The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federal assistance program in the United States that provides flexible funding to cities, counties, and states to support local development, affordable housing, infrastructure, and public services. It is managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG is one of the longest-running federal ...
The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) is a federal workforce development program in the United States that helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families improve their skills, find stable jobs, and build better futures. It is funded and managed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). ...
The Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP) is a voluntary conservation program in the United States that helps private landowners protect, restore, and improve forest ecosystems. The program focuses on forests that are important for wildlife habitat, biodiversity, water quality, and climate resilience. It is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the ...
The 1890 Facilities Grant Program is a federal funding initiative created to support Historically Black Land-Grant Universities, also known as the 1890 Institutions. These colleges and universities were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890 to provide African Americans with access to higher education in agriculture, science, engineering, and related fields—especially in the Southern ...
The Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Program, also known as National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), is a critical workforce development initiative in the United States aimed at improving the economic stability and quality of life of agricultural workers. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the program ...
For many families, owning a home feels like a dream just out of reach—especially for those living on low incomes. But what if your housing assistance could help you buy a home instead of just paying rent? That’s exactly what the Homeownership Voucher Program is designed to do. Run by the U.S. Department of Housing ...
The Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) is a federally supported, state-administered initiative designed to facilitate the adoption of children with special needs who face barriers to permanent placement. Established under the 1980 Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act, AAP provides financial, medical, and supportive services to adoptive families, ensuring children transition from foster care to stable ...
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federally funded initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address food insecurity and nutritional deficiencies among low-income seniors aged 60 and older. Established in 1969 and later refined to focus exclusively on elderly populations by 2014, CSFP operates through state and local partnerships to ...
Pregnancy and new motherhood should be times of hope and healing. But for women battling substance use disorders, these stages can also bring fear, shame, and deep isolation. That’s where the Grant Program for Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW Program) comes in—a life-changing initiative designed to support both mother and child through ...
Picture this: It’s lunchtime at school. Kids file into the cafeteria, hungry and ready to eat. But for many students, the lunch tray in front of them isn’t just a meal—it’s a lifeline. That’s the power of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Established in 1946, the NSLP is a federally assisted meal program that ...
