Grants Update

Week of November 21, 2025


Please note that there will not be a Grants Update next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Publication will resume on December 5.

New Grant Opportunities

Department of Agriculture

FY 2026 Advanced Biofuel Payment Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program will support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels by providing payments to eligible advanced biofuel producers. This program is intended to increase American energy independence by increasing the private sector supply of renewable energy. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants are entities that produce and sell advanced biofuel, including corporations, companies, foundations, associations, labor organizations, firms, partnerships, societies, joint-stock companies, governmental entities, schools and other types of educational facilities, groups of organizations, and nonprofits. 

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? Unspecified

WHEN IS IT DUE? December 15, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development

FY 2025 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program promotes a communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness by supporting collaborative efforts by nonprofit providers, states, Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities, and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals; families; persons fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and youth while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and special district governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; public and Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3), other than institutions of higher education; and faith-based organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $3.918 billion

WHEN IS IT DUE? January 14, 2026

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The grant experts of the NSDA Grants Program are committed to helping special districts understand the federal funding landscape and adjust to the changing priorities. As always, our team is here to help you! If you have any questions about specific grants – whether on the pre-award or post-award side – we encourage you to connect with us during NSDA Office Hours or submit a project through the NSDA Project Idea Portal for advice on potential funding opportunities. Special districts may also access additional grant resources on the NSDA Website. If you have any questions, please contact nsdagrants@tfgnet.com.