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 all grants funded through the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as well as review, modify, or cancel additional grant programs administered by federal agencies. 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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- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration published updated policy guidance for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program, which you can read here.
- The Department of the Treasury is hosting a Transaction Loan Report (TLR) Training for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) to discuss the TLR submission process on December 3, 2025, which you can access here.
- The Office of Management and Budget released updates to its adoption of Federal grants regulations in the Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R Part 200), which you can access in full here.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has two upcoming webinars as well as recorded videos and related guidance for their FY 2026 Brownfields Revolving Fund Grant Program, which you can access here.
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The following grants are active and available as of the publication of this newsletter. To explore every active. 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. |
Integrated Data Systems & Services - Description: This program aims to strengthen the nation’s research cyberinfrastructure by supporting national-scale, operational systems and services that enable data and AI-driven solutions. Its objectives include fostering integration of diverse data sources with computing and scientific resources, supporting workflows across the entire data lifecycle, and ensuring projects contribute to a federated, accessible, and adaptable infrastructure.
- Who can apply?
- Institutions of Higher Education; Nonprofit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities; Other Federal Agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
- Deadline: December 4, 2025
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NEW Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program - Description: This program supports ending homelessness through strategic investment in housing, treatment, and supportive services that promote stability and economic independence. Objectives include reducing street homelessness, prioritizing behavioral health and recovery resources, advancing public safety in partnership with local stakeholders, and improving performance outcomes through data-driven project evaluation and trauma-informed care.
- Who can apply?
State, county, city, township, and special district governments;
Public housing authorities/Tribal housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American Tribal organizations and governments (Federally recognized)
- Deadline: January 14, 2026
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Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) - Description: This program aims to equip first responders and communities with the training and tools necessary to effectively administer and distribute opioid overdose reversal medications. The goal is to strengthen community prevention efforts and enhance the country's response to the opioid crisis by addressing workforce challenges, reducing overdose deaths, and improving access to recovery and support services.
- Who can apply?
- County, city, township, and special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do and do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American Tribal organizations and governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: January 21, 2026
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NEW Brownfield Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), and Cleanup (MARC) Grants - Description: This program provides funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a RLF, providing loans and subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites. Through these grants, EPA strengthens the marketplace and encourages stakeholders to leverage resources to clean up and redevelop brownfields.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district government; Independent school districts; Land Clearance Authority; General purpose units of government established under Federal, State, or local law; Redevelopment agencies; Nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS; Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: January 28, 2026
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Foundations for Operating the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource: the Operations Center (NAIRR-OC) - Description: This program seeks to establish an Operations Center (NAIRR-OC) to lead and implement the foundational day-to-day operations for the NAIRR, a public-private partnership to accelerate AI innovation and national competitiveness. The goals are to establish a strong operational framework for NAIRR, build its capabilities and community through resource integration and outreach, and coordinate with pilot operations to ensure smooth transition and future execution.
- Who can apply?
- Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs); Nonprofit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities; Small businesses; For-profit organizations; Other Federal Agencies and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
- Deadline: February 4, 2026
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Disaster Supplemental Grant Program - Description: This funding opportunity encourages broad-based local engagement and emphasizes projects that involve private industry in disaster recovery and economic renewal to ensure the maximum impact for taxpayer funding to support these communities. Applicants can choose from three funding pathways based on their recovery stage, capacity, and long-term development vision.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Institutions of higher education; Economic Development Districts and organizations; Public and private nonprofits working with local government; Public-private partnerships for public infrastructure.
- Deadline:
- Readiness and Implementation Grants: Rolling Applications
- Industry Transformation Grants: March 3, 2026
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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 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 Summer of 2026.
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Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States - This funding opportunity expands the Injury Center's current Comprehensive Suicide Prevention program. Its purpose is to implement and evaluate a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention, with a focus on one or more disproportionately affected populations, such as veterans, tribal populations, or the LGBTQ community. The Health Resources and Services Administration anticipates posting this funding opportunity in Winter 2026.
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Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - The purpose of this funding opportunity is to establish and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. The Centers for Disease Control anticipates posting this funding opportunity in Winter 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 Winter 2026.
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Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) - This program’s goal is to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve meaningful, long-term employment by proposing strategies that promote economic prosperity to help veterans find employment and overcome barriers to a successful transition into the workforce. The Department of Labor anticipates posting this funding opportunity in Summer 2026.
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National Center on Head Start Early Learning, Health and Family Engagement - This funding opportunity looks to open and operate the Head Start National Center (NC) on Early Learning, Health, and Family Engagement (ELHFE). This center will strengthen Head Start program practices and services leading to improved education, health, and family engagement services while also providing professional development and training. The Department of Health and Human Services anticipates posting this funding opportunity in Fall 2025.
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Worker Training Program’s Small Business Innovation Research E-Learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response - This grant supports the development of technology-enhanced training products to improve the health and safety training of workers and supervisors involved in hazardous materials management and emergency response. The National Institutes of Health anticipates posting this funding opportunity in Fall 2025.
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Veterans Legacy Grants Program - This program seeks to provide funding to educational institutions and other eligible entities to conduct cemetery research and produce educational tools for the public to utilize and learn about the histories of Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries and VA grant-funded State and Tribal Veterans’ cemeteries. The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates posting this funding opportunity in Spring 2026.
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