July 6, 2026

Grant Watch: Week of 7/06/26

The Grant Plant routinely reviews funder websites and notices and is pleased to share some upcoming opportunities with you.

Long-Term Safe Homes for Sexually Exploited Women and Girls
  • Deadline: July 20, 2026
  • Purpose: To address sexual violence by providing safe homes for sexually exploited and/or abused women or girls. These safe homes must provide longer-term housing for months or years–sufficient to serve the rehabilitative needs of the populations served–as opposed to emergency shelter, along with comprehensive multidisciplinary care that addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and educational needs of the girls and/or women they serve.
  • Award Size: $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 (Total program funding is approximately $7,600,000 across roughly 4 awards).
  • Eligibility: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits; Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Funder: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative State and Community Grant Program
  • Deadline: July 22, 2026
  • Purpose: These cooperative agreements are intended to support and promote the development and expansion of dementia-capable home and community-based service systems in States and Communities.
  • Award Size: $850,000 – $1,000,000. The Program will fund no more than 75% of the project’s total cost.
  • Eligibility: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education.
  • Funder: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support
  • Deadline: July 23, 2026
  • Purpose: To support individuals in substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder treatment and recovery to live independently and participate in the workforce. Preference will be given to entities located in States with the greatest need, based on the highest mortality rate related to substance use disorder.
  • Award Size: Up to $500,000 per year for up to 5 years.
  • Eligibility: Domestic public and private non-profit entities that provide treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use disorders and partner with one or more local or state stakeholders which may include local employers, community organizations, including faith-based organizations, the local workforce development board, local and state governments, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations to support recovery, independent living, and participation in the workforce.
  • Funder: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Rural Health Network Advancement Program
  • Deadline: July 24, 2026 (Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. ET. A pre-recorded Technical Assistance webinar is available).
  • Purpose: This pilot initiative supports networks comprised of independent rural hospitals and clinics in integrated network collaboration. It aims to offset small-scale structural barriers, helping rural providers compete in an increasingly consolidated health care landscape. The program brings economic efficiencies to small independent rural entities by expanding their capacity to strengthen operations, preserve existing services, and build new lines of care while preserving local autonomy.
  • Award Size: Up to $500,000 per award (Estimated Total Program Funding is $3,000,000, with 6 expected awards. No cost sharing or matching is required).
  • Eligibility: Domestic public or private, non-profit or for-profit entities. This includes faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes and tribal organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Community Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Hospitals, and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH). Applicants may be located in rural or urban areas but must demonstrate the experience or capacity to serve populations in rural areas.
  • Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program
  • Deadline: July 24, 2026
  • Purpose: This program provides funding to federally recognized tribal nations to enhance their ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from potential terrorist attacks and other hazards. It is part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress to help strengthen the nation’s communities against potential terrorist attacks. Award Size: Up to $14,250,000 (Estimated Total Program
  • Award Size: $14,250,000 with 20 expected awards. No cost sharing or matching requirement).
  • Eligibility: Federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
  • Funder: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Cultivating Connected Communities Prize Challenge
  • Deadline: August 26, 2026 (Phase 1 submission deadline at 11:59 p.m. ET). An optional Intent to Apply is highly encouraged by July 15, 2026.
  • Purpose: This national prize competition builds on the USDA’s The People’s Garden initiative by supporting existing community garden projects looking to expand their outreach and accessibility. The challenge aims to partner with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), individuals living with paralysis or other physical disabilities, and older adults. Funded enhancements (such as adaptive tools or inclusive programming) are intended to help reduce social isolation, improve access to fresh foods, and support chronic disease prevention.
  • Award Size: Phase 1 offers up to 50 prizes of up to $4,000 each. Phase 2 offers up to 50 prizes of up to $8,000 each for teams demonstrating successful implementation.
  • Eligibility: Open to organizations (including nonprofits, local governments, tribal nations, tribal-serving entities, and community garden coalitions) that manage an existing community garden project. The garden must already incorporate sustainability practices, such as organic gardening, hydroponics, or aquaponics. The primary point of contact must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is 18 or older.
  • Funder: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
HFFI Local and Regional Healthy Food Financing Partnerships Program
  • Deadline: September 18, 2026 (Applications must be submitted electronically through the SmartSimple portal by 11:59 p.m. ET. An informational webinar is scheduled for July 21, 2026).
  • Purpose: This program provides funding to eligible public-private partnerships that are implementing or plan to implement Food Financing Programs in underserved communities across the country. The initiative aims to improve access to fresh, healthy foods by providing financial and technical assistance to retail projects that sell an assortment of staple and perishable foods to SNAP-authorized retailers in underserved areas.
  • Award Size: Up to $3,000,000 total per award (Capacity Building grants are available between $200,000 and $1,000,000; Credit Enhancement grants are available between $500,000 and $3,000,000). Total funding available for this cycle is $20 million.
  • Eligibility: Regional, state, or local public-private partnerships containing at least two entities. At least one partner must be a public entity (such as a local, state, or tribal government, authority, or agency). The other partner(s) may include nonprofit organizations, private businesses, foundations, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), credit unions, or food policy councils.
  • Funder: America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (a program of the USDA, administered by the Reinvestment Fund)
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
  • Deadline: January 5, 2027 (Application period opens September 1, 2026.
  • Award Size: Not specified for the general 2026 application cycle; up to $15,000,000 for the separate Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) branch. Requires a minimum 1:1 match.
  • Purpose: The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides matching grants to assist with the acquisition, development, and expansion of high-quality public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program aims to preserve, develop, and ensure long-term accessibility to outdoor recreation resources to strengthen community health and vitality. All supported projects must involve publicly owned land.
  • Eligibility: Political subdivisions of the state, local government entities, and recognized Indian tribes/Tribal governments within New Mexico.
  • Funder: New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), State Parks Division
2026 People-First AI Fund
  • Deadline: July 15, 2026.
  • Award Size: One-time, unrestricted grants typically capped up to 10% of an organization’s annual operating budget (averaging approximately $50,000 to $1,000,000 based on standard eligibility thresholds).
  • Purpose: The fund provides flexible financing to trusted, community-rooted nonprofits to explore how practical, community-led engagement with artificial intelligence can reduce barriers to services, expand opportunity, and elevate community voice. Funding focuses on leveraging AI to strengthen service delivery and community connection across three core domains: Community Support Services, Community Arts & Cultural Organizations, and Community Journalism & Media. Prior AI experience, specific tools, or the use of OpenAI products are not required to participate.
  • Eligibility: Open to standalone, U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities operating primarily within the 50 U.S. states or Washington, D.C., with an annual operating budget between $500,000 and $10 million (priority given to budgets between $1 million and $8 million). Fiscally sponsored programs or departments housed within larger institutions are ineligible, though certain community foundations and regranting entities with budgets under $15 million may apply.
  • Funder: OpenAI Foundation.
Cook Native American Ministries Foundation Grant Program
  • Deadline: July 31, 2026.
  • Award Size: Up to $10,000
  • Purpose: This faith-based grant program supports initiatives that equip Native leaders to better serve their churches and communities, with an emphasis on creating positive opportunities for tribal communities and the next generation of Native American leaders. The funder encourages applicants to incorporate matching gifts and alternative resource development incentives into their project design.
  • Eligibility: Open to Native American and Alaska Native serving organizations, with a strong encouragement directed toward faith-based and religious 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
  • Funder: Cook Native American Ministries Foundation (CNAMF)

Please be advised that The Grant Plant endeavors to provide accurate and up-to-date information; however, applicants are strongly encouraged to verify the currency and accuracy of all details by consulting the funder’s official website directly.

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