Federal Government Grants

Competitive grants will be awarded to consortia for programs providing apprenticeship and non-traditional occupation training to low and medium skill and/or low and medium income women. Grantees will be responsible for the recruitment, training, placement/employment, and retaining of women...

Grants starting at $5,000 to increase the sale and consumption of local agricultural products by expanding or creating new means of direct marketing from producer to consumer. Eligible marketing projects include farmers markets, roadside stands, community supported agricultural programs, agri-tourism,...

Grants totaling $1,525,000 are available for two programs to help promote democratic values in selected Central American countries. These programs will help promote democracy by working with local residents to protect their rights and freedoms in the court system and freedom of the press. All...

Grants of $10,000 are available to support small and mid-sized non-profit arts organizations for projects that make the arts accessible to underserved populations. The purposes of these grants are to (a) engage the public with diverse and excellent art, (b) strengthen communities through the...

Grants are available to community colleges and job training programs to provide for education and training of displaced or potentially displaced workers. Eligible programs will help the target population attain necessary credentials for employment or re-employment in growth industries, develop...

Grants will be awarded to eligible entities nationwide for multi-year projects which help to develop financial stability among low-income households. A broad range of non-profit organizations, government agencies, and financial institutions and consortia can receive funding to administer programs...

Grants are available to local educational agencies in order to expand counseling services to school age children through grade 12. Eligible projects must: (a) establish new or increase existing counseling programs in elementary and/or secondary schools and (b) provide for the collection of...

A grant is available to increase the number of mental health counselors serving racially and ethnically diverse populations. The grantee will be required to develop the infrastructure necessary to and be involved in the recruitment and training of mental health professionals interested in...

Grants will be awarded to eligible entities nationwide for programs that help underprivileged veterans become self-sufficient. In particular, grantees must be able to provide supportive housing and other supportive services to help homeless veterans find stable housing and increase their job...

Grants of up to $75,000 will be available to eligible entities to provide the technical assistance necessary to help Maryland farmers with issues regarding the conservation, maintenance, and improvement of the state's natural resources. As such, grantees will provide the technical assistance...

Grants to provide for international exchange experiences for youth, ages 15 - 18, and adult participants, who have been selected to work in U.S. Embassies abroad. Organizations, with four or more years of relevant experience, may apply to host two or more three- to four-week exchanges to prepare...

Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to Maine entities that develop or apply new and proven conservation technologies. Areas of interest for this opportunity are Nutrient Management, Energy Conservation, Soil Health, and Wildlife, with each area including one or more priority needs. Projects...

Grant for a non-profit organization to provide for the professional development of individuals committed to international humanitarian assistance and promote research and development in this area. Awardee will provide the technical assistance necessary to help develop a group of committed individuals,...

Grants will be available for non-profits, colleges, and universities to provide workshops for selected groups of foreign exchange high school students. Two sets of one-week workshops will be presented annually for three years: one to further teaching of the English language, and the other regarding...

Grants are being provided to eligible non-profits and tribal governments to implement programs that assist individuals, 60 years and over, in filling out and filing their tax returns. Organizations that are experienced in coordinating volunteer programs, especially with respect to tax preparation,...

Grants are available to assist disabled persons between the ages of 14-24 to gain employment. Programs target either disabled youth or adults who are unemployed, underemployed, or receiving disability benefits to find substantial employment which will help them become self-sufficient. Eligible...

Grants from $30,000 are available to land grant institutions for national and regional disaster preparedness programs nationally and for replicable single state projects. Eligible programs provide risk management information, educational programming, enhance communication channels, mitigate...

Grants starting from $15,000 will be awarded in New York to public school districts and BOCES for programs that improve the quality of education for professional and technical tracts - including a partial focus on the needs of special populations. Applicants must have at least three programs...

A grant will be provided to develop an online training system for organizations involved in prevention of sexual violence. E-learning will enable national, state, and local entities to enhance the skills and capacities of their organizations and help build a network of prevention practitioners...

Grants to community organizations to provide business development and job opportunities for low income individuals in underserved areas in the U.S. and U.S. territories. Funds will be provided to facilitate job creation via the development of new businesses or the expansion of existing ones,...

Grants are available for projects that increase knowledge about and address issues associated with childhood obesity, particularly nutritional factors, in children from ages 2-19 years. The long term goal of this opportunity is to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity among this population...

Grants are available to increase the number of charter schools in the United States, providing financial support for their planning, program design, implementation, and evaluation. Priorities for this funding opportunity include improving high school graduation and college admission rates for...

Grants totaling $15,000,000 will be awarded to U.S. and foreign entities for initiatives that enhance the health, wellness and productivity of people in third world and developing countries. Proposals are welcome in areas of interest such as economic development, agriculture, safety, technology,...

Grants to non-profits and institutions of higher education (including those tribally controlled) nationwide, for projects which aim to reduce at-risk behavior among children and teens (10-18 years) and help them develop the skills and behaviors they need to become responsible adults. Innovative...

Grants are available to eligible organizations to expand self-management programs for individuals with chronic conditions. Priority will be given to entities that have previously been involved in evidence-based disability prevention programs to increase the viability of their programs, ensuring...

Grants starting at $20,000 to provide fresh food and produce for elementary and secondary school breakfast and lunch programs and to provide K-12 students with nutrition-oriented, hands-on, agricultural experiences. Regional food procurement and educational activities will both help children...

Matching grants of up to $100,000 per year for the development, expansion, or continuation of low income taxpayer clinics in the U.S. Qualifying organizations that provide representation for free or for a nominal fee to low income taxpayers involved in tax controversies with the IRS, or inform...

Grants starting at $50,000 will be awarded to eligible entities in order to support research aimed at evaluating and determining special education best practices. Educators, parents, policymakers, and others will thereby be advised of the education practices that support learning and improve...

A grant will be awarded to an eligible entity to help build the capacity of organizations serving low-income children and families, and to assist them in dealing with legal issues, especially financial management and governance. Grantee will provide training and technical assistance to these...

Grants for production or development of documentary films with international themes based on the humanities. These projects will explore issues related to countries and cultures other than the U.S. and should present multiple points of view. Films can range from thirty minutes to full feature-length...

Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to organizations in multiple states to bring arts programming to underserved populations and new audiences. Eligible programs support specified regional artists and ensembles in engaging regional audiences through their performances; develop new audiences...

Grants of up to $10,000 will be available to eligible institutions for activities that enhance Oregon and Washington State youth's appreciation of the outdoors and the natural environment. Outdoor programs and field classrooms for youth and families will offer activities aimed at providing...

Grants for up to two million dollars to support efforts of U.S. citizens disseminating ideas and services, and conducting research abroad. The overall goal of the funding agency is to develop international infrastructure to promote the ideas and beliefs of the United States. Through this RFP,...

Large grants to facilitate development in Ethiopia. The funding agency seeks to provide capacity building and technical support to prospective partners in the areas of Health, Education, Justice and Conflict Mitigation, Community-Managed Disaster Risk Reduction and Opportunity for Youth. The...

Grants are available for research that will help clarify the effect of sudden external events on older people. Planning ahead, especially toward retirement, is a major focus for many people and major world events such as, war, natural disasters, and economic downturns can greatly effect long...

Competitive grants are available to eligible government and non-profit entities nationwide and in U.S. territories for post-disaster recovery projects. Applicants in regions impacted by a major federally declared disaster between October 1, 2010 and September 30, 2011 can receive assistance...

Grants for up to $4,000 for organizations that promote a smoke-free environment. The organization offering this funding opportunity seeks to achieve a decline in the prevalence of smoking, teen smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke. The purpose of this grant is to provide organizations...

Grants are being awarded for projects that raise the level of safety and help prevent accidents at workplaces in Israel. Applicants should aim to develop novel projects in research, intervention, information/training or product testing that help provide for a safer working environment. Projects...

Grants are being awarded to qualified non-profit organizations for innovative welfare service projects in Israel. Funding is allocated to help set up experimental projects which encourage professional bodies in the government, public and voluntary sectors to set up or improve experimental...

Grants are being awarded to Israeli and German scientists for the opportunity to participate in an exchange program. Diploma/M.Sc. students, post graduates, doctoral degree students, and post doctoral candidates can apply to conduct water technology research if no more than three years have...