Grants for State, Local & Tribal Governments

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NCCIH) U24 opportunity is for research institutions applying to operate a Data Coordinating Center tied to a companion clinical-coordinating-center application for a multi-site clinical trial of natural products (botanicals, probiotics, dietary supplements). A matching CCC application must be submitted at the same time, and the project must be a high NCCIH research priority. A wide range of U.S. institution types may apply (universities, tribal organizations, faith/community organizations, etc.), but non-U.S. organizations are not eligible to be the applicant, though foreign components are allowed. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NCCIH) opportunity is for research institutions applying to run a Clinical Coordinating Center for an investigator-initiated, multi-site Phase III+ clinical trial of natural products, using the two-phase UG3/UH3 cooperative-agreement mechanism. A matching Data Coordinating Center application must be submitted at the same time, and the work must fit NCCIH's high-priority research areas. Many U.S. institution types may apply (universities, tribal organizations, faith/community organizations, etc.), but non-U.S. organizations are not eligible to be the applicant, though foreign components are allowed. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NCCIH) opportunity is for research institutions applying to run a Clinical Coordinating Center for an investigator-initiated, multi-site Phase III+ clinical trial of mind and body interventions, using the two-phase UG3/UH3 cooperative-agreement mechanism. A matching Data Coordinating Center application must be submitted simultaneously, and the work must align with NCCIH's high-priority research areas. A wide range of U.S. institution types may apply, but non-U.S. (foreign) organizations are not eligible to apply. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NINDS) R25 program supports research education activities that enhance training of the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce; clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity. A wide range of U.S. institution types may apply (universities, tribal organizations, faith/community organizations, etc.), but non-U.S. (foreign) organizations are not eligible to apply, though foreign components are allowed. The award amount is not specified in the listing, and the deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Park Service · $15K–$100K

The National Park Service's African American Civil Rights History Grants fund history, research, and documentation projects (survey, planning, research, education, and collection conservation) documenting the African American struggle for equal rights. Eligible applicants are state and local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and federally recognized tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian organizations; note this opportunity (P25AS00496) is for history/research/documentation only, not physical preservation. Awards range from about $15,000 to $100,000 and do not require non-federal match. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

Office on Violence Against Women · $380K–$600K

This Office on Violence Against Women program funds transitional housing and support services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants are limited to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and other organizations with a documented history of effective work on these crimes. Awards range from about $380,000 to $600,000. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education · $0–$1M

This Department of Education National Professional Development Program funds pre-service and in-service professional development activities. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, applying in consortia with state and/or local educational agencies; the consortium requirement means a standalone applicant without an SEA/LEA partner does not qualify. Maximum award is up to $1,000,000. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Park Service · $15K–$750K

The National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Preservation Grants fund physical preservation of historic sites (architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical work). Eligible applicants are state and local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and federally recognized tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian organizations; properties must be listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and this opportunity (P25AS00495) is for physical preservation only. Awards range from about $15,000 to $750,000 and do not require non-federal match. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

Fish and Wildlife Service · $0–$1M

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Multistate Conservation Grant Program funds wildlife and sport fish restoration and recruitment/retention/reactivation projects that address regional or national priorities beyond a single state's capacity. Eligibility is narrow: applicants are generally states (and certain U.S. territories), the FWS, or groups of states, and projects must benefit at least 26 states or a majority of states in an FWS region or regional association, and address a 2027 AFWA Strategic Priority. Maximum award is up to $1,000,000. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$600K

SAMHSA's National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative funds domestic public and private nonprofit entities to operate Treatment and Service Adaptation Centers providing national expertise on childhood trauma and adapting evidence-based treatments. Maximum award is up to $600,000. Note two limits: only domestic public and nonprofit entities are eligible (for-profits excluded), and SAMHSA will accept only the first 50 complete, high-quality applications before closing the portal. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $1–$400K

NOAA's Ocean Technology Transition Program funds projects that move ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing technologies from research toward operational or commercial use. Eligibility is broad, including industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profits, and state, local, and tribal governments; federal agencies and foreign governments cannot be the prime recipient but may partner, and projects previously funded by this program are not eligible. Maximum award is up to about $400,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy · $5M–$426.7M

The U.S. DOT INFRA program funds large-scale surface transportation projects of national or regional significance (highway freight, bridges, rail, intermodal, wildlife crossings, and commercial-vehicle parking). Eligible applicants are typically state and local governments and other public entities with qualifying transportation projects, and each applicant may submit only one application. Awards are large, from $5 million up to roughly $427 million, drawn from about $626.7 million available. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $330K

The NSF Arctic Sciences Section funds investigators at U.S. organizations to research the Arctic's changing natural environment and social and cultural systems. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), non-profit non-academic research organizations, tribal nations, and certain federal entities; for foreign collaborations only the U.S. portion is supported. The minimum noted award is about $330,000 (no stated maximum). The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

Bureau of Counterterrorism · $2M–$4.9M

Eligibility is broad, including not-for-profit organizations and think tanks, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The program funds an initiative to counter violent terrorist organizations' exploitation of illicit mining, taking an integrated approach across law enforcement, mining regulators, judiciary, and civil society, with awards from about $2 million up to roughly $4.9 million. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$350K

Eligibility is limited to federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, or consortia of these. The program supports planning and developing a community-based system of care for the mental health needs of children, youth, and young adults (birth through age 25) and their families, with awards up to about $350,000. Non-tribal organizations are not eligible. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · $0–$4.2M

This is an invitation-only opportunity: eligibility is limited to recipients specifically identified in the FY2026 Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for designated projects. The program funds projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims, with awards up to about $4.2 million. Organizations not designated in the statute cannot apply. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · $0–$2M

Eligibility is statutorily limited to states, including U.S. Territories, Pacific Jurisdictions, and the District of Columbia; other organization types are not eligible. The program funds community-based substance use prevention services delivered at the state level, with awards up to about $2 million. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Bureau of Counterterrorism · $0–$3.9M

Eligibility is broad, including U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations and think tanks, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The program funds explosive ordnance disposal, counter-IED, and post-blast investigation training and equipment for security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council states, with awards up to about $3.9 million. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Up to $337.3M

Eligibility is limited to the State Administrative Agency or the Emergency Management Agency applying on behalf of each state or territory. The program supports all-hazards emergency preparedness and implementation of the National Preparedness System, with large total program funding available (up to roughly $337 million). Only designated state/territory agencies can apply; note that this program type commonly carries a cost-share requirement, so review the NOFO. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Bureau of Justice Assistance · $0–$8M

This is an invitation-only opportunity: eligibility is limited to recipients identified in the FY2026 Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement, and the applicant's SAM-registered name must match the recipient listed there. The program funds designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, combat juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims, with awards up to about $8 million. Organizations not named in the statute should contact the agency before applying. The deadline is within about three weeks.