Grants for State Governments

The "WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2025" grant is designed to provide financial assistance for the development and implementation of comprehensive drought plans and projects that enhance long-term resilience to drought, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities and promoting collaboration among various stakeholders to address water management issues.

The "Materials to Enhance Training in Experimental Rigor (METER)" grant aims to support the creation of innovative educational materials for an online platform, designed to improve understanding and application of rigorous biomedical research principles among researchers and scientists at different career stages.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veteran organizations and groups that engage veterans in therapeutic activities, outdoor recreation, and green jobs training.

The "Community Noise Mitigation Program" grant aims to provide $75 million in funding for noise reduction projects, particularly for sound insulation in facilities near active-duty military, guard, or reserve installations, with a focus on communities affected by new aircraft models after 2019, and the funds must be used within five years of the award date.

The "Earth and Environmental Systems Science in the Southeast U.S." grant aims to fund collaborative research that enhances understanding and modeling of ecosystems, atmospheric processes, and regional phenomena in the Southeast U.S., with a focus on vegetation, land-atmosphere interactions, spatial heterogeneity, convection, clouds, precipitation, biogenic aerosols, and extreme events.

The Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program is a funding initiative by the Chesapeake Bay Trust that supports projects by various organizations to address environmental and public health issues through education, small-scale greening, and large-scale restoration in specific areas affected by wastewater treatment plants and energy companies.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to encourage infrastructure investments and site readiness planning activities in Winnebago County. The goal is to support large industrial economic development projects, creating new job opportunities. Eligible applicants are government entities in Winnebago County with a documented agreement with a private entity. The total program funding is $3,000,000, with the application period from July 22, 2024, to August 21, 2024.

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

This grant provides funding to strengthen the capacity of Tanzania's public health institutions to effectively respond to HIV and other health threats through training, technical assistance, and sustainable support.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that analyze existing national data to improve healthcare access and outcomes for children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities, particularly in underserved populations.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Chesapeake & Coastal Service (CCS) offers grants to support the sustainable development and use of Maryland waterways. Funded by the Waterway Improvement Fund (WIF), the program supports projects that improve and promote the recreational and commercial capabilities, conditions, and safety of Maryland’s waterways. Eligible applicants, including county, town, or city governments and state or federal agencies, can apply for projects such as constructing or maintaining public boating facilities, dredging channels, and purchasing fire/rescue vessels. Applications are due by September 18, 2024, with funding available starting July 1, 2025.

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) offers surplus vanpool vans to not-for-profit organizations and government entities through the Community Van Grant Program. This initiative aims to enhance public transportation options by providing retired vans to organizations that can address community transportation needs unmet by WTA services. Eligible applicants include Whatcom County community organizations with 501(c)(3) status or government organizations. The program is competitive due to the limited availability of vehicles. Selected recipients will receive the vehicle title upon award and must submit performance reports for the first year. Up to eleven retired vanpool vehicles will be available in 2024, with a deadline for applications on August 23, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working in Sierra Leone to improve access to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services, particularly for vulnerable populations, in order to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Sierra Leone to develop and implement community-led monitoring systems that improve the quality and accessibility of HIV services for key populations.

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects that enhance access to preventive health services for underserved children, focusing on behavioral health, immunizations, and well-visits.

This funding opportunity supports cultural and historical projects that commemorate the 50-year presence of Southeast Asians in Minnesota, aimed at organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing this significant community history.

The "Tissue Chips in Space 2.0" grant aims to fund the development of automated miniaturized systems that mimic human organs, to study the effects of space conditions on human health, aging, and diseases, using a diverse range of human samples for more accurate modeling and intervention development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to research centers focused on improving interventions and services for children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working in Botswana to strengthen health data systems and improve the government-led response to HIV, TB, and related public health threats through enhanced surveillance and digital health initiatives.

The F25AS00011 - NAWCA 2025 U.S. Small Grants program is a competitive funding opportunity that supports partnerships focused on long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetland and associated habitats for migratory birds in the United States, requiring a 1:1 non-federal match and excluding research funding.