FEDERAL

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Individuals with Disabilities and Deaf People Program, 9/23/2025
The purpose of the Disability Grant Program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people and to enhance direct services to such individuals.

Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children and Families: Office of Refuge Resettlement 10/14/2025
The goal of the Residential (Group Home, Shelter, Transitional Foster Care) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children funding opportunity is to provide funding to organizations that can deliver high-quality and child-centered care, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children. Services must be available 24/7 with the ability to accept children at any time (as long as it aligns with state licensing requirements and is safe to do so). While children in ORR care are under the legal custody of the federal government, they are physically cared for by the care provider. In this funding opportunity, the term "care provider" refers to the prime recipient and, if applicable, its subrecipient. At the time of application, care providers do not have to be licensed by an appropriate licensing agency to provide shelter, group home, or foster care services for children. However, care providers must be fully licensed prior to accepting children for placement within the timeframes specified in the funding opportunity.

The Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program, 10/14/2025 
The Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program is a 48-month funding opportunity seeking to support, strengthen, enhance, and expand existing restorative practice programs that prevent or address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.  domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in accordance with the “restorative practices” definition. Expected funding $23M. 

The State Justice Institute (SJI), 11/1/12025
The State Justice Institute (SJI) promotes policies and practices that address behavioral health needs, including trauma-informed approaches for justice-involved individuals. It advances access to justice through procedural fairness, language access, and support for self-represented litigants. SJI prioritizes reducing disparities, protecting vulnerable populations, and addressing human trafficking and rural justice challenges. It also supports transformative reforms in criminal, juvenile, and civil justice, alongside investments in technology, security, emergency preparedness, and workforce development.

Tracking Federal Actions Impacting the Nonprofit Sector provided by Grant Station

SYSTEM FOR AWARDS MANAGEMENT UPDATE:
The federal government has transitioned from DUNS to the Unique Entity ID.
A UEI is required to apply for and receive federal awards.
The process is extensive; plan ahead.
For more information, go to the FAQ page at SAM.gov.

Federal funding opportunities are continuously updated on grants.gov

STATE

CITY

NEW! Check out the City’s Grants Calendar to see what programs City departments plan on launching in the upcoming year! There are over 35 upcoming opportunities in youth development, workforce training, cultural and community events, and more.

Spooky Streets Grant, 9/22/2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing's Spooky Streets Grant Program builds on the Mayor’s efforts to create a fun and safe environment for kids and families to enjoy community. Residents and community groups who apply and get approved will receive a mini-grant for $250 to purchase items such as candy, pumpkins, decorations, and face paint, making it easier and more affordable for neighborhoods to host Halloween block parties. Grants up to $750.00.

Returning Citizens Support (RCS) Grant, 10/1/2025
The Returning Citizens Support (RCS) Grant Program aims to empower organizations with a proven track record of reentry services and programs for formerly incarcerated Boston residents. Grants up to $100,000.

Small Community Grants Trust Program - Fall 2025, 10/08/2025
The Small Community Grants Trust program funds nonprofit organizations that work with and for the people of Boston, providing immediate and direct impact in a number of program areas. Grants up to $2,000.00.

Boston Cultural Council (BCC) Grant, 10/16/2025
The Boston Cultural Council (BCC) distributes general operating grants annually through the BCC Organizational Grant. These funds are sourced from both the City of Boston and the Mass Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency, to support small and mid-sized nonprofit and fiscally-sponsored organizations, as well as unincorporated entities and artist collectives. The goal is to foster innovative and original arts, cultural, and creative programming that: 1.) advances a vibrant, creative and just Boston and 2.) improves the quality of life in our city. The BCC grant program aims to work in tandem with other grant programs to ensure that all Boston residents can access and participate in arts programming and creative expression. Grants up to $10,000.00.

Opportunity Fund, 10/16/2025
Project-based support to Boston-based artists and cultural workers to create and present community-centered arts experiences that expand access to creative expression across all neighborhoods. Grants up to $3,000.00.

Age Strong Rolling Grants, 4/16/2026
Through the Age Strong Rolling Grants, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission seek to fund projects that are small in scale to support organizations serving Boston’s older adults. This grant program provides essential financial assistance to help small non-profit and community groups overcome the unexpected costs that often arise related to day-to-day and programming expenses. The Age Strong Rolling Grants are designed to ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of an organization’s ability to meet the needs of older adults throughout the year. This grant program builds on Mayor Michelle Wu’s commitment to increasing social connection opportunities for older adults and building a Boston that is a home for everyone. Grants up to $2,500.00.

You can also view Office of Workforce Development grants,
Community Preservation Act grants, and Public Health Commission grants.

Bids are updated continuously on the City of Boston Supplier Portal.

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