Grants for State, Local & Tribal Governments

Rural Utilities Service · $50K–$750K

This USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant has broad eligibility: state, county, city/township, and special-district governments; federally recognized tribes; public and private higher education institutions; 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits; small businesses; and for-profit organizations may apply. It funds telecommunications equipment and technology to expand distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas, with awards of roughly $50,000 to $750,000. Note that DLT grants generally require applicant matching funds, so confirm cost-share requirements in the FY2026 Application Guide.

U.S. Mission to Togo · $5K–$25K

This U.S. Embassy Lome (Togo) small grants program funds projects that strengthen U.S.-Togo ties through economic growth, security cooperation, and public diplomacy. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and local not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions. Awards range from about $5,000 to $25,000.

Centers for Disease Control-PHIC · Amount varies

This CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant funds recipients to address local public health priorities with community-driven methods. Eligibility is statutorily limited to 61 named entities: the 50 states, the District of Columbia, two specified American Indian tribes, five U.S. territories, and three Freely Associated States. Award amounts are not specified. No other applicants are eligible.

VA National Cemetery Administration · $0–$60M

This VA program funds states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments (on trust land), and qualifying counties to establish, expand, improve, operate, or maintain veterans cemeteries. Eligibility is limited to those government entities meeting 38 USC 2408. Maximum award is very large, up to about $60 million. Note the VA states it may decline applicants it deems not to advance its priorities and will not fund certain disfavored activities. Nonprofits, businesses, and individuals are not eligible.

U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso · $1K–$25K

This U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) program funds proposals to strengthen U.S.-Burkina Faso ties through economic, security, and public diplomacy projects. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions; for-profit entities are not eligible, and only one nonprofit, non-governmental entity may be the prime recipient. Awards range from about $1,000 to $25,000.

U.S. Mission to Nigeria · $67.5K–$100.7K

This U.S. Mission to Nigeria program funds an organization to run the EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program, expanding access to U.S. higher education for Nigerian students through advising centers and an Opportunity Funds Program. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, and public international or governmental institutions with nationwide advising capacity. Awards range from about $67,500 to $100,700. For-profit entities and individuals are not listed as eligible.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NIDCD) R01 grant funds HIV/AIDS research within NIDCD's mission areas of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. Eligible applicants include a broad range of U.S. institutions such as universities, minority-serving institutions, HBCUs, tribal governments and colleges, government agencies, and U.S. territories. Award amounts are not specified. Only low-risk clinical trials, if any, will be supported.

DOT - Federal Transit Administration · $0

This Federal Transit Administration program offers about $166 million in competitive grants to replace rail vehicles. Eligibility is restricted to applicants in an urbanized area that are eligible for State of Good Repair (Section 5337) formula funding, which includes states and local governmental authorities. Per-award amounts are not specified. Nonprofits, businesses, and individuals are not eligible.

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · $0

Eligibility is limited to state governments. This program empowers states and local governments to fund border security activities, including border barrier/wall construction, ground preparation, detection and interdiction, and relocation of unlawfully present aliens. No award amount is specified in the provided data; individual organizations cannot apply directly.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $25K–$300K

Open to applicants generally, but those that are not conservation-based organizations must demonstrate how their priorities meet the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Joint Venture objectives. The program competitively funds habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement projects in the Great Lakes coastal zone to benefit fish, wildlife, and migratory birds, with awards from about $25,000 to $300,000. Projects must be located within or near the Great Lakes coastal area.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$400K

This SAMHSA program funds adult suicide prevention efforts to build community infrastructure for early intervention and resiliency. Eligibility is statutorily limited to specific settings: community-based primary care or behavioral health care providers, emergency departments, state mental health agencies, public health agencies, U.S. territories, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Maximum award is about $400,000. Applicants outside these defined categories are not eligible.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$300K

This SAMHSA program funds training to prepare graduate-level health professional students to identify and treat substance use disorders. Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities. Maximum award is about $300,000. For-profit organizations and individuals are not eligible.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R21 (clinical trial optional) is open to a broad range of applicants, including institutions of higher education, tribal governments, faith-based and community organizations, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories. It supports exploratory translational and clinical research in maternal and pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics. No award ceiling is listed in the provided data; consult the NOFO for budget details.

Office on Violence Against Women · $128K–$1.6M

Eligibility is limited to state and territorial governments, and only the agency designated by the governor may apply. This formula program helps states and territories provide intervention, advocacy, and support services for victims of sexual assault and their families, with awards from about $128,000 to $1.6 million. Individual nonprofits cannot apply directly.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R01 (clinical trial optional) is open to a broad range of applicants, including institutions of higher education, tribal governments, faith-based and community organizations, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories. It supports translational and clinical research in maternal and pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics. No award ceiling is listed in the provided data; consult the NOFO for budget details.

Agricultural Marketing Service · $200K–$500K

Eligibility is limited to states, tribal governments, and research institutions (such as colleges, universities, and research centers) in the 50 states, DC, and listed territories. The program supports promotion of the domestic maple syrup industry through research, education, market promotion, and natural-resource sustainability, with awards from about $200,000 to $500,000. Private individuals and businesses are not directly eligible.

Office on Violence Against Women · $1–$4.4M

Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribes that exercise Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over covered crimes. The program reimburses tribal governments for expenses incurred in exercising that jurisdiction over non-Indians for crimes such as assault, domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and protection-order violations, with awards up to about $4.4 million. Only qualifying tribal governments may apply.

National Park Service · $15K–$100K

Open to State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian organizations, Certified Local Governments, and nonprofit tax-exempt U.S. organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status). The program funds surveys and National Register nominations for historically underrepresented communities, with awards from about $15,000 to $100,000; every project must produce at least one new or amended nomination. Sites owned or leased by the National Park Service are not eligible.

Health Resources and Services Administration · $0–$1.3M

This HRSA cooperative agreement funds a single Evaluation Provider to lead a multi-site evaluation and provide evaluation technical assistance for an initiative serving men with HIV who are out of or struggling to stay in care. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, higher-education institutions, school districts, and state/local/county/tribal/special-district governments. Only one award will be made, up to about $1.3 million.

Health Resources and Services Administration · $0–$300K

HRSA's Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program funds telehealth networks that use nutrition services to help prevent and manage chronic diseases and improve access to care. The listing indicates domestic organizations, but specific eligible applicant types are not detailed here, so review the NOFO. Awards go up to about $300,000.