-Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to develop, standardize, and validate new and innovative assays, integrated strategies, or batteries of assays that determine or predict specific organ toxicities (e.g., ocular, dermal, hematotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, gastrointestinal toxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, olfactory loss, bladder toxicity, neurotoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, endocrine toxicity, and pancreatic beta cell toxicity), resulting from both acute and chronic exposures to various chemicals, environmental pollutants, biologics and therapeutic molecules or drugs. In addition, this FOA encourages the development, standardization, and validation of new models of arthritis, convulsion, infection and shock. New approaches for high throughput toxicity screening that involves the use of molecular endpoints, computer modeling, proteomics, genomics and epigenomics and the development of virtual tissues are also encouraged as are development of 3-dimensional organ models for toxicity evaluation. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the SBIR (R43/R44) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-09-007, which encourages applications under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) (R41/R42) grant mechanisms. Funding Opportunity Number: PA-09-006. Assistance Listing: 93.113,93.173,93.361,93.389,93.837,93.846,93.847,93.848,93.849,93.859,93.867. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED,ENV,FN,HL.

The Healthy Communities Grant Program is seeking projects that: • Target resources to benefit communities at risk (environmental justice areas of potential concern, places with high risk from toxic air pollution, urban areas) and sensitive populations (e.g. children, elderly, others at increased risk). • Assess, understand, and reduce environmental and human health risks. • Increase collaboration through community-based projects. • Build institutional and community capacity to understand and solve environment and human health problems. • Achieve measurable environmental and human health benefits. Proposed projects must: (1) Be located in and/or directly benefit one or more of the three Target Investment Areas which include: Environmental Justice Areas of Potential Concern, Sensitive Populations, and/or Urban Areas in one or more of the EPA Region I States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and/or Vermont; and (2) Identify how the proposed project will achieve measurable environmental and/or public health results in one or more of the five Target Program Areas which include Asthma, Capacity Building on Environmental and Public Health Issues, Healthy Indoor/Outdoor Environments, Healthy Schools, Urban Natural Resources. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R1-HC-2010. Assistance Listing: 66.110. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: $5K – $35K 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.

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.

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.

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to deliver environmental workforce development and job training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed and under-employed residents with the skills needed to secure full-time employment in the environmental field, with a focus on solid and hazardous waste remediation, environmental health and safety, and wastewater-related training. In Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15), EPA anticipates providing some funding preference to applicants who choose to deliver other types of environmental training, beyond brownfields hazardous waste, as referenced in Section I.B and as referenced in Section V.C. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OSWER-OBLR-15-01. Assistance Listing: 66.815. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $200K per award.

Allegany Franciscan Ministries Tau Grants is a grant from Allegany Franciscan Ministries that funds small nonprofits working to strengthen community health and economic mobility across six Florida counties. General operating grants of $20,000 over two years support organizations expanding access to healthcare services or promoting economic mobility, with a specific focus each grant cycle. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits with operating budgets under $1 million, IRS ruling year 2023 or earlier, serving Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Hillsborough, or Pinellas counties. At least 50% of those served must identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, or immigrants, and at least 25% of staff leadership must reflect that same representation.

Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems is sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Implements the comprehensive Zero Suicide intervention and prevention model for adults within health systems. Requires application of seven framework elements: Lead, Train, Identify, Engage, Treat, Transition, and Improve.

Healthy Built Environments is a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health that funds equity-focused built environment improvements in economically distressed communities across Tennessee. The program supports construction of playgrounds, trails, greenways, and outdoor fitness spaces designed to improve community health outcomes. Total funding available is $860,000. Eligible applicants include government entities, tribes, and nonprofits with a demonstrated focus on serving underserved populations. Projects must address physical activity access in high-need areas, with priority given to communities facing systemic health disparities. The application deadline was March 13, 2026.

CZM Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants is a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) that funds projects assessing and treating stormwater pollution, restoring coastal habitat, and advancing comprehensive coastal restoration planning. The program, which incorporates the former Coastal Pollutant Remediation grants, prioritizes projects within the Massachusetts coastal watershed. Eligible applicants include municipalities, federally recognized tribes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, regional planning agencies, and stormwater collaboratives partnering with municipalities. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the FY2027 deadline of March 27, 2026.

Unified Grant Program is sponsored by Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation. The foundation provides resources to nonprofit organizations that build thriving communities and improve the quality of life. The board welcomes requests for general operations, programs, or projects that address community health and stability, with an emphasis on helping the underserved and under-resourced. Geographic focus: St. Croix Valley region of Minnesota and Wisconsin (specifically Washington and eastern Ramsey County in MN; Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce counties in WI). Focus areas: Healthcare, Housing, Education, Human Services, Civic, Environmental

2026 Call for Proposals is sponsored by Montana Healthcare Foundation. An annual grant opportunity supporting Montana-based organizations to design and pilot innovative, Montana-grown solutions to critical health challenges. The program funds both planning projects (to support strategic, business, and sustainability planning) and implementation projects (for those with existing strong business and sustainability plans). Geographic focus: Montana Focus areas: Innovative Health Solutions, Health Inequities, Community Health, Strategic Planning, Health Care Access

The Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds 2026 is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Health Resources in Action that funds organizations addressing health disparities and age-friendly community development across the Commonwealth. The program supports Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) changes that tackle root causes of inequitable health outcomes including structural racism, poverty, and power imbalances. Three funding streams are available: PSE Change, Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP), and Healthy Aging, which aligns with Massachusetts' ReiMAgine Aging 2030 plan. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based nonprofit organizations, municipalities, quasi-governmental groups, and coalitions. Award amounts vary between planning and full implementation grants. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Mass. DPH). This program supports age-friendly efforts and advances the objectives in "ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan" by funding Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) changes, Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP), and Healthy Aging strategies. It aims to disrupt root causes of inequitable health outcomes.

Nonpoint Source Implementation 319 Grants is a grant from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that funds a wide variety of nonpoint source pollution management activities under the federal Clean Water Act Section 319 program. Oregon DEQ administers this competitive grant program, awarding funds to eligible local organizations for water quality improvement and protection projects across the state. The 2026 Request for Proposals is open from January 20 through April 1, 2026. Eligible applicants typically include local governments, watershed councils, tribes, and nonprofits working to reduce agricultural runoff, stormwater pollution, and other nonpoint sources of water contamination in Oregon waterways.

Highmark BluePrints for the Community Small Grant is a grant from the Highmark Delaware Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations and community-benefit government agencies serving Delaware residents. The program supports projects addressing health and wellness, community enrichment, and social needs for underserved populations in Delaware. Awards of up to $50,000 are available to incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible government agencies including libraries, parks, and public school districts. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a clear community benefit focus and a track record of effective programming. The 2026 application deadline was April 9, 2026. Highmark BluePrints grants are intended to support organizations making meaningful, measurable contributions to community health and quality of life in Delaware.

The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program is a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that funds community-based organizations tackling local environmental and public health challenges. Eligible applicants are community-based nonprofits, with awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2026. The program provides financial assistance to support collaborative problem-solving approaches that engage affected residents in identifying and addressing environmental justice issues. Applicants must register with SAM.gov and are encouraged to identify local partners before applying. The EJCPS program prioritizes solutions developed by and for the communities most burdened by environmental hazards.

Newman's Own Foundation Grants is a funding opportunity from Newman's Own Foundation that supports innovative organizations working to ensure all children can access nutritious, culturally relevant food at school and in communities. Through the Food Justice for Kids Prize, awards of up to $100,000 over two years are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribes, schools, and school districts in the United States and its territories. The program is co-powered by Newman's Own Foundation, Humanitix, The Henry P. Kendall Foundation, and Hunger to Health Collaboratory. Applications were accepted from February 17 through April 28, 2026.

The HEAL Capacity Grant Program is a Washington State environmental justice funding initiative administered by the Frontline Funding Collaborative, offering 18 grants of $20,000 each to support nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organizations. Eligible applicants must work with overburdened and vulnerable communities on projects aligned with the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act. Two funding rounds are available, with the first application deadline on April 30, 2026 and a second round opening September 10, 2026. Applications are reviewed by a community committee within three weeks of each deadline. Organizations denied in Round 1 are automatically considered for Round 2 funding.

The Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and MS4 Mapping Grant (NPG) is a competitive, reimbursement grant from NYSDEC via New York State that funds initial planning for nonpoint source water quality improvement projects and storm sewer system mapping in urban areas. Administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the program supports projects that will reduce polluted stormwater runoff entering lakes, rivers, and streams while improving climate change resiliency. Awards range up to $50,000 for individual planning reports and up to $400,000 for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) mapping collaboratives. Eligible applicants include municipalities (including Indian Nations), Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and MS4 operators regulated by New York State's MS4 General Permit. The anticipated Round 7 deadline is May 1, 2026.

Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program is a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that funds projects improving water quality, habitat, flood resilience, and drinking water protection across New York State. This competitive statewide reimbursement grant program supports a wide range of projects including wastewater treatment improvements, nonpoint source pollution abatement, stream restoration, and climate resiliency measures. Round 22 applications are due May 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include municipalities such as counties, towns, villages, and cities; Indian Nations; Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and, for select project types, nonprofit corporations in New York State.

Medi-Cal Capacity Grant Program - Round 2 is a grant from Central California Alliance for Health that funds organizations building their capacity to serve Medi-Cal members in the Central California region. The program targets nonprofits, community-based organizations, and health providers in Merced, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Mariposa counties. It supports projects that expand healthcare access, improve care coordination, and strengthen community health infrastructure for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Grant amounts vary by project type and scope. The application deadline was May 5, 2026.

Huddle Up for Health Community Health Equity Grant is sponsored by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Huddle Up for Health Community Health Equity Grant is a grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, in partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, that funds Maryland nonprofits building or enhancing programming focused on mental health support, awareness, and advocacy.

Huddle Up for Health Community Health Equity Grant is a grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, in partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, that funds Maryland nonprofits building or enhancing programming focused on mental health support, awareness, and advocacy. The program prioritizes organizations working in the behavioral health space that also address upstream social, economic, and environmental drivers of health. Eligible applicants are Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Awards are up to $50,000, with the application deadline on May 5, 2026. Now in its third year, the program reflects a long-standing collaboration between CareFirst and the Ravens to advance community wellness and reduce health disparities.

Vitalyst Health Foundation Spark Grants is a grant from Vitalyst Health Foundation that funds developing organizations and coalitions working on community health systems change in Arizona. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000 for projects lasting up to one year. Priority is given to proposals that articulate how health and well-being outcomes will be positively affected through systems change, demonstrate an equity lens approach, and address the intersection of two or more elements of a healthy community. Eligible applicants must first complete the Vitalyst Discovery Process before receiving an invitation to submit a full proposal. Applications are reviewed in fall, with a submission window opening in October.

Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) Administrator is sponsored by Air Resources Board. This is a grant solicitation for an administrator to implement funding allocated to the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) in Fiscal Year 2025-26. CORE is a point-of-sale incentive to reduce the purchase price of zero-emission off-road heavy-duty equipment. The CORE administrator selected through this solicitation will be responsible for conducting the day-to-day business of running CORE among other duties. The California Air Resources Board (CARB or the Board) is soliciting a Grantee for the implementation of the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) with any appropriated and allocated funds from Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 with an option to renew the Grant Agreement for the following two FYs of potential funding (FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28).CORE is intended to accelerate the deployment rate of zero-emission technology in the off-road sector. CORE provides vouchers to California purchasers and lessees of CORE-eligible equipment on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, CORE offers increased incentives for equipment that will be domiciled in disadvantaged communities. CORE’s goal is that at least 50 percent of CORE supported equipment is domiciled in disadvantaged communities. CORE encourages the development, deployment, and commercialization of advanced off-road equipment technology. These technologies are critical to help California meet its near- and long-term air-quality and climate-change goals. Additionally, CORE benefits the citizens of California by providing immediate air-pollution and greenhouse-gas emission reductions. Appropriated and allocated CORE funds will be administered and implemented through a partnership between CARB and a Grantee selected via this competitive solicitation. Eligible applicants wishing to apply for the role of CORE administrator must submit an application via email to CARB no later than 4:00 PM Pacific, May 12, 2026. More information regarding the application process can be found in Section VIII, Application Instructions, of this solicitation. Keywords: The California Air Resources Board, CARB, Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project, CORE, zero-emission, off road, incentives, vouchers, administrator

Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Administrator is sponsored by Air Resources Board. The California Air Resources Board is soliciting a Grantee for the implementation of the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project with any appropriated and allocated funds from Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 with an option to renew the Grant Agreement for the following two years (FY 2027-28 and FY 2028-29). The California Air Resources Board (CARB or the Board) is soliciting a Grantee for the implementation of the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) with any appropriated and allocated funds from Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 with an option to renew the Grant Agreement for the following two years (FY 2027-28 and FY 2028-29). HVIP accelerates market transformation by incentivizing the purchase of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and buses for California fleets, providing vouchers for purchasers and lessees for eligible vehicles on a first-come first-serve basis. HVIP provides increased incentives for fleets purchasing zero-emission vehicles located in disadvantaged communities with a goal of at least 50 percent of HVIP funding supporting vehicles domiciled in disadvantaged communities. In addition, HVIP incorporates a set-aside for transit vehicles.HVIP stimulates the development, deployment, and commercialization of advanced vehicle technology. These technologies are critical to help California meet its near- and long-term air-quality and climate-change goals. Additionally, the project benefits the citizens of California by providing immediate air-pollution and greenhouse-gas emission reductions. Appropriated and allocated HVIP funds will be administered and implemented through a partnership between CARB and a Grantee selected via this competitive solicitation. Eligible applicants wishing to apply for the role of HVIP administrator must submit an application via email to CARB no later than 4:00 PM Pacific, May 12, 2026. More information regarding the application process can be found in Section VIII, Application Instructions of this solicitation.

Community Health Alliance's Community Health Grants Program is a grant from Community Health Alliance that funds health-related projects for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions serving children, families, and vulnerable populations in western Montana. The program supports a range of health priorities across two grant cycles per year, with focused funding categories announced each cycle. Eligible applicants are charitable nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and educational institutions in the western Montana region. Applications opened in March 2025 for the fall 2025 cycle, with a deadline of May 13, 2026. Award amounts are not publicly specified.

Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Program is a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency that funds community-driven projects addressing environmental and public health challenges in overburdened, underserved, and underrepresented communities. Grants support collaborative approaches to environmental justice, including community engagement, technical assistance, capacity building, and data collection efforts. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and tribal governments. Awards range from $150,000 to $500,000 with a deadline of May 15, 2026.