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The Byrne JAG grant's $964M headline shrinks to $346M after set-asides. See where the real money flows and which applicant door is open now.
AmeriCorps Grants: The Calendar Congress Forced
AmeriCorps grants now run on statutory deadlines. See where the $1.25 billion goes, which door you apply through, and how to time the next cycle.
Public Funding in 2026: How Nonprofits & Small Businesses Can Navigate Grants, Contracts, and the New SBIR/STTR Rules
The landscape of public capital has undergone a seismic shift as we move through 2026. Following the historic 195-day lapse in SBIR/STTR authorization that ended in April, the federal government has introduced a more rigorous,
Public Funding in 2026: Grants, Government Contracts, and the Tools Winning Organizations Actually Use
As of July 2026, the public funding landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion to one of high-stakes execution. With over $180 billion in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding authority nearing
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Grants for Libraries: Who Actually Hands Out the Money
Most grants for libraries don't come straight from IMLS. Here's who actually hands out the money and how to reach it in the FY26 cycle.
Grants for Food Banks: What Closed and What’s Still Open
Grants for food banks shifted hard after $500M in USDA cuts. See which federal programs still fund food banks and where to apply now.
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Federal Contracts (and How to Secure More Public Funding)
Federal contracting and government grants represent a $700+ billion annual marketplace. Yet, for most small businesses and nonprofits, this landscape feels like a black box of bureaucratic friction.
Workforce Development Grants: Follow the Money
Where workforce development grants actually flow this year: WIOA formula funds, DOL discretionary awards, and the new Workforce Pell launching July 1.
Mental Health Grants: Stack Four Layers, Not One
Mental health grants rarely fund a program alone. How providers stack state block grant subawards, SAMHSA NOFOs, CCBHC funds, and foundation money.
Public Funding Infrastructure: How Communities Discover, Track, and Manage Capital
Navigating the landscape of public capital in 2026 requires more than just a search bar; it requires a robust infrastructure for discovery and management. As federal programs sunset
Broadband Grants: The $21 Billion Pot Still in Limbo
Broadband grants in mid-2026: BEAD's $42.45B is obligated, a $21B savings pot is frozen, and a few doors are still open. Here's the status timeline.
Affordable Housing Grants: Where to Actually Apply
Affordable housing grants rarely live on grants.gov. See where FY2026 money actually flows and the doors open to nonprofits, developers, and cities.
Looking For Government Grants? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before You Search
Accessing public capital is not a matter of luck; it is a matter of infrastructure. Every year, billions of dollars in government grants are deployed across federal, state,