federal grant programs

The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced $247.9 million in funding for opioid treatment programs, naloxone training, and school-based mental health services. The grants come as national overdose deaths have been declining, though officials continue to push resources toward prevention and recovery support in communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded nearly $250 million in grants to support behavioral health services across the United States. The American Hospital Association highlighted the funding, which is expected to help expand access to mental health and substance use treatment programs for communities nationwide.

New Hampshire has received more than $2 million in federal grants to support mental health programs across the state. The funding will bolster statewide mental health efforts, though officials have not yet detailed how the money will be allocated. The announcement was reported by the city of Rochester's official news outlet.

Federal grants totaling $31 million will go to tribal nations in Oklahoma to support mental health services and substance abuse prevention programs. The funding aims to strengthen community-based health resources for Native American communities in the state, where needs in these areas have been widely documented. Details on which tribes will receive specific allocations were not immediately available.

Hope Network has been awarded a federal grant to expand its mental health resources, according to The Oakland Press. The funding is expected to help the Michigan-based nonprofit broaden access to mental health services in the communities it serves. Details on the grant amount and specific programs have not yet been released.

The University of Maine has partnered with NASA to create the Maine Space Grant, a new initiative supporting space-related research and education in the state. The announcement, reported by student outlet The Maine Campus, positions UMaine as a growing player in aerospace research. Details on funding amounts and program scope have not yet been released.

Arkansas State University has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The funding will support research and academic programs at the Jonesboro, Arkansas institution, though details on how the money will be used have not yet been released. The award is being reported as a significant boost for the university's scientific work.

The NIH has awarded its High-Risk, High-Reward grants to biologists at Caltech, backing unconventional research that could yield major scientific breakthroughs. The program funds bold projects that might struggle to receive traditional funding. Caltech announced the awards, underscoring the institute's role in pioneering biological research supported by the federal program.

Joliet, Illinois, has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to fund a community mental health program. The funding will support local mental health services for residents, though details on how the money will be spent have not yet been outlined. Local officials welcomed the announcement, which comes amid growing attention to mental health needs in communities across the country.

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union has opened applications for the 10th Annual Idea Leap Small Business Grant competition. The program, now in its tenth year, provides funding support to local small businesses in the TVFCU service area. Applications are being accepted for this milestone edition of the competition, which has backed entrepreneurs across the region since its launch.

The University of Houston has received a $3 million federal grant to expand its opioid overdose response training programs. The funding will support efforts to train more people in recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses, as communities across the United States continue to grapple with high overdose death rates linked to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $114,000 in grants to support adaptive sports programs for veterans in Virginia. The funding will help organizations provide athletic and recreational opportunities for disabled veterans across the state. Details on the specific recipient organizations and programs have not yet been released.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thomas College in Waterville, Maine has received a $3 million federal grant to expand its artificial intelligence education programs. The funding will support new AI coursework and training opportunities for students. The announcement drew local attention as colleges across the United States race to build AI-focused curricula to meet growing demand for graduates with AI skills.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $16 million in grants to support adaptive sports programs for veterans, according to The American Legion. The funding is aimed at helping veterans with disabilities take part in sports and recreational activities that support their recovery and wellbeing. The announcement highlights continued federal investment in veteran rehabilitation programs.

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.

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.

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.