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Explore 3,855 grant opportunities available for Special District Governments

Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and other eligible organizations in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
State governments
Site Improvements
$3,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for park districts in larger municipalities to improve infrastructure and enhance community spaces in Urbana, Illinois.

Infrastructure
Special district governments
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Community-wide Assessment Grants)
$500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for assessing and revitalizing contaminated properties to promote economic growth and improve community health.

Environment
State governments
Understanding Cerebellar Contributions to Cognitive and Affective Functions in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease/Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research aimed at exploring the cerebellum's role in cognitive and emotional functions during aging and Alzheimer's disease, inviting applications from various U.S.-based institutions and organizations.

Health
State governments
Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants
$500,000
California Department of Conservation (DOC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to California cities, counties, nonprofits, and tribes to permanently protect agricultural lands from urban development, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
State governments
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible local and state governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for cleaning up contaminated properties they own, helping to revitalize communities affected by pollution and disinvestment.

Environment
City or township governments
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
$1,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.

Environment
State governments
Mechanisms Underlying Olfactory Dysfunction in Aging and Alzheimers Disease and Alzheimers Disease-Related Dementias
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of researchers exploring the links between declining sense of smell, aging, and Alzheimer's disease, aiming to uncover new insights and potential treatments for these conditions.

Health
State governments
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Multipurpose (MP) Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and tribes for assessing and cleaning up contaminated properties to revitalize communities and promote economic development.

Environment
City or township governments
F25AS00317 Crane Creek Lacustuary Restoration
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for ecological restoration projects aimed at improving wetland habitats and water quality in the Maumee Area of Concern, specifically targeting organizations involved in environmental conservation and restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Metastasis Research Network (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,700,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research centers focused on understanding cancer metastasis through collaborative, preclinical studies across various cancer types.

Health
State governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for projects that combat shoreline erosion and restore public beaches.

Environment
State governments
Open Space Conservation
$3,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indian Nations in New York State for purchasing land to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and improve climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)
$75,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions in the U.S. that are working to prevent and reduce substance misuse among youth aged 12 to 18, particularly in areas facing significant drug-related challenges.

Health
County governments
Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) Request for Proposals
$1,000,000
Science for Nature and People Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams of scientists, policymakers, and practitioners to develop practical solutions for nature conservation and human well-being challenges.

Environment
Individuals
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public agencies for projects that address shoreline erosion and enhance coastal restoration efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN)
$29,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a collaborative network for conducting clinical trials on infectious diseases, aimed at public health research and innovation, and is open to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

Health
State governments
Renewal of NIA Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in aging research through the establishment and expansion of collaborative networks among research centers.

Health
State governments
Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Centers
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research centers focused on developing a vaccine for Coccidioidomycosis, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses involved in infectious disease research.

Health
State governments

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