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- 1Arizona and Hopi tribes may receive $181 million in solar grants after court ruling▼Arizona and Hopi could see $181M in Biden-era solar grants after courts reverse Trump EPA
Federal courts have reversed a Trump-era EPA decision, potentially restoring $181 million in Biden-era solar energy grants to Arizona and the Hopi Tribe. The funds, part of clean energy programs aimed at tribal communities, had been frozen amid the policy reversal. Reports from Arizona outlets say the ruling could restart solar projects on Hopi land, with tribal leaders and state officials watching closely for the money's release.
- 2White House rule would bar federal funds for voter registration drives●A new White House rule would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives, including one
The Trump administration has proposed a new White House rule that would prohibit the use of federal grant money for voter registration drives, including programs that help disabled Americans register and vote. Critics, including ProPublica's reporting, say the measure is part of a broader effort to restrict voting access, and the change is drawing strong reaction from voting rights advocates.
- 3Boise Misses Out on $5 Million Federal STREETS Grant▼City of Boise Not Selected for $5 Million Federal STREETS Grant
The City of Boise announced it was not selected for a $5 million federal STREETS grant. The funding would have supported local projects under the federal program, and the city shared the outcome publicly on its official site. No details were given on why the application was unsuccessful or whether the city plans to reapply in future funding rounds.
- 4HHS Awards $96 Million to Eight Communities Under New STREETS Program▼Secretary Kennedy Announces 8 Communities to Receive $96 Million Through New STREETS Program
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that eight communities will receive a combined $96 million through the new STREETS program. The funding marks the first round of grants under the initiative, which the department says is aimed at supporting community-level services, including efforts tied to mental health and substance use support.
- 5NSF Diverted $1.4 Billion in Congress-Mandated Science Funds▼National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
The National Science Foundation redirected roughly $1.4 billion in research funding that Congress had mandated for specific science programs, according to the New York Times. The reallocation affects about one-fifth of the agency's primary research budget and is described as the latest example of the White House asserting greater control over federal science grants, drawing concern from researchers.
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Pennsylvania has awarded $448 million in grants under the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, directing funds toward expanding high-speed internet access across the state. The money is expected to support infrastructure buildout in underserved areas. The allocation is drawing attention as states move through the process of distributing federal broadband funding.
- 7UTA awarded $5.8M in federal TRIO grants▼UTA awarded $5.8M in federal TRIO grants - News Center - The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded $5.8 million in federal TRIO grants. The TRIO programs, funded by the US Department of Education, support first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities through services such as academic tutoring, counseling, and financial guidance. The funding will allow the university to continue and expand these student support programs.
- 8NIDA Gives UC San Diego $12.6 Million for Addiction Research▼NIDA Awards UC San Diego $12.6 Million to Unite Alcohol and Drug Addiction Research Under One Roof
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded UC San Diego $12.6 million to bring alcohol and drug addiction research together under a single unified program. The funding is intended to consolidate work on substance use disorders that has traditionally been split between alcohol studies and drug studies, allowing researchers to collaborate more closely and share resources across disciplines.
- 9Thomas College wins $3 million federal grant for AI education▼Thomas College receives $3 million federal grant to expand AI education
Thomas College in Maine has received a $3 million federal grant to expand its artificial intelligence education programs. The funding will support the college's efforts to broaden AI offerings for students. Details on how the money will be spent have not yet been announced.
- 10USDA makes it harder for farmers to get solar grants▼The USDA just made it way harder for farmers to get grants for solar https:// slrpnk.net/post/43404462
The US Department of Agriculture has reportedly tightened access to federal grant programs that help farmers install solar power. The change, highlighted by energy and climate commentators online, would make it more difficult for agricultural producers to fund renewable energy projects through USDA support, drawing criticism from clean energy advocates concerned about slowed rural solar adoption.
- 11Arizona and Hopi may regain $181 million in solar grants▼Arizona, Hopi may regain $181M in solar grants after courts reverse Trump EPA
Federal courts have reversed an EPA decision made under the Trump administration, potentially restoring $181 million in solar energy grants to Arizona and the Hopi Tribe. The funds, aimed at expanding solar power, could now flow back to state and tribal programs, a significant development for clean energy efforts in the region.
- 12Cherokee Nation Receives $12 Million Behavioral Health Grant▼Cherokee Nation Awarded $12 Million Behavioral Health Grant
The Cherokee Nation has been awarded a $12 million grant to support behavioral health services. The funding is expected to expand mental health and substance abuse programs for tribal citizens in Oklahoma. Details on how the money will be allocated have not yet been announced, but the award represents a significant investment in health services for Native American communities.
- 13FAU Wins NIST Grant to Build Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce●FAU Receives NIST Grant to Build Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce
Florida Atlantic University has received a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a workforce trained in quantum cybersecurity. The funding will support programs preparing students for security challenges posed by quantum computing, an area of growing national importance as quantum computers threaten current encryption methods.
- 14Federal Grant to Expand Mental Health Treatment in Sweetwater County▼Federal grant will expand community-based mental health treatment in Sweetwater County
Sweetwater County, Wyoming has received a federal grant to expand community-based mental health treatment. The funding will support local services that allow residents to receive care in their communities rather than through institutional settings. Details on the grant amount and specific programs have not yet been widely reported, but the news is being shared across local outlets as a significant boost for mental health resources in the county.
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Thomas College in Maine has been awarded a $3 million federal grant to support artificial intelligence initiatives. The funding was reported by local news outlet WABI. The college is expected to use the money to expand AI-related programs and resources for students, though further details about specific plans have not yet been released.
- 16Education Department Adds $39 Million for TRIO Grantees▼ED Announces Additional $39M for TRIO Grantees
The US Department of Education has announced an additional $39 million in funding for TRIO grantees. The TRIO programs support first-generation, low-income and disabled students in accessing and completing college. The extra money will boost existing grants, and education sector outlets are reporting the move as colleges face ongoing budget pressures and uncertainty over federal student support programs.
- 17Federal grant cuts threaten social sciences at Yale▼As federal grant cuts hit social sciences, McInnis ‘worried’ about funds
Federal grant cuts are hitting social science research, and Yale graduate school dean Lynn Cooley's concerns have been echoed by administrator McInnis, who says she is 'worried' about funding. The reductions affect research across the social sciences, raising concerns about the future of academic programs and scholarship dependent on federal support.
- 18Maryland wins $2.38 million federal grant for rural student careers●Governor Moore and Maryland Higher Education Commission Secure $2.38 Million Federal Grant to Connect Rural Students Directly to Careers
Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Higher Education Commission have secured a $2.38 million federal grant aimed at connecting rural students in the state directly to career pathways. The funding will support programs linking rural students to job and training opportunities, strengthening career readiness outside Maryland's urban centers.
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Sanford Health has been awarded a $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. The announcement, made via Sanford Health News, indicates new federal funding supporting the health system's research efforts. Details on the specific research programs or projects the grant will fund have not yet been outlined in the initial announcement.
- 20UWF Professor Wins $196K NSF Grant for Robotics Research●UWF Professor Awarded $196K NSF Grant for Robotics | Newswise
A University of West Florida professor has been awarded a $196,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support robotics research. The funding will back the professor's work in the field, though specific project details have not been announced. The award highlights ongoing federal investment in university robotics programs.
- 21DOE allocates up to $400M for FY 2027 Office of Science funding▼DOE Allots Up to $400M for FY 2027 Office of Science Funding Call
The US Department of Energy has announced up to $400 million in funding for its Office of Science under a fiscal year 2027 funding call. The allocation is directed toward the office's research programs, which support national laboratories and fundamental scientific work including physics, computing, and energy research. The announcement gives researchers and institutions advance notice of upcoming funding opportunities.
- 22White House Rule Would Cut Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote▼This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would bar federal grant money from being used for voter registration drives, threatening programs that help disabled Americans register and vote. ProPublica reports the proposal is part of the Trump administration's broader push to restrict voting access, and disability and voting rights advocates are sounding the alarm over its impact.
- 23MetroHealth wins $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Cleveland▼MetroHealth awarded $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine training in Cleveland
MetroHealth has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to expand its street medicine training program in Cleveland. The funding will support efforts to bring medical care directly to people living on the streets or in unstable housing, and to train more clinicians in delivering care outside traditional hospital settings.
- 24Cities Compelled to Feed License Plate Data to Federal Surveillance Database▼How Cities Are Forced to Funnel License Plate Data to a Massive Federal Surveillance Program
Cities across the United States are being required to hand over license plate reader data to a large federal database as a condition of participating in an anti-drug trafficking program. Reporting by 404 Media details how the federal government built this mass surveillance system through grant conditions tied to local policing, raising concerns among civil liberties advocates about warrantless tracking of drivers' movements nationwide.
- 25US Opens Applications for Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program●Applications open for Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (US)
The US Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has opened its application window, offering grants for projects such as wildlife overpasses and underpasses that reduce animal-vehicle collisions and reconnect habitats. Applicants, including state, tribal and local entities, can now submit proposals for federal funding. The program is being promoted to NGOs and community organizations seeking support for conservation infrastructure.
- 26Arkansas and Kentucky each get $10 million for maternal health▼Arkansas, Kentucky each awarded $10M grants for maternal health efforts
Arkansas and Kentucky have each been awarded $10 million in federal grants to support maternal health programs. The funding is aimed at improving care for mothers, in two states that have struggled with high rates of maternal mortality and poor maternal health outcomes. Local outlets report the grants will bolster ongoing state efforts to expand access and support for pregnant and postpartum women.
- 27TEDCO Opens Applications for Federal and State Technology Grant Program●TEDCO Announces Accepting the Federal and State Technology Partnership Program Grant
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, announced it is accepting applications through the Federal and State Technology Partnership Program grant. The program supports technology-based businesses, particularly startups seeking federal research and development funding. The announcement invites eligible Maryland innovators to apply for assistance under the partnership initiative.
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The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have released proposed regulations governing the federal scholarship tax credit. The rules would set out how taxpayers claim credits for donations to organizations that grant scholarships, and how those organizations operate. Details on provisions and reaction from school choice advocates and public education groups remain limited, with a public comment process expected to shape the final rules.
- 29$1.7 million federal grant to boost Ohio's only public HBCU▼$1.7 million federal grant to boost Central State, Ohio’s only public HBCU
Central State University, Ohio's only public historically Black college and university, has received a $1.7 million federal grant. The funding is intended to boost the institution's programs and capacity. Local coverage highlights the grant as a significant investment in the university and in minority-serving higher education in the state.
- 30Rhode Island federal judge orders EPA to fund Solar for All▼R.I. federal judge demands EPA fund Biden-era ‘Solar for All’ program
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must release funding for the Biden-era 'Solar for All' program, which provides grants to expand solar access for low-income households. The case is the latest in a string of legal challenges over the Trump administration's withholding of congressionally approved climate and clean-energy funds.
- 31Alabama State University Wins $3 Million NSF STEM Grant▼Alabama State University Receives $3 Million NSF Award to Expand STEM Research and Education
Alabama State University has been awarded $3 million by the National Science Foundation to expand its STEM research and education programs. The funding is expected to support new research capacity, student opportunities and faculty development in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the Montgomery, Alabama institution.
- 32US REAP grant update bars solar projects on farmland▼REAP grant update makes solar projects on farmland ineligible
An update to the USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) makes solar projects located on farmland ineligible for grant funding. The change narrows which renewable energy installations rural businesses and agricultural producers can support with federal money, and is drawing attention from the solar industry and farm energy advocates concerned about its impact on rural solar development.
- 33Arkansas State University wins $2.2 million NSF grant▼A-State receives $2.2 million grant from National Science Foundation
Arkansas State University has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The funding will support research and educational initiatives at the Jonesboro campus, strengthening the university's science programs. Local outlet Talk Business & Politics reported the award, which ranks among notable recent science funding announcements for Arkansas institutions.
- 34Michigan farm's $60,000 solar grant caught in federal funding whiplash▼Michigan farm’s $60,000 grant caught in whiplash over federal solar funding
A Michigan farm was awarded a $60,000 federal grant to support a solar energy project, but the funding is now caught in uncertainty as federal solar programs face shifting policies and reversals. The farm, like other rural recipients, is left unsure whether the promised money will actually arrive, highlighting broader disruption to renewable energy support for agriculture.
- 35Education Department tells grantees to 'defend the spend'▼Education Department wants grantees to ‘defend the spend’
The US Education Department is asking its grant recipients to justify how federal education funds are being spent, under a 'defend the spend' directive. The policy signals tighter scrutiny of grantee budgets and program costs. Education sector outlets are flagging the move, which could increase reporting burdens for school districts and organizations relying on federal grants.
- 36Court Rules to Protect Grants for Domestic Violence Survivors▼Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide
A court has ruled in favor of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, preserving federal grants that fund services for victims of violence across the United States. The decision, announced by Democracy Forward, protects crucial funding streams that support shelters, counseling and assistance programs nationwide.
- 37Wilberforce University Wins $3M Federal Tech Grant▼Wilberforce University Secures $3M Federal Grant to Advance Technology
Wilberforce University, a historically Black university in Ohio, has been awarded a $3 million federal grant to advance its technology programs. The announcement was shared by the United Negro College Fund. The funding is expected to strengthen the university's technology education and infrastructure, drawing attention to continued federal investment in historically Black institutions.
- 38Education Department Releases List of 2026 CCAMPIS Grantees▼The Education Department Gave Us the List of 2026 CCAMPIS Grantees
The US Department of Education has provided the list of institutions receiving 2026 CCAMPIS grants, the federal program that funds campus-based child care for student parents. New America, which obtained the list, is drawing attention to which colleges and universities were selected. Observers of higher education policy are watching the awards for signals about how the department is prioritizing support for student parents.
- 39Kansas Wins Federal Grant to Expand Special Education Teacher Apprenticeships●Kansas Gets Federal Grant to Expand Special Education Teacher Apprenticeships
Kansas has received a federal grant to expand apprenticeship programs for special education teachers. The funding is aimed at growing the pipeline of qualified special educators in the state, where schools have struggled to fill these positions. Details on the grant amount and how it will be used have not yet been fully announced.