Federal Safety Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial governments to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities and resilience against digital threats.

This funding opportunity is designed for non-U.S.-based research entities to develop innovative AI technologies that improve maritime security through enhanced scene perception for unmanned vessels in complex marine environments.

This grant provides funding for U.S. educational and research institutions to collaborate with Ukrainian partners on projects that enhance security, stability, and innovation in areas such as cybersecurity, defense technology, and agriculture.

This initiative provides funding to U.S.-based community organizations and agencies to develop and implement effective solutions that reduce menthol cigarette use among high-risk populations, including youth, LGBTQ+ communities, and racial and ethnic minorities.

This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. 10441(d) and 12511(d). The OVW Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program (Tribal Coalitions Program (CFDA 16.557) is authorized by 34 U.S.C. 10441(d) and 34 U.S.C. 12511(d). This grant program supports the development and operation of nonprofit, nongovernmental Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions. Each recognized coalition will receive the same amount of base funding. Sexual assault coalitions and dual domestic violence/sexual assault coalitions will receive an additional amount for sexual assault-focused activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government and nonprofit organizations to improve access to medical forensic examinations for sexual assault survivors through the development and expansion of specialized programs and services.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to organizations working globally to improve the safety and security of biological research, particularly in high-containment laboratories and through policy development, with a focus on countries in Latin America and Asia.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer mentoring services to children and youth affected by opioid and other substance use, helping them and their families through structured programs and supportive services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver specialized training and resources to law enforcement and affiliated agencies focused on investigating and preventing technology-facilitated crimes against children.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for developing and implementing community-based substance use prevention programs targeting youth in schools and extracurricular settings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen global efforts against sanctions evasion by China and Russia, focusing on enhancing compliance systems and technical training for public and private sectors.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to prevent Russia from acquiring and using chemical and biological weapons through enhanced security measures, training, and international collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides operational support for the National Biocontainment Laboratories at Boston University and the University of Texas Medical Branch, enabling critical research on hazardous biological agents and biodefense initiatives.

The FY 2025-2026 MPDG program, under the Department of Transportation’s Office of the Secretary, offers three separate grant programs: the National Infrastructure Project Assistance grants program (Mega), the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects grants program (INFRA), and the Rural Surface Transportation Grant program (Rural). This opportunity collectively allocates approximately $5.1 billion in funding to support significant surface transportation infrastructure projects, such as highway and bridge improvements, railway-highway grade crossing enhancements, wildlife crossings, public transportation advancements, and more. The MPDG aims to fund projects that demonstrate substantial national or regional impacts or address critical needs in rural transportation infrastructure. The application deadline is set for May 6, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofits in U.S. territories and freely associated states for infrastructure maintenance and resilience projects that enhance community development and disaster preparedness.

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that operate memorials honoring the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, ensuring their preservation, accessibility, and educational outreach.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, planning organizations, and tribal authorities for projects aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries for all users.

The FY 2023-2024 CRISI program, managed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is designed to fund projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of railroad infrastructure. The program is open to various applicants, including states, rail carriers, and local governments, and it focuses on a broad array of project types such as safety enhancements, congestion reductions, upgrades to short-line or regional railroads, and the development of new or substantially improved intercity passenger rail corridors. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $2.478 billion. The application deadline is set for May 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. Projects must not only improve infrastructure but also enhance safety protocols, integrate innovative technology, and support economic vitality.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and tribal governments to improve prescription drug monitoring systems, enhance data sharing, and combat the misuse of controlled substances, particularly opioids.

trainer program to educate, train, and prepare jail and prison staff so they are equipped to appropriately interact with people in a carceral setting who have mental illness (MI) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This training should be developed by an institution of higher education or non-profit, for profit or tribal in conjunction with health care and corrections professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach. The training must focus on understanding behavioral health, including MI and substance use disorders, IDD, developing empathy, navigating community resources, and de-escalation skills and practical application training of those skills in a trauma-informed manner for all staff working in prisons and jails. The centerpiece of this training must be a 40-hour CIT train-the-trainer program.