Information on available state, federal and private grants October 2025
Vol. 39, Issue 10
Look inside for funding opportunities for: increasing training for healthcare workers
■ alternatives to incarceration/ reducing recidivism funding
■ municipal waste and recycling
■ regional disability health clinics for people with developmental disabilities
■ integrated data systems and services
■ improve access to local foods in eligible Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sites
■ workers in the construction trades living with life altering injuries
■ rapid response grants for trans-led organizations
■ Fragile X syndrome clinical trials and curative therapies grants
■ College and post-secondary education scholarships
On the State Level: NYS Dept. of Health, Increasing Training Capacity in
Statewide Health Care Facilities Funding
This program seeks to fund facility training programs in New York State that provide an innovative response to
meet the state’s healthcare workforce demands. Not-for-profit facilities can apply and utilize these funds to increase
their capacity to train current and future healthcare workers. The goal of the program is to increase the healthcare
workforce by assisting facilities in training more healthcare workers.
■ Deadline: October 14, 2025, 4 PM
■ Eligible Applicants: Governmental entities, not-for-profit entities
■ Total Funding Available: $162.5 million
■ Contact: Carrie Roseamelia
Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://www.health.ny.gov/funding/rfa/20591/
♦ https://www.health.ny.gov/funding/rfa/20591/rfa_20591.pdf
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, Alternative to Incarceration
(ATI)/Re-Entry Services and Interventions Funding
This funding aims to reduce recidivism, reduce reliance on incarceration and improve the outcomes of individuals involved in or who have had previous involvement in the justice system.
This funding will help support unique and evidence-based approaches to work with individuals who are involved in, have previous involvement in, or are at risk of involvement in, the criminal justice system. These programs should target one or more of the following: the risk of incarceration, risk of recidivism, criminogenic needs, responsivity factors and/or stabilization needs.
■ Deadline: October 15, 2025, 12 PM
■ Eligible Applicants: Governmental entities; not-for-profit entities
■ Total Funding Available: $15.5 million
■ Contact: Ben Lazarus
■ Links to Additional Information: https://criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/index.htm
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC),
Municipal Waste & Recycling Program
These state assistance programs help fund waste reduction, recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. Funding is provided on a 50% reimbursement rate for eligible costs.
■ Deadline: October 31, 2025, 3 PM
■ Eligible Applicants: Governmental entities, tribal organizations ■ Total Funding Available: $5 million
■ Contact: Rebecca Vaughan
■ Links to Additional Information: https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/waste-management/grants
NYS Office for People with Disabilities, Regional
Disability Health Clinics Program (RDHCP)
These grants will help improve health care for people with developmental disabilities by increasing access to care
and better coordinating and integrating services. RDHCP will provide grants in support of capital projects to expand
access to quality health care for people with developmental disabilities by reducing accessibility barriers and
increasing access to healthcare services, including medical, dental and other physical health services.
■ Deadline: November 5, 2025, 4 PM
■ Eligible Applicants: Not-for-profit entities, tribal organizations
■ Total Funding Available: $25 million
■ Contact: Graciela Martin
■ Links to Additional Information: https://opwdd.ny.gov/procurement-opportunities
On the Federal Level
U.S. National Science Foundation, Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS) Funding
The IDSS program supports operations-level national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems and services that broadly advance and facilitate open, data-intensive and artificial intelligence-driven science and engineering research, innovation and education. The IDSS program is accepting proposals for three categories of projects: Category I. development, deployment and operation of novel national-scale integrated data systems and services, which may include interfacing with or leveraging other existing capabilities, systems and services, as appropriate to the project
Category II. transition of established smaller scale, regional, pilot, or prototype data-focused systems and services to national-scale production/operational quality/level. This may also include enhancement and expansion of existing national-scale data-focused operational systems and services
Category III. planning grants for future potential development/deployment or transition/enhancement IDSS projects
■ Deadline: December 4, 2025
■ Eligible Applicants: Non-profit, non-academic organizations: independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities; other federal agencies and federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs): Prospective proposers from other federal agencies and FFRDCs, including NSF sponsored FFRDCs, must follow the guidance in PAPPG Chapter I.E.2 regarding limitations on eligibility; institutions of higher education
(IHEs): two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the
US, acting on behalf of their faculty members, special instructions for international branch campuses of US IHEs:
if the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher
education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the
benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus and justify why the project activities
cannot be performed at the US campus
■ Estimated Total Program Funding: $60 million
■ Award Ceiling: $30 million
■ Award Floor: $500,000
■ Expected Number of Awards: 9
■ Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360371
♦ https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/cca0aab4-1fbe-4a42-a3c2-105fa1508e80
♦ http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25544
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Farm to School Grants
These grants will improve access to local foods in eligible Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sites through comprehensive
farm to CNP programming that includes local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
■ Deadline: December 5, 2025
■ Eligible Applicants: City or township governments; county governments; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status
with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; independent school districts; state governments; Native
American tribal governments (federally recognized)
■ Estimated Total Program Funding: $18 million
■ Award Ceiling: $500,000
■ Award Floor: $100,000
■ Estimated Number of Awards: 50
■ Contact: Anna Arrowsmith
■ Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/fbf4bcdc-17dc-44d8-8c2d-9cc286fe63ca
♦ https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360548
♦ https://www.fns.usda.gov/grant/f2s/fy26
On the Private Level
Joseph S. Groh Foundation, Grants for Those Connected with the Construction Trades Who are Living with Life Altering Injuries Assistance provided is designed to pay for the provision of material (i.e. durable medical equipment, etc.) or for services rendered. (i.e. construction of ramps to the home, widening of doorways, reconstruction of bathrooms for wheelchair access, etc.) It is the policy of the foundation not to provide cash as a means of assistance. Provision of assistance will be by vote of the Board of Directors and will be made on the basis of need and ability of the foundation
to provide.
■ Deadline: Rolling
■ Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://www.josephgrohfoundation.org/webapp/p/200/apply-for-assistance
♦ https://www.josephgrohfoundation.org/webapp/p/201
Borealis Philanthropy Fund for Trans Generations (FTG), Rapid Response Grants
These grants invest in trans-led organizing to support a future where transgender, gender non-conforming and nonbinary people live with freedom, safety and self-determination. FTG plays an important role in providing significant resources to emerging trans-led groups that have had limited access to national funding streams. FTG prioritizes funding for organizations addressing health and healing, education, anti-violence, employment, housing, criminalization, leadership development, grassroots organizing, movement building, mutual aid and direct services and arts and culture. FTG has a rapid response fund available year-round, which provides support for situations that
require immediate response and for proactive activities that pursue strategic opportunities.
■ Deadline: Rolling, March 25, 2026
■ Eligible Applicants Must: be trans-led and organizations must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or fiscally sponsored. Projects must be based in the United States and U.S. territories
■ Award Amounts: Vary, up to $10,000
■ Contact Link: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/contact/
■ Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://borealisphilanthropy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ftg_faqs_2025-Update.pdf
FRAXA Research Foundation, Fragile X Clinical
Trials and Curative Therapies Grants
These grants will provide support to help find specific treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X syndrome.
Applications are open for the clinical trial and curative therapies grants programs. For complete program guidelines
and application instructions, see the FRAXA Research Foundation website.
■ Deadline: Rolling, April 29, 2026
■ Award Amounts: Up to $100,000
■ Contact: Dr. Michael Tranfaglia
Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://www.fraxa.org/fragile-x-research/grant-application/
♦ https://www.fraxa.org/curative-therapies-for-fragile-x/
♦ https://www.fraxa.org/fragile-x-research/clinical-trials/
Scholar Awards
Ron Brown Scholars Program (RBSP), College Scholarships
RBSP competitively awards 20 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.
■ Deadline: December 1, 2025
■ Eligible Applicants Must:
♦ be Black/African American
♦ excel academically
♦ exhibit exceptional leadership
♦ participate in community service
♦ demonstrate financial need
♦ be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card
♦ be a current high school senior
♦ attend a four year college or university
■ Award Amounts: $10,000 a year, for four years
Number of Awards: 20
■ Email: info@ronbrown.org
■ Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://ronbrown.org/
♦ https://ronbrown.my.site.com/s/
♦ https://ronbrown.my.site.com/s/about
♦ https://ronbrown.my.site.com/s/faq
♦ https://ronbrown.my.site.com/s/submit-scholarship
The Hagan Scholarships, Need-Based Merit College Scholarships
These nationwide need-based merit scholarships provide recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, free Schwab brokerage accounts and free study abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum.
Deadline: December 1, 2025
■ Eligible Applicants Must:
♦ attend a high school located in the U.S.
♦ be fluent in English
♦ have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 grading scale
♦ enroll in an eligible four-year college or university the first fall semester following high school graduation
♦ maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program
♦ work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time
♦ have an Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes that does not exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof
♦ provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI if chosen as a finalist
♦ apply for Federal and State grants if eligible
Up to $7,500 per semester
■ Email: scholarships@hsfmo.org
■ Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://haganscholarships.org/
♦ https://haganscholarships.org/application/
♦ https://haganscholarships.org/timeline/
♦ https://haganscholarships.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9-19-25-Fall26-HSF-U.S.-BROCHURE-su3.
pdf?time=1597111886
Burger King Scholars Program, Scholarships for College or Post-Secondary Vocational/Technical School
These scholarships are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA),
work experience, extracurricular activities, community service and financial need.
■ Deadline: Rolling, December 15, 2025
■ Eligible Applicants: are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point
average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, community service and financial need. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team
■ Award Amounts Range: $1,000 – $60,000
■ Number of Awards: 4,200
■ Links to Additional lnformation:
♦ https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars
♦ https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. College Scholarships for Young Hispanic Leaders
This funding is for young Hispanic students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership.
■ Deadline: December 30, 2025, 11:59 PM, CT
■ Eligible Applicants Must:
♦ be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or twoyear institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories
♦ demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
♦ have one parent of Hispanic ancestry
♦ be full-time undergraduate students for the fall of 2026 – spring 2027 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors up to age 25
**non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented)
■ Award Amounts: $1,000
■ Links to Additional Information:
♦ https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-jr-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
♦ https://form.jotform.com/252386283815161
Links to State and Federal Grants
NYS Grants Gateway has transitioned to NYS Grants Management
♦ https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/
Federal Grants
♦ https://www.grants.gov/search-grants/
♦ https://simpler.grants.gov/
Want to Learn About Grant Writing?
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■ Introduction to Foundation Directory Online: This class provides learning opportunities designed to develop skills, practices and behaviors that best prepare people working in the social sector for success.
■ Introduction to Finding Grants: This class will provide an introduction to finding grants for nonprofits, including what funders are looking for and a hands-on guided online research session.
■ Introduction to Proposal Writing: This class provides a standard overview of how to write a proposal for a foundation grant and includes a hands-on personalized session in developing a proposal outline.
■ Introduction to Project Budgets: This class will provide step-by-step instructions on how to generate a
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NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY Speaker Carl E. Heastie
Sources: Grants Action News – October 2025 September 29, 2025 NYassembly.gov/gan/?sec=story&story=115391 , You can download the PDF.
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