Avila Partnered with MongoDB to Reduces Grant Search Times by 90%

See how Avila reduces grant search and application times by 90% for schools, governments, and nonprofits.

SS4A Grant: Nearly $1 Billion for Safe Streets and Roads for All (FY 2026)

USDOT's SS4A program offers $993M to help communities reduce roadway fatalities through safety action plans and infrastructure improvements. Cities, counties, and MPOs can apply for up to $25M.

NGDISM Grant: $98 Million for Natural Gas Infrastructure Safety and Modernization

The DOT is offering $98 million through the NGDISM Grant Program to modernize aging natural gas distribution infrastructure. Applications close May 22, 2026.

HUD Capital Improvements Grant: $11.5M for At-Risk and Troubled PHAs

HUD offers $250K-$3M for capital improvements at Public Housing Authorities designated as at-risk, in receivership, substandard, or troubled. Deadline: April 28, 2026.

Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program: $24.75M in HHS Funding

HHS offers $24.75 million through the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program with awards from $115K to $233K for rural hospitals. Deadline: July 1, 2026.

EPA Wetland Program Development Grants: $15.7M Available Across Six Regions

The EPA is offering $15.7 million in WPDGs across six regions for state, tribal, and local governments to protect and restore wetlands. Deadlines start April 2026.

Community Wood Energy Grant: Up to $1M for Wood Energy and Innovation Projects

The USDA Forest Service offers up to $1 million per award through the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program. Deadline: April 22, 2026.

Rural Community Health Support Program: $4.5M for Rural Healthcare Access

HRSA offers $4.5 million through the Rural Community Health Support Program to expand healthcare access and technical assistance for rural communities.

WaterSMART Large-Scale Water Recycling Grants: $130M for Western Water Infrastructure

Up to $130 million for planning, design, and construction of large-scale water recycling projects with total costs of $500M+. Deadline: May 13, 2026.

WaterSMART Applied Science Grants: $6M for Water Management Tools

The Bureau of Reclamation offers up to $400K for hydrologic modeling, forecasting tools, and water data projects in the Western US

Snow Water Supply Forecasting Grant: $6.5M for Aerial LiDAR Snow Surveys

The Bureau of Reclamation offers $300K-$1M for aerial LiDAR snow surveys to improve water supply forecasting in the Western US

WaterSMART Drought Response Grant: $13.5M for Western Water Projects

The Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Drought Response Program offers $25K-$1.5M for drought infrastructure and water management in the Western US

BJA Public Safety and Mental Health Grant: $42M for Crisis Response

The BJA Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative offers up to $3M per award for crisis stabilization, treatment services, housing access, and EHR modernization

Wildfire Smoke Preparedness Grant: $13.5M for Community Buildings

The EPA's Wildfire Smoke Preparedness grant offers $350,000-$2.5M to protect community buildings from wildfire smoke with HVAC upgrades, air cleaners, and cleaner air shelters

HVRP Grant 2026: $23M in Funding for Homeless Veterans Programs

The HVRP grant offers $150,000-$500,000 in federal funding to help local governments provide employment services to homeless veterans

Small Storage Program: $43.5 Million for Western Water Storage Projects

Guide to the Bureau of Reclamation's water storage grant with eligibility, evaluation criteria, and application tips

BUILD Grants: $1.5 Billion for Local Transportation Infrastructure

Complete guide to FY 2026 BUILD funding with eligibility, merit criteria, and application tips

PIDP Grants: $450 Million for Port Infrastructure Development

Complete guide to FY 2026 port funding with eligibility, project types, and application tips

Using AI for Pre-Award Coordination and Grant Management

How teams keep work moving before submission with AI-powered coordination

Using AI for Grant Research, Drafting, and Project Readiness

How research turns into a first draft for cities and counties

Using AI to Simplify NOFOs: From PDFs to Clear Requirements

How grant teams turn dense documents into usable guidance

Grant Eligibility with AI: Free Tools vs Grant-Native Systems

How cities and counties assess grant eligibility using AI

Grant Discovery with AI: Free Tools vs Grant-Native Approaches

How local governments find funding opportunities with AI

AI in Government Grants: Finding the Right Workflow

How AI is being used across the grant process for local governments

How to Apply for Federal Grants

Learn the essential steps and best practices for securing federal grant funding

Finding Federal Grants

How to find federal grants for your initiatives

Avila: Your AI Grant Writer

Revolutionizing the government grant application process

How to Complete SAM.gov Registration

How to Complete Your Core Entity Registration on SAM.gov

How to Register Your Organization on Grants.gov

Full Registration Instructions for Grants.gov

What is a UEI Number?

Understanding the New Federal Entity Identifier

How to Get a UEI Number

How to obtain a UEI number from SAM.gov