EPA is accepting applications for $13.5M in wildfire smoke preparedness grants, with awards from $350K to $2.5M for community buildings. Deadline: April 15, 2026.
With 34% of nonprofits reporting federal funding declines, 87% of foundations report surging demand. 64% now offer emergency grants and 42% provide unrestricted funding.
Congress passes S. 3971, extending SBIR/STTR through 2031 with new Strategic Breakthrough Awards up to $30M. Small businesses should prepare for April solicitations.
FEMA awards $625 million through the FIFA World Cup Grant Program to 11 U.S. host cities for security, cybersecurity, and emergency response operations.
FEMA reopens the $1 billion BRIC disaster mitigation program after a federal court orders resumption following lawsuit by 22 states. Applications due July 23.
NSF's Tech Labs initiative will award $10M–$50M per year to independent research teams in quantum, AI, biotech, and critical materials. Solicitation expected spring 2026.
Minnesota’s $200M child care funding freeze over diversity priorities exposes compliance risks for grant recipients under changing federal policies.
Georgia DNR's new $25K in grants spotlight small funding opportunities for nonprofits, educators, and conservation partners in wildlife and environmental sectors.
Stanley Family Foundation's $280M gift to Broad's Stanley Center showcases new models for large-scale private research funding. Learn what this means for grant seekers.
AHRQ has halted all grant competitions despite $345M congressional funds, impacting health services researchers. Lawsuits and advocacy may drive next steps.
A new PNAS study finds NIH's mass grant terminations in 2025 disproportionately impacted women and early-career researchers. Here's what grant seekers need to know.
NIH revives transgender mouse study at UCSD after court order. What does this mean for researchers facing politically sensitive grant topics?
Idaho budget writers approve $295M in federal rural health funding under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Rural providers nationwide should prepare as states submit plans.
The 45-day partial government shutdown is delaying FEMA grant reimbursements for fire departments and emergency services nationwide. Here's what grantees should do.
Google.org's $30M AI for Government Innovation Challenge awards $1-3M per project. Deadline is April 3, 2026 — proposals must show measurable public service impact.
New York just awarded $25M to 133 farms for climate-resilient practices. Learn how to access grants, key impacts, and steps for your farm or nonprofit.
Congress blocks a 40% NIH cut, instead raising funding by $415M for FY2026. Learn what this means for biomedical researchers and grant applicants.
HHS proposes reallotting FY2025 LIHEAP funds from 35 recipients with excess carryover. Grantees must urgently review obligations to prevent funding loss.
President Trump signed an executive order March 27 requiring federal contractors to certify they do not engage in DEI activities, with False Claims Act penalties.
Louisiana, Iowa, and Alabama are consolidating multiple federal education funding streams into state-directed block grants, reshaping how districts access funds.
The Department of Energy is accepting applications for $293M in Genesis Mission funding across 21 AI-powered science challenges. Phase I due April 28, 2026.
FEMA granted 19 states and two territories additional time to complete hazard mitigation projects protecting communities from floods, wildfires, and hurricanes.
NFWF is inviting full proposals for the 2026 National Coastal Resilience Fund, with implementation awards up to $7M. Full proposals due June 24, 2026.
Starting June 1, 2026, NIH grant prime recipients must obtain prior approval before adding domestic subawards post-award, impacting grant compliance and planning.
The NIH resumes normal grant-making after budget approval, ending delays and restoring funding stability for researchers. Learn what to expect and how to act.
The Departments of Education and Labor announce their first joint grant competition under a new postsecondary workforce partnership. Applications now open.
USDA's Value-Added Producer Grant program offers up to $200K for farmers and ranchers. Priority for veterans and beginning farmers. Deadline April 22, 2026.
The Gates Foundation's AI for Giving Grand Challenge awards up to $150,000 for tools that help donors give more effectively. Applications due April 28, 2026.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act creates a new charitable deduction for non-itemizers but adds AGI floors and caps that could reduce overall giving by billions.
Schmidt Sciences opens $1M-$5M+ grants for AI safety, interpretability, and risk prediction research. Proposals due May 17, 2026. Eligibility details inside.
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