Week of April 10, 2026
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Department of Health and Human Services
FY 2027 Title X Family Planning Services Grants
WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support voluntary family planning projects that offer a broad range of acceptable and effective family planning methods and services, including natural family planning methods, infertility services, and services for adolescents. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants are state, special district, county, city or township governments; independent school districts; private, public, and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and organizations; public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations; faith-based organizations.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $257 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? January 9, 2027
Department of the Interior
FY 2026 North American Wetlands Conservation Act U.S. Standard Grant Program
WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program funds public-private partnerships carrying out wetland conservation projects in the United States under the authority of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. Funded projects must focus on the long-term protection, restoration, or enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit wetland ecosystems and sustain populations of waterfowl and other wetlands-associated migratory birds. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants include state, county, city, township, or special district governments; independent school districts; public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and small businesses.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $46 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? May 7, 2026
Department of the Interior
FY 2026 North American Wetlands Conservation Act Mexico Grants
WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program promotes partnerships to protect, restore, and manage wetlands and related habitats for migratory birds and wildlife across North America. Its goals include maintaining and improving wetland bird populations and ensuring sustainable numbers of waterfowl and other species. These efforts align with major conservation plans and international agreements involving the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants include local, state, federal, and tribal governments; special districts; non-profit organizations, private, public, and state institutions of higher education; independent school districts; small businesses; other Native American tribal organizations; and individuals.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $2.5 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? May 28, 2026
Department of the Interior
FY 2026 Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program
WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources and the communities that depend on them by providing direct technical and financial assistance to private landowners. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants are state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public, private, and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally and nonfederally recognized); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); individuals; for-profit organizations; and small businesses.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $15 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? May 30, 2026 (to be considered for FY26 funding); September 30, 2026
Department of the Interior
FY 2026 USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program
WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to reduce landslide risk through hazard mapping, risk assessments, public education, and interagency coordination. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and State geologic surveys or other state offices organized under a university system.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $1 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? June 8, 2026
Department of the Interior
FY 2026 USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program
WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to reduce landslide risk through hazard mapping, risk assessments, public education, and interagency coordination. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and State geologic surveys or other state offices organized under a university system.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $1 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? June 8, 2026
Department of Transportation
FY 2026 Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program (Low-No Ferry Program)
WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferries and the electrification or other reduction of emissions from existing ferries. Funding will support capital projects that include the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferry vessels that reduce emissions by using alternative fuels or on-board energy storage systems and related charging infrastructure to reduce emissions or produce zero onboard emissions under normal operation. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants are eligible recipients of Section 5307 or 5311 funds, which include states, territories, local governments, and tribal governments that operate a public ferry system.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $98 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? May 11, 2026
Department of Transportation
FY 2026 Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides capital, planning, and operating assistance to support essential passenger ferry service in rural areas. Authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Rural Ferry Program aims to ensure that rural communities retain access to basic ferry transportation. Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants include states and U.S. territories in which eligible rural ferry service is operated.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $454 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? May 11, 2026
Department of Transportation
FY 2026 Passenger Ferry Grant Program
WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to fund capital projects to purchase, construct, replace, or rehabilitate ferries, terminals, related infrastructure and equipment (including electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure). Click here for more information.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants are designated and direct recipients of Section 5307 funds, states, and federally recognized tribes that operate a public ferry system in an urbanized area.
TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $105 million
WHEN IS IT DUE? May 11, 2026
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