U.S. Government News

Cal Grant Awards Reinstated in California

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:12:36 PST

With the enactment of Senate Bill 70 (SB 70), Cal Grant recipients renewing for the 2011-12 academic year, like new applicants, had to meet income and asset ceilings and minimum need requirements. This resulted in about 16,000 Cal Grant recipients being disqualified during the renewal process for not meeting the new requirements. About 5,500 former Cal Grant B recipients met both the Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B program requirements at the time they were initially awarded the Cal Grant B.

Micro-Grant Proposals Now Available for Citizen Media Outreach

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:54:25 PST

Rising Voices is seeking project proposals from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or individuals for funding of up to US$4,000 for digital media outreach projects around the world.

Youth Grant Funding Announcement: SAMHSA Accepting Applications To Bolster Drug-Free Community Prevention

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:34:46 PST

The Drug Free Communities program reflects the Obama Administration's commitment to preventing youth substance abuse before it starts. Preventing substance use before it begins not only makes common sense, it is also cost-effective. For every dollar invested in prevention, a savings of up to $10 in treatment for alcohol or other drugs can be seen. "

Government Grants and Loans for Individuals. Do they really exist?

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:44:35 PST

Looking for government grants? You have seen the advertisements, "free grants for students", "education grants individuals" and "free government money for individuals"? If you have, you have come to the right place. This mini guide below, which was put together by the U.S. government, will help you in your search for government grants.

Grant Notice: Waiting List Reduction Grant Deadline September 30, 2010

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:08:19 PST

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Waiting List Reduction Grants provide funding to adult literacy organizations to address student waiting list reduction efforts. Nonprofit organizations must provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following instructional areas:

Grants Notice: Offender Grants for High School Dropouts in High-Poverty, High-Crime Communities

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:40:59 PST

The Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) announces the availability of approximately $20,000,000 million in grants to serve young adult offenders and high school dropouts in high-poverty, high-crime communities.

Cash for College Workshops Offered Until March 2

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:36:48 PST

Cash for College workshops provide free hands-on assistance for students and their families filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is required to receive a Cal Grant.

Substance Abuse Grants for Drug Free Community Coalitions

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:13:22 PST

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has announced the availability of new Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program funding. ONDCP expects to award approximately $18.75 million for 150 new competing grants to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth.

Government Job Grants: $100 million in green jobs training grants annouced

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:59:43 PST

The grants will support job training programs to help dislocated workers and others, including veterans, women, African Americans and Latinos, find jobs in expanding green industries and related occupations. Approximately $28 million of the total funds will support projects in communities impacted by auto industry restructuring.

Scholarship for Women Science Students Now Available

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:54:36 PST

Applications are now being accepted for the Renate W. Chasman Scholarship for Women. This scholarship was established in 1986 to encourage women who have taken a break from formal education to resume their studies in natural sciences, engineering or mathematics.

Grant Notice: DHS Announces $2.7 Billion in Grants

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:06:42 PST

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the release of fiscal year 2010 grant application guidance kits for 13 DHS grant programs totaling more than $2.7 billion—funds for state, local, tribal and territorial governments and private sector entities to strengthen our nation’s ability to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies.

Commercial Fundraisers Companies: California Releases Report Detailing Use of Funds of Commercial Fundraisers

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:34:28 PST

The annual report on commercial fundraisers was released today found that commercial fundraisers in California raised $391.5 million in 2009 but charitable organizations received less than 43% of those funds.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:24:38 PST

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

Stop Child Sexual Predators Grant Announced

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:56:51 PST

These funds will help local officials and the Justice Department work together more effectively to stop child sexual predators," said Attorney General Eric H. Holder. "Communities that are receiving these grants have made a commitment to a collaborative partnership that will ultimately make a world of difference in stopping child victimization

Free College Money for Foster Youth

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:00:36 PST

If you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don't have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you're in school.

Grant Notice: HHS Secretary Announces $25.7 Million In Grants To Expand, Improve Health Center Services

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:17:57 PST

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced more than $25.7 million in grants to increase and improve health and support services at the nation's health centers.

Substance Abuse Grants:Feds Awards $60 Million To 565 Drug-Free Communities

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:37:44 PST

Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, awarded $60 million in Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Continuation Grants to 565 Drug-Free Communities coalitions and five DFC Mentor Continuation coalitions. These grants will assist local community coalitions as they work to prevent and reduce youth substance use.

HHS Grants Announces $13.4 Million in Financial Assistance to Support Nurses

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:20:45 PST

HHS Deputy Secretary Bill Corr today announced the release of $13.4 million for loan repayments to nurses who agree to practice in facilities with critical shortages and for schools of nursing to provide loans to students who will become nurse faculty. The funds were made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed Feb. 17, 2009, by President Obama

Health Professions Training Grants for Health Care Professionals

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:13:10 PST

HHS today announced the availability of $200 million to support grants, loans, loan repayment, and scholarships to expand the training of health care professionals. The funds are expected to train approximately 8,000 students and credentialed health professionals by the end of fiscal year 2010.

Update:Postdoctoral Fellows Program FOA

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:07:02 PST

We are pleased to inform you that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has recently issued and updated a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that announces AHRQ’s intent to continue its individual postdoctoral fellowship program.