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Subject line: 📡 GrantSignal | 12 New Federal Grants This Week (2 Closing Soon)
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Good morning —
Here's your weekly federal grant digest. This week we flagged 12 newly posted grants from Grants.gov relevant to small nonprofits and schools. Two are closing within 14 days — those are marked ⚡ urgent.
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⭐ Top Picks — Highest Fit This Week
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Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP 2026)
🏛 Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
💰 Awards up to $500,000
📅 Deadline: April 3, 2026 ⚡ URGENT
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fit Score
Supports preservation of cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditions in developing countries. Strong fit for arts, cultural, and international nonprofits.
🔗 View on Grants.gov
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Drug-Free Communities Support Program — New Coalitions
🏛 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
💰 Up to $125,000/year for 2 years
📅 Deadline: April 14, 2026 ⚡ URGENT
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fit Score
Funds community coalitions working to reduce youth substance use. Excellent fit for health, youth services, and community nonprofits.
🔗 View on Grants.gov
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21st Century Community Learning Centers
🏛 Department of Education
💰 Awards vary by state
📅 Deadline: May 1, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fit Score
After-school and summer learning programs for students in low-income schools. Strong fit for schools, youth orgs, and education nonprofits.
🔗 View on Grants.gov
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WaterSMART: Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects
🏛 Bureau of Reclamation
💰 Up to $75,000
📅 Deadline: May 13, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Fit Score
Funds water efficiency improvements for irrigation districts, water districts, and nonprofits in the Western U.S.
🔗 View on Grants.gov
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📋 More Grants This Week
Grant | Agency | Deadline | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
Healthy Homes Production | HUD | May 20 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
AmeriCorps State & National | AmeriCorps | May 6 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Nutrition Education & Obesity Prevention | USDA | May 27 | ⭐⭐⭐☆ |
Rural Health Care Services | HRSA | June 3 | ⭐⭐⭐☆ |
Native Language Preservation | NEH | May 15 | ⭐⭐⭐☆ |
Environmental Justice Collaborative | EPA | June 10 | ⭐⭐⭐☆ |
Community Facilities Direct Loan | USDA | Rolling | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
Senior Community Service Employment | DOL | June 17 | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
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💡 This Week's Tip
When applying for federal grants, always check the NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) for the exact eligibility requirements before investing time in an application. Many grants exclude for-profit entities or require specific IRS designations.
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