Arts & Culture Grants

Bureau of Land Management

The BLM and its partners inventory and mitigate abandoned mine hazards to protect public health and safety and the environment, and restore watersheds for recreation, fish, wildlife and domestic animals, manage air quality for the protection of public health and sensitive ecosystems, and return lands to productive uses including, but not limited to, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, and preservation of historical/cultural resources. Extractive industry activities of the past, including underground and surface mining have contributed to degradation of natural resources. Unrestored sites pose a threat to the safety and health of public land users, as well as to wildlife, biota, groundwater, surface water, and soil resources.Inventory and mitigation measures are implemented through core programs such as the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program, which addresses physical safety hazards and contamination posing risks to human health and/or the environment. The BLM estimates there are over 160,000 abandoned mine features located on BLM-administered lands, many of which will need to be addressed further.The AML program identifies and inventories abandoned hardrock mines, prioritizes those mines that pose a risk to public safety, human health, and the environment, and seeks funding to address those high-risk mine features and sites. Specifically, the AML program addresses physical safety hazards through performing NEPA, including cultural and biological surveys, a variety of closure methods including fencing, signing, back-filling, installation of bat-friendly grates, etc., and addresses risks to human health and the environment through a variety of removal and remedial response actions. The AML program also work to restore abandoned hardrock mines sites and restore the Nation's watersheds impacted by abandoned mines through a risk-reduction based watershed approach that uses partnerships to effectively leverage funding and facilitate projects; and reduces environmental degradation caused by abandoned mines to ensure compliance with all applicable soil, water, and air quality standards, and applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and local laws and regulations. For the NRDAR program, and any actions taken pursuant to BLM"s authority under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, potentially responsible parties must be investigated.The BLM seeks to develop partnerships with States, local governments, Tribal Nations, and voluntary environmental and citizen groups. In addition, BLM seeks to return lands to productive uses including, but not limited to, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, and preservation of historical/cultural resources. These partnerships will provide financial assistance, through cooperative agreements to protect surface water, groundwater, soil, sediment and air from abandoned mine sites, address releases of hazardous substances, safeguard dangerous mine sites, and restore sites.

Bureau of Land Management

Priority activities under this announcement include projects that support Executive Order (EO) 14225 Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production and Section 50301 of The One Big Beautiful Bill. This program focuses on activities that promote forest and woodland health, sustainable forest management, fire resiliency, biomass utilization for bioenergy, habitat conservation needs, and insect, disease and fire recovery on public lands. These activities could include, but are not limited to: planting trees, pre-commercial and commercial thinning, salvage/sanitation harvest, control of competing vegetation, fuels reduction, project development and layout, planning analysis and document preparation needed in concert with or to carry out NEPA, and Endangered Species Act or cultural clearances.

U.S. Mission to Jordan

<p>The U.S. Department of State’s <span style="color: black;">Embassy Amman ann</span>ounces an open competition to implement a program titled <em>Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings.&nbsp;Reel American</em> is a 21-month public diplomacy film program designed to showcase American excellence in sports and build excitement ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Beginning in October 2026 and continuing through June 2028, the program will host one film screening per month, showcasing classic American sports films that highlight the nation's rich athletic history and tradition of competitive excellence.</p> <p>The program targets 1,000 youth participants, ages 16–25, engaging the next generation of global leaders, athletes, and cultural ambassadors at a pivotal moment in their personal and professional development. Through curated screenings and accompanying discussions, participants will gain insight into American values such as teamwork, perseverance, and competition.</p> <p>This program directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by celebrating America's proven capacity to host large-scale international events and by reinforcing the United States' legacy of sports excellence on the world stage. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in 2028, <em>Reel American</em> promotes a positive narrative of American achievement and lays the groundwork for successful public engagement throughout the Olympic cycle.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Applications must be submitted via email only to AmmanGrants@state.gov. Submissions through Grants.gov will not be accepted.</strong></p> <p><br></p>

Indian Health Service

This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support). One national awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: Mini-Project Funding to help Tribal and Urban Indian clinics launch culturally tailored services. A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders. Success Sharing through case studies and toolkits. Evaluation & Data using common performance measures and dashboards. Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. One national awardee will deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Services will support Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. The awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model. It will prioritize leadership, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

<p>NRCS is announcing the availability of $3 million in WMBP grant funds for the development and establishment of mitigation banks and banking opportunities solely for agricultural producers with wetlands subject to the wetland conservation compliance provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 (as amended). WMBP is a competitive grants program accepting proposals from eligible entities as identified in Section B.1. Priority will be given to banks in states with significant numbers of individual wetlands, wetland acres, and conservation compliance requests. Based on NRCS data, these states are Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.</p> <p><br></p> <p>A webinar for WMBP applicants is scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 3 pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link:</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.gcc.teams.microsoft.com%2Fevent%2F4685b4dd-a1ce-4ad6-81e3-d4318799cb11%40ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctessa.garcia%40usda.gov%7Cfe39385573e14554609908dee8d97814%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C639204217875138558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VNTut5pT2UtsToPpyjmhAGz1FgdrHj3Mh4X%2BfbdX8OI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/4685b4dd-a1ce-4ad6-81e3-d4318799cb11@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

National Park Service

The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP) provides financial assistance to National Park Service (NPS) units, as well as educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local and state agencies to improve resource stewardship, achieve international cooperation, provide meaningful interpretation and conduct scientific research, which will lead to increased appreciation and understanding of our shared natural and cultural heritage along our international border with Mexico. Several National Parks located along the U.S. border with Mexico have recently experienced serious resource damage due to illegal cross border activities including drug traffickers and undocumented persons traversing the parks. Other national park units within the desert southwest have also experienced impacts to their natural and cultural resources. Thousands of miles of unauthorized roads and trails have been created, major ecological processes and the migration patterns of wildlife have been disrupted, important historic sites have been vandalized, and archaeological sites have been looted. Program funding is available for conducting scientific research and monitoring of species, as well as conservation, interpretation and preservation projects designed to help protect and preserve natural and cultural resources located near or along our international border. Applicants must work with and benefit an NPS unit in the Intermountain Region along the U.S. – Mexico border as well as a protected area in Mexico by addressing cultural or natural resource issues shared by both countries. These parks include Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Big Bend National Park, Amistad National Recreation Area, Palo Alto National Historic Site, Padre Island National Seashore, Saguaro National Park, Tumacacori National Historical Park, Chamizal National Memorial, Coronado National Memorial, and Chiricahua National Monument. Please note that applicants can work with other Intermountain Region parks near the U.S. Mexico Border, or not otherwise listed to support cultural or natural resource issues shared by both countries. The projects and activities will be individually authorized by separate awards, with each project or activity having a separate work plan and budget developed cooperatively between the NPS and the cooperator. Project categories include: Research & MonitoringCultural Resource examples:Identification, research, and evaluation of archeological and historic sitesNational Register of Historic Places nominationsNational Historic Landmark nominationsNatural Resource examples:Wildlife habitat managementInventory and monitoring of invasive plants and animalsImpacts from climate change to endangered speciesAssessments of the effects of border activities on threatened and endangered speciesConservation & PreservationCultural Resource examples:Stabilization, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic structures, archeological sites, trails and landsc

U.S. National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are interested in proposals that will propel our understanding of the biomedical research enterprise by drawing from the scientific expertise of the science of science policy research community. NSF promotes the progress of science by maintaining the general health of research and education across all fields of science and engineering. The Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate within NSF supports basic research on people and society. The SBE sciences focus on human behavior and social organizations; how social, economic, political, cultural and environmental forces affect the lives of people from birth to old age; and how people in turn shape those forces. SBE's <a href="https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/science-science-discovery-communication-impact">Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact Program (SoS:DCI)</a> supports research designed to advance the scientific basis of science and innovation policy. The NIH is the U.S. federal agency charged with supporting biomedical research in the U.S.The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) within the NIH supports basic biomedical research that increases understanding of biological processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Both NSF and NIH believe that there are opportunities and needs for building and supporting research projects with a focus on the scientific research enterprise. The two agencies also recognize that when programmatic goals are compatible, coordinated management and funding of a research program can have a positive synergistic effect on the level and scope of research and can leverage the investments of both agencies. Therefore, NIGMS and SBE are partnering to enable collaboration in research between theSoS:DCI program and NIGMS. This partnership will result in a portfolio of high-quality research to provide scientific analysis of important aspects of the biomedical research enterprise and efforts to foster a diverse, innovative, productive and efficient scientific workforce, from which future scientific leaders will emerge. Prospective investigators are strongly encouraged to discuss theirproposals with the program officers before submission to determine project relevance to the priorities of both SBE and NIGMS. Specific questions pertaining to this solicitation can also be directed to the SBE and NIGMS program officers.

U.S. Mission to Armenia

<p>The American Spaces network in Armenia is one of the United States’ strongest and most trusted platforms for advancing education, innovation, and people‑to‑people engagement.&nbsp;These Spaces demonstrate American excellence through open, reliable environments and high‑quality programming shaped by U.S. educational and technological leadership.&nbsp;They provide direct access to reliable information, modern skills, and innovative approaches that deepen understanding of American standards and reinforce the United States’ role as a leading partner in education, English language learning, cultural programming, AI, digital engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovation.</p><p>The network includes the American Center Yerevan, Yerevan American Corner, Yerevan American Corner–TechnoLab, Vanadzor American Corner, Charentsavan American Corner, and Kapan American Corner.&nbsp;Together, these Spaces form a nationwide network delivering American expertise and high‑standard programming to Armenian communities.&nbsp;These locations serve as the primary sites for programming and project implementation under this funding opportunity.</p><p>Armenia’s rapidly evolving educational and technological landscape has increased demand for high‑quality learning opportunities grounded in global standards-particularly American innovation and academic excellence.&nbsp;Young people, educators, and professionals seek practical competencies for a digital economy shaped by rapid change and emerging skills needs.&nbsp;</p><p>This initiative expands modern, U.S. government‑aligned programming across the American Spaces network.&nbsp;It promotes access to high‑quality American educational resources, supports English language mastery through proven methodologies, strengthens digital readiness and STEM understanding, and encourages innovative and entrepreneurial thinking inspired by American innovation ecosystems.&nbsp;It also advances responsible use of emerging technologies by helping participants identify AI‑generated content, understand algorithmic bias, and use technological tools responsibly. </p><p>The initiative is aligned with the official U.S. Department of State framework for American Spaces – which operate worldwide as public platforms to connect communities to the United States – and structured around the program's core pillars: providing accurate information about the United States, offering professional skills-building courses, promoting English language learning, facilitating educational advising through EducationUSA, hosting strategic cultural programs, and engaging U.S. exchange program alumni. </p><p>By tying local activities to these official Department of State standards, the initiative delivers reliable resources, robust learning environments, and collaborative spaces designed to foster mutual understanding and professional growth.</p><p>Through U.S. best‑practice programming, Armenian communities gain exposure to American models of entrepreneurship, technological advancement, and educational achievement.</p><p>The program supports U.S. strategic and economic priorities by expanding engagement with American innovation frameworks and U.S.-origin technology pathways, reinforcing long‑term cooperation rooted in stability and shared advancement.&nbsp;It aligns with the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) initiative, supporting Armenia’s ability to engage with global systems where American leadership in technology, innovation, and transparent practice provides a benchmark for success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The U.S. Department of State may consider continuation funding based on demonstrated progress, impact, and alignment with U.S. priorities.&nbsp;Funding levels may be adjusted based on resource availability or evolving circumstances.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Through this initiative, American Spaces across Armenia will continue delivering high‑quality, U.S. government‑aligned programming that reflects American excellence, strengthens cooperation and expands opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

National Endowment for the Arts

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.