The Legal Services Corporation published a Notice of Funding Availability for CY2027 Basic Field Grants, with pre-applications opening April 13, 2026.
GSA's SAM.gov update will require grant recipients to certify compliance on DEI, immigration, and anti-terrorism. Find out how this impacts applications and compliance.
President Trump’s new task force targets fraud in federal programs—including grants. Here’s what increased enforcement, data sharing, and whistleblowers mean for your compliance.
Three new Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program competitions offer $153 million across 196 expected awards, with an updated funding formula and May 2026 application deadlines.
The federal government shifts to formal rulemaking to restrict DEI in education grants while routine competitions for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native programs stall.
A survey of 1,000 NIH researchers reveals 25% laid off lab members and NCI paylines dropped to the 4th percentile as forward funding consumes new grant capacity.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown threatens record length, disrupting grant funding for nonprofits, tribal orgs, and more. What should grant seekers do?
The FY27 budget proposes severe cuts to HUD affordable housing and homelessness grants. Advocacy and preparation are vital as markups begin in April-May.
HUD starts implementing its record $77.3 billion FY2026 budget, including $4.4 billion for homelessness grants and $601 million in new housing vouchers.
The VA opens $111 million in FY2027 Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grants for community organizations, with applications accepted April 6 through June 12.
The Schedule Policy/Career rule removes civil service protections from federal grant-making employees at NIH, NSF, and other agencies, raising politicization concerns.
USDA NIFA opens a new rolling grant program offering up to $500K per project to combat emerging pest and disease threats to U.S. food and agricultural systems.
MacArthur Foundation announces $100 million in grants to protect voting rights, civic freedoms, and election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Google.org opens two AI funding challenges totaling $60 million for government innovation and scientific research, with grants up to $3M and April deadlines.
DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance opens competitive grants starting at $3M for crisis stabilization, treatment, housing, and mental health technology.
ARPA-H's ADVOCATE program seeks to build the first FDA-authorized agentic AI for round-the-clock cardiovascular care. Full proposals due April 1, 2026.
USDOT makes $450 million available for port infrastructure under the final year of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law PIDP funding. Deadline: March 27, 2026.
The Hellman Foundation accelerates grantmaking with $12.5 million for Richmond parks as it prepares to close by 2034, signaling a broader spend-down trend.
DOE invites interdisciplinary teams to apply for $293M in AI research funding across manufacturing, biotech, quantum, and nuclear energy. Phase I apps due April 28.
HHS, USDA, and EPA announce $1B+ for regenerative agriculture, pesticide alternatives, and food supply security including $700M in USDA conservation funding.
DARPA's ALIAS SBIR XL program funds autonomous helicopter applications for wildfire suppression using Sikorsky's MATRIX system on Black Hawk airframes.
FEMA distributes $625M in security grants plus $250M for counter-drone systems to all 11 FIFA World Cup host cities ahead of the June 11 tournament kickoff.
FTA's All Stations Accessibility Program offers $686M in competitive grants for legacy rail systems to upgrade ADA compliance. Applications due May 1, 2026.
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain rates at 3.5-3.75% could impact federal grant budgets. Learn how this stability affects future funding opportunities for your organization.
The $175M TRIO Talent Search competition opened March 17 after bipartisan Senate pressure. Applications due May 1 for college-access programs nationwide.
FEMA says it will resume the BRIC climate resiliency grant program and publish new funding opportunities after courts ordered release of frozen awards.
UNFCU Foundation awarded $795,000 to 21 nonprofit partners across six countries, focusing on skills training, education, and healthcare for migrants and refugees.
The Education Department's restructuring has disrupted over $12 billion in school grants as K-12 programs transfer to Labor, HHS, and Interior departments.
CMS launched the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program with $10 billion in first-year awards ranging from $147M to $281M per state across all 50 states.
The General Services Administration is proposing a rule requiring federal grant recipients to certify their programs don't include DEI initiatives. Comments due March 30.
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