This monthly newsletter is intended to provide a guide to funding opportunities to ensure our community has the information needed to apply for grants and connect with federal programs to address key priorities in Texas' Seventh Congressional District. Please note that President Trump’s executive orders have directed federal agencies to pause many grants funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as well as to review, modify, or cancel additional grant programs administered by federal agencies. However, some programs related to the Administration’s energy priorities are now open and listed below. These actions have created significant uncertainty around the timing and availability of funding for community health, safety, development, and critical infrastructure projects, potentially disrupting planning and implementation timelines.
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AmeriCorps offers a Training and Technical Assistance webinar that covers application details and frequently asked questions for their FY2026 AmeriCorps Seniors, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which you can find here.
The Department of Justice Bureau for Justice Assistance held a webinar for their FY2025 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative to help prepare prospective applicants and discuss programs goals and eligibility requirements. You can access the webinar recording here.
The Department of Justice Bureau for Justice Assistance held a webinar to discuss the purpose, goals, and eligibility requirements for their FY2025 Second Chance Act funding opportunities. You can access the webinar recording here.
The Environmental Protection Agency shared an updated version of its General Budget Guidance for Applicants and Recipients of EPA Financial Assistance, which provides guidance on characterization of costs when developing grant budgets. You can access the updated guidance here.
On April 22, the Department for Housing and Urban Development will host a webinar for Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program which supports housing initiatives for people experiencing crisis or homelessness. Attendees will gain an understanding of the ESG grant program closeout procedures, and you can register for the webinar here.
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The following grants are active and available as of the publication of this newsletter. For a comprehensive list of active federal grant programs, please visit grants.gov.
Under the current administration, significant delays in grant award announcements and disbursements have been common. Please include these factors in your planning. |
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act |
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects - Description: This grant supports the development of small surface and groundwater storage projects that enhance water supply reliability, improve water management flexibility, and reduce environmental impacts. It aims to fund projects that provide long-term benefits such as improved water quality, ecosystem restoration, and groundwater management. Priority is given to projects with multiple benefits and broad stakeholder involvement.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Nonprofits that have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American Tribal organizations and governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: April 17, 2026
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NEW Battery Materials Processing & Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Programs - Description: This program supports domestic supply chains for critical minerals and materials (CMM) and reduce reliance on foreign sources to enhance national security and foster energy dominance within the United States. The goals of this program include processing materials from raw feedstocks with a priority on lithium, nickel, and cobalt, second, recover materials from end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap, and third, manufacture components needed for advanced batteries.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Public and state institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations.
- Deadline: April 24, 2026
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NEW Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) - Description: This program supports projects that seek to strengthen and modernize the country's power grid. Program goals include lowering electricity costs, expanding transfer capability, relieving congestion, and improving efficiency and reliability of the grid. This program will prioritize projects that can be implemented quickly and deliver durable and reliable upgrades that increase value, performance, and security of the country's electric grid.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Public and state institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations; Relevant entities related to grid resilience or grid innovation.
- Deadline: May 20, 2026
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NEW Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects - Description: This program supports efforts to increase water supply reliability through investments in existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts. It prioritizes projects that support existing water management plans, focusing on canal lining and piping, municipal metering, irrigation flow measurement, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and automation, and landscape irrigation measures.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Other organizations with water or power delivery authority; Nonprofit conservation organizations that are acting in partnership with, and with the agreement of state and local governments or organizations with water or power delivery authority.
- Deadline: June 2, 2026
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NEW WaterSMART: Applied Science Grants - Description: This program supports efforts to increase water supply reliability through investments in the development of tools and information that support water management. It prioritizes projects that support water supply reliability, forecasting skill, flexibility in water operations, water deliveries and drought management activities, and watershed health.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Other organizations with water or power delivery authority; Public and state institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Federally funded research and development centers acting in agreement with state and local governments or water delivery authorities.
- Deadline: July 8, 2026
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NEW WaterSMART Drought Response Program - Description: This program seeks to improve drought resilience by developing effective water management strategies and drought contingency plans. Funding under the Drought Response Program supports a range of initiatives including infrastructure improvements for increased water storage and distribution capabilities, water source diversification, decision-making tools for water management, and comprehensive planning to prepare for and respond to drought conditions.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Other organizations with water or power delivery authority; Nonprofit conservation organizations that are acting in partnership with state and local governments or water delivery authorities.
- Deadline: July 8, 2026
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Other Active Grant Opportunities |
Wetland Program Development Grants (Region 6) - Description: This program supports building or strengthening programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands. Its goals are to increase both the quantity and quality of U.S. wetlands by conserving and restoring acreage, improving wetland condition, and enhancing government capacity to implement comprehensive wetland protection strategies.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Independent School Districts; Public and state institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Interstate agencies; Intertribal consortium.
- Deadline: April 6, 2026
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NEW Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) - Description: The purpose of the CMHI program is to provide comprehensive community mental health services to children, youth, and young adults, who experience serious mental health challenges. The goal of this program is to implement a System of Care (SOC) approach to develop a network of effective mental health and essential support services to meet the varied needs of children, young adults and their families in need. This approach is intended to support programming that is family-driven and youth-guided, community based, and culturally and linguistically appropriate.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, and township governments; Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: April 20, 2026
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NEW Community College Administrator Program (CCAP) - Description: This program seeks to advance vocational-technical education leadership in the United States. It entails an online and in-person exchange between community college personnel and industry leaders to further support vocational-technical education programs to develop talent pipelines, curriculum development, program assessment, finance and fundraising, and private sector partnerships.
- Who can apply?
- Public and state institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Deadline: April 20, 2026
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NEW Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Description: This program provides funding for law enforcement, civic and criminal justice departments that are seeking to obtain additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings.
- Who can apply?
- County, city, township, and special district governments; Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline:
- Grants.gov: April 21, 2026
- JustGrants: April 28, 2026
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NEW National Environmental Education and Training Program - Description: This program supports the delivery of environmental education training and long-term support to both formal and informal teaching professionals. Project goals include developing and disseminating environmental education guidelines, implementing state educator certification programs, and providing access and information about high-quality programs and resources.
- Who can apply?
- Public and state institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Consortiums of listed entities.
- Deadline: April 27, 2026
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NEW Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled Pubic Housing Authorities - Description: The Department of Housing and Urban Development has made funding available to support the costs of administrative and judicial receiverships and for competitive grants to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in receivership, designated troubled or substandard, or otherwise at risk, for costs associated with public housing asset improvement meaning capital improvements and housing management.
- Who can apply:
- Public and Native American housing authorities.
- Deadline: April 28, 2026
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NEW National Endowment for the Humanities Media Projects - Description: This program supports the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative ways. Projects should advance humanities scholarship, have an analytical approach, and create with the intention of regional or national distribution to attract a broad audience.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Public and state institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: June 25, 2026
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Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) - Description: This program supports improving educational, professional, and dismantling health-related barriers to economic stability through service coordinators. The program assesses resident needs and connects individuals and families to training, supportive services, and community resources that promote upward mobility and long-term self-sufficiency.
- Who can apply?
- Nonprofits that do and do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public Housing Authorities/Tribal housing authorities; Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: September 26, 2026
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Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs (PWEAA) - Description: This program aims to strengthen regional economies by funding community-driven projects that enhance infrastructure, support workforce and business development, and improve economic resilience. Investments in construction of critical public facilities, technical assistance, and workforce initiatives help communities advance locally led strategies for growth and competitiveness.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Nonprofits that do and do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: Rolling Applications
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STEM K-12 Program - Description: This program supports innovative, multidisciplinary research that advances STEM teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on generating new knowledge and informing educational practice. The program seeks to develop new tools, frameworks, and approaches, particularly those leveraging AI and emerging technologies, to enhance STEM education, prepare learners for a digital society, and strengthen the Nation’s global leadership in STEM innovation.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Non-profit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, and research laboratories; For-profit organizations; Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: Rolling Applications
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The following grants and funding opportunities are upcoming and are not yet accepting applications. As more details become available for each of these programs, our team will be sure to include them in upcoming issues of this newsletter.
Please note that these dates are target announcement dates, and therefore subject to change. Under the current administration, significant delays in grant award announcements and disbursements have been common. Please include these factors in your planning. |
Autism Centers of Excellence - The Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) Network R01 and P50 programs support multisite collaborations to advance autism research through a specific research topic, building on over two decades of ACE progress and leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methods. The National Institutes of Health anticipates posting these funding opportunities in July 2026.
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NEW Behavioral Health Partnerships for Early Diversion of Adults and Youth - This program seeks to develop and implement infrastructure that supports programs that divert youth and adults with mental illness, and a co-occurring substance use disorder away from justice systems prior to booking. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration anticipates posting this funding opportunity in May 2026.
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Disaster Distress Helpline - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) plans to support the management and enhancement of the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) to ensure continuous access to crisis counseling and support. The program will provide 24/7, toll-free, and confidential assistance to individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. SAMHSA anticipates posting this funding opportunity in April 2026.
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Enhancing Global Health Security: Strengthening Public Health Surveillance Systems for Disease Detection and Preparedness Globally - This program aims to strengthen global public health by improving disease surveillance systems, workforce capacity, laboratory integration, and emergency preparedness to better detect, prevent, and respond to infectious diseases and emerging threats. The Centers for Disease Control anticipates posting this funding opportunity in April 2026.
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NEW Nursing Workforce Diversity - This program intends to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds by supporting evidence-based recruitment practices and enrollment strategies. The Health Resources and Services Administration anticipates posting this opportunity in April 2026.
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NEW Services Program for Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women - This program seeks to provide comprehensive support services for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders across residential settings in which women and their dependent children sustain recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration anticipates posting this funding opportunity in May 2026.
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Grants.gov: This is the most complete list of federal grant opportunities. It is searchable and updated frequently.
NEW Department of Justice Grants: The DOJ has a federal funding resources page that provides guidance on setting up your JustGrants profile, resource hubs for COPS, OVW, OJP departments, and a financial guide for applicants.
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