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Idaho State Grants Portal

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Every grant and loan program that Idaho's state agencies, departments, commissions, councils and state-created authorities offer to cities, counties, nonprofits, businesses, farms, schools, tribes and individuals — the money, who qualifies, the catch, and the next window — in one place, refreshed daily from the OpenGrants database.

Data refreshed: November 9, 2026 · Editorial verified: November 4, 2026 · 118 programs and listings

118Verified programs

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How to use this page

This is Idaho's own money. Programs here are administered by an Idaho state agency, department, commission, council or state-created authority — including federal dollars the state passes through. Federal direct programs and private foundations open to Idaho applicants are listed at the end of this page, under Beyond state agencies.
Programs and listings are different things. A program card is the recurring opportunity (its rules, cycle and catch); a listing is one cycle's posting, tracked live in the OpenGrants database. When a card has no open listing, the next window is projected from its cycle and labeled as such.
Everything here is exportable. Download the CSV or JSON, or read the CommonGrants API — every record follows the open CommonGrants protocol, so you can move this data into your own tools.

What's included: Grants, loans, tax credits and rebates offered by an Idaho state entity to outside applicants, whether funded by state appropriations, federal pass-through or trust funds; recurring programs with no current listing are kept with a projected window. What's left out: Federal programs applied for directly from a federal agency, private and community foundations, local-government programs, grants open only to other state agencies, student financial aid, and state purchasing contracts (those are on OpenGrants Contracts).

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Who gives the money: Idaho's grantmaking agencies

1. Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

11 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Drinking Water Emerging Contaminants Grants for Small or Disadvantaged Communities

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Grants to address emerging contaminants such as PFAS in drinking water at small or disadvantaged systems.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEnvironment & WaterDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Letter of interest is scored and ranked, so an invitation is not guaranteed; the emerging-contaminant purpose must exceed 50% of project cost. Amount, match and term were not stated on the pages fetched.

Next deadline: Jan 8, 2027 · Annual letter-of-interest round; FY2028 letters of interest due January 8, 2027 (the Drinking Water and Wastewater Funding page lists an FY2028 Emerging Contaminants LOI form)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people or identified as disadvantaged; the primary purpose (more than 50% of cost) of the project must be addressing emerging contaminants.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the FY28 Drinking Water Emerging Contaminants LOI form and email it to [email protected] by January 8, 2027; highest-rated projects are invited to apply for funding.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Grants and Loans Bureau; email: [email protected];

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Emergency Funding for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Set-aside money for emergency needs at SRF-eligible water and wastewater systems.

Varies — check official page

OpenOtherEnvironment & WaterDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Limited annual pot; criteria are in the fiscal-year Intended Use Plan. Whether funds are a grant or loan is not stated on the page.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; $200,000 for drinking water and $200,000 for wastewater allocated each fiscal year, first-come first-served

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Drinking water and wastewater systems eligible for SRF funding with an emergency need that meets the criteria in the current Intended Use Plan.
How to apply: Direct application: contact the Grants and Loans Bureau Chief at the DEQ State Office to discuss the need and the application process.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Idaho
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Facility Planning Grants (Drinking Water and Wastewater)

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Pays half the cost of an engineer-prepared facility plan for a drinking water or wastewater system.

Historically up to $45,000 (drinking water) and $65,000 (wastewater) of DEQ match

OpenGrantMatch 50%Environment & WaterDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Letter of interest comes first and the grant is only offered if you rank high enough. The recipient must hire a professional engineer to prepare the plan, cover the other 50%, and (if seeking SRF financing) complete an environmental information document. The match must be in hand to be placed on the priority list.

Next deadline: Jan 8, 2027 · Annual: letters of interest are invited in mid-October and due in January (FY2028 LOIs due January 8, 2027); highest-rated projects are invited to apply after the Board of Environmental Quality approves the priority list, typically in May, with applications invited from July 1

Applicant tip: Planning grants are the usual first step toward an SRF construction loan, so file the letter of interest even if construction is years away; DEQ offers free technical assistance with the form.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Counties, cities, special service districts, other governmental entities and nonprofit corporations with wastewater authority; public drinking water systems (community and non-community). Systems must be current on fines, SRF loans and fees owed to DEQ and able to pay the non-grant share.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the FY2028 Letter of Interest and Rating Form for your system type (links on the Drinking Water and Wastewater Funding page) to [email protected] by January 8, 2027; if ranked high enough, DEQ invites a full planning grant application. Contact your DEQ regional office for help.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Historically up to $45,000 (drinking water) and $65,000 (wastewater) of DEQ match
Match: 50%
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Maryanna Peavey, Grants and Loans Bureau Chief; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 373-0122;
Statutory authority: IDAPA 58.01.22

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Reduction of Lead Exposure Funding

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Funds to replace lead pipes or fixtures or address corrosive water at at-risk systems.

Varies — check official page

OpenOtherEnvironment & WaterHealth & Human Services

The catch: Annual statewide cap, no rollover, and the system must already be identified by DEQ as at risk. A DEQ award of $1,400,000 in drinking water lead service line loan funding was announced October 19, 2026, so some lead funding is delivered as SRF loans.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; $500,000 available each year statewide, first-come first-served, unused funds not carried forward

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public drinking water systems (including public K-12 schools) identified by DEQ as at risk for lead.
How to apply: Direct application: contact DEQ's Grants and Loans staff through the funding pages to discuss the project.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Idaho
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grants

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Competitive grants for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve Idaho's lakes, streams, rivers and aquifers.

Up to $250,000

ExpectedGrantMatch 40%Environment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: 40% match required; indirect costs capped at 15% of modified total direct costs (or a federally negotiated rate); contracts run three years; funds are paid on invoices submitted to DEQ.

Next deadline: Expected: July 2027 · Annual; 2026 application period April 20 to July 17 and now closed; the page says 2027 information will be available in early 2027

Applicant tip: Basin Advisory Groups rank proposals after oral presentations, so line up partners and other funding sources before you apply.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any party with an eligible nonpoint source project; projects covered by a draft or final IPDES permit are excluded for several categories. Projects should be ready to implement, target TMDL pollutants and involve multiple partners.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through DEQ's Euna/AmpliFund grant management system using the Application Materials Guide; applicants give an oral presentation to the local Basin Advisory Group.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $250,000
Funding source: Federal
Match: 40%
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Clean Water Act section 319

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Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Planning Grants

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Planning funds to address sanitary sewer overflows and municipal stormwater improvements.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEnvironment & WaterDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Scored and ranked letter of interest first; award size, match and funding source were not stated on the pages fetched.

Next deadline: Jan 8, 2027 · Annual letter-of-interest round; FY2028 letters of interest due January 8, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Communities with a population under 10,000 or that qualify as disadvantaged, with sewer overflow or stormwater planning needs.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the FY28 Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Planning Grant LOI form and email it to [email protected] by January 8, 2027.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Grants and Loans Bureau; email: [email protected];

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Source Water Protection Grants

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Grants to reduce the risk of contamination of public drinking water sources.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

The catch: Electronic AmpliFund submission is required and awards are processed (invoiced) through AmpliFund. The page says funding depends on availability.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual when funding is available; the page says the FY2025 cycle is closed and expected the FY2026 cycle to open early in 2026; no later round is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public water systems, state and local government agencies, tribes, special districts, associations, nonprofits and educational institutions in Idaho; federal agencies and for-profit privately owned systems are excluded.
How to apply: Direct application: register as an AmpliFund user through the DEQ opportunity link on the program page, read the Source Water Protection Grant Guidelines, and submit the full application package electronically.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Higher Education, School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Scott Short, Source Water Protection Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 373-0191;

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State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grants

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

State-funded cost share for agricultural practices that improve water quality in impaired waters.

Up to $250,000

ExpectedGrantMatch 40%AgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: 40% match; 18-month implementation timeframe; indirect costs capped at 15% of modified total direct costs; multiple partners and leveraged funding expected.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; 2026 application timeframe March 16 to April 17 and now closed; the page says 2027 information will be available in early 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Farmers and ranchers with projects targeting agricultural practices that improve water quality and meet TMDL objectives; projects must be ready to implement with a completed work plan and budget.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through DEQ's Euna/AmpliFund grant management system using the Application Materials Guide; submit a completed work plan and budget.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $250,000
Funding source: State
Match: 40%
Geography: Priority watersheds with impaired water bodies in Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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State Revolving Fund Construction Loans (Drinking Water and Clean Water)

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Low-interest loans, with principal forgiveness for disadvantaged systems, to design and build drinking water and wastewater facilities.

Varies — loans of up to 100% of project costs

OpenLoanNo matchEnvironment & WaterDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Loans must be repaid with interest (20 years standard; up to 30 for disadvantaged systems). Federal strings apply: Build America, Buy America, American Iron and Steel, Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and environmental review. DEQ also checks legal and environmental requirements before offering a loan.

Applicant tip: Attend DEQ's LOI training (November 9, 2026) and call your regional office first; most systems have a consulting engineer complete the letter of interest.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Counties, cities, special service districts, other governmental entities and nonprofit corporations with wastewater authority; community public water systems and nonprofit non-community public water systems. Projects must be on the fundable range of the annual Intended Use Plan.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the FY2028 Drinking Water SRF or Clean Water SRF Letter of Interest to [email protected] by January 8, 2027; systems on the fundable list are invited to submit the loan application in the SRF Customer Handbook, normally shortly after Board of Environmental Quality approval of the Intended Use Plan.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — loans of up to 100% of project costs
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: Not Required
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Maryanna Peavey, Grants and Loans Bureau Chief; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 373-0122;
Statutory authority: IDAPA 58.01.12

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Vehicle Replacement Rebate Program (Volkswagen Trust and DERA)

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Competitive cost-share rebates to replace older diesel vehicles with cleaner ones.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyRebateEnvironment & WaterTransportation

The catch: Competitive cost-share rebates tied to scrapping or replacing eligible older diesel vehicles; no open round.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Periodic; rounds in 2019, 2020 and 2025; the page says future programs depend on available funding and none is open

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Fleets operating older diesel vehicles, such as school districts, transit agencies, local governments and private fleets; details are set in each round's program documents.
How to apply: Pass-through: no round is open; DEQ posts new vehicle replacement rebate programs on the Volkswagen and Diesel Funding page and offers an email update subscription.
Applicant types: School District, Public Agency, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Other
Geography: Idaho

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Woodstove Changeout Program (St. Maries)

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Rebates for homeowners to replace older woodstoves with cleaner-burning appliances.

Varies — check official page

OpenRebateEnvironment & WaterEnergy

The catch: Must use a participating vendor who removes and destroys the old stove; low-income applicants are served first and remaining funds go to others first come first served. Rebate amounts were not stated on the page.

Next deadline: Dec 31, 2026 · Area-by-area as funding becomes available; the St. Maries cycle application deadline is December 31, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Legal owner of a home inside the St. Maries program area with a non-EPA-certified wood-burning appliance (or an EPA-certified wood or pellet appliance at least 20 years old); purchase, installation and old-stove destruction must be done by a DEQ-participating vendor.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the Homeowner application from the program page (plus the Homeowner/Tenant agreement for rentals) and use a DEQ-participating vendor.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: St. Maries, Idaho program area

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2. Idaho Department of Commerce (Commerce)

9 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Idaho Department of Commerce

HUD Community Development Block Grant funds for public infrastructure, facilities, parks, downtown revitalization and job-creation projects in smaller Idaho communities.

Up to $500,000 (Public Facilities, Downtown, Job Creation); up to $245,000 (Senior/Community Centers, Parks); up to $150,000 (Post-Disaster)

ExpectedGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Federal CDBG rules apply (national objective, Davis-Bacon labor standards, procurement, environmental review, Build America Buy America); a certified CDBG Administrator must manage the grant; funds are requested through Request for Funds submissions.

Next deadline: Expected: December 2026 · Annual and quarterly windows by category: Job Creation due the third Monday in March, June, September and December; Senior and Community Centers due the first Friday in March; Public Facilities and Downtown Revitalization due the Friday before Thanksgiving; Public Parks due the third Monday in September; Post-Disaster as needed

Applicant tip: Special districts and nonprofits cannot apply directly; line up a sponsoring city or county and a certified grant administrator early.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Incorporated cities or counties with a population under 50,000 (entitlement cities and government administrative offices do not qualify). The project must meet a national objective: benefit at least 51% low- and moderate-income persons, prevent or eliminate slum and blight (downtown projects only), or resolve post-disaster infrastructure damage. A certified CDBG Administrator must be under contract or on staff before work begins.
How to apply: Direct application: the city or county submits an application following the Application Handbook chapter for the project category; Idaho Commerce asks applicants to call the CDBG team (208-334-2470) or use the page form first.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $500,000 (Public Facilities, Downtown, Job Creation); up to $245,000 (Senior/Community Centers, Parks); up to $150,000 (Post-Disaster)
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide except entitlement cities and cities or counties of 50,000 or more
Contact: name: Idaho CDBG team; tel: 208-334-2470;

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Idaho Gem Grant

Idaho Department of Commerce

Small grants for rural infrastructure and economic development assets tied to private-sector job creation.

Up to $50,000

OpenGrantMatch 20%Housing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Paid on a reimbursement basis with proof of payment; only one Gem Grant per city, county or tribe at a time; procurement must follow Idaho Code; budget or scope changes need prior written approval.

Next deadline: Dec 21, 2026 · Quarterly. FY2027 deadlines: June 15, 2026; September 21, 2026; December 21, 2026; March 15, 2027

Applicant tip: The live page says communities of 25,000 or less qualify while the FY26 guide said under 10,000 (larger at the Director's discretion); confirm eligibility by phone before applying.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Rural communities with a population of 25,000 or less (the live program page); applications must come from a city, county or tribal government. Not eligible: ongoing overhead, operating or staff costs, and construction or rehabilitation of churches, schools, general government facilities, jails or state facilities.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the Idaho Commerce grant portal; email [email protected] for portal access, and call the Gem Grant team (208-287-3158) before preparing an application.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Up to $50,000
Funding source: State
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Rural Idaho communities
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Idaho Gem Grant team; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-287-3158;

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Idaho Opportunity Fund

Idaho Department of Commerce

Discretionary "deal-closing" grants for public infrastructure that retains, expands or attracts jobs.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Funds are disbursed only as the business meets its Company Performance Agreement; the local government must repay funds used for unapproved purposes or paid before performance is met.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Discretionary, no published application cycle

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho local governments. The project must retain, expand or attract jobs and be directly related to a specific job creation or expansion project, with a Company Performance Agreement between the local government and the business.
How to apply: Direct application: no fixed application window is published; contact Idaho Commerce (208-334-2470) via the grants page to discuss the project and the Local Government Grant Agreement.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Contact: name: Idaho Commerce; tel: 208-334-2470;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 67-4734; IDAPA 28.03.01

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Idaho Regional Travel and Convention (ITC) Grant

Idaho Department of Commerce

Regionally competitive grants for tourism and convention promotion, funded by the state lodging tax.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Applications must follow the annual ITC Grant Guidelines and handbook (updated July 30, 2026); awards are competitive within each region.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the 2026 round closed March 30, 2026, and no 2027 deadline is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Non-profit, incorporated organizations with a viable travel or convention promotion program, or both, in their area of operation. Preference is given to programs with a primary focus on promoting overnight visitation in Idaho.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the Idaho Commerce online grant portal with the ITC Grant Guidelines templates (budget, cash reserves, cash match letters); email [email protected] for portal access.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Idaho travel regions
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Idaho Commerce grants team; email: [email protected];

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Idaho Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI)

Idaho Department of Commerce

Performance-based state tax credit for companies that add qualifying new jobs in Idaho.

Credit of up to 30% of new state tax revenues for up to 15 years

Confirm with agencyTax creditHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Credit is earned only after jobs and wage targets are met; the company must be in good standing with the Idaho State Tax Commission.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Project by project; no fixed application window is published

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Existing Idaho businesses expanding, or businesses new to Idaho. Rural projects (communities of 25,000 or less) must create at least 20 new full-time jobs and urban projects at least 50, paying at or above the county average wage, with a meaningful community contribution. The company must show the incentive is critical to its decision.
How to apply: Direct application: contact Idaho Commerce for a confidential eligibility screening, then complete the pre-application and application (statement of dependency, community match letter, affidavit of criticality, tax revenue forecast) using the templates on the Grants & Contracts Materials page.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Credit of up to 30% of new state tax revenues for up to 15 years
Funding source: State
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Idaho Commerce business attraction; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-2470;
Statutory authority: IDAPA 28.04.01

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Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program

Idaho Department of Commerce

Grants from Wild Rivers license-plate proceeds for whitewater tourism, safety, access facilities and river cleanup.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantParks & RecreationEnvironment & Water

The catch: Reimbursement basis; funded projects must display the Wild Rivers logo or credit statement or reimbursement can be denied; a final report is required.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the 2024 manual lists applications opening in December and closing in January with a mid-February panel meeting; the 2026 round closed February 9, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Federal, state or local government agencies, or incorporated nonprofits related to whitewater river recreation, with a project serving one of the four purposes.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the Idaho Commerce online grant portal during the application window; email [email protected] to request portal access.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Other
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Idaho whitewater rivers
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Ewa Szewczyk, Grants and Contracts Manager; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 49-419C

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Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF)

Idaho Department of Commerce

State grants for rural infrastructure that supports business expansion and job creation.

$50,000 to $500,000

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Local match required; applications are scored on impact to distressed areas, jobs, long-term economic impact, community support and readiness.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies; the program page does not state application due dates

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Cities with a population under 25,000 (or projects with a measurable rural benefit), counties for countywide projects with a measurable rural benefit, and tribes whose project site is on reservation land in a community under 25,000 or that has a measurable rural benefit. The sole beneficiary cannot be a large city; city halls and schools are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: follow the RCIF Handbook (Chapter 4, Application Process, and Chapter 5, General Application) on the program page; Idaho Commerce encourages applicants to contact the RCIF team (208-334-2470) first.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: $50,000 to $500,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Rural Idaho
Contact: name: Idaho RCIF team; tel: 208-334-2470;

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Rural Idaho Economic Development Professionals (Rural ED Pro) Grant

Idaho Department of Commerce

Cost-share grants that help rural areas employ a full-time economic development professional.

Varies — check official page (the FY25 guide capped full-time requests at $35,000 and part-time at $15,000)

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 55%Housing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: A local Economic Development Organization must meet at least six times a year with a non-voting Commerce representative; funds are tied to a memorandum of understanding and performance.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual (the FY25 round closed May 31, 2024; an FY27 application guide is posted); no FY28 deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Per the FY25 guide: an Idaho county or group of counties, cities and tribes; the service area must include two or more incorporated communities for full-time funding, and only one grant is awarded per county. Programs serving a single city are not funded. Check the FY27 guide for current rules.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the Idaho Commerce online grants portal using the annual Rural ED Pro Application Guide (FY27 guide and budget are on the Grants & Contracts Materials page); email [email protected] for portal access.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page (the FY25 guide capped full-time requests at $35,000 and part-time at $15,000)
Funding source: State
Match: 55%
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Idaho Commerce grants team; email: [email protected];

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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Idaho Department of Commerce

Export-promotion funding for Idaho small businesses (trade shows, missions and export-related costs).

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Reimbursement-style federal award rules, SBA size and debarment certifications, U.S.-content test and Fly America requirements apply.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Per opportunity (for example SHOT Show 2027 financial assistance award); due dates are posted per opportunity

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Small businesses meeting SBA size standards for their NAICS code, in business at least one year, export-ready with U.S.-origin content, for-profit and operating in Idaho. Excluded: consulting agencies, retailers, distributors, foreign-owned companies (over 49%), hospitality and tourism operators and several other categories listed in the guidelines.
How to apply: Direct application: email [email protected] at least 48 hours before a due date to get a portal account, then apply in the Idaho Commerce Grant Portal with the budget/RFF form, small-business self-representation and debarment certification.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jeremy Collier; email: [email protected];

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3. Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL)

8 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Continuing Education (CE) Grants

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Reimburses libraries for staff training: first-time conferences, library science courses, leadership courses and group training.

$250 - $5,000

OpenGrantNo matchLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: Paid as a reimbursement to the library after the project is complete. Participants must complete evaluations right after the project and six months later; skipping them affects future approval. Preapplication consult is mandatory.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling throughout the year; applications are due 30 calendar days before the start of the conference, course or event.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Publicly funded library that meets ICfL grant eligibility requirements and the LSTA requirements; participant must be employed by the library for the whole project; director or supervisor approval is needed before applying. Conference grants are limited to one per state fiscal year and first-time attendees; course grants are one per term with lifetime caps ($7,500 library science, $3,750 leadership).
How to apply: Direct application: contact the CE Consultant for a required preapplication consult and an invitation to apply; the library director or grant manager creates an Euna Grants account and adds the applicant; the CE Consultant then supplies the application link.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Higher Education, Tribal Government
Award size: $250 - $5,000
Funding source: Federal
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Annie Gaines, Continuing Education Consultant; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 639-4151;

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Creative Aging Grant

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Funds artist-led workshops for older adults at public libraries.

$2,000

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsHealth & Human Services

The catch: Libraries are expected to partner with local arts organizations and teaching artists and take part in professional development and impact assessment.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual-style rounds (14 libraries in 2025; applications March 1 - April 1, 2026); no next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho public libraries; applications are submitted through the Commission's Euna Grants system. Fourteen libraries took part in 2025 after a three-library pilot in 2024.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through Euna Grants (AmpliFund) when the round opens; register for a free account first.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: $2,000
Funding source: Other
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jamie Thill, Grants/Contracts Officer; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 639-4153;

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Education Opportunity Resource (EOR) Broadband Reimbursement

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Reimburses public libraries for internet costs left after the federal E-Rate discount.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedOtherLibraries and ArtsScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Reimbursement only for the after-E-Rate portion of approved broadband costs; late invoices are not accepted. Schools use the State Department of Education's E-Rate and EOR service instead.

Next deadline: Expected: January 2027 · Three invoice deadlines a year: January 10 (July-December invoices, paid February), May 10 (January-April invoices, paid May) and July 10 (May-June invoices, paid August).

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho public libraries with approved broadband service and E-Rate participation; invoices must be received by each deadline and late invoices are not accepted.
How to apply: Direct application: submit internet-service invoices to the Commission by each phase deadline (see the Reimbursement Schedule and Broadband Reimbursement Overview on the program page).
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Idaho
Contact: name: Doug Baker, Library Technology Consultant; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-639-4173;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code §§ 33-5602 through 33-5605 (Education Opportunity Resource Act)

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Idaho Lottery Bucks for Books Award Program

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Grants to buy books for elementary school library collections.

$1,000 - $3,000

ExpectedGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: One award per school ever; a school that has received a Bucks for Books award cannot apply again. Awards are competitive (for example 12 of 88 applicants funded in 2019-2020) and made in $1,000 increments.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual; the 2026-27 application period was August 24 - September 24, 2026 (closed). Landing page: grants "open on a yearly, recurring basis"; awards have been made every year since 2019-2020.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Publicly funded Idaho elementary school libraries that have not yet received a Bucks for Books award; schools in the School Library Access Mini-Grant program during 2026-27 should apply next year.
How to apply: Direct application: set up a free account in the Commission's grant system (Euna/AmpliFund, gotomygrants.com) and submit the application there; the account works for all later ICfL grant applications.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: $1,000 - $3,000
Funding source: Other
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jamie Thill, Grants/Contracts Officer; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 639-4153;

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Kindergarten Readiness Grant

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Funds public library partnerships that prepare preschool children for kindergarten.

Up to $10,000 (minigrants $500 - $5,000)

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: Consultation before applying is mandatory. Grantees attend a webinar, file interim and final reports, and submit partner commitment forms. No more than 25% of funds may go to waiving children's overdue fines.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · 2026-27 grant year: Round 1 April 20 - May 20, 2026 and Round 2 July 31 - September 1, 2026 (both closed); grant period September 1, 2026 - June 10, 2027. No next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho public libraries. Libraries with a past standard K Ready Grant may apply for a new project at least three years after the original award, or for a minigrant to continue a prior project or run a best-practices model. Projects must serve children not yet in kindergarten, include parent education or engagement, reach families not using the library, and have an active school or community partner.
How to apply: Direct application: first hold a required verbal project consultation with the program coordinator, who then sends the application link; applications are submitted online in two rounds.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $10,000 (minigrants $500 - $5,000)
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Staci Shaw, Program Coordinator; email: [email protected];

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Library Enhancement Grant

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Project grants for libraries to meet an identified community need with an educational component.

$500 - $3,000

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: Funds are paid at the start of the grant period and must be fully spent by the end of it. Grantees attend an orientation webinar, evaluate the project, submit expenditure documentation with the final report, keep records three years, and acknowledge IMLS and ICfL. Food, construction, capital purchases and promotional items are not allowed.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Current round opened October 1, 2026 and closed October 31, 2026; no next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public, tribal and special libraries in Idaho that meet ICfL grant eligibility requirements; Director or Board approval before applying; no direct reimbursement to library employees; funds may not supplant existing local funding or cover existing operating expenses.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through Euna Grants (AmpliFund) at the link on the program page once the application opens.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, Nonprofit
Award size: $500 - $3,000
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Advance(s)
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jamie Thill, Grants/Contracts Officer; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 639-4153;
Statutory authority: Library Services and Technology Act (20 U.S.C. § 9101 et seq.)

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School Library Access Mini-Grants

Idaho Commission for Libraries

Grants for school libraries to buy books and expand reading selection.

$1,000 - $5,000

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: A school that has received a mini-grant since 2023-24 is not eligible. Grantees take part in professional development and literacy support during the implementation year.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The 2026-27 round closed March 13, 2026 (landing page: applications January - April 2026); no next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Publicly funded Idaho school serving pre-K-6 (elementary) or 6-12 (secondary) students, with a permanent dedicated library space managed by a paid, contracted staff member, that has not received a School Library Access Mini-Grant in the 2023-24 grant year or later.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through Euna Grants (AmpliFund) using the elementary or secondary opportunity link on the program page.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: $1,000 - $5,000
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jamie Thill, Grants/Contracts Officer; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 639-4153;

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Summer STEM Grants

Idaho Commission for Libraries

$500 grants for summer STEM activities at libraries.

$500

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsEducationScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Awarded first-come, first-served to applications that meet requirements. Grantees must run at least five weeks of STEM activities, spend funds on allowable costs, and file a summary report with participant counts (due September 15 in 2026).

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · 2026 applications ran January 15 - February 18, 2026 (closed); programs ran May 1 - August 31, 2026; no 2027 window posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Publicly funded school, public, tribal or academic library in Idaho that meets ICfL grant eligibility guidelines and provides STEM activities for at least five weeks between May and August 31.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through Euna Grants (AmpliFund) during the winter application window.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, School District, Higher Education
Award size: $500
Disbursement: Advance(s)
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jamie Thill, Grants/Contracts Officer; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 639-4153;

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4. Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM)

8 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

Pre-disaster mitigation planning and project grants.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: A currently approved hazard mitigation plan is required; applications go through FEMA's FEMA GO system.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Described as nationally competitive and annual, but the page links only the FY24/25 FEMA NOFO and posts no current round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Tribes, state agencies, local jurisdictions and special taxing districts that adopted a currently approved hazard mitigation plan.
How to apply: Direct application: eligible entities submit subapplications through FEMA GO; contact the IOEM Mitigation Project Manager for your area for help with the subapplication.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Donna Fitzen, Mitigation Project Manager (Southwest/South Central, Southeast, Northeast); email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6581; name: Lauren Soares, Mitigation Project Manager (North and North Central); email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6578;

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Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

Federal subawards that help local and tribal governments run all-hazards emergency management programs.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Funds are tied to emergency management staff salaries and a work plan; subawards follow FEMA grant rules; IOEM assigns a Grant Finance Specialist to each jurisdiction.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual federal award cycle; the page links the FY23 FEMA NOFO and posts no current subaward round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local and tribal governments, as subrecipients of the state's EMPG award; funds support emergency management staff salaries tied to a work plan.
How to apply: Pass-through: IOEM Grants Branch awards EMPG subawards to local and tribal governments; the page posts no application form, so contact the Grants Branch or your assigned Grant Finance Specialist.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Matt McCarter, Grants Branch Chief; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6517; name: Kari Harneck, Finance Section Chief; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6511;
Statutory authority: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (as cited on the page)

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Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

Reimbursement of firefighting costs for fires that threaten major-disaster-level destruction.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Costs are reimbursed through the Disaster Cost Reimbursement Workbook with a documentation checklist; availability depends on a declaration.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Available only when IOEM requests and FEMA approves an FMAG declaration; no fixed round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, after IOEM requests and FEMA approves a fire declaration.
How to apply: Pass-through: after approval, submit the Request for FMAG Subgrant, Designation of Applicant's Agent form and documentation checklist posted on the FMAG page; contact the IOEM Recovery Section Chief.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Jarod Dick, Recovery Section Chief; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6515;

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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

Funds to reduce or eliminate long-term flood damage to NFIP-insurable structures.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & ReliefEnvironment & Water

The catch: An NFIP policy must be in effect on each structure at the application start date and maintained for the life of the structure; a FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan is required.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page posts no current round; it links the FY2023 NOFO and the FEMA GO subapplication manual.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Cities, townships, counties, special district governments and tribal governments participating in the NFIP with a FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan. Structures in the subapplication must have an NFIP policy at the application start date and keep it for the life of the structure.
How to apply: Direct application: subapplications are developed in FEMA GO (user manual linked on the page); contact IOEM mitigation staff for the current round.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Statutory authority: Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4104c (as cited on the page)

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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

Long-term hazard mitigation projects after a presidentially declared disaster.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Only available after a declared disaster; projects must provide a long-term solution and have savings greater than cost.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Opens only after a Presidential disaster declaration; no fixed annual round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State and local governments, Indian tribes or other tribal organizations, and certain private nonprofit organizations, only after a Presidential disaster declaration. Projects must be a long-term solution and cost-effective.
How to apply: Pass-through: contact the IOEM Mitigation Project Manager for your area when a declaration opens HMGP funding; the page posts no standing application.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Donna Fitzen, Mitigation Project Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6581; name: Lauren Soares, Mitigation Project Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6578;
Statutory authority: Section 404 of the Stafford Act (as cited on the page)

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

Target-hardening and physical security for nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Subrecipient procedures, kickoff workshop and FEMA NOFO terms apply; debarment/suspension checks are required for vendors.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · FY2026 round: bidders workshop June 30, 2026; Idaho applications due July 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT. No next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attack, per the FEMA program; applicants submit an Investment Justification, a Mission Statement on letterhead and a Vulnerability Assessment.
How to apply: Pass-through: email the Investment Justification, Mission Statement on letterhead and Vulnerability Assessment to [email protected] and [email protected] by the state deadline in the current round.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Public Assistance (Disaster Recovery)

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

Reimbursement for debris removal, emergency protective measures and repair of disaster-damaged public facilities.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Reimbursement of documented disaster costs under the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide; authorization depends on a declaration.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Available only after a Presidential disaster or emergency declaration; no fixed round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible applicants after a Presidential declaration; the page references publicly owned facilities and the FEMA PAPPG for details.
How to apply: Pass-through: after a declaration, submit the FEMA Request for Public Assistance (linked on the page) and use the Disaster Cost Reimbursement Workbook; contact the IOEM Recovery Coordinator.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Jarod J. Dick, Recovery Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-258-6515;

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State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

DHS funds for state, tribal and local activities that close terrorism-related preparedness gaps.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & ReliefLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Purchases follow the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and require an environmental and historic preservation screening form; IOEM Logistics coordinates purchase of Homeland Security Grant equipment.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page posts no subaward round; it links FEMA guidance, the Authorized Equipment List and EHP screening form.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State, tribal and local preparedness efforts with a nexus to terrorism; the page does not list sub-applicant eligibility rules.
How to apply: Pass-through: IOEM Grants Branch passes SHSP funds to local jurisdictions, first responders and tribes; the page does not describe an application process, so contact the Grants Branch.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Matt McCarter, Grants Branch Chief; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6517; name: Kari Harneck, Finance Section Chief; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 258-6511;

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5. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR)

7 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Idaho Motorbike Recreation Fund Grants

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Grants for off-highway motorbike, ATV and UTV trails, land access and rider education, funded from OHV sticker registrations.

Varies — about $300,000 available statewide each year; per-project size not stated

OpenGrantMatch 5%Parks & Recreation

Next deadline: Jan 29, 2027 · Annual; application window opens early October and closes the last Friday in January (FY2028: opened October 1, 2026, closes January 29, 2027 at 5 p.m. MT); advisory committees rate in March, Park Board approves May/June, funds available after July 15

Applicant tip: Contact your regional grant specialist and the Motorbike/ATV committee member for your districts before applying.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Governmental entities and Native American Tribes. Law enforcement activities are not eligible projects in this fund.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through IDPR's Euna Grants (gotomygrants.com) portal after talking with your regional IDPR grant specialist and the fund's advisory committee member; IDPR reviews draft applications in December and everything, including supporting documents, must be in the portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — about $300,000 available statewide each year; per-project size not stated
Funding source: State
Match: 5%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 67-7127

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Idaho Recreational Vehicle (RV) Fund Grants

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Grants to public agencies for campgrounds, campsites, dump stations and RV access, paid from RV registration fees.

Varies — about $4.8 million available statewide each year; per-project size not stated

OpenGrantMatch 5%Parks & Recreation

The catch: Reimbursement-only: you pay first and are repaid. Do not start work before you have a signed agreement or costs will not be reimbursed. Funds must generally be spent within one year of award. Match required (5% of project cost; 20% for motorized equipment); public notice, land ownership and commitment letters must be uploaded by the deadline or the application is disqualified.

Applicant tip: Call your regional grant specialist and your district's RV Advisory Committee member before you write the application, and send a draft in December for IDPR's preliminary review.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Governmental entities and Native American Tribes. Projects must provide facilities or services for recreational vehicle users; motorized equipment purchases carry a higher match.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through IDPR's Euna Grants (gotomygrants.com) portal after talking with your regional IDPR grant specialist and the fund's advisory committee member; IDPR reviews draft applications in December and everything, including supporting documents, must be in the portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — about $4.8 million available statewide each year; per-project size not stated
Funding source: State
Match: 5%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 49-448 and 67-4223(e)

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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Federal 50% matching grants to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation land and facilities.

Up to 50% of eligible project cost

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%Parks & Recreation

The catch: Reimbursement-only: sponsors finance 100% up front and receive 50% of eligible cost, with a 25% holdback on partial reimbursements until completion. The sponsor takes on perpetual obligations and a recorded deed restriction dedicating the site to outdoor recreation, pays pre-application costs (title, appraisals, engineering) that are only partly reimbursable, and must start physical work within one work season of approval.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Round run separately from the other IDPR funds (annual pattern not stated); FY2028 round was open May 1 to August 14, 2026 and is closed; the next round and dates are not posted

Applicant tip: Budget for architects, surveyors, appraisers and title work before you apply; those costs are the sponsor's and many projects fail on property documentation.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Incorporated cities, counties, recreation districts, school districts and state agencies. Sponsors need title or control of the site, an Attorney General title opinion, SHPO clearance and an environmental assessment, and must dedicate the land to outdoor recreation in perpetuity. Leases cannot be acquired with LWCF.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a project proposal through IDPR's Euna Grants (gotomygrants.com) portal during the LWCF window; IDPR checks it against the state outdoor recreation plan, the LWCF Advisory Committee ranks eligible projects, and IDPR requests a full application only if the Park Board recommends approval.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District
Award size: Up to 50% of eligible project cost
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Kathy Muir, State & Federal Grant Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 514-2431;

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Off-Road Motor Vehicle (ORMV) Fund Grants

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Grants for off-road vehicle and snowmobile facilities, sites, equipment and related enforcement, funded from state gas tax revenue.

Varies — about $500,000 available statewide each year; per-project size not stated

OpenGrantMatch 5%Parks & Recreation

Applicant tip: Contact your regional grant specialist and the ORMV committee member for your districts before applying.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Governmental entities and Native American Tribes. Projects must serve off-road motor vehicle use such as snowmobiling or ATV and motorbike riding.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through IDPR's Euna Grants (gotomygrants.com) portal after talking with your regional IDPR grant specialist and the fund's advisory committee member; IDPR reviews draft applications in December and everything, including supporting documents, must be in the portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — about $500,000 available statewide each year; per-project size not stated
Funding source: State
Match: 5%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 57-1901

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Recreational Road & Bridge Fund Grants

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Grants to build and repair roads, bridges and parking areas within and leading to parks and recreation areas, from state gas tax revenue.

Varies — about $250,000 available for grants each year; per-project size not stated

OpenGrantMatch 5%Parks & RecreationTransportation

The catch: Reimbursement-only: you pay first and are repaid. Do not start work before you have a signed agreement or costs will not be reimbursed. Funds must generally be spent within one year of award. Match required (5% of project cost); half the fund is reserved for IDPR's own projects, so the grant pool is smaller than the headline gas-tax share.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Projects must develop, construct, maintain or repair roads, bridges or parking areas within or leading to parks and recreation areas and benefit snowmobiling, off-highway vehicle use or motorized boating. Applicant types are not itemized on the page.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through IDPR's Euna Grants (gotomygrants.com) portal after talking with your regional IDPR grant specialist and the fund's advisory committee member; IDPR reviews draft applications in December and everything, including supporting documents, must be in the portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — about $250,000 available for grants each year; per-project size not stated
Funding source: State
Match: 5%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 63-2412(f)(3)

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Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Federal trail grants for maintaining, restoring and building motorized and non-motorized recreational trails and trailhead facilities.

Varies — about $1.5 million available statewide each year; per-project size not stated

OpenGrantMatch 20%Parks & Recreation

The catch: Reimbursement-only: you pay first and are repaid. Do not start work before you have a signed agreement or costs will not be reimbursed. Funds must generally be spent within one year of award. RTP awards wait for federal approval, so the earliest award is September/October. 20% match required; no indirect costs, administration or planning-only projects.

Applicant tip: Plan around the federal timing: state-fund awards come after July 15 but RTP awards are announced only once federal partners approve.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Governmental entities and Native American Tribes and non-profit groups. Projects must come from trail plans in or referenced by Idaho's statewide outdoor recreation plan. Indirect costs, administration and planning-only grants are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through IDPR's Euna Grants (gotomygrants.com) portal after talking with your regional IDPR grant specialist and the fund's advisory committee member; IDPR reviews draft applications in December and everything, including supporting documents, must be in the portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — about $1.5 million available statewide each year; per-project size not stated
Funding source: Federal
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Waterways Improvement Fund (WIF) Grants

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Grants for boat ramps, docks, parking, waterway marking and boating safety, funded from state gas tax revenue.

Varies — about $1.2 million available statewide each year; per-project size not stated

OpenGrantMatch 5%Parks & RecreationEnvironment & Water

The catch: Reimbursement-only: you pay first and are repaid. Do not start work before you have a signed agreement or costs will not be reimbursed. Funds must generally be spent within one year of award. Match required; the 50% county rule means high-ranked projects in one county can be cut off once that county reaches half of the year's awards.

Applicant tip: Contact your regional grant specialist and your district's WIF Advisory Committee member before applying.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Governmental entities and Native American Tribes. No more than 50% of statewide WIF grant dollars approved in a year may go to any one county.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through IDPR's Euna Grants (gotomygrants.com) portal after talking with your regional IDPR grant specialist and the fund's advisory committee member; IDPR reviews draft applications in December and everything, including supporting documents, must be in the portal by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — about $1.2 million available statewide each year; per-project size not stated
Funding source: State
Match: 5%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 57-1501

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6. Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR)

6 programs · Agency grants page ↗

IWRB Aging Infrastructure Grants

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Grants to repair, replace or improve aging irrigation water delivery, storage, drainage and treatment infrastructure.

Up to $2,000,000 per project

ExpectedGrantMatch 50%Environment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: At least half the project cost must come from other sources; 30% design plans, land entitlements, permits and proof of liability insurance are required; water efficiency projects that reduce incidental recharge in a groundwater management area need a zero-net-impact mitigation plan. Applications are scored on a 120-point scale.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual; due the first Friday of August (2026 round closed August 7, 2026; awards decided at the September 18, 2026 board meeting)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Irrigation entities, municipalities, counties, water districts and soil and water conservation districts with an eligible aging irrigation infrastructure project that has not started; submit one project per application.
How to apply: Direct application: email the cover letter, application and attachments to [email protected], mail them to the IWRB Grants Team (PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0098) or drop them off on the 6th floor of the Idaho Water Center in Boise, following the Aging Infrastructure criteria PDF and the Applicant Information Sheet.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $2,000,000 per project
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: IWRB Grants Team; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 287-4800;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 42-1760

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IWRB ESPA Groundwater to Surface Water Conversion Grants

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Grants to convert lands irrigated from groundwater to surface water in the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer area.

Up to 75% of project cost (hard conversions) or 50% (soft conversions)

ExpectedGrantEnvironment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: The IWRB share cannot exceed 75% of total project costs for hard conversions or 50% for soft conversions, so the applicant covers the rest. Must cease pumping the converted groundwater; those groundwater rights cannot be leased through the Water Bank; documentation from the irrigation district or canal company and the groundwater district is required, plus liability insurance. Applications are scored on a 100-point scale.

Next deadline: Expected: July 2027 · Annual; due the first Friday of July (2026 round closed July 10, 2026; awards decided at the September 18, 2026 board meeting)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible entities proposing conversion projects in the ESPA area; applicants must agree to cease pumping the converted portion of groundwater, and converted water may be used only on lands with an existing groundwater right tied to the project.
How to apply: Direct application: email the cover letter, application and attachments to [email protected], mail them to the IWRB Grants Team (PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0098) or drop them off on the 6th floor of the Idaho Water Center in Boise, following the ESPA Groundwater to Surface Water Conversion criteria PDF and the Applicant Information Sheet.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to 75% of project cost (hard conversions) or 50% (soft conversions)
Geography: Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer area
Submit via: true
Contact: name: IWRB Grants Team; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 287-4800;

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IWRB Flood Management Grants

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Grants for flood-damaged stream channel repair, channel improvement, and flood risk reduction and prevention.

Up to $200,000 per project

ExpectedGrantMatch 50%Disaster Prevention & ReliefEnvironment & Water

The catch: One project per application; half the cost must come from other sources; documentation of damage or flood risk and a cover letter addressed to the IWRB are required.

Next deadline: Expected: June 2027 · Annual; due the first Friday of June (2026 round closed June 5, 2026; awards announced at the August 7, 2026 board meeting)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Flood control districts, drainage districts, irrigation districts, canal companies, municipalities, counties, soil and water conservation districts and other public entities with a qualifying stream channel project.
How to apply: Direct application: email the cover letter, application and attachments to [email protected], mail them to the IWRB Grants Team (PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0098) or drop them off on the 6th floor of the Idaho Water Center in Boise, following the Flood Management criteria PDF and the Applicant Information Sheet.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $200,000 per project
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: IWRB Grants Team; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 287-4800;

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IWRB Measuring and Monitoring Grants

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Grants to buy and install measurement and monitoring equipment for surface and groundwater diversions.

Up to $250,000 (50% of cost)

OpenGrantMatch 50%Environment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: Half the cost must come from other sources; proof of liability insurance and a cost estimate with funding sources are required; awards follow IWRB board decisions at regular meetings.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; applications accepted year-round, with FY2027 funding open July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Irrigation entities, municipalities, counties and water districts with an uncompleted measurement or monitoring project anywhere in Idaho.
How to apply: Direct application: email the cover letter, application and attachments to [email protected], mail them to the IWRB Grants Team (PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0098) or drop them off on the 6th floor of the Idaho Water Center in Boise, following the Measuring & Monitoring criteria PDF and the Applicant Information Sheet.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $250,000 (50% of cost)
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide (preference for the Eastern Snake River Plain)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: IWRB Grants Team; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 287-4800;

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IWRB Surface Water Coalition Operational Efficiencies Program

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Funding for equipment, studies and other activities that reduce Surface Water Coalition members' demand for surface water.

Up to 100% of project cost

OpenGrantEnvironment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: Open only to coalition members; must demonstrate no impact to incidental recharge; payments may be spread over fiscal years depending on appropriations.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; applications accepted year-round; funding may be paid in annual installments based on appropriations

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Members of the Surface Water Coalition with projects on their surface water diversions; projects must show expected efficiency results and no impact to incidental recharge in the ESPA.
How to apply: Direct application: email the cover letter, application and attachments to [email protected], mail them to the IWRB Grants Team (PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0098) or drop them off on the 6th floor of the Idaho Water Center in Boise, following the Surface Water Coalition Operational Efficiencies criteria PDF and the Applicant Information Sheet.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to 100% of project cost
Geography: Surface Water Coalition diversions in the Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer area
Submit via: true
Contact: name: IWRB Grants Team; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 287-4800;

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IWRB Water Project Loans

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Revolving-fund loans for constructing water projects.

Minimum $5,000; no maximum

Confirm with agencyLoanEnvironment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: Interest is charged (5.5% currently); each loan is repaid on project completion within one year of completion; staff verify assets securing the loan; the applicant is advised to attend the board meeting where the loan is reviewed.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing; the page states no application deadline, loans go to the Board at its regular meetings after staff review

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Water project sponsors whose project falls within program guidelines and who can secure the loan; confirm eligibility with the Loan Program team.
How to apply: Direct application: contact the Loan Program team, then email the loan application, checklist and financial documents to [email protected] or mail them to the IDWR State Office.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Minimum $5,000; no maximum
Funding source: State
Geography: Idaho
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 42-1756

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7. Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA)

6 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Collateral Support Program (Idaho Housing)

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Cash-deposit collateral enhancement that helps small business borrowers obtain bank financing.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Not a grant: the benefit is a pledged deposit at the lender; the borrower still needs a bank loan and lender approval.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing through participating lenders

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Small businesses that qualify through a participating lender (see the CSP Participating Lenders list); the CSP application and Certification of Borrower are required.
How to apply: Direct application: the borrower works with a participating local lender, which submits the CSP application per the CSP Application Instructions.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Collateral Support Program; email: [email protected]; tel: 800-526-7145 ext. 4928;

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Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) (Idaho Housing)

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Funds services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to regain stability in permanent housing.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentHealth & Human ServicesDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Federal ESG rules and subrecipient training apply; applicants must complete an intent-to-apply to get portal access.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · 2026: one funding round (applications June 8 to July 10, 2026, awards September, grant year starts October 1); no 2027 round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations providing homelessness services that complete the IHFA application and intent-to-apply steps; specific eligibility is in the NOFO.
How to apply: Direct application: email [email protected] during the intent-to-apply period to get access to the Procorem secure portal, then submit the application and attachments there.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Submit via: true
Contact: name: IHFA Special Needs Assistance Programs team; email: [email protected];

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HOME Investment Partnerships Program (Idaho Housing)

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Federal HOME funds as gap financing to build or rehabilitate affordable rental and homebuyer housing.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrant or loanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Loan and Regulatory Agreement with a 5 to 20 year affordability period; federal crosscutting rules (environmental review, Section 3, Build America Buy America) apply; $1,000 non-refundable reservation fee per multifamily project.

Next deadline: Expected: September 2027 · Multifamily rental round runs with the LIHTC application period, normally late August or early September; the plan also says IHFA accepts applications on a rolling basis as program income becomes available

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Qualified Idaho housing developers (rental) and qualified nonprofit development organizations or units of local government (homebuyer development). Projects must serve low-income households and meet the threshold criteria in the Annual Administrative Plan.
How to apply: Direct application: multifamily rental applicants respond to a published Notice of Funding Availability; single-family rental and homebuyer development respond to a Request for Proposals; see the 2026 Annual Administrative Plan chapters on the HOME page.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: IHFA Multifamily Financing; email: [email protected]; tel: 208.331.4700;

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Idaho Housing Down Payment Assistance

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Second-mortgage assistance of up to 8% of the sales price for down payment and closing costs.

Up to 8% of the home sales price

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Repaid as a second mortgage with monthly payments; homebuyer education required; income limit applies.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing with an Idaho Housing home loan

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible Idaho homebuyers with household income at or below $170,000 (some loan programs require lower income) who sign up for Finally Home! Homebuyer Education.
How to apply: Direct application: work with a participating IHFA lender, who applies the assistance with an Idaho Housing home loan; use the Find a Lender page.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Up to 8% of the home sales price
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide

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Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Idaho Housing)

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Competitive federal housing tax credit allocations for new or rehabilitated affordable rentals.

Varies — check official page (2026 round: $7,335,436 across set-asides and non-targeted pool)

ExpectedTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Federal credit claimed over 10 years; Section 42 compliance monitoring, income and rent limits; application fee; mailed application fees due before the deadline.

Next deadline: Expected: September 2027 · Annual competitive round; the 2026 application period closed September 11, 2026, and the HOME plan says the combined round is normally in late August or early September

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Developers of newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated rental housing meeting Section 42 income and rent restrictions and the Qualified Allocation Plan scoring and threshold rules.
How to apply: Direct application: contact IHFA's Project Financing Department ([email protected]) for portal access and submit the application electronically under the current Notice of Availability and Qualified Allocation Plan.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page (2026 round: $7,335,436 across set-asides and non-targeted pool)
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: IHFA Project Financing Department; email: [email protected]; tel: (855) 505-4700 ext. 4040 / 4385;

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National Housing Trust Fund (Idaho Housing)

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Federal HTF money for rental housing serving extremely low-income households (30% AMI).

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrant or loanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Minimum 30-year affordability for 30% AMI households; operating assistance limited to one-third of each annual allocation; federal rules mirror HOME.

Next deadline: Expected: September 2027 · Multifamily round runs with the LIHTC application period, normally late August or early September

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Rental housing projects serving households at or below 30% of area median income, with a minimum 30-year affordability period; rules mirror the HOME program.
How to apply: Direct application: respond to the published Notice of Funding Availability (multifamily) or Request for Proposals; see the HOME Program page and 2026 Annual Administrative Plan.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: IHFA Multifamily Financing; email: [email protected]; tel: 208.331.4700;

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8. Idaho Workforce Development Council (WDC)

6 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Education to Careers Grant

Idaho Workforce Development Council

Small regional and statewide grants for STEM learning and career connection projects in Idaho.

$1,500 to $15,000

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Do not start funded activities until the agreement is signed; funds cannot cover overhead or out-of-state activities; final report due October 1, 2027.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the 2026 round opened September 14, 2026 and closed October 20, 2026 (awards notified December 5, 2026); the page says applications typically open in the fall

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations whose project takes place in Idaho and serves Idaho participants: K-12 schools, higher education, libraries, museums, out-of-school programs, nonprofit or for-profit organizations and local government agencies. No indirect or overhead costs; individuals are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: create an account and submit through the Education to Careers Grant page in the Euna Grants/GotoGrants portal linked from the Grant Opportunities page, following the Playbook; questions to [email protected].
Applicant types: School District, Higher Education, Nonprofit, Business, Public Agency
Award size: $1,500 to $15,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Idaho (regional and statewide)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Education and Careers Team; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-488-7564;

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Employer Grant (Workforce Development Training Fund)

Idaho Workforce Development Council

Reimburses Idaho employers for training new or existing workers for specific economic opportunities or expansions.

Up to $250,000 per grant; maximum $750,000 over 10 years

OpenGrantMatch 25%Employment, Labor & Training

The catch: Two-year grant period; performance metrics cover employees trained, wage gains after one year, retention and capital investment.

Next deadline: Dec 4, 2026 · Quarterly review; applicants for the January 2027 Grant Review Committee meeting submit by 5 p.m. December 4, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Employers registered with the Idaho Secretary of State and in good standing that provide a health benefit plan, pay at least the 25th percentile regional wage for the occupation, and show training results in a significant wage increase for existing workers (not required for new jobs). Only one Employer Grant may be open at a time. Not covered: onboarding, compliance, safety, ERP, sales or leadership training, or wages during training.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the WDC grants portal (GotoGrants link on the Grant Opportunities page) with the Employer Grant Training Plan; the Grant Review Committee reviews quarterly and WDC recommends applying as soon as possible.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $250,000 per grant; maximum $750,000 over 10 years
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jan Whiting; email: [email protected]; tel: 208.488.7562;

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Industry Sector Grant

Idaho Workforce Development Council

Funds industry consortia that build new training solutions for in-demand skills.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantMatch 25%Employment, Labor & Training

The catch: Three-year grant; administrative costs capped at 10%; performance metrics include individuals credentialed, employment within 30 days and wage gains after one year.

Next deadline: Dec 4, 2026 · Quarterly review; applicants for the January 2027 Grant Review Committee meeting submit by 5 p.m. December 4, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A consortium with a lead entity in good standing and at least three industry partners with similar training needs; all business partners sign an MOU on the Council template and meet WDTF employer-grant business requirements.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the WDC grants portal (GotoGrants link on the Grant Opportunities page); the WDC Grant Review Committee reviews applications quarterly.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Higher Education, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jan Whiting; email: [email protected]; tel: 208.488.7562;

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Innovation Grant

Idaho Workforce Development Council

Funds local projects that close employer-identified skills gaps or connect individuals to careers.

Up to $25,000 per region (more possible for work-based learning)

OpenGrantEmployment, Labor & TrainingEducation

The catch: One-year grant period (up to two years for work-based learning); performance metrics and reporting apply; budget cannot exceed $25,000 per region.

Next deadline: Dec 4, 2026 · Quarterly review; applicants for the January 2027 Grant Review Committee meeting submit by 5 p.m. December 4, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Applicants physically located in Idaho with fiscal capacity to manage funds who represent a community-based team of business, education and community partners and propose training that does not compete with existing opportunities.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a letter of intent and application through the WDC grants portal (GotoGrants link on the Grant Opportunities page); the Grant Review Committee reviews quarterly.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, School District, Higher Education, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $25,000 per region (more possible for work-based learning)
Funding source: State
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jan Whiting; email: [email protected]; tel: 208.488.7562;

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Outreach Projects (Workforce Development Training Fund)

Idaho Workforce Development Council

Reimbursement funding for public information and outreach on career education and workforce training opportunities.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEmployment, Labor & TrainingEducation

The catch: Funding is on a reimbursement basis only; proposals are scored against the Outreach Committee rubric.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Quarterly; applications are due one month before each Outreach Committee meeting

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Proposals providing public outreach on career education and workforce training; applicant types are not specified on the page. Applications are scored on the Outreach Committee rubric.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the WDC grants portal (GotoGrants link on the Grant Opportunities page) at least seven days before the next Outreach Committee meeting (one month before, per the page).
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, School District, Higher Education, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Sherawn Reberry; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-488-7564;

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Registered Apprenticeship Incentive

Idaho Workforce Development Council

Offsets the extra costs employers bear when training through a Registered Apprenticeship.

Up to $1,000 per apprentice per year; up to $10,000 per employer per year

OpenGrantEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Reimbursement only: first-year funds are released after RAPIDS verifies at least 500 hours of on-the-job training; quarterly reports are required and include trainees' full Social Security numbers.

Next deadline: Jun 30, 2027 · Open window: applications are currently open until June 30, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho employers training new or newly promoted employees through a Registered Apprenticeship with the U.S. Department of Labor, paying an entry wage of at least $12 per hour and providing a health benefit plan. Only Idaho taxable full-time, non-seasonal employees qualify.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the WDC grants portal (GotoGrants link on the Grant Opportunities page) and provide evidence of the apprentice's registration.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $1,000 per apprentice per year; up to $10,000 per employer per year
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jan Whiting; email: [email protected]; tel: 208.488.7562;

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9. Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC)

6 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Federal-aid: Bridge (STBG-Bridge)

Local Highway Technical Assistance Council

Federal funds to replace or rehabilitate local bridges, on or off the federal-aid system.

Up to $3 million in construction cost programmed per bridge

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 7.34%Transportation

The catch: One application per jurisdiction per cycle; funding is capped at $3 million in construction cost per package (current funding level is based on 2022 levels); on-system bridges require a 7.34% match.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications are generally accepted every other year (the page lists 2025, 2026, 2027); the 2025 list is expected to enter construction in FY30 and FY31. No current deadline is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local highway jurisdictions with bridges on the Federal-aid system (collector or higher) or off-system; one application per jurisdiction per cycle.
How to apply: Direct application: download the application packet from the Federal-aid Bridge page when a round is announced and submit to LHTAC.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $3 million in construction cost programmed per bridge
Funding source: Federal
Match: 7.34%
Contact: name: Scott Wood; name: Kevin Kuther;

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Federal-aid: Rural (STBG-Rural)

Local Highway Technical Assistance Council

Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for rural local road construction and rehabilitation.

Target total project cost up to $3,000,000; maximum programmed federal funding $5,000,000

OpenGrantMatch 7.34%Transportation

The catch: Requests above $3,000,000 total cost lose one scoring point per $200,000 over; federal funding is capped at $5,000,000 programmed; a 7.34% cash match is required (no in-kind); the prioritized list is used for two years and construction typically lands several years out (the 2025 list for FY2029-2030).

Next deadline: Jan 14, 2027 · Solicited every other year (2023, 2025, 2027); the FY27 round is open with a January 14, 2027 deadline.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local highway jurisdictions with eligible roadway projects in rural areas or cities under 5,000 population, on roads functionally classified as arterial or rural major collector (a small percentage may be minor collectors).
How to apply: Direct application: download the application packet from the Federal-aid Rural page and deliver it to the LHTAC office, 3330 Grace St., Boise, ID 83703, postmarked or hand-delivered by January 14, 2027 (hand delivery by 4:30 PM MST).
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Target total project cost up to $3,000,000; maximum programmed federal funding $5,000,000
Funding source: Federal
Match: 7.34%
Contact: name: Muhammad Zubery; name: Kevin Kuther;

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Federal-aid: Small Urban (STBG-Small Urban)

Local Highway Technical Assistance Council

Federal STBG funds for roads in smaller urban areas.

LHTAC programs $3 million or less for construction and construction engineering per project

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 7.34%Transportation

The catch: A 7.34% local match applies; LHTAC will program only $3 million or less per project, with the jurisdiction free to add its own funds above that.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page posts no current round or deadline; rankings from the most recent round are posted on the LHTAC Programs page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Jurisdictions in the 17 urban areas of 5,000 to 50,000 population. Urban areas of 50,000 to 200,000 get funds through their Metropolitan Planning Organization, and northern Ada County has its own funds.
How to apply: Direct application: download the application packet from the Federal-aid Small Urban page when a round is announced and submit to LHTAC; contact the program contact for timing.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: LHTAC programs $3 million or less for construction and construction engineering per project
Funding source: Federal
Match: 7.34%
Contact: name: Kevin Kuther;

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Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (LHSIP)

Local Highway Technical Assistance Council

Federal highway safety funds for local projects that reduce fatal and serious injury crashes.

About $11 million a year statewide; per-project amounts vary

OpenGrantMatch 7.34%Transportation

The catch: A 7.34% local match applies; the jurisdiction must appear on the annual eligible list; applications are scored on crash data and the list in the rankings is a draft until coordination with sponsors is complete.

Next deadline: Jan 28, 2027 · Annual; the 2027 round is open with a January 28, 2027 deadline, and rankings are approved at the Council meeting in March.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local Highway Jurisdictions with at least one Fatal or Serious Injury (Type A) crash in a rolling five-year window; LHTAC identifies qualifying jurisdictions annually and publishes the list.
How to apply: Direct application: download the LHTAC 2027 LHSIP application packet and the Excel application worksheet from the LHSIP page and submit to LHTAC by January 28, 2027 at 4:30 PM MT.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: About $11 million a year statewide; per-project amounts vary
Funding source: Federal
Match: 7.34%
Contact: name: Brian Wright; email: [email protected];

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Local Rural Highway Investment Program (LRHIP)

Local Highway Technical Assistance Council

Roadway improvement funds for rural cities, counties and highway districts.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantTransportation

The catch: Projects must be completed and closed out within three fiscal years (September 30) or get a written Council extension; a Project Document Summary with before/after photo is due at completion; jurisdictions that skip the paperwork may have to repay funds and are barred from future funds. Emergency awards: up to $150,000 of a $400,000 yearly reserve.

Next deadline: Dec 2, 2026 · Annual; applications open in October and are due November or December, recipients announced in March. FY28 application due December 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM MT.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Rural cities, counties and highway districts. A one-year hiatus applies to jurisdictions that received an LRHIP Construction award the previous year (a Federal-aid match for construction counts as construction); jurisdictions that do not use a grant within the required three years become ineligible for future funds.
How to apply: Direct application: download the FY28 LRHIP application packet (or the cover sheet plus the Construction, Federal-aid Match, Transportation Plan or Sign Project form) from the LRHIP page and submit to LHTAC by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Rural Idaho Local Highway Jurisdictions
Contact: name: Megan Kautz; email: [email protected];

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Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

Local Highway Technical Assistance Council

Federal funds for alternative transportation projects serving non-motorized users.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 7.34%TransportationParks & Recreation

The catch: Standard 7.34% local match; pre-application checklist, ITD-211 environmental screening and right-of-way certification are required for infrastructure projects; the 2026 packet used a pre-application step.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Two-year cycle per ITD; the 2026 infrastructure and non-infrastructure applications had pre-application items due January 15, 2026. No next round is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: See the application packets; the pages state that all projects must use the standard 7.34% local match and that pre-application items (ROW certification, environmental screening form, estimating worksheet) must be completed.
How to apply: Direct application: use the TAP Infrastructure or TAP Non-Infrastructure application packet on the LHTAC TAP page when a round opens; the TAP Resource Center has the TAP Manual.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 7.34%
Contact: name: Amanda LaMott (infrastructure); name: Ryan Rush (non-infrastructure); email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 334-4455;

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10. Idaho Commission on the Arts (ICA)

5 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Arts Education Annual Projects

Idaho Commission on the Arts

Matching grants for projects that bring artists and effective arts-education practice into K-12 learning.

Up to $10,000

OpenGrantMatch 50%Libraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: A 1:1 cash or in-kind match is required. Awards depend on panel scores and available funds and may be less than requested. Projects must begin after July 1.

Next deadline: Jan 31, 2027 · Annual; applications due January 31, 2027 (page lists the grant as "Offered Annually"). Annual grants are approved at the May Commission meeting, applicants notified in June, funds available in July.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) in operation in Idaho for at least one year with a determination letter effective at least one year before the deadline, or a unit of local, county, tribal or state government including schools and school districts. Needs a SAM.gov UEI, must compensate professional artists and administrators, and have approved final reports on past Commission grants.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through the Commission's grants system at grants.arts.idaho.gov; first-time applicants create a user account and wait for Commission staff approval before applying. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, School District
Award size: Up to $10,000
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-2119;

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Entry Track

Idaho Commission on the Arts

Annual operating-style support for emerging arts organizations that deliver public programs in the arts.

Varies — formula-based

OpenGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: Award is set by formula (panel score, organization size, past Commission funding), so the amount is not known up front. Final reports on earlier Commission grants must be approved before you can apply. A UEI from SAM.gov is required.

Applicant tip: Entry Track is the required first step: an organization must complete a year of Entry Track funding before it can enter Public Programs in the Arts.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit with a 501(c)(3) determination letter effective at least three years before the deadline, or a unit of local, county, tribal or state government (including schools and school districts). Must have a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, a minimum three-year program history, compensate professional artists and administrators, and have final reports on past Commission grants approved. Nonprofits' primary purpose must be producing, presenting or supporting the arts.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through the Commission's grants system at grants.arts.idaho.gov; first-time applicants create a user account and wait for Commission staff approval before applying. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, School District, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — formula-based
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-2119;

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Public Programs in the Arts

Idaho Commission on the Arts

Annual support for established professional arts organizations.

Varies — formula-based

OpenGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: Award is set by formula (panel assessment, fiscal size, past Commission funding). Entry Track participation and PPA notification come first. Final reports for earlier grants must be approved, and a SAM.gov UEI is required.

Next deadline: Jan 31, 2027 · Annual; applications due January 31, 2027. PPA is reviewed on a three-year cycle (full panel review in April 2025, interim staff reviews in April 2026 and April 2027, final reports due each July).

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Must have completed at least one year of Entry Track funding and received notification of PPA status; 501(c)(3) determination letter effective at least three years before the deadline (or a local, county, tribal or state government unit, including schools and school districts); SAM.gov UEI; three-year minimum program history; compensation of professional artists and administrators; arts-focused primary purpose with a history of high artistic standards; approved final reports on past grants.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through the Commission's grants system at grants.arts.idaho.gov; first-time applicants create a user account and wait for Commission staff approval before applying. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, School District, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — formula-based
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-2119;

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Traditional Arts Apprenticeships

Idaho Commission on the Arts

Funds a mentor artist to pass folk and traditional art forms to apprentices.

Up to $3,000

OpenGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: Funds are paid to the mentor artist. The apprenticeship cannot exceed ten months and must include a public presentation or demonstration.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Mentor artist must be a practicing artist at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen, legal resident or refugee; apprentices must live in Idaho; apprenticeship no longer than ten months with a public presentation or demonstration; final reports on past Commission grants must be approved.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through the Commission's grants system at grants.arts.idaho.gov; first-time applicants create a user account and wait for Commission staff approval before applying. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Up to $3,000
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-2119;

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Writer in Residence

Idaho Commission on the Arts

Idaho's top literary honor: a paid residency for one writer who engages communities statewide.

$5,000 annually plus travel

OpenGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: The writer must deliver public engagements four times a year (six or eight in underserved communities) and submit a final report by July 31, which must be approved for future eligibility. Allowable travel expenses are reimbursed.

Next deadline: Jan 31, 2027 · Biennial award (per the page); the current listing shows applications due January 31, 2027.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Practicing writer, 18 or older, U.S. citizen, legal resident or refugee, and Idaho resident for at least one year before the deadline. Final reports on past Commission grants must be approved. Limited to two nonconsecutive awards; a writer may apply for a Fellowship in the same cycle but only one is awarded.
How to apply: Direct application: apply online through the Commission's grants system at grants.arts.idaho.gov; first-time applicants create a user account and wait for Commission staff approval before applying. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: $5,000 annually plus travel
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-2119;

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11. Idaho Department of Education (SDE)

5 programs · Agency grants page ↗

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)

Idaho Department of Education

Competitive five-year subgrants for out-of-school-time academic enrichment, youth development and family engagement programs.

$50,000-$200,000 per year per award; about $1.5 million total in Round 18 (8-10 awards)

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchEducation

The catch: Applications must meet a minimum of 40 of 85 competitive priority points to go to peer review; centers must be free to students, with no fees or program income; five-year awards require annual local evaluation, financial audits and attendance at statewide professional development.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitions are held as federal funding allows (page: "Competitions are made available as federal funding allows"). Round 18 ran February to April 3, 2026 for five-year awards starting July 1, 2026; no next round posted

Applicant tip: Register in ISEE and send the letter of intent before the portal opens; late letters can delay access to the online application.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local education agencies, community-based organizations, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, other public or private entities, or consortia of two or more of these. Applicants must register in the state ISEE system, submit a letter of intent, partner with an LEA (or get a waiver), serve students free of charge, and operate at least 100 days and 300 hours in the school year plus 40 hours in the summer.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a letter of intent to the program coordinator, then complete the online application in the department's ISEE application portal (an Authorized Applicant Representative and a Project Director each need an ISEE account). Printed, faxed, hand-delivered or emailed applications are not accepted.
Applicant types: School District, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $50,000-$200,000 per year per award; about $1.5 million total in Round 18 (8-10 awards)
Funding source: Federal
Match: Not Required
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Sheena Strickler, Lead Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 332-6813;
Statutory authority: ESEA Title IV, Part B (ESSA Sec. 4201-4204)

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Idaho Career Ready Students (ICRS) Grants

Idaho Department of Education

State grants that help districts expand and create CTE programs starting in the 7th grade.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Capital costs are eligible only when expressly permitted under the applicable grant cycle; the council scores proposals competitively on workforce fit, industry partnerships and sustainability.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The council awards grants annually or multi-year; awards were approved November 6, 2025 and September 3, 2026; the 2026 micro-grant application closed October 30, 2026; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho school districts offering or building CTE programs in middle and high school (grades 7-12). The council prefers proposals that answer community and statewide workforce needs, partner with local industry, are sustainable, and come from applicants that struggle to sustain quality CTE programming.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the grant application announced on the ICRS page. The SY2026-2027 micro-grant application period closed October 30, 2026.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 33-2214; HB267 (2023)

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Idaho School Resource Officer Grant Program

Idaho Department of Education

Three-year funding for school resource officer positions in school districts and charters.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Awards fund SRO positions for three years; terms of the next round are not posted.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Awards announced October 1, 2024 and July 8, 2025 (press releases); no active round as of November 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local education agencies (school districts and charter schools). The page lists no further requirements; contact the program coordinator for the current application terms.
How to apply: Direct application: no round is open. The page says "There is not currently an active grant opportunity"; contact the program coordinator about future rounds.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Contact: name: Katie Watkins, Healthy Students and Schools Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 332-6959;

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K-12 STEM Matching Grant Program (Science Education Grant)

Idaho Department of Education

Matching grants to expand or maintain science (STEM) education programs for Idaho elementary and secondary students.

$24,100 total for all projects in FY2027 (shared among awardees)

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%EducationScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Indirect and administrative costs are not eligible (they count toward the applicant's match); grant funds cannot replace local funds for existing programs; separate accounting, a mid-project progress report and a final report are required, and all funds must be spent by May 28, 2027.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual state appropriation. FY2027 round: application available July 15, 2026, due September 25, 2026 (5:00 pm MST), awards about October 9, 2026; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit corporations incorporated or registered in Idaho that have conducted the science education program for at least one year before applying. The applicant must provide at least one-half of the program's financial support in money or in-kind contributions.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the Science Education Grant application form (cover sheet, narrative, budget, appendices) and email it to the department's science coordinator by the deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: $24,100 total for all projects in FY2027 (shared among awardees)
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Andrea Baerwald, Science Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 332-6890;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 33-129

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National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Grant

Idaho Department of Education

Competitive subgrants for school kitchen equipment that helps serve healthier meals, improve food safety or support school breakfast.

About $85,000 total for the 2026 round; one piece of equipment per applicant, minimum cost $1,000

Confirm with agencyGrantFood & NutritionEducation

The catch: Reimbursement only, after delivery receipts, invoices and proof of payment are submitted; the full award must be spent within six months of receipt; awards are capped at the awarded amount; the SFA must keep operating the NSLP through school year 2027-2028 or return the award; federal procurement rules apply.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · USDA has awarded NSLP equipment grants to state agencies since 2010. 2026 round: applications due November 6, 2026, awards on or before November 25, 2026, period of performance through September 30, 2028; no later round posted (2026 round due November 6, 2026; no standing annual deadline stated).

Applicant tip: Get three truly comparable bids (same size, capacity and function) before you start; incomplete applications are not accepted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: School food authorities operating the NSLP and/or the School Breakfast Program with no outstanding findings in their last administrative review. SFAs with a Provision for Lunch Equity waiver in SY 2025-2026 or an operating balance above three months must justify why funds are needed.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the NSLP Equipment Grant Application with three comparable equipment bids and email it to the Child Nutrition Programs equipment grant mailbox by the deadline.
Applicant types: School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: About $85,000 total for the 2026 round; one piece of equipment per applicant, minimum cost $1,000
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Sarah Taylor; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 332-6955;

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12. Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)

5 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Hazard Fuels Reduction (HFR) Grants

Idaho Department of Lands

Federal grants to reduce hazardous fuels on non-federal, non-industrial forest land next to federal fuels projects.

Up to $240,000 (HFR and WSFM grants in the FY26/27 announcement)

ExpectedGrantNo matchDisaster Prevention & ReliefEnvironment & Water

The catch: Funds are paid on a reimbursement basis only, so grantees pay vendors and contractors first. A limited number of proposals are chosen for full development and submission to a western-region competition, and the project must lie within 1.5 miles of a federal fuels project.

Next deadline: Expected: March 2027 · Annual; page states requests for proposals are announced each Fall/Winter with a deadline in late Winter/early Spring (FY26 HFR and FY27 WSFM proposals were due March 31, 2026)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State, county and local agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribes and educational institutions. The project must be explicitly named in a County Wildfire Protection Plan or Hazard Mitigation Plan, and individual private landowners cannot apply directly to IDL.
How to apply: Direct application: download the HFR project proposal packet, coordinate with the county that maintains the CWPP, and email the completed proposal to IDL's Grants Project Coordinator by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: Up to $240,000 (HFR and WSFM grants in the FY26/27 announcement)
Funding source: Federal
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho), non-federal forest land
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Isabella Pritchard, Grants Project Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 666-8669;

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Idaho Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Grants

Idaho Department of Lands

Subgrants for tree inventories, planting, pruning, risk management and community forestry programs.

$10,000 to $100,000 per award ($200,000 available in the 2026-2027 round)

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchEnvironment & WaterHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Reimbursement basis only; projects run up to two years with completion by December 31, 2027 in the current round.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Round-based (annual pattern not stated); the 2026-2027 round was open March 2 to May 8, 2026 with awards announced May 22, 2026; no 2027 round is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: City, county, Tribal and 501(c)(3) nonprofit applicants, plus state and publicly owned education institutions, for projects in Idaho communities. Work in underserved communities in poverty or deep poverty gets priority.
How to apply: Direct application: download the fillable UCF Grant Application from the program page and email it to IDL before the posted deadline, with the guidelines and scoring criteria as reference.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, Nonprofit, Higher Education
Award size: $10,000 to $100,000 per award ($200,000 available in the 2026-2027 round)
Funding source: Federal
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Matthew Perkins, Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 626-1779;

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Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grants

Idaho Department of Lands

Competitive federal grants for collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & WaterDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: The project must fall within an Idaho Priority or Special Landscape Area, advance Forest Action Plan priorities, and follow the national LSR manual and Western guidance; fire-mitigation projects must be listed in a local wildfire protection plan.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page says requests for proposals are announced annually in Fall/Winter with a late Winter/early Spring deadline, but FY26 proposals were accepted July 31 to August 31, 2026; no next round is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State, county and local agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribes and educational institutions. Fire-mitigation projects must be named in a County Wildfire Protection Plan or Hazard Mitigation Plan; individual private landowners are not eligible to apply directly.
How to apply: Direct application: download the LSR project proposal packet and email the completed proposal to IDL; check the Priority Landscape Area Finder first.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Statewide (Idaho), Priority and Special Landscape Areas
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Isabella Pritchard, Grants Project Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 666-8669;

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Rural Fire Capacity (RFC) Grants

Idaho Department of Lands

Federal grants to organize, train and equip rural fire departments for wildland fire protection (formerly Volunteer Fire Assistance).

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantMatch 10%Disaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Reimbursement only: the organization pays the full invoice first. Do not order before the award letter date; Cache orders are due December 15 and reimbursement requests March 1. Wildland firefighting boots are not funded, and the application must be physically at the local IDL office by close of business June 1 (postmarks do not count).

Next deadline: Expected: June 2027 · Annual; program opens April 1 and applications are due at the local IDL office on June 1 (2026 and 2021 application memos both set June 1)

Applicant tip: Ask your Supervisory Area Fire Warden for pricing from the Coeur d'Alene Interagency Fire Cache before you finalize the request.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Fire service organizations and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations whose service area includes a rural area or community of 10,000 or fewer, that take part in their county's Wildfire Protection Plan, and that report fire incidents. Fire districts that are under 80% volunteer are not expected to receive funding.
How to apply: Direct application: complete and sign the RFC Grant Application (chief or chairman signs), attach a project description, itemized quotes and a current SAM.gov UEI printout, and deliver it to your local IDL Forest Protective District/Area office or Timber Protective Association.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 10%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho), rural areas
Contact: name: Supervisory Area Fire Warden, local IDL office;
Statutory authority: Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-313)

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Western States Fire Managers (WSFM) Grants

Idaho Department of Lands

Federal grants to cut wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface through fuels reduction, education, planning and monitoring.

Up to $240,000 (HFR and WSFM grants in the FY26/27 announcement)

ExpectedGrantDisaster Prevention & ReliefEnvironment & Water

The catch: Reimbursement basis only. A limited number of proposals are selected for full development and submission to the western competition, and a match is implied (see notes) with leverage funding encouraged.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State, county and local agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribes and educational institutions. The project must be explicitly named in a County Wildfire Protection Plan or Hazard Mitigation Plan; individual private landowners cannot apply directly to IDL.
How to apply: Direct application: download the WSFM project proposal packet, coordinate with the county CWPP holder and email the completed proposal to IDL's Grants Project Coordinator by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: Up to $240,000 (HFR and WSFM grants in the FY26/27 announcement)
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho), wildland-urban interface
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Isabella Pritchard, Grants Project Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 666-8669;

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13. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program Subgrants

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Annual federal pass-through subgrants for rural hospital quality improvement, financial and operational assessments, and Community Health EMS.

Up to $20,000

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: Subgrant activities must fit the Flex program focus areas; the page lists no other terms.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual subgrants tied to the Flex grant year (September-August); no application window is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Critical access hospitals in Idaho and rural EMS agencies in the Flex grant year (September-August).
How to apply: Pass-through: the Bureau of Healthcare Access offers the subgrants each Flex grant year; contact [email protected] for the current solicitation, as the page links no application.
Applicant types: Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $20,000
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Idaho
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-0669;

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Rural Health Care Access Program (RHCAP)

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Annual grants to improve access to primary medical and dental care in rural and underserved Idaho communities.

Up to $35,000

ExpectedGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: Projects cannot start until the subgrant agreement is fully executed (about November 1) and must finish by early June; costs before execution are not reimbursed; the applicant organization carries any repayment or default obligations for clinician loan repayment awards; a current UEI is required if funded.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual; application period July 1-August 30 each year (FY27: due August 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. MT, notified by October 30, 2026); project period roughly November 1-June 5

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho non-profits or governments serving a designated HPSA, MUA or MUP (a dental HPSA for dental projects). No funds for real property purchase or construction, projects mainly for equipment (equipment is capped at 40% of the request), gift cards, or items billable to other payers; indirect costs capped at 15%; no project funded for more than three years.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the RHCAP application electronically through the 123FormBuilder link on the Loan Repayment and Grants page by the annual deadline; emailed, faxed or mailed applications are not accepted.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Up to $35,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Idaho HPSA, MUA and MUP areas
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-0669;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 59 (39-5901 to 39-5913)

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Rural Health Transformation Program Funding Opportunities

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Competitive subgrants and contracts from Idaho's federal Rural Health Transformation award for rural health care, workforce, chronic disease, maternal and child health and behavioral health prevention.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human ServicesEducation

The catch: Terms differ by opportunity; subgrants run through DHW's subgrant process and the Subgrant Quick Start Guide, and some awards go through procurement rather than grant agreements.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Year 1 opportunities posted June-September 2026 and all closed by September 21, 2026; the page does not state when later years' opportunities will open

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Set per opportunity; each posted solicitation lists eligible recipients and the agreement type (competitive subgrant, RFP contract or cooperative agreement). Contract and vendor procurements on the same page are services purchases, not grants.
How to apply: Pass-through: DHW posts each solicitation on the Funding Opportunities page with RFP and subgrant quick start guides; applicants respond to the specific posted opportunity.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Higher Education, Public Agency, School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Idaho
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Small Rural Hospital Improvement (SHIP) Program Subgrants

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Annual federal pass-through subgrants helping small rural hospitals with value-based purchasing, quality improvement and payment-system accuracy.

Up to $11,000

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: Subgrant activities must fit the SHIP program focus areas; the page lists no other terms.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual subgrants tied to the SHIP grant year (June-May); no application window is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Qualifying Idaho critical access hospitals with 49 beds or fewer in the SHIP grant year (June-May).
How to apply: Pass-through: the Bureau of Healthcare Access offers the subgrants each SHIP grant year; contact [email protected] for the current solicitation, as the page links no application.
Applicant types: Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $11,000
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Idaho
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-0669;

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14. Idaho State Police (ISP)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

Idaho State Police

Flexible federal criminal justice funding for local and state initiatives.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Non-supplanting letter, risk assessment and financial accounting documents are required with every application; only three-year projects are solicited; quarterly reports and draw requests run through GMS.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Solicitation for new three-year JAG projects will be released in late 2026 at the earliest, with an anticipated project start of April 1, 2027; continuation applications are accepted from existing grantees.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipal, county and state agencies, tribes and nonprofit or faith-based organizations whose projects fall within the JAG purpose areas and Idaho's FY2024-2028 JAG Strategic Plan.
How to apply: Direct application: apply in the ISP Grants Management System (GMS); subscribe to "ISP - Grant Announcements (PGR)" on the ISP news site to be told when the solicitation is released. Each solicitation lists its required documents (match budget worksheet, financial accounting practices, non-supplanting letter, risk assessment).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Julie Brotzman, Byrne JAG & SASP; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-884-7041;
Statutory authority: 42 U.S.C. 3751(a) (as cited on the page)

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Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT)

Idaho State Police

Substance use disorder treatment in correctional and detention facilities and community aftercare.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Law, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: 25 percent match (cash or in-kind); program criteria on treatment length, drug testing, therapeutic community and aftercare; at least 10 percent of the state allocation is reserved for local facilities.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Three-year funding cycle starting with Funding Year 2023 (CY24); programs interested in funding after January 1, 2024 send an RSAT Funding Interest Form.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State, tribal and local government programs that meet RSAT program requirements (residential programs of 6 to 12 months in prisons and juvenile detention centers, at least 3 months in jails, drug testing, therapeutic community and aftercare).
How to apply: Direct application: eligible programs email the RSAT Funding Interest Form to [email protected]; PGR then issues the solicitation in GMS.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Contact: name: Misty Kifer, STOP & RSAT; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-884-7054;
Statutory authority: 34 U.S.C. 10421 et seq. (as cited on the page)

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Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (SASP)

Idaho State Police

Direct intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human ServicesLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Funds supplement rather than replace other sexual assault funding; confidentiality acknowledgement, OVW commingling and nondiscrimination conditions apply.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page links a Letter of Intent to Apply for CY 2025 SASP funding and posts no current round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Rape crisis centers and other nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations or tribal programs providing services to sexual assault victims.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the ISP Grants Management System (GMS) when PGR releases a solicitation; submit the Confidentiality Acknowledgement form with applications.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Julie Brotzman, Byrne JAG & SASP; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-884-7041;

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STOP Violence Against Women Act (STOP) Formula Grants

Idaho State Police

Criminal justice strategies and victim services for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: Match requirements apply (see the STOP match PDF on the page); annual STOP subgrantee performance reports; a prosecution certification and out-of-scope activities certification are required forms.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Funded under a four-year state implementation plan (FFY2026-FFY2029); each solicitation posts its own dates and none is posted now.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Law enforcement, prosecution, courts and nonprofit, nongovernmental victim service providers, per the federal allocation; additional forms (prosecution certification, victim services consultation, legal assistance certification) apply.
How to apply: Direct application: apply in the ISP Grants Management System (GMS) when PGR releases a solicitation; each solicitation lists the required forms. Contact PGR for timing.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Misty Kifer, STOP & RSAT; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-884-7054;

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15. Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Fish and Game Commission Community Challenge Grants

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Small competitive grants for projects that improve fish and wildlife habitat, populations or related recreation.

Up to $10,000 (regional) or up to $30,000 (statewide)

ExpectedGrantMatch RequiredEnvironment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: Match is required (projects with no cost share are ineligible per the Commission framework), grants run 12 months, and grantees must submit a completion report with an expenditure summary.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; applications accepted in March and April (2026: March 23 to April 30) with awards announced at the July Commission meeting

Applicant tip: Higher cost share earns more points, and projects with strong local sportsmen support and a clear tie to Fish and Game management needs score best.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Recognized nonprofits, businesses or corporations with a tax ID, and recognized sporting organizations such as Ducks Unlimited or the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Private individuals are not eligible. Applicants must offer match in cash or in-kind support.
How to apply: Direct application: send a proposal letter (applicant, amount requested, need, project details, budget with match, closeout plan) by email or mail to Fish and Game headquarters for statewide grants, or to the applicable regional office for regional grants.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Up to $10,000 (regional) or up to $30,000 (statewide)
Match: Required
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Ellary Tucker-Williams, Legislative and Community Engagement Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 287-2788;

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Habitat Improvement Program (HIP) Cost-Share

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Technical help and cost-share to create or improve upland game bird and waterfowl habitat on private and public land.

Reimbursement of up to 75% of out-of-pocket costs, generally capped at $10,000 per project

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Environment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: Cost-share is paid by reimbursement. The cooperative agreement usually requires the landowner to maintain the project for at least 10 years (food plots one or two years), and the agreement can be ended if the landowner returns all cost-share funds.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No application window is posted; requests go to the regional habitat biologist

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Private landowners and public land managers with land suitable for upland game bird or waterfowl habitat work. Shooting preserves are not eligible, and fee hunting is not allowed on lands under a HIP contract.
How to apply: Direct application: contact the habitat biologist at your nearest Fish and Game regional office, who assesses the land, plans the project and helps source seed and seedlings; the project is then written into a cooperative agreement and project plan.
Applicant types: Business, Public Agency
Award size: Reimbursement of up to 75% of out-of-pocket costs, generally capped at $10,000 per project
Match: 25%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)

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Public Shooting Range Development Grants

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Reimbursement grants to build, upgrade or expand public firearm and archery ranges.

Varies — program has awarded roughly $281,000 to $555,000 a year across ranges; per-award size not stated

ExpectedGrantMatch 25%Parks & RecreationEducation

The catch: Federal funds are paid by reimbursement, not as an advance, and some projects wait until spring 2027 for a federal notice to proceed. Recipients must keep regular public access for the useful life of the project, meet federal compliance rules and finish within the two-year grant cycle.

Next deadline: Expected: November 2027 · Annual; applications solicited each year and due in early November (FY2027 round closed November 2, 2026; prior round November 3, 2025); awards decided in spring

Applicant tip: Attach itemized bids with the application and include ADA or multi-phase work, which the committee typically prioritizes.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit shooting organizations registered with the Idaho Secretary of State, or units of state or local government that manage public shooting ranges. Applicants must prove land ownership or a long-term lease, give the public regular scheduled shooting hours, and have a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, W-9 and insurance.
How to apply: Direct application: download the Shooting Range Development Grant application from the program page and submit it by email (or through your regional Fish and Game office) by the November deadline, with a W-9, UEI, range rules, ownership or lease proof, insurance and bids.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — program has awarded roughly $281,000 to $555,000 a year across ranges; per-award size not stated
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 25%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Sarah VanAcker, Statewide Range Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-287-2848;
Statutory authority: House Bill 396 (2020), Public Shooting Range Fund

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16. Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (ICTE)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Idaho Quality Program Standards (IQPS) Incentive Grant

Idaho Division of Career Technical Education

Annual $10,000 awards to distinguished high school Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources programs.

$10,000 per award, up to 42 awards per year

ExpectedGrantEducationAgriculture

The catch: Awards are not guaranteed even for qualifying programs; funds must support continued development and improvement of the AFNR program.

Next deadline: Expected: July 2027 · Annual; page: "Applications open in early May" and "Applications close July 1 each year"

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Grades 9-12 AFNR programs that rank above "Basic" in all seven Idaho Quality Program Standards and average "Distinguished" or higher on the IQPS rubric, confirmed by a joint evaluation by the teacher, a local administrator and the state team leader.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to the Division of Career Technical Education during the annual application window (opens early May, closes July 1); the program must first be evaluated against the IQPS rubric.
Applicant types: School District, Individual
Award size: $10,000 per award, up to 42 awards per year
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Janine Hodges, Program Quality Manager, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-429-5510;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 33-1635

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Idaho Quality Program Standards (IQPS) Start-Up Grant

Idaho Division of Career Technical Education

Up to two $25,000 start-up awards each year for new or re-established high school AFNR programs.

$25,000 per award, up to two awards per year

ExpectedGrantEducationAgriculture

The catch: One start-up grant per program; funds support development and launch of the new AFNR program.

Next deadline: Expected: October 2027 · Annual; page: "Applications open in late August" and "Applications close Oct. 15 each year"

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Newly approved or re-established AFNR programs for grades 9-12 within their first three years of operation. A re-established program must have been inactive at least two years and must not have previously received an IQPS Start-Up Grant.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to the Division of Career Technical Education during the annual window (opens late August, closes October 15).
Applicant types: School District
Award size: $25,000 per award, up to two awards per year
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Janine Hodges, Program Quality Manager, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-429-5510;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 33-1635

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Program Quality Initiative (PQI) Grants

Idaho Division of Career Technical Education

State grants that reward and improve the quality of secondary CTE programs and help schools launch new pathway programs.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Funds cannot be used for salaries, career technical student organization expenses, construction or other unapproved costs; Establishment Grants reimburse actual costs of approved equipment up to the award and can be received once per program; reimbursement or expenditure reports are due March 15.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; Incentive Awards are issued in the fall, expenditure and reimbursement reports are due March 15; application windows are posted each year and no current window is listed

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Approved secondary pathway programs in Business and Marketing, Engineering and Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences and Human Services, Health Professions and Public Safety, and Skilled and Technical Sciences. Technical Assistance eligibility is based on prior-year Workplace Readiness Assessment (LEA) or Technical Skills Assessment (program) performance; Establishment Grants go to LEAs with newly approved programs (including Individualized Occupational Training) and each program may receive one only.
How to apply: Direct application: eligible LEAs are invited by email from [email protected] and apply through the online application during each grant window; incentive awards are issued from program performance data. Instructions are posted on the Division website during each application period.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Hayley Huffstutler, Grants Oversight Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 208-429-5549;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 33-1635

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17. Idaho Governor's Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Idaho Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Subawards

Idaho Governor's Office of Energy and Mineral Resources

Competitive subawards to rural cities and counties for energy efficiency and conservation projects.

Up to $50,000 per award in Round 2

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchEnergyHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Federal rules apply (2 CFR 200/910, Build America Buy America, Davis-Bacon, National Historic Preservation Act and NEPA reviews, SAM.gov registration); Round 2 projects had to be finished and reimbursement requested by September 1, 2026, and awards are paid by reimbursement.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Rounds announced as federal funds allow (Round 2 was open January 7 to February 4, 2026); no Round 3 is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Rural cities and counties not eligible for direct DOE EECBG formula funding. Up to two applications per applicant, each covering one activity; projects must be independent and quick to complete.
How to apply: Direct application: email the signed Idaho EECBG application, budget worksheet and required forms to the OEMR project coordinator by the Request for Applications deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $50,000 per award in Round 2
Funding source: Federal
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho), rural cities and counties
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Camy Holden, Project Coordinator; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Section 40552, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58)

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Idaho Energy Resiliency Grant Program (ERGP)

Idaho Governor's Office of Energy and Mineral Resources

Subawards that harden and modernize Idaho's electric grid against outages and disruptive events.

Varies — past awards range from about $20,000 to $2,000,000

Confirm with agencyGrantEnergyDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Federal subaward terms apply (2 CFR 200/910, Build America Buy America, Davis-Bacon with LCPtracker reporting, Blue UAS rules for drones); OEMR says the program leverages public funds to spur private investment (about $9 million in utility funding alongside awards), but a match percentage is not stated on the page.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Rounds announced as funds allow (Round 2 is closed); no next round is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Electric grid operators, electricity storage operators, electricity generators, transmission owners and operators, distribution providers and fuel suppliers. Exact scoring and match terms are in the round's program documents.
How to apply: Direct application: submit an application under the open ERGP round following the posted program documents, cost calculator and special terms; check the program page for the current round.
Applicant types: Business, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — past awards range from about $20,000 to $2,000,000
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true

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State Energy Loan Program

Idaho Governor's Office of Energy and Mineral Resources

Low-interest loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to single-family homes.

Up to $40,000 per loan at 3% (3 years), 5% (5 years) or 7% (7 years)

OpenLoanEnergyHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Loan must be repaid (3% over 3 years, 5% over 5 years or 7% over 7 years) and secured with real estate; a nonrefundable $100 credit analysis fee applies after the technical review; a licensed contractor is required and virtual closings are not offered.

Next deadline: Dec 31, 2026 · First come, first served until the funding limit is met or December 31, 2026, whichever comes first

Applicant tip: Do not buy or install anything before the loan closes; pre-installed projects are ineligible. Homes over 45 years old need a SHPO review that can add up to 30 days.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho residents with a warranty deed or recent deed of trust on a single-family residence who pass a credit check; no income test. Projects installed before loan approval and closing are ineligible.
How to apply: Direct application: mail or email the Residential Project Application, project addendum(s), deed, photos and property map to OEMR; after review OEMR sends a credit application to a partner financial institution, then schedules an in-person closing.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Up to $40,000 per loan at 3% (3 years), 5% (5 years) or 7% (7 years)
Disbursement: Advance(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Becky Torgrimson; email: [email protected];

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18. Idaho State Board of Education (OSBE)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (BIIG)

Idaho State Board of Education

State funding that unlocks E-Rate special construction dollars to build dedicated fiber to Idaho schools and libraries.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantEducationScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Strict timeline (consultation before Form 470; Form 470 by November 30); state reimbursement of the non-E-Rate portion may require EORC approval; the process takes longer than a typical E-Rate procurement.

Next deadline: Expected: January 2027 · Annual windows: consultation July 1-November 1, Form 470 July 1-November 30, application submission October 1-January 31 (2026-27 guide and application posted)

Applicant tip: Book the consultation call early: it must happen before November 1 and Form 470s posted after December 1 are not eligible for BIIG.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho schools and educational facilities pursuing new fiber construction. To be eligible, applicants must schedule a call with the Broadband Program; Form 470s posted on or after December 1 are not eligible without prior permission from the Board.
How to apply: Direct application: schedule a consultation with the Broadband Program, post the E-Rate Form 470 in the window, and submit the BIIG application (guide and form are posted on the page for 2026-27).
Applicant types: School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jonathan Steele, Broadband Program Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 332-6892;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 33-910

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Expanding Arts Access in Rural Public Schools Grant

Idaho State Board of Education

Small one-time grants that increase access to fine arts, performing arts and design programs in rural public schools.

Up to $1,000 per applicant

ExpectedGrantNo matchEducationLibraries and Arts

The catch: One application per district or charter school; one-time funds that must be used between November 2, 2026 and June 30, 2027.

Next deadline: Expected: September 2027 · Page: "application period August 31-September 30"; 2026 submission period August 31-September 30, 2026, funds active November 2, 2026-June 30, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: An Idaho rural school district or rural charter school as defined in Idaho Code Title 33, Chapter 3, Section 33-319. Applications must be submitted by district or charter leadership; applications from individual teachers without leadership endorsement and multiple applications from one district are not funded.
How to apply: Direct application: submit one online application per district or charter school through the Apply Now link on the program page during the submission period.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Up to $1,000 per applicant
Match: Not Required
Geography: Rural Idaho school districts and charter schools
Submit via: true

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Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) HERC Research Grants

Idaho State Board of Education

Competitive seed funding for university research that leads to technology transfer, new products and companies, and economic growth in Idaho.

FY2028 track pools: Proof of Concept $400,000 (3-5 awards, 1 year), Initial Startup $600,000 (2-4 awards, 1-2 years), Commercialization $1,100,000 (2-5 awards, 2-3 years)

ExpectedGrantScience, Technology, and Research & DevelopmentHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Awards are subject to legislative appropriation and cannot be carried over between fiscal years; projects may be renewed at most twice with HERC approval; Commercialization awards are released milestone by milestone after HERC review; industry in-kind or cash match is highly encouraged for the Commercialization track.

Next deadline: Expected: October 2027 · Annual, subject to legislative appropriation ("Funds are available annually"). FY2028 round: pre-proposals due October 26, 2026, invitations by December 11, 2026, full proposals due February 26, 2027; the FY2025 round pre-proposals were due October 28, 2024

Applicant tip: Disclose any technology to your institution's technology transfer office before submitting the pre-proposal.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College and the University of Idaho. Applicants submit a pre-proposal first; only invited pre-proposals may submit full proposals. Planning grants are not considered.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a pre-proposal (Form A) and, if invited, a full proposal (Form B plus budget spreadsheet and quad slide) following the annual Request for Proposals; questions go to the HERC mailbox listed in the RFP.
Applicant types: Higher Education
Award size: FY2028 track pools: Proof of Concept $400,000 (3-5 awards, 1 year), Initial Startup $600,000 (2-4 awards, 1-2 years), Commercialization $1,100,000 (2-5 awards, 2-3 years)
Funding source: State
Geography: Idaho public four-year institutions
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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19. Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants

Idaho State Historical Society

Reimbursable matching grants to certified local governments for historic preservation projects.

Varies — about $100,000 total across all CLGs

OpenGrantMatch 50%Libraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Paid by reimbursement only after the project is complete and accepted. 50/50 match required. Bricks-and-mortar work triggers a preservation agreement or recorded covenant of 5 to 20 years depending on grant size.

Next deadline: Jan 31, 2027 · Annual; FY27 applications due January 31, 2027. FY26 awards were made to nine communities.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Must be a Certified Local Government: a city, county or other local government with a locally established historic preservation commission and a survey and inventory system, public participation, and enforcement of preservation laws. Projects must relate to the National Register and the CLG must provide a 50/50 match.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the FY27 CLG Grant Application (PDF form on the CLG Grants page) to the Idaho SHPO by the deadline; questions go to the CLG Coordinator.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — about $100,000 total across all CLGs
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Idaho
Contact: name: Erik Cordes, CLG Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 334-3861;

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Community Enhancement Grants (CEG)

Idaho State Historical Society

Matching grants for Idaho historical organizations' collections, education, access and heritage tourism projects.

$500 - $2,500

ExpectedGrantMatch 50%Libraries and Arts

The catch: 1:1 match required. Awards recommended in July are ratified by the ISHS Board of Trustees in August; final reports and budgets are due May 15.

Next deadline: Expected: July 2027 · Annual typical timeline: call for applications in May, applications due July 1, awards recommended in August, projects run to May 15 of the following year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a mission focused on history, historic preservation or education, or tribal, city or county governments in Idaho. Non-eligible entities may partner with an eligible one that manages the project.
How to apply: Direct application: review the FY27 grant guidelines and apply through the online grant portal (Euna Grants) when the call opens.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Public Agency
Award size: $500 - $2,500
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 334-2682;

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Idaho State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) Grants

Idaho State Historical Society

Small regrants for preserving and digitizing historical records and improving archival practice.

$500 - $2,500

ExpectedGrantMatch 50%Libraries and Arts

The catch: 1:1 match required. Projects run May to November, with final reports and budgets due November 30. The page notes the schedule is an estimate tied to the federal award timeline.

Next deadline: Expected: March 2027 · Annual typical timeline: call for applications in February, applications due March 31, review in April, awards in May, projects end November 30.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits; state, tribal, city or county government entities in Idaho. Federal agencies are not eligible but may partner with an eligible organization. SHRAB members are not eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: review the grant guidelines, then apply online through AmpliFund when the call for applications opens.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: $500 - $2,500
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 334-2682;

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20. Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Idaho Airport Aid Program

Idaho Transportation Department

Funds for approved airport projects at qualified Idaho airports.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportation

The catch: Registration must be approved by ITD staff before you can see or apply for funding opportunities; project must be approved under the program rules.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No cycle or deadline is published on the page; funding opportunities are posted in WebGrants.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Qualified airports, as described in Idaho Administrative Code 39.04.01 (cited on the page). The page gives no further eligibility detail.
How to apply: Direct application: register an organization in ITD WebGrants (itdwebgrants.itd.idaho.gov; ITD staff must approve the registration, which can take several business days), then apply to open Aeronautics funding opportunities.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 334-8895;
Statutory authority: Idaho Administrative Code 39.04.01 (as cited on the Airport Planning page)

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Public Transportation One-Time Application (FTA 5311 and 5339)

Idaho Transportation Department

Competitive federal transit funds for rural transit operations and bus and bus-facility capital.

More than $4.6 million available in total for the FY28-29 round

OpenGrantTransportation

The catch: Awards become federal subawards managed by ITD with a funding agreement, reimbursement processing, compliance and required reporting; applications include a NEPA worksheet, demonstration of need and, for vehicles, a rolling-stock replacement report.

Next deadline: Dec 29, 2026 · FY28-29 One-Time Application released September 30, 2026; all applications due December 29, 2026. A separate Congressional Appropriation application is not open; its next cycle is tentatively September 2027.

Applicant tip: Attend one of the November 18, 2026 technical assistance webinars before the December 29 deadline.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local government authorities, public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation that receive funding indirectly through an eligible recipient. Each program (5311, 5339) has its own requirements in its application.
How to apply: Direct application: download the 5311 or 5339 One-Time Application (PDF or Word) and attachments from the ITD Public Transportation Application Program page; technical assistance webinars are scheduled for November 18, 2026. Questions go to [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: More than $4.6 million available in total for the FY28-29 round
Funding source: Federal
Contact: name: Shauna Miller, Sr. Transportation Planner; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 344-4492;

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Traffic Safety Grants (Office of Highway Safety)

Idaho Transportation Department

Funds for behavior-related traffic safety problems such as impaired, distracted and aggressive driving and occupant protection.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantTransportationLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Crash-data problem identification is required to be eligible; grants target OHS-identified traffic safety deficiencies, expansion of an ongoing activity or a new intervention; quarterly performance reporting applies to year-long grants.

Next deadline: Expected: February 2027 · Annual fiscal-year grants (Oct 1 - Sep 30); application period open January to February of the same year (FY27 period closed February 27, 2026). Mini-grants and mobilization requests are accepted throughout the year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local community partners, law enforcement agencies and highway safety partner organizations. Every applicant must provide a traffic safety problem identification backed by crash data, and the problem must have an effective countermeasure eligible for federal highway safety funds.
How to apply: Direct application: email [email protected] to be notified when the application period opens or to receive an application; read the OHS Grant Procedure Manual first. Mini-grant and mobilization applicants submit the Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement (TEGPA), certifications and assurances and a financial risk assessment.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 334-8000;

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21. Idaho Governor's Office of Species Conservation (OSC)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Idaho Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) Subgrants

Idaho Governor's Office of Species Conservation

Federal salmon and steelhead habitat restoration, planning and monitoring subgrants passed through the state.

Varies — available funds to be announced for the round

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 33%Environment & Water

The catch: Federal subaward rules apply (2 CFR 200, Build America Buy America, Davis-Bacon where applicable, environmental and historic-preservation reviews), a 33% non-federal match must be documented, and payments run through invoicing and progress and final reports.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual rounds (Round 29 for 2026); proposals due November 6, 2026 and presented to the Board December 3-4, 2026

Applicant tip: Get your Clearwater Core Review Team ranking or Upper Salmon Tech Team letter first; the proposal is incomplete without it.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any non-federal entity (nonprofits, governments, universities, commercial organizations) with contract and budget experience, a SAM.gov registration and UEI, not debarred. Proposals must first be reviewed by the Clearwater Core Review Team or the Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Program Tech Team.
How to apply: Direct application: email the complete proposal (narrative, budget template, metrics worksheets, match letter, technical review ranking or letter of support) to the PCSRF Program Manager, then present in person to the PCSRF Board.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Business, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — available funds to be announced for the round
Funding source: Federal
Match: 33%
Geography: Idaho salmon and steelhead habitat, mainly the Clearwater and Salmon subbasins
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Abbie Gongloff, PCSRF Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 756-6322;

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Wolf and Grizzly Bear Conflict Prevention Program

Idaho Governor's Office of Species Conservation

Funding for livestock producers to adopt non-lethal measures that prevent wolf and grizzly bear conflicts.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Funding is limited and ranked, so awards can be partial; the grizzly program pays set cost-share rates by practice; selected producers must register as a state vendor to receive payment.

Next deadline: Feb 15, 2027 · Annual; the wolf page says proposals are typically accepted between November and February (FY28 window November 5, 2026 to February 15, 2027, initial decisions by April 2027)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Livestock producers located within or near wolf or grizzly bear habitat. Selected applicants must be willing to become a State of Idaho vendor to be paid.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the FY28 Wolf/Grizzly Bear Conflict Prevention application form and submit it by mail or email to the program contact at the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Wolf and grizzly bear habitat areas of Idaho, including Bonner, Boundary and Eastern Idaho counties
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Austin Terrell; email: [email protected];

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22. Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

REDIFiT Low-Interest Transportation Loan Program

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Low-interest loans to upgrade, expand, rehabilitate or modernize freight shipping equipment and facilities.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanTransportationAgriculture

The catch: Interest-bearing loan; terms, rates and limits were not stated on the page and the linked fact sheet could not be opened.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing; the page states no application deadline

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Businesses and industries in any Idaho sector, and qualified short line or intermodal freight shippers, with freight infrastructure projects; the loan documents linked from the page (fact sheet, program guide, application) were not retrievable on 2026-11-04.
How to apply: Direct application: use the REDIFiT loan application and program guide on the program page (the links returned not-found when checked); contact ISDA for current forms.
Applicant types: Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Idaho
Statutory authority: Title 49, Chapter 29, Idaho Code

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Competitive grants to enhance the competitiveness of Idaho specialty crops.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantAgricultureFood & Nutrition

The catch: Reimbursement-style federal grant with USDA performance measures (sales is mandatory for marketing and promotion projects), SAM.gov registration, progress and final performance reports; projects must end by the date in the award timeline.

Next deadline: Expected: March 2027 · Annual; 2026 round: request for proposals January 2026, applications due March 8, 2026, disbursement agreements October to November 2026; now closed

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Government agencies, nonprofits, for-profits and universities with a project that benefits Idaho specialty crops and more than one organization; SAM.gov registration is required.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the application through ISDA's AmpliFund opportunity page using the application guidelines and PDF project profile template; see the recorded AmpliFund training.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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23. Idaho Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

EMS Agency Vehicle and Equipment (EMSAVE) Grant

Idaho Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

Annual grants that help Idaho EMS agencies buy ambulances, other response vehicles and patient care equipment.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantHealth & Human ServicesDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Purchases must follow a fully executed subgrant; the state holds a lien on grant vehicles through a five-year security term; funds are disbursed on a disbursement request with accounting documents; everything must be completed and accepted by the Bureau before June 1 of the state fiscal year; W-9 and UEI details must match.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; application opens in January and is due the first Monday in April (FY2027 round: opened January 5, 2026, closed April 6, 2026); awards July-August; subgrants finalized and funds disbursed September-December

Applicant tip: Keep the agency's IGEMS roster, vehicle and patient care report data current before applying; the IGEMS numbers override what you write in the application.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: EMS agencies must be governmental or non-profit and part of the 911 response system, hold a current Idaho ambulance or non-transport license, and demonstrate need under the Bureau's criteria. Missing required uploads make an application ineligible, and a submitted application is final.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online EMSAVE application during the January-April window described on the EMS Grants page, after updating the agency's IGEMS roster, vehicle and patient care report data that feed the score. Questions go to [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide (Idaho)
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-334-4000;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 56-108b

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24. Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance (ICDVVA)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

ICDVVA Combined Grant Application (VOCA, FVPSA, State DV and State CAC)

Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance

Funding for services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking and other violent crime.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: Grantees must follow the Grant Administration Manual, quarterly reporting, prior-approval and suitability determination forms, plus required training, cash management and whistleblower protections.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual fiscal-year combined application; the FY27 application is closed. IDAPA 63.05.04 requires each Grant Application Announcement to give at least 60 days before the deadline.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations whose programs meet the applicable VOCA, FVPSA or state domestic violence requirements and the Council's rules; federally acknowledged tribes in Idaho are eligible; State CAC funding is open only to Idaho CACs.
How to apply: Direct application: watch the ICDVVA Apply for Funding page for the next Combined Grant Application; to be notified of announcements, email [email protected] with the subject "Grant Application Notice Request" (per IDAPA 63.05.04).
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 332-1500;
Statutory authority: Section 39-5209, Idaho Code; IDAPA 63.05.04

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25. Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Juvenile Justice Title II Formula Subgrants (IDJC / Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission)

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections

Delinquency prevention, juvenile justice system improvement and training funded by the JJDPA Title II Formula Grant.

Round pools of $25,000 to $100,000; maximum award $25,000 on the two grants that state one

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Quarterly financial and performance reports; no supplanting; funds cannot pay for firearms, uniforms, construction or renovation, lobbying, honoraria, or alcohol and food (with narrow exceptions); projects must align with the IJJC three-year plan.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The 2027 round opened October 5, 2026 and closed October 23, 2026 (scoring Nov 9-10, awards Nov 20, 2026). No next round is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State agencies, local government entities, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and educational institutions whose projects match Idaho's Juvenile Justice Three-Year Plan and the JJDPA core requirements. Organizations may submit multiple distinct applications.
How to apply: Direct application: each grant has its own online application form (Jotform) and budget worksheet linked from the IJJC Grants page; email [email protected] for technical assistance.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, School District, Higher Education
Award size: Round pools of $25,000 to $100,000; maximum award $25,000 on the two grants that state one
Funding source: Federal
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Marissa Evans, Planning and Compliance Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: 208.577.5442;

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26. Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Veterans Support Fund Grant Program

Idaho Division of Veterans Services

Small, year-round grants for programs and projects that benefit Idaho veterans.

Up to $5,000

OpenGrantVeterans & Military

The catch: The Chief Administrator may condition awards on matching funds, repayment on specified events, cost-reimbursement payment, status and final reports, a completion date, bidding requirements, credit to the Fund and receipts for all spending; awards are discretionary with no administrative appeal, though a denied request can be revised and resubmitted.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; accepted year round, with the Chief Administrator reviewing recommendations monthly

Applicant tip: A denied application can be altered and resubmitted for reevaluation, and proposals for which no other funding source exists rank higher.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Individuals, organizations and governmental entities proposing a program that supports veterans. Priority goes to proposals serving the most veterans and lacking other funding. Not eligible: political, lobbying, religious or illegal activities, and requests for the basic needs of individual veterans (those are referred to the Emergency Relief Program).
How to apply: Direct application: complete the Veterans Support Fund application (PDF on the program page) and mail it to the Division's Central Support Office or email it to [email protected]; applications may be submitted at any time.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Individual, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $5,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Idaho
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-780-1300;
Statutory authority: Idaho Code 65-209

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27. Idaho Office of Drug Policy (ODP)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Substance Use Primary Prevention (SUPP) Grant

Idaho Office of Drug Policy

Annual competitive grants for evidence-informed, community-driven primary prevention of youth and adult substance misuse.

Average award $35,000-$50,000; about $1,500,000 total in SFY2027

ExpectedGrantNo matchHealth & Human ServicesEducation

The catch: Reimbursement-only: services before July 1 or before the signed grant agreement are not reimbursable. Grantees file four quarterly activity reports with participant demographics, use ODP evaluation tools, keep records three years, accept a yearly site visit, attend at least 75% of ODP trainings and place a credentialed prevention specialist on staff within 120 days. Awards depend on federal and legislative appropriations.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual competitive round for each state fiscal year; SFY2027 application opened February 11, 2026 and was due April 3, 2026; recipients notified June 1; award period July 1-June 30

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public or governmental entities (including tribal entities) and non-profit organizations. Applicants must propose primary prevention only; holding a Provisional or Certified Prevention Specialist credential is not required to apply but at least one staff member must obtain one within 120 days of award.
How to apply: Direct application: submit online through ODP's Neighborly grant portal (portal.neighborlysoftware.com/ODPIDAHO/Participant) during the annual application window, following the NOFO and application guide on the SUPP Grant Application Information page.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, School District
Award size: Average award $35,000-$50,000; about $1,500,000 total in SFY2027
Funding source: Federal
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide (Idaho); applications are scored by regional review committees for each of the seven public health districts
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jessie Dexter, Grant Project Director; email: [email protected]; tel: (208) 854-3040;

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28. Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SWC)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Resource Conservation and Rangeland Development Program (RCRDP) Loans

Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Low-interest loans for conservation projects on farms, ranches and rangeland.

Up to $600,000

Confirm with agencyLoanAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Interest of 3% to 6% (3% up to 7 years, 4% for 10, 5% for 15, 6% with used equipment or second mortgages as collateral); new equipment or a mortgage is the preferred collateral and title insurance is at the borrower's expense; no refinancing; the local district's ranking must accompany the application.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing; the page states no application deadline

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Farmers, ranchers and landowners with new soil and water conservation projects on agricultural land, rangeland or forest land in Idaho; a conservation plan ranked by the local conservation district is required. No refinancing of existing projects.
How to apply: Direct application: contact Commission loan staff to discuss the project, develop a conservation plan that your local conservation district ranks, then submit the completed loan application directly to loan staff.
Applicant types: Business, Individual
Award size: Up to $600,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Idaho
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 208-332-1790;

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Open data and API

Every record on this page is a CommonGrants opportunity — the open protocol for grant data (v0.5.0) — with the same id, status, funder, key dates, funding and custom fields whether you read it here, download it, or call the API. A state that adopts this portal gets a conformant endpoint on day one.

Downloads

commongrants.json — every program and live listing as CommonGrants OpportunityBase records
opportunities.csv — the same records flattened, one column per CommonGrants field
data.json — the page's own view (resolved deadlines, agencies, counts)

CommonGrants API

GET  https://opengrants.io/grants-in-idaho/common-grants/opportunities?page=1&pageSize=100
GET  https://opengrants.io/grants-in-idaho/common-grants/opportunities/<id>
POST https://opengrants.io/grants-in-idaho/common-grants/opportunities/search
     {"search":"water","filters":{"status":{"operator":"in","value":["open"]}},"sorting":{"sortBy":"keyDates.closeDate","sortOrder":"asc"}}

No key needed. Custom fields follow the CommonGrants custom-field catalog where one exists (costSharing, contactInfo, eligibilityCriteria, additionalInfo); the portal's own fields are documented at state-portal-v1.json. The full OpenGrants database (federal, state, local, foundation) is on the Developer plan.

Idaho agencies: post or correct a program

Idaho agencies: post or correct a program through the form at /grants-in-idaho/submit/. Submissions are reviewed against the official program page before they publish.

Submit a program

Questions

Does Idaho have an official statewide grants portal?

No. Each Idaho agency publishes and runs its own grant programs, and there is no state catalog of grant opportunities. Idaho Code § 67-1916 makes the Division of Financial Management the central information center for state agencies requesting federal assistance, which is internal reporting rather than a list of opportunities. Transparent Idaho is the State Controller's spending and financial-report site, and some agencies run sign-in application systems for their own programs. This page assembles the programs from every agency's own pages and the OpenGrants database and publishes them as open CommonGrants records.

Where does the data come from?

Each program card is verified against the administering agency's official page (the date is on each card). Programs bound to an OpenGrants listing refresh their deadline and status daily; open listings from Idaho agencies that have no card yet appear automatically from the database.

Can I export this data?

Yes. Every program and live listing is published as a CommonGrants (v0.5.0) opportunity record: download commongrants.json or opportunities.csv from the Open data section, or read the API at /grants-in-idaho/common-grants/opportunities. No key is needed.

What grants are available in Idaho?

Idaho offers a range of grant opportunities including state economic development programs through Idaho Commerce, federal grants via Grants.gov, SBIR/STTR innovation funding, and community foundation grants. OpenGrants helps you discover and match with all available programs.

How do I find small business grants in Idaho?

Start with the Idaho SBDC for free advising and local grant matching. You can also explore programs through Idaho Commerce and use OpenGrants to search across federal, state, and private funding opportunities.

Does Idaho offer SBIR/STTR matching grants?

Many states, including Idaho, provide matching funds or support for federal SBIR/STTR awardees. Check with Idaho Commerce or the Idaho SBDC for current matching programs and eligibility requirements.

What federal funding goes to Idaho?

Idaho receives $6.5B+ in annual federal grant funding across agencies including HHS, DOT, DOE, USDA, and more. These funds support infrastructure, research, education, healthcare, and economic development statewide.

How can OpenGrants help me find funding in Idaho?

OpenGrants provides a comprehensive database of grant opportunities matched to your profile. Create a free account to get matched with relevant federal, state, and private grants.

Beyond state agencies: all funding open to Idaho applicants

Federal programs, foundations, local governments and other funders with open opportunities for Idaho applicants. None of these is administered by a Idaho state agency, so they are not in the program list, the downloads or the API above.

3Open grants in Idaho

$250KMedian max award

Mar 1Next deadline

3Funders with open programs

Open right now in the OpenGrants database

Due March 1, 2027Idaho Opportunity ScholarshipIdaho State Board of Education (Office of the State Board of Education) / Next Steps Idaho$4K Rolling deadlineHarry W. Morrison Foundation GrantsHARRY W MORRISON FOUNDATION INC Rolling deadlineCommunity Transformation Grants (CTG)Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation For Health Inc$250K

3 open grants are listed for Idaho in the OpenGrants database — refreshed on every site build. Search all of them.

Funders with open Idaho programs

HARRY W MORRISON FOUNDATION INC1 openBlue Cross of Idaho Foundation For Health Inc1 openIdaho State Board of Education (Office of the State Board of Education) / Next Steps Idaho1 open

Key Funding Sources in Idaho

Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM)Research grants connecting universities and industryExplore Programs ↗J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family FoundationEducation and community development across IdahoExplore Programs ↗Idaho National LaboratoryTechnology transfer and commercialization partnershipsExplore Programs ↗