Grants

Grants are essential financial tools local, state, and federal government agencies provide to support a wide range of public projects, services, and initiatives. These funds help organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions achieve their goals, from infrastructure development to community programs. Understanding how to apply for and manage grants is crucial for maximizing their impact. This directory offers articles on grants and related topics like Gov1 Grants Help, which delves into best practices for tracking, reporting, and effectively utilizing grant funds.

This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your organization.
A “neighborhood concerns index survey” has been created to identify the area’s needs and receive feedback from residents
Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies’ current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation
U.S. Department of Transportation announces the availability of $100 million for New Ladders of Opportunity Initiative to connect more Americans with jobs
Under the latest version of the Farm Bill, the USDA renewed its water and environmental grant funding program. Norway, MI, recently received $5.6M, learn how you can cover up to 75% of project costs...
New Paltz, NY, is seeking grant funding to expand a rail trail network. The details of its plan and efforts to find federal funding
The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced an additional $2.5M in grants on top of $14M in recent awards for boating related activities. Learn how your city or town can take advantage of the programs
$3.6 million awarded through the agency’s Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grants program to provide unemployed residents with training for job opportunities
The Department of Labor is making $100 million in existing H-1B funds available for American Apprenticeship Grants to reward partnerships that help more workers participate in apprenticeships
Project Prevent, a new school safety grant from the Department of Education is taking yet another angle on reducing school violence, this time by providing direct support for students who have been exposed to violence
Seymour, CT, received a $400k grant from the Federal Highway Administration. See how the town’s master plan played a role in garnering the funding
Using almost $8M in federal grants, Colorado Springs is adding affordable housing, outreach and shelters to combat rising homelessness. Learn about 3 separate grant programs funding this effort
New stop signs utilizing a 3D visual effect are being installed in Yavapai, Arizona, paid for in part by grant funding. With a new safety program from the USDOT, the signs are part of an effort to increase safety
Charlotte recently received $3M in federal grants from the Department of Homeland Security. Details on this award and how to get FEMA grant funding for similar issues
EPA has made $9 million in grant funding available for clean diesel projects to reduce diesel pollution and emissions exposure from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines
The Aetna Foundation recently announced the availability of grant funding for community wellness initiatives that promote healthy diets and being physically active.
Finally, a cost-effective and reputable solution for municipal grant writing. Gov1 announces the launch of GrantWriter, a network of reputable and successful grant writers available to handle your grant application needs.
$450M in US Labor Department grants available to expand job-driven training partnerships between community colleges and employers. Grant solicitation is the final installment under four-year, nearly $2B initiative
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a sixth round of TIGER Discretionary Grants. $600 million will be made available to invest in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve critical national objectives.