Grant Opportunities

grant opportunities

F26AS00026-NAWCA 2026- 2 US Standard Grants — Deadline May 7, 2026

Funding opportunity from the Fish and Wildlife Service

The Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a matching grant program to support public/private partnerships carrying out projects in the U.S. that further and support the goals of the American Wetlands Conservation Act. Specifically, the program promotes projects that must involve a long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of a wetland and associated upland habitat to benefit wetland ecosystems.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $46,000,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $250,001 

Deadline: May 7, 2026

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Collections Stewardship — Deadline May 11, 2026

Funding opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities

This grant supports a National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Collections and Infrastructure program which advances the preservation and availability of physical and digital collections utilized for research, public engagement, and teaching in the humanities. Examples of projects may include digitization, enhancement of long-standing digital resources, and preservation or education and training for students and professionals.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $14,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $50,000 

Deadline: May 11, 2026

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Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program — Deadline May 26, 2026

Funding opportunity from the Department of Transportation 

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Approximately $1 billion is still available for the next funding round.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $993,488,194

  • $687,809,874 is available for Implementation Grants
    • Expected number of awards: 40 to 70
    • Expected funding range: $2,500,000 to $25,000,000
  • $305,678,320 is available for Planning and Demonstration Grants
    • Expected number of awards: 400 to 700
    • Expected funding range: $100,000 to $5,000,000

Deadline: May 26, 2026

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BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program — Deadline May 27, 2026 

Funding opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance

This NOFO is supportive for correctional response, facilities, parole and probation department programming that will improve law enforcement responses and outcomes for those experiencing crisis. This may be used to continue support for those that may have behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries. This will support officers with tactical skills, strategies, and technology to handle crisis situations.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $-
Award Ceiling: $700,000
Award Floor: $- 

Deadline: May 27, 2026 

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DOT-Federal Railroad Administration — Deadline June 8, 2026 

Funding opportunity from DOT - Federal Railroad Administration  

This grant stems from The Crossings Program, which funds highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement project, which may include elimination project and improvement of safety and mobility for people and goods. 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,146,528,000 

Award Ceiling: $1,146,528,000 

Award Floor: $-  

Deadline: June 8, 2026 

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Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes — Deadline June 25, 2026 

Funding opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities 

This grant supports the National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Lifelong Learning Landmarks of American History and Culture Summer Institutes Program. It will support humanities' education and professional development for educators. 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000 

Award Ceiling: $230,000 

Award Floor: $1  

Deadline: June 25, 2026 

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FY 2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants — Deadline Sept. 30, 2026

Funding opportunity from the National Park Service

This grant is to support the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 supporting grants designative for museums, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations for consultation, documentation, and reparation of funerary objects, human remains, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony. 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,407,000
Award Ceiling: $25,000
Award Floor: $1,000 

Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026

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 FY 2024-2026 Broad Agency Announcement — Deadline Oct. 30, 2026

Funding opportunity from DOC NOAA - ERA Production

This grant is to support special projects and programs associated with the NWS’s strategic plan and goals, as well as provide the public information and guidelines for how financial assistance is utilized.

Estimated Total Program Funding: -
Award Ceiling: -
Award Floor: - 

Deadline: Oct. 30, 2026

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Economic Adjustment Assistance Program — Deadline (N/A)

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Transportation

The EDA is looking to support funding for technical, planning, public works, and infrastructure projects where economic change is occurring or presented over a period of time. 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $37,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $150,000

Deadline(s): N/A

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EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental — Deadline ongoing (see details below)

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Commerce

This program is an NOFO investment for regions that are facing economic hardship from a natural disaster occurring in FY23 or FY24.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,447,000,000
Award Ceiling: $50,000,000
Award Floor: $0 

Deadline: None, until all funds have been expended, a new NOFO is released, or a cancellation of NOFO occurs. 

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FY25 Emergency and Long-Term Recovery Cycle - Deadline ongoing

This grant is to support a local government within the state of Missouri that needs alleviation on existing conditions that pose a current threat to the community, unable to finance activity on their own, other funding sources are not immediately available, or of recent origin if critical within 18 months. 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,700,000

Deadline(s): Open until funding is exhausted.

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Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program — Deadline ongoing

Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program

The USDA is offering funding for rural communities to improve infrastructure and provide essential facilities like public schools, courthouses and hospitals. Funding for the improvements is offered through low-interest direct loans, grants or a combination of both. Public organizations, community-based nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.

Deadline ongoing

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Water and Waste Disposal Program — Deadline ongoing

Water and Waste Disposal Program

The USDA Rural Development program is offering funding for rural areas with populations of 10,000 or less in the form of loans and grants. Funds can be used for sanitary sewage disposal, clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary solid waste disposal, and stormwater drainage to households and businesses. Most state and local government organizations, private nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply. 

Deadline ongoing

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Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program — Deadline ongoing

Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program

USDA Rural Development offers funding to support rural communities to make infrastructure improvements and provide essential facilities like schools, libraries, courthouses, public safety buildings, hospitals and daycare centers. A loan guarantee program is also available. 

Deadline ongoing

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MARC Solid Waste Management District Mini-Grants — Deadline ongoing

MARC Solid Waste Management District Mini-Grants

The Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District (MARC SWMD) is offering small grants of up to $2,999 for waste reduction, reuse, or recycling projects. Projects must be located within Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri.

Deadline ongoing

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