), as amended by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-358), as further amended by the Energy Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260): “(A) to enhance the economic and energy security of the United States through the development of energy technologies that— (i) reduce imports of energy from foreign sources; (ii) reduce energy-related emissions, including greenhouse gases; (iii) improve the energy efficiency of all economic sectors; (iv) provide transformative solutions to improve the management, clean-up, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; and (v) improve the resilience, reliability, and security of infrastructure to produce, deliver, and store energy; and (B) to ensure that the United States maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies.” ARPA-E issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under its authorizing statute codified at 42 U.S.C. § 16538. The NOFO and any cooperative agreements or grants made under this NOFO are subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as supplemented by 2 C.F.R. Part 910. ARPA-E funds research on, and the development of, transformative science and technology solutions to address the energy and environmental missions of the Department. The agency focuses on technologies that can be meaningfully advanced with a modest investment over a defined period of time in order to catalyze the translation from scientific discovery to early-stage technology. For the latest news and information about ARPA-E, its programs and the research projects currently supported, see: http://arpa-e.energy.gov/. ARPA-E funds transformational research. Existing energy technologies generally progress on established “learning curves” where refinements to a technology and the economies of scale that accrue as manufacturing and distribution develop drive improvements to the cost/performance metric in a gradual fashion. This continual improvement of a technology is important to its increased commercial deployment and is appropriately the focus of the private sector or the applied technology offices within DOE. In contrast, ARPA-E supports transformative research that has the potential to create fundamentally new learning curves. ARPA-E technology projects typically start with cost/performance estimates well above the level of an incumbent technology. Given the high risk inherent in these projects, many will fail to progress, but some may succeed in generating a new learning curve with a projected cost/performance metric that is significantly better than that of the incumbent technology. ARPA-E will provide support at the highest funding level only for submissions with significant technology risk, aggressive timetables, and careful management and mitigation of the associated risks. ARPA-E funds technology with the potential to be disruptive in the marketplace. The mere creation of a new learning curve does not ensure market penetration. Rather, the ultimate value of a technology is determined by the marketplace, and impactful technologies ultimately become disruptive – that is, they are widely adopted and displace existing technologies from the marketplace or create entirely new markets. ARPA-E understands that definitive proof of market disruption takes time, particularly for energy technologies. Therefore, ARPA-E funds the development of technologies that, if technically successful, have clear disruptive potential, e.g., by demonstrating capability for manufacturing at competitive cost and deployment at scale. ARPA-E funds applied research and development (R&D). The Office of Management and Budget defines “applied research” as an “original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge…directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective” and defines “experimental development” as “creative and systematic work, drawing on knowledge gained from research and practical experience, which is directed at producing new products or processes or improving existing products or processes.” Applicants interested in receiving financial assistance for basic research (defined by the Office of Management and Budget as “experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts”) should contact the DOE’s Office of Science (http://science.energy.gov/). Office of Science national scientific user facilities (http://science.energy.gov/user-facilities/) are open to all researchers, including ARPA-E Applicants and awardees. These facilities provide advanced tools of modern science including accelerators, colliders, supercomputers, light sources and neutron sources, as well as facilities for studying the nanoworld, the environment, and the atmosphere. Projects focused on early-stage R&D for the improvement of technology along defined roadmaps may be more appropriate for support through the DOE applied energy offices including: the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (http://www.eere.energy.gov/), the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (https://www.energy.gov/fecm/office-fossil-energy-and-carbon-management), the Office of Nuclear Energy (http://www.energy.gov/ne/office-nuclear-energy), and the Office of Electricity (https://www.energy.gov/oe/office-electricity). ARPA-E encourages submissions stemming from ideas that still require proof-of-concept R&D efforts as well as those for which some proof-of-concept demonstration already exists. Submissions can propose a project with the end deliverable being an extremely creative, but partial solution. Program Overview: Rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals are essential for modern energy technologies. REEs are key to high-performance magnets and motors, superconductors, and catalysts—critical components to energy production, transmission, and conversion systems necessary for U.S. energy security. Affordable and secure domestic critical mineral supply chains will advance future energy competitiveness. The U.S. possesses significant domestic resources of REEs and other critical minerals but operates only one productive REE mine. The development of new mines is a multistage process that typically requires years to complete. Prospect evaluation and feasibility assessment of a hard rock mine can alone take years or even decades. The goal of the Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS) program is to develop tools to evaluate the feasibility of an ore deposit in months, rather than years. This will enable rapid scoping of alternate and untapped resources. By accelerating and improving characterization, the program will enable earlier, more accurate, and lower-cost deposit assessments. A transformative increase in this capability will aid not only the development of abundant domestic REE deposits, but that of all critical minerals. Lower-cost, accurate resource characterization will enable more efficient mining with less waste rock and streamline the entire mineral processing and refining supply chain.To view the NOFO in its entirety, please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003593. Assistance Listing: 81.135. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: EIC,OZ,ST. Award Amount: $314K – $4.5M per award.

Oregon's SBIR/STTR support programs, administered by Business Oregon, provide state grants to help small businesses compete for and build on federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer awards. The Matching Grant program offers up to $50,000 for Phase I federal award recipients and up to $100,000 for Phase II or Fast-Track recipients. An Application Support program (currently on hold pending federal reauthorization) helps companies strengthen their federal proposals through grant writing, technical review, consulting, and market research. Eligible applicants must be Oregon-based, for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. To date, the state has awarded over $400,000 in grants, helping Oregon companies secure nearly $13 million in federal SBIR/STTR funding across clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR) that provides federal funding to cities, towns, villages, and counties in New York to assist low- and moderate-income communities. Eligible projects include drinking water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, home repair assistance, senior and community center improvements, and small business startup or expansion support. The program targets municipalities with populations under 50,000 (or counties under 200,000), with expert technical assistance available to help communities apply for and administer CDBG funds effectively.

The First Book Grant for Scholars of Color (FBG) from the Louisville Institute provides grants of up to $55,000 to support research leaves for early-career scholars of color completing book projects on Christian faith and life, pastoral leadership, ministry, or Christian-related social issues. Eligible applicants are self-identified persons of color who hold a terminal research degree, are pre-tenured faculty in tenure-track or renewable positions at accredited U.S. or Canadian theological schools or universities, and can negotiate up to a full academic year of release time. Preference is given to projects already underway or under contract with a publisher. For the 2026 cycle, applications were due January 15, 2026, with awards announced in April 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.

The NSF Collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and Geosciences (CAIG) program (NSF 25-530) funds interdisciplinary research teams that advance Earth system science through innovative AI methods. Jointly managed by NSF's Directorate for Geosciences (GEO/RISE), Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (CISE/IIS), Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CISE/OAC), and Division of Mathematical Sciences (MPS/DMS), the program supports projects that push the boundaries of both geoscience and AI. Each competition allocates $6 million to $10 million across 5-9 awards for projects lasting up to 3 years. Funded projects must demonstrate three core objectives: advancing geoscience research through AI, making impactful advancements in AI methodologies applicable to geosciences, and forming meaningful interdisciplinary partnerships involving diverse teams of 2-3 lead senior/key personnel. The solicitation covers both a 2025 and 2026 competition, with the 2026 full proposal deadline of February 4, 2026. The program supports work in climate modeling, weather prediction, ocean science, atmospheric science, and other geoscience domains where AI can enable significant breakthroughs. Future competition cycles are anticipated under subsequent solicitations.

Proposition 4 Coastal and Ocean Resilience Grant Program is a grant from the California Ocean Protection Council that funds projects conserving, protecting, and restoring marine wildlife, coastal ecosystems, and ocean health using funds from California's 2024 Climate Bond. The program allocates $135 million for marine and coastal conservation and $75 million for sea level rise mitigation under the California Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act. Additional appropriations support island ecosystem protection, climate-ready fisheries, and coastal restoration. Eligible applicants include government agencies, tribes, and nonprofits working on coastal and ocean resilience in California. Multiple solicitation cycles are anticipated as the program is launched.

2026 AmeriCorps State Funding Opportunity is a grant from California Volunteers (State Service Commission) that funds nonprofit and public agencies to recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps members who address critical community needs across California. Funded programs focus on education, climate action, disaster services, environmental stewardship, and food security. Eligible applicants are organizations with the capacity to administer AmeriCorps member programs; successful grantees receive federal funds and an allotment of full-time or part-time member positions. Members receive a living stipend and Segal Education Award in exchange for a year of intensive service. Applications were due February 24, 2026.

Growing Roots Grant 2026 is a grant from Roots that funds grassroots, youth-led initiatives working on climate justice in communities on the frontlines of climate change, particularly in the Global South. The program supports projects less than one year old, prioritizing young people taking direct action on climate issues in vulnerable communities. It is designed for early-stage, community-rooted efforts rather than established organizations or institutions. Eligible applicants are youth-led initiatives under one year old committed to frontline climate justice. Awards of up to $10,000 are available, with the 2026 application deadline of February 28, 2026; future cycles are expected annually.

The Massachusetts Food System Collaborative Resiliency Grants is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources that funds food businesses and nonprofits working to strengthen the resilience of the Massachusetts food system. Projects focused on local food access, supply chain improvements, climate adaptation, and food security initiatives are prioritized. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based food businesses and nonprofit organizations. Awards range from $10,000 to $75,000. The deadline for the most recent cycle was February 28, 2026. This program supports efforts to build a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food economy across the Commonwealth.

NOFA-NH Farmer Resilience Fund Mini-Grant is a grant from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire that funds organic farmers in New Hampshire seeking to build climate resilience. The program supports expenses related to healthy soil practices, on-farm climate resilience measures, new supplies and equipment, soil tests, insect prevention, and NRCS organic cost-share practices. Small-scale certified organic farmers with gross income under $25,000 are eligible for up to $250 in organic certification fee reimbursements. The fund also offers emergency and disaster assistance grants. Funding is provided through a donation from Stonyfield Organic and individual donors.

Colorado Energy Efficiency Business Rebate Program is a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that funds energy efficiency upgrades for small businesses in eligible Colorado communities. The program provides rebates for improvements such as LED lighting installations and commercial refrigeration equipment replacement. Awards are available up to $10,000 per business. Initially available in Aurora and Commerce City, with potential expansion to additional communities. Eligible applicants are Colorado-based small businesses operating in participating communities whose projects focus on qualifying energy efficiency upgrades. The program deadline was March 1, 2026.

SERVICE DELIVERY C4 R3 Youth Development | Violence Prevention is a grant program from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) that funds community organizations providing youth development and violence prevention services in Illinois communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence and economic disinvestment. The program is part of the Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) initiative, established under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to direct cannabis tax revenues toward communities harmed by the war on drugs era. A total of $15 million is available from a $50 million SFY25 state appropriation. Funded activities include gun violence intervention and prevention, restorative justice, economic capacity building, community trauma treatment, and programs addressing social determinants of health. All eligible entities in Illinois may apply. The application deadline was March 6, 2026.

The Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program: Reentry, Economic Development, and Civil Legal Aid is a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, funded through cannabis tax revenue. The program supports organizations in designated R3 zones — communities most harmed by the war on drugs — with a focus on reentry services for justice-involved individuals, economic development, and access to civil legal representation. Total program funding is $35,000,000. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tax-exempt faith-based organizations serving designated R3 zones in Illinois. Applications closed March 6, 2026.

Triangle Community Foundation's GSK Opportunity Scholarship is a scholarship program from Triangle Community Foundation that provides annual awards of up to $5,000 (renewable for up to three additional years, for a total of up to $20,000) to Triangle-area students who demonstrate potential to succeed despite adversity and a strong desire to improve through education. Funds may be used toward any expense listed under the school's total cost of attendance. Eligible applicants must be residents of Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake counties in North Carolina, maintain good academic standing, and attend or plan to attend a public college or university in North Carolina. There are no restrictions on degree type or high school attended. Recipients must submit semester reports to continue receiving funding.

Woods Fund Chicago – Core Grants is a grant from Woods Fund Chicago that funds community organizing and racial and economic justice work in the Chicago metropolitan area. Woods Fund Chicago distributes over $4 million annually, with core grants of up to $35,000 for new grantee partners on a one-year, renewable basis. Applications open each February with decisions announced in July. Eligible organizations must be Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored groups that build power through community organizing or public policy advocacy using an intersectional racial justice framework. Priority goes to majority BIPOC-led organizations driving systemic, community-driven change.

Hosting Grant is sponsored by Teiger Foundation. The Hosting Grant supports US-based curators and artistic directors in presenting contemporary visual art exhibitions or projects that originated elsewhere. The program encourages host institutions to adapt these pre-existing projects meaningfully for their own local contexts through new public programming, collaborations, or modified interpretive materials. The foundation aims to foster resource-sharing, sustainability, and curatorial collaboration. Successful applicants may also indicate interest in the 'Climate Action for Curators' program for additional coaching and funding to embed climate consciousness into their projects. Geographic focus: United States and US Territories Focus areas: Contemporary Visual Art, Curatorial Practice, Exhibition Hosting, Resource Sharing, Climate Action

The New Mexico PreK FY27 Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity is a grant from the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) that funds providers seeking to renew, expand, or create new PreK slots and classrooms statewide, with a priority focus on areas lacking high-quality early childhood education. The program aims to increase access to developmentally appropriate, high-quality PreK for children across New Mexico. Eligible applicants include Local Education Agencies (LEAs), state charter schools, licensed child care programs (center and home-based), Tribal early childhood education programs, Head Start programs, and BIE-operated schools. Award amounts vary by slot count, ranging approximately $12,670 to $16,225 per child. The application deadline was March 16, 2026.