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 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. 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 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. |
NEW Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Grants - Description: This program provides competitive grants to support airport terminal development projects that address aging infrastructure across the nation’s airports. Funding will support the construction of safe, sustainable, and accessible terminals, airport-owned air traffic control towers, and on-airport rail and bus projects to enhance multimodal connections. The program aims to improve the safety, efficiency, and travel experience for passengers nationwide.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments
- Deadline: January 15, 2026
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NEW Mayor’s Institute on City Design - Description: This program aims to improve city design by convening U.S. mayors and leading design professionals to address pressing urban challenges. Objectives include promoting design excellence, enhancing community livability, and supporting mayors in developing effective, long-term solutions for their cities. It advances these goals through workshops that foster collaboration, expert insight, and practical strategies for addressing critical design issues.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Native American Tribal organizations.
- Deadline: January 22, 2026
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NEW Diabetes Research Centers (DRC’s) - Description: This program seeks to establish Diabetes Research Centers (DRCs) to strengthen the national research effort in diabetes. The purpose of the centers is to foster collaboration among basic and clinical investigators, provide shared access to specialized research cores, and support pilot projects that advance innovative scientific approaches.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Public housing authorities/Tribal housing authorities; Nonprofits that do and do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; For-profit organizations; Native American Tribal organizations governments (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: January 27, 2027
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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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NEW Grants for the Arts Projects - Description: This program from the National Endowment for the Arts funds activities that enable Americans throughout the country to experience the arts, foster and celebrate America’s artistic heritage and cultural legacy, and benefit from arts education at all stages of life. It also supports arts and health programs, including creative arts therapies, that advance the well-being of people and communities.
- Who can apply?
- State, county, city, township, and special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; 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: February 12, 2026
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NEW Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) - Description:
- The purpose is to fund projects that will have a significant local or regional impact and improve transportation infrastructure. These grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, per statute, for planning or constructing surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation.
- Who can apply?
- States, county, city, and township governments; Transit and public agencies; multi-State or multijurisdictional group of entities that are separately eligible; Special purpose districts or authority with a transportation function; Native American Tribal government (Federally recognized).
- Deadline: February 24, 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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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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NEW Children’s Mental Health Initiative - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeks to improve mental health outcomes for children and youth who are at risk for, or experiencing, serious emotional disturbances (SED). The program will strengthen and expand the System of Care (SOC) approach by building sustainable infrastructure and services within the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program. SAMHSA anticipates posting this funding opportunity in Winter 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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NEW 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 Spring 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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NEW Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) plans to support the development of sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services. The program will encourage collaborative partnerships between education and mental health agencies, and community providers to implement mental health promotion, prevention, intervention, and resilience activities. SAMHSA anticipates posting this funding opportunity in Winter 2026.
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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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