Federal

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal block grant that helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills, provides weatherization and energy crisis intervention, and prevents utility shutoffs. Available in every state, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and tribal areas.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by state and household size; crisis payments can cover full past-due balances Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program

Free voluntary home visits by trained nurses, social workers, or parent educators for expectant parents and families with young children in at-risk communities. Services include prenatal and postpartum support, child development guidance, health screenings, and connections to community resources.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free home visiting services valued at thousands of dollars per year Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)

Free support services for family members and informal caregivers who provide care for older adults, people with disabilities, and grandparents raising grandchildren. The program provides respite care, counseling, support groups, training, information, and assistance in accessing services through a nationwide network of Area Agencies on Aging and local community organizations.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free respite, counseling, training, and caregiver support services Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

NEA Grants for Arts Projects (GAP)

National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects guidance with current FY 2027 cycle dates and two-part submission workflow.

Amount: $10,000 to $100,000 for most applicants; 1:1 cost share required Deadline: Jul 9, 2026 Location: United States

NEH Fellowships

Individual fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities supporting advanced research in the humanities.

Type: Scholarship Amount: $5,000 per month for 6 to 12 months Deadline: Apr 9, 2025 Location: United States

NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23)

Mentored NIH career development mechanism supporting patient-oriented investigators as they transition toward research independence.

Type: Grant Amount: Institute-specific salary and research development support, commonly structured for up to 5 … Deadline: Jun 12, 2026 Location: United States

NSF CAREER Program (Faculty Early Career Development)

NSF CAREER guidance for early-career faculty, including current annual deadline and proposal strategy basics.

Amount: Minimum $400,000 over 5 years Deadline: Jul 22, 2026 Location: United States

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Education benefit covering tuition, housing, and books for eligible veterans, service members, and their families.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 36 months of tuition and fees, monthly housing allowance, and annual book stipend Deadline: rolling; apply before program start Location: United States

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Comprehensive medical, social, and long-term care services for adults aged 55 and older who are certified as nursing-home eligible but wish to continue living safely in their communities. PACE covers all Medicare and Medicaid services plus additional supports.

Type: Benefit Amount: All-inclusive care covering medical, dental, prescription drugs, transportation, home care, … Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Public Service Leadership Scholarship 2025: How to Win the 30k Truman Award for Grad School

If you are the person everyone calls when something needs fixing on campus or in your community, keep reading. The **Harry S. Truman Scholarship** is quite literally built for you.

Amount: $30,000 Deadline: Feb 4, 2025 Location: United States