Grants for Special District Governments

This funding opportunity supports research to understand how infants' first encounters with influenza, through infection or vaccination, shape their long-term immune responses, with a focus on developing a universal flu vaccine.

This funding opportunity supports research centers that will investigate how innovative artificial intelligence technologies can improve learning outcomes for children with specific learning disabilities affecting literacy and numeracy skills.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Jackson County, Oregon, to implement projects that improve community health in areas such as healthcare access, behavioral health, community building, and housing.

This grant provides researchers access to advanced genomic resources for studying heart, lung, and blood disorders, particularly focusing on underrepresented populations and rare diseases, without offering direct financial support.

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities to strengthen their capacity for housing and community development projects in low-income rural areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, electric utilities, and critical facilities in Louisiana to develop community-driven energy resilience plans that address vulnerabilities in the electric grid and enhance preparedness for natural disasters.

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations for community projects in Hesston, Kansas, focusing on enhancing wellbeing and promoting health initiatives.

This program provides financial support to cities, townships, Tribal governments, and other governmental entities in Minnesota's Iron Range area for essential infrastructure projects that foster long-term economic development.

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofits in Minnesota for the demolition and deconstruction of residential structures to revitalize communities and reduce blight.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is offering a discretionary federal grant opportunity titled “IL Special Education Leadership Academy – ISELA Project RFP” for Fiscal Year 2026. The funding is derived entirely from federal sources under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Discretionary funds. This initiative is designed to enhance the professional capacity and leadership skills of special education administrators across Illinois. The grant is aimed at meeting the statewide and regional training needs of experienced and new directors of special education through structured professional development, mentoring, and an annual conference. The Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy (ISELA) will determine and address the evolving training needs of special education administrators by facilitating regional and statewide professional development sessions. The training will cover topics identified through needs assessments conducted in collaboration with ISBE. The grantee is expected to coordinate and implement these professional development offerings, facilitate mentoring for new directors, and manage the delivery of an annual two-day statewide directors’ conference. The focus is on compliance with federal performance expectations and advancing inclusive practices for students with disabilities. The total funding available for this opportunity is $186,000 per fiscal year, with one award anticipated. The award is renewable for up to two additional years through FY 2028, contingent upon continued compliance with grant requirements and appropriation of funds. Allowable expenditures under this grant include salaries and benefits, facility rental, training materials, equipment rental, presenter fees, travel expenses, and duplication services. However, the use of funds must supplement—not supplant—existing initiatives and comply with federal Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR 200. Indirect costs are allowed but are restricted based on entity type and federal guidance. Eligible applicants include Local Education Agencies (LEAs), institutions of higher education, Regional Offices of Education (ROEs), other public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations. Only one application per entity, identified by Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), will be accepted. Entities must complete the State of Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) prequalification process, which includes registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and must obtain a Region County District Type (RCDT) code before submission. Applications must be submitted online as a complete PDF package by 4:00 PM on August 18, 2025. The grant opportunity was posted on July 2, 2025, and applications were accepted from that date forward. The ISBE does not offer a technical assistance session but applicants may contact Sherry Bochenek via email or phone with any questions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review any posted FAQs or changes to the NOFO/RFP before the deadline. Award notifications are expected approximately 90 days after the application deadline. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed via a Notice of Non-Award and may appeal under ISBE’s Merit-Based Review Policy. The application includes several required attachments, including a uniform application, a narrative detailing experience and plans, a budget, and evaluation methods. Scoring is based on need, capacity, program quality, implementation strategy, program awareness efforts, and evaluation design. Applicants must achieve at least 80 points to be considered for funding. The awarded entity will also be responsible for periodic reporting to ISBE, including monthly meetings, quarterly financial reports, and annual programmatic evaluations.

This grant provides financial support to fire departments across the United States to enhance their training, equipment, and technology for improved safety and operational effectiveness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities in New Jersey for compliance with stormwater management requirements at wood waste recycling and leaf composting facilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Illinois for the creation and public presentation of diverse artistic projects that engage the community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to neighborhood groups and homeowner associations in Virginia for projects that enhance community spaces, promote environmental sustainability, and engage local residents in beautification efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for short-term projects that enhance local governance, infrastructure, education, and public safety in U.S. territories and freely associated states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, utilities, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to develop energy projects that promote independence and efficiency through the use of reliable, domestically produced energy solutions.

This grant provides funding to organizations in central Illinois that develop programs to help individuals gain skills for better-paying jobs, ultimately aiming to break the cycle of poverty.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

This program provides funding for capital improvement projects that enhance community safety and quality of life in rural and economically challenged areas of Texas.

This program provides financial assistance to Ohio firefighter employers for purchasing safety equipment that reduces exposure to hazardous environmental elements during emergency responses.