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Nearly $1B in Federal Funding Available for Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, $999.5 million in funding has been made available for infrastructure projects. The post Nearly $1B in...

USDA grants $9 billion in farmer bridge assistance

USDA’s Deputy Undersecretary says more than $9 billion has been distributed through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield, “We have done so on averag...

15-MIN FAFSA unlocks college funds for Hawai'i residents

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a free form that can be completed in less than 15 minutes to access federal grants, work study funds, loans, scholarships an...

FRA: $2B Now Available in CRISI Grant Funding

The Federal Railroad Administration (CRISI) on April 20 issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safe...

FEMA makes $648M available in grants to help first responders nationwide

The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and Safety grants, with applications...

Feds release education funds owed to Vermont school districts

Minnesota Contends With $131M Aid Shortfall

Minnesota Contends With $131M Aid Shortfall Johanna Alonso Fri, 05/15/2026 - 03:00 AM It’s the third year in a row in which the state can’t meet demand f...

USAID has $19B to close out agency. Critics push to use funds to save lives

The shuttered U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has told Congress it has $19 billion in funds to cover costs associated with closing out the programs it terminated...

USAID has $19B to close out agency. Critics push to use funds to save lives

The shuttered U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has told Congress it has $19 billion in funds to cover costs associated with closing out the programs it terminated...

British Taxpayer Funds US Agencies to Fill Gap Left by Trump’s USAID Cuts

The FCDO is expanding support to US-based aid agencies who have had their grants slashed by Trump’s USAID cuts. British taxpayers are filling in the gaps… USAID cuts reduced total...

How can states encourage students to fill out the FAFSA?

States are adopting policies that mandate students to fill out the form, but experts say these efforts should come with funding and personnel. 

California Tops List of States With Highest Student Aid Fraud at $171 Million

The Department of Education says FAFSA identity verification blocked $1B+ in student aid fraud. California led with $171M prevented. Here’s the state-by-state breakdown. The post C...

GAO Report on Mariner Training

Why GAO Did This Study The maritime industry relies on mariners to work on vessels carrying goods and passengers domestically and internationally. However, industry stakeholders ha...

After Federal Cuts, State to Give UConn $35M

After Federal Cuts, State to Give UConn $35M kathryn.palmer… Tue, 05/19/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

Warren, 30+ Senators Urge Full Funding for Federal Student Aid Amid Trump Admin Efforts to Illegally Dismantle Education...

New federal funding a mixed bag for housing programs

Just under $35 billion is provided for HUD’s tenant-based rental assistance account — commonly known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

FEMA to award $1.1B for flood mitigation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently opened the application period for $1.1 billion in Flood Mitigation Assistance program funding. The program funds community-l...

Grants Officer, US Programs

Grants Officer, US Programs rmarcus@afsc.org Fri, 05/29/2026 - 12:57 Functioning as part of a team, the Grants Officer, U.S. Programs serves as a frontline fundraiser...

Why Block Grants Could be the Future of FEMA Public Assistance

Since publishing the Disaster Recovery Brief "Are Block Grants the Future of FEMA Public Assistance?" we received several inquiries seeking additional information. In response, thi...

USDA Accepts Telehealth, Distance Learning Grant Applications

Approximately $27 million in federal grants were made available.

What College Students Should Know About the FAFSA Application

Every year, billions of dollars of federal financial aid go unclaimed, usually because students don’t know how to claim it. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is...

Delaware's efficiency with federal funds examined in Auditor's report

A report from the state Auditor of Accounts details how Delaware allocated federal grant funds during Fiscal Year 2025

When the Employer Is the Financial Aid Office

When the Employer Is the Financial Aid Office Elizabeth Redden Mon, 04/13/2026 - 03:00 AM With increased federal emphasis on workforce alignment, the tim...

'America First' aid policy reshapes how U.S. delivers global health assistance

Since the dismantling of USAID, the Trump administration has been revamping aid policies, focusing on smaller deals with recipient governments. Countries receiving American aid wil...