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 ...
The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a federally funded volunteer initiative under AmeriCorps Seniors, designed to address the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities while engaging retirees in meaningful community service. Established in 1974 through the Domestic Volunteer Service Act, this program operates nationwide through local organizations, fostering intergenerational connections and promoting independent ...
In rural America, access to quality health care can feel like a luxury—especially in the Mississippi Delta region. That’s where the Delta Health Care Services Grants (DHCS) step in. Funded by the USDA Rural Development, this program aims to bridge the health care gap in one of the most medically underserved areas of the United ...
The Federal Transit Grants for Urban Areas encompass a suite of federally funded initiatives administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to enhance public transportation infrastructure, accessibility, and efficiency in densely populated regions. Central to this framework is the Urbanized Area Formula Grants Program (49 U.S.C. § 5307), authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure ...