Grant Opportunities

The Greater Freeport Partnership receives notice of open grants opportunities for various business types and projects. Continue to review this page periodically as grants are posted when they become available.

Small business grants provide financial aid without the burden of repayment, but obtaining them may be competitive. Federal and state agencies, corporations and industry-specific organizations may offer grant funding. For more information, click here.

The Greater Freeport Partnership does it’s best to update information on grant opportunities as they become available.

FEDERAL & STATE GRANT PROGRAMS

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Rural Utilities Service
Deadline: June 30, 2026

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
National Institute of Justice
Deadline: June 3, 2026

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
IRS
Deadline: May 31, 2026

Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)
IRS
Deadline: May 31, 2026

Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
Small Business Administration
Deadline: June 15, 2026

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking
National Institute of Justice
Deadline: June 8, 2026

NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027
National Endowment for the Arts
Deadline: July 9, 2026

Emergency Repatriation Planning, Training, and Exercises
Administration for Children and Families – OHSEPR
Forecasted Opportunity

Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health
Deadline: July 5, 2029

Community Economic Development Projects
Administration for Children and Families – OCS
Forecasted Opportunity

Climate Program Office FY 2026 – Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Deadline: June 5, 2026

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND)
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Dental Reimbursement Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

FY 2025 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB)
HUD
Deadline: July 6, 2026

Rural Residency Planning and Development Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant (NRSA)
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)
Centers for Disease Control – NCIPC
Deadline: June 8, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026 Expanding Nutrition Services
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA)
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Quality Improvement Fund – Improving Access to Dental Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Ryan White HIV/AIDs Program Part B States/Territories Supplemental Grant Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity
Eligibility: State Governments

Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Family Unification Program (FUP) Multi-Year NOFO
HUD
Forecasted Opportunity
Eligibility: Public and Indian housing authorities

Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4
USDA: Rural Business -Cooperative Service
Deadline: August 7, 2026

Medical Student Education Program (MSE)
Health Resources and Services Administration
Forecasted Opportunity

Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program
Department of Education
Eligibility: State governments
Deadline: June 9, 2026

Grant application – Oneness Revival Team

PRIVATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S.

Women of Color Driving Environmental Solutions
Rachel’s Network’s Catalyst Award recognizes women environmental leaders of color across the U.S. and its territories who are advancing solutions for a healthy planet.

Innovative Ministry Grants for U.S. Churches
The Brotherhood Mutual Foundation supports church-led initiatives that aim to strengthen local communities through creative and collaborative ministry efforts.

General Operating Support for Adult Literacy Programs
ProLiteracy’s Literacy Opportunity Fund provides general operating grants to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations delivering direct adult literacy services.

Funding Research on Cancer, Lungs, Heart & Diabetes
The Scott R. MacKenzie Foundation funds leading-edge human genetic research to improve health outcomes and advance transformative medical discoveries.

Regional Opportunities — For specific geographic areas

Advancing Racial Equity in Civil Legal Aid in Washington
The Legal Foundation of Washington’s Race Equity Grants provide multiyear funding to advance racial justice in civil legal aid.

Supporting Musical Ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Are
InterMusic SF’s Musical Grant Program supports creative musical projects centered on small ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Wisconsin Grants for Wildlife, Conservation, and Outdoor Education
The James E. Dutton Foundation invests in Wisconsin-based organizations working to protect wildlife, preserve natural habitats, and expand outdoor and environmental education.

Funding Financial Literacy and Leadership Development Programs
The LINK Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., that advance financial literacy, leadership development, and personal and professional growth.

Federal Opportunities — From the U.S. Government

Research Grants to Study the Impact of the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts offers two funding opportunities to support research on the value and impact of the arts in American life.

Wildfire Protection for Community Buildings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Wildfire Smoke Preparedness program aims to reduce the health impacts of wildfire smoke in community buildings.

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Downtown Freeport Celebrates Successful Launch of “The Great Pretzel Bite” During Pretzel Fest May 13, 2026 FREEPORT — Downtown Freeport made history on April 25 as community members gathered for the inaugural Great Pretzel Bite, a new signature event held during the Greater Freeport Partnership’s annual Pretzel Fest celebration. A total of 216 participants joined together in downtown Freeport to simultaneously take a bite of their pretzels, officially establishing the benchmark for future Great Pretzel Bite […]

New tourism brand “Simply Stephenson County” invites visitors to discover more May 4, 2026 The Greater Freeport Partnership is proud to announce the official launch of Simply Stephenson County, a new tourism brand designed to showcase the communities, attractions, and locally owned businesses of Freeport and Stephenson County as a Midwest outdoor getaway destination. Unveiled this week to coincide with National Travel and Tourism Week, the brand reflects a growing demand among travelers for meaningful, affordable, […]

BASE Camp Pitch Competition awards local entrepreneurs May 4, 2026 The Greater Freeport Partnership is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 BASE Camp Pitch Competition, the culminating event of its Business Academy for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs (BASE) Camp program. After weeks of intensive coursework and business development training, three local entrepreneurs were selected as top finalists and awarded cash prizes to support the growth of their businesses: First […]

Freeport Selected to Participate in National Program for Downtown Revitalization and Economic Resilience February 19, 2026 freeport il, Stephenson County Freeport – Freeport is one of four cities to have been selected to participate in the 2026 national cohort to advance downtown revitalization and economic resilience. The program, Recast Leaders, is an initiative of Recast City that has successfully energized downtown revitalization and economic resilience in more than 200 cities in 44 states over 11 years. The other three cities […]