January Monthly Grants Newsletter

Dear Friend,

Celebrating the Good People of PA-17

This month we would like to congratulate Breeze Ridge Farm on receiving over $8,000 in federal funding to purchase a new energy-efficient ventilation system, keeping their barn cool for the 125 dairy cows living on this family-owned Beaver County dairy farm.   

These federal funds come through U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which provides both guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to farms, agricultural producers, and rural small businesses that either purchase or improve their renewable energy systems. I recently said, “Our federal government should step up to support our family farms and farmers, and I’m thrilled that Breeze Ridge Farm is receiving this grant to help meet their needs, protect their livestock, and lower their energy bills." 

To learn more about this PA-17 Highlight, check out the full press release here. If you want to learn more about this USDA funding, check out the REAP program here. 

Upcoming Grants

The Department of Energy has opened their American-Made Partnerships to Accelerate Training & Hiring for Geothermal Heat Pumps Prize, a $3 million-dollar prize competition designed to hire, certify, and train geothermal heat pump workers. Phase 1 Submissions are due by February 12, 2025.   

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering their Museum Assessment Program, giving museums on opportunity to strengthen operations and plan for the future through a year-long process of self-assessment and consultative peer review. This application closes on February 15, 2025. 

The Department of Transportation is accepting applicants for their Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program. This is a competitive grant for projects that enhance the resilience of surface transportation systems against natural hazards. Applicants should apply by February 24, 2025. 

The Department of Energy is accepting applications for its Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas program. The goal of funded projects should be to support rural and remote communities to build clean energy projects that benefit their communities of 10,000 people or fewer. Interested governments, organizations, and academic institutions must submit a Concept Paper by February 27, 2025, and full applications are due on August 28, 2025. 

The Department of Justice has opened their FY25 Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program. This grant provides funding to eligible recipients to support cross-system collaboration between criminal and juvenile justice agencies, mental health and substance use agencies, community-based organizations that provide reentry services, and community-based behavioral health providers. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture's Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grant is open for applications. This funding supports the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. Planning activities will initiate, develop, or support the efforts of farms, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in areas where access to fresh foods is limited or unavailable. Apply by March 10, 2025.   

The Department of the Interior's WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Project is accepting applications from interested states, tribes, irrigation and water districts, or non profit organizations who seek funding for water conservation and efficiency projects. The deadline is March 11, 2025.   

The Department of Homeland Security has opened its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant which makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities. This application closes on April 18, 2025.