Federal Grants for State Governments

741 active programs for state governments

State governments administer a substantial portion of US federal program dollars — including block grants, formula grants, and pass-through awards to local recipients. The programs below list state government agencies among their eligible applicants.

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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21st Century Cures Act - Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

To provide extramural research support for the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) In...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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21st Century Cures Act - Cancer Moonshot Research Projects

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

To provide support for initiative funding under the 21st Century Cures Act to support cancer research, such as the devel...

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220 Block Grants

Agriculture, Department Of, Farm Service Agency

The 220 Block Grants Program's purpose is to provide assistance to producers who have suffered certain losses as a conse...

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Business Financing & Capital
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7(j) Technical Assistance

Small Business Administration

The purpose of the program is to provide Business Development Assistance for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. SBA perform...

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8(g) State Coastal Zone

Interior, Department Of The, Departmental Offices

ONRR shares 27 percent of mineral leasing revenue derived from any lease issued after September 18, 1978, of any Federal...

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Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR/AML) Grants

Interior, Department Of The, Departmental Offices

The U.S. Department of the Interior has been authorized to establish an Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) Progr...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Act

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder, affecting around 30,000 pe...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design (AHEAD) Model

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services

The Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design (AHEAD) Model (referred to as “AHEAD” or the “AHEAD Model...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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ACL Assistive Technology

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Community Living (acl)

The 2004 amendments to the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 supports State efforts to improve the provision of assistive...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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ACL Independent Living State Grants

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Community Living (acl)

To provide financial assistance to States for expanding and improving the provision of independent living (IL) services ...

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ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Community Living (acl)

To support and coordinate research and its utilization in order to improve the lives of people of all ages with physical...

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Activity

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

To develop and implement HIV prevention programs of public information and education.

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Adaptive Science

Interior, Department Of The, U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) uses a science-based, adaptive framework for setting and achieving broad-scal...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program and Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Health Resources And Services Administration

The purpose of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program and the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program is t...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments Program

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Children And Families

The objective of the Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments Program is to provide incentives to states and e...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Adoption Assistance

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Children And Families

The Title IV-E Adoption Assistance Program supports states, Indian tribes, tribal organizations and tribal consortia (t...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Adoption Opportunities

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Children And Families

The purpose of this program is to eliminate barriers, including geographic barriers, to adoption and to provide permanen...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Personal Responsibility Education Program

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Children And Families

The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) supports prevention education services for youth ages 10 to 19, to ...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Affordable Care Act Program for Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health Hazards

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

The overall goals of this program are for Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health ...

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Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program

Federal Communications Commission, Federal Communications Commission

Millions of low-income households experience difficulty paying for broadband service needed to participate in 21st Centu...

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AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC) Program

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Health Resources And Services Administration

The purpose of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) AETC Program is to increase and support a health care workforce c...

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Air Pollution Control Program Support

Environmental Protection Agency

The objectives of the §105 program are to assist state, tribal, municipal, intermunicipal, and interstate air pollution ...

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Regional & Community Development
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Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program

Transportation, Department Of, Federal Aviation Administration

The goal of the Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Program is to support the creation and delivery of curriculum desi...

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Regional & Community Development
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Airport Improvement Program

Transportation, Department Of, Federal Aviation Administration

This Assistance Listing Number 20.116 was created in July 2025 included in the previous ALN 20.106, please refer to form...

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Regional & Community Development
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Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs

Transportation, Department Of, Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has several strategic goals: Safety, People, Global Leadership, and Operationa...

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Regional & Community Development
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Airport Infrastructure Grants

Transportation, Department Of, Federal Aviation Administration

This Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 20.117 was created in August 2025 included in the previous ALN 20.106, please refer...

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Regional & Community Development
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Airport Terminal Program

Transportation, Department Of, Federal Aviation Administration

This Assistance Listing 20.118 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.106, please refer to former AL...

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Alaska Native Science and Engineering

Interior, Department Of The, Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provides major economic and energy benefits on a national and local level t...

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Alaska Native Science and Engineering

Interior, Department Of The, Bureau Of Safety And Environmental Enforcement

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) program provides major economic and energy benefits on a natio...

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Alaska Settlement Agreement

Interior, Department Of The, Departmental Offices

ONRR shares 100 percent with the State of Alaska to be paid monthly subject to late disbursement interest for contracts,...

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Regional & Community Development
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Alcohol Open Container Requirements

Transportation, Department Of, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

To encourage States to enact and enforce a compliant alcohol open container law. Under Section 154, to avoid the transfe...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

To assist public and private nonprofit institutions and individuals to establish, expand and improve biomedical research...

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STEM Research & Education
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Alternative or Innovative Treatment Technology Research, Demonstration, Training, and Hazardous Substance Research Grants

Environmental Protection Agency

To support grants and cooperative agreements for (1) a program of research, evaluation, testing, development, and demons...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Community Living (acl)

To expand the availability of diagnostic and support services for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias...

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Disaster Resilience
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AmeriCorps CNCS Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement 94.020

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

The AmeriCorps Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement (DRCA) is an initiative through which national service programs p...

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Regional & Community Development
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AmeriCorps Commission Investment Fund 94.008

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

AmeriCorps is seeking to expand the capacity (knowledge, skills, and resources) of State Service Commissions and Alterna...

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Regional & Community Development
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AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants 94.014

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

The purpose of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service grant funding is to mobilize more Americans to observe the Mart...

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STEM Research & Education
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AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 94.011

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of eng...

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Regional & Community Development
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AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 94.002

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

RSVP engages people ages 55 and older to address a wide range of community needs. AmeriCorps Seniors’ volunteers in RSVP...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

The Senior Companion Program (SCP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engag...

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Regional & Community Development
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AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants 94.012

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

The purpose of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grant funding is to mobilize more Americans to...

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Regional & Community Development
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AmeriCorps State and National 94.006

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

AmeriCorps State and National grants are awarded to eligible organizations that identify an unmet need in their communit...

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Regional & Community Development
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AmeriCorps State Commissions Support Grant

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

To develop a State plan, to assist States in the application process, and to provide oversight of funded AmeriCorps prog...

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Regional & Community Development
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AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America 94.013

Corporation For National And Community Service, Corporation For National And Community Service

AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is the national service program of AmeriCorps designed specifically ...

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Analyzing Relationships between Disability, Rehabilitation, and Work

Social Security Administration

The objective of the program is to foster new analysis of work, rehabilitation, and disability issues, which may develop...

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Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Food And Drug Administration

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) is a U.S. public health surveillance system that tracks ...

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Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs)

Appalachian Regional Commission

To help the regional economy become more competitive by putting in place the building blocks for self-sustaining economi...

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Applied Science Grants

Interior, Department Of The, Bureau Of Reclamation

The objective of the Applied Science Grants is to improve access to and use of hydrologic data as well as to develop and...

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Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program

Interior, Department Of The, Bureau Of Reclamation

The objective of the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program is to work cooperatively with states, Tribes, and other entit...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Area Health Education Centers

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Health Resources And Services Administration

The Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program enhances access to high quality health care through academic-community ...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure

Commerce, Department Of, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

To establish an strengthen new and/or existing centers, consortia, or other arrangements for interdisciplinary research ...

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Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office Financial Assistance Program

Energy, Department Of

The mission of the Artificial Intelligence & Technology Office (AITO) is to transform the Department into a world-leadin...

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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
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Arts and Artifacts Indemnity

National Endowment For The Arts

To provide for indemnification against loss or damage for eligible art works, artifacts, and objects (1) when borrowed f...

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ASPR Science Preparedness and Response Grants

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Strategic Preparedness And Response

To conduct preparedness and response research that will inform the ongoing response to, and recovery from disasters

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Disaster Resilience
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ASPR Science Preparedness and Response Grants

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Immed Office Of The Secretary Of Health And Human Services

To conduct preparedness and response research that will inform the ongoing response to, and recovery from disasters

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Regional & Community Development
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Asset Concessions and Innovative Finance Assistance

Transportation, Department Of, Office Of The Secretary

The objective of this program is to facilitate access to expert services for, and to provide grants to, eligible applica...

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Assistance for Torture Victims

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Children And Families

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) funds the Services for Survivors of Torture Program which includes Direct Servi...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Assistance Programs for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

To work with State health agencies and other public and private nonprofit organizations in planning, developing, integra...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Community Living (acl)

The purpose of the Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) is to support programs that provide for...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Health Resources And Services Administration

This Program supports activities to: provide information and education on autism and other developmental disabilities (D...

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Workforce Development & Training
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Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Grant Program

Transportation, Department Of, Federal Aviation Administration

The goal of the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Grant Program is to support education, recruitment, and develop...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Basic Center Grant

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Children And Families

The objectives of the Basic Center Program are to: 1) provide outreach, shelter, crisis intervention and aftercare; 2) r...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Basic Health Program (Affordable Care Act)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services

Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act gives states the option of creating a Basic Health Program (BHP), a health benef...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Basic Scientific Research

Dept Of Defense, Dept Of The Army

To support basic research, and enhance fundamental knowledge in the chemical, life, physical, engineering, materials, me...

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Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants

Interior, Department Of The, National Park Service

To assist States and local communities acquire and preserve threatened battlefield land from the Revolutionary War, War ...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Bioengineering, Biomedical Imaging, and Technology Development - Other Research (OR)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The Funding Goals of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) are to support the developm...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Bioengineering, Biomedical Imaging, and Technology Development - Research Centers (RC)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The Funding Goals of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) are to support the developm...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Bioengineering, Biomedical Imaging, and Technology Development - Training Individual (TR)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The Funding Goals of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) are to support the developm...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Bioengineering, Biomedical Imaging, and Technology Development - Training Institutional (TI)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The Funding Goals of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) are to support the developm...

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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), Biodefense Medical Countermeasure Development

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Administration For Strategic Preparedness And Response

The purpose of this program is to coordinate the acceleration of countermeasure and product advanced research and develo...

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Disaster Resilience
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), Biodefense Medical Countermeasure Development

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Immed Office Of The Secretary Of Health And Human Services

The purpose of this program is to coordinate the acceleration of countermeasure and product advanced research and develo...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Biomedical Research - Other Research (OR)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of b...

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Biomedical Research - Research Centers (RC)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of b...

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Biomedical Research - Research Projects (RP)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of b...

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Biomedical Research - Training, Individual (TR)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of b...

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Biomedical Research - Training, Institutional (TI)

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of b...

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Biomedical Research and Research Training

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of b...

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BLM Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities

Interior, Department Of The, Bureau Of Land Management

Wildland Fire Fuels Management and Community Assistance Program activities represent strategic investments in managing v...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration

To provide financial assistance to States and Territories to enable them to carry out the State's plan for providing com...

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Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration

To provide financial assistance to States and Territories to support projects for the development and implementation of ...

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Boating Safety Financial Assistance

Homeland Security, Department Of, U.s. Coast Guard

The mission of the National RBS Program is to ensure the public has a safe, secure, and enjoyable recreational boating e...

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Boston African-American National Historic Site

Interior, Department Of The, National Park Service

As set forth in authorizing legislation, this program’s objective is to enter into cooperative agreements to mark, inter...

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Research & Innovation Partnerships
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Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative

Health And Human Services, Department Of, National Institutes Of Health

To provide extramural research support for the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) In...

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Regional & Community Development
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Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program

Commerce, Department Of, National Telecommunications And Information Administration

Congress directed the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to deploy the BEAD program through the ...

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Regional & Community Development
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Broadband Infrastructure Program

Commerce, Department Of, National Telecommunications And Information Administration

The Broadband Infrastructure Program provides federal grants for the deployment of broadband infrastructure.

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Workforce Development & Training
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Brookwood-Sago Grant

Labor, Department Of, Mine Safety And Health Administration

To provide mine safety and health training and education programs for workers and mine operators, to better identify, av...

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Brownfields Job Training Cooperative Agreements

Environmental Protection Agency

Brownfield sites are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence o...

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Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements

Environmental Protection Agency

66.818 Related Federal Assistance 66.817 , 66.815 , 66.814 Overview Objectives Brownfield sites are real property, the...

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Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants and Cooperative Agreements

Environmental Protection Agency

Brownfield sites are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence o...

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Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

State, Department Of, State, Department Of

Support the foreign assistance goals and objectives of the Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA), as...

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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy

Interior, Department Of The, Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management

The Renewable Energy Program oversees the leasing of areas on the outer continental shelf for development of renewable e...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Burial Expenses Allowance for Veterans

Veterans Affairs, Department Of, Veterans Benefits Administration

If the Veteran died on or after October 1, 2024, VA will provide a monetary allowance not to exceed $978, or that amount...

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California Refuge Account

Interior, Department Of The, Departmental Offices

ONRR shares 40.87 percent of Oil and Gas Rents, Royalties, and Bonus Bids with the State of California.

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial and Tribal Organizations

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

The purpose of this program is to transition this highly-functional public health infrastructure for cancer prevention a...

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Regional & Community Development
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Capital Assistance to States - Intercity Passenger Rail Service

Transportation, Department Of, Federal Railroad Administration

To provide financial assistance to fund capital improvements (and related planning activities) necessary to support impr...

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Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States

Education, Department Of, Office Of Career, Technical, And Adult Education

To develop more fully the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary education students and ...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services

The Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model aims to improve the lives of people with Medicaid living with rare and seve...

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Health & Biomedical Research
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Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration

The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) projects for regional and national significance support states, tribes and ...

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Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Projects of Regional and National Significance

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration

The Center for Substance Use Prevention (CSAP) projects for regional and national significance support states, tribes an...

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Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Projects of Regional and National Significance

Health And Human Services, Department Of, Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration

The Center for Substance Use Treatment (CSAT) projects for regional and national significance support states, tribes and...

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