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U.S. Department of the Treasury / State ABLE Programs
ABLE Accounts
ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that allow individuals with qualifying disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits such as SSI and Medicaid, up to a $100,000 balance. Annual contributions up to the gift tax exclusion ($18,000 in 2024) can come from the account owner, family, and friends; withdrawals for qualified disability expenses (housing, education, transportation, health) are tax-free. Starting January 1, 2026, the age-of-onset limit expands from before age 26 to before age 46.
U.S. Department of Education
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grants
The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, funds state grants to provide free or low-cost adult education services including basic literacy, high school equivalency (GED/HiSET), and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adults who lack a high school diploma or basic English proficiency. Services are delivered through community colleges, community-based organizations, and public schools across every state and territory. Programs also include integrated education and training, workforce preparation, and transition support to postsecondary education or employment.
Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Assistive Technology Act Programs
The Assistive Technology Act funds a program in every state and territory to increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities of all ages and disability types. State AT programs offer device demonstration centers, short-term device loan programs, device reutilization programs that redistribute pre-owned equipment at little or no cost, and alternative financing programs with low-interest loans to help people purchase AT. No single application or income threshold applies nationally — services vary by state program.
Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships
The Bureau of Indian Education Higher Education Grant program provides financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees at accredited colleges and universities. Awards help cover tuition, fees, books, and living expenses, and are distributed through BIE directly or through federally recognized tribes participating in the program. Students must reapply annually and maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain funding.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
CDFI Fund Technical Assistance Grants
The CDFI Fund Technical Assistance component helps Community Development Financial Institutions build organizational capacity to better serve low-income communities. Grants fund staff training, technology upgrades, strategic planning, and new product development to strengthen CDFI operations and mission impact.
Department of Energy
DOE SBIR Phase II
Full-scale R&D funding for energy-focused small businesses that completed DOE SBIR Phase I. Awards fund up to two years of continued research to advance the technology toward commercial deployment. Applicants must have demonstrated satisfactory Phase I technical results.
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE State Energy Program (SEP)
The State Energy Program (SEP) provides funding and technical assistance to states and territories for developing and implementing state-specific energy initiatives. SEP funds a wide range of activities including renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency improvements, transportation sector initiatives, and energy planning. Grants flow from DOE to states, who then issue sub-grants to businesses and organizations.
U.S. Department of Transportation
DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program provides contracting opportunities and technical assistance to small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in federally funded transportation projects. Certified DBEs receive bid preference and set-aside opportunities on highway, transit, and aviation contracts.
Department of Transportation
DOT SBIR
Funds transportation-related R&D by small businesses with strong commercial potential. Topics cover safety, efficiency, and innovation across all transportation modes including road, rail, aviation, and maritime. Phase I awards test feasibility; Phase II awards fund full R&D.
Economic Development Administration
EDA Build to Scale — Venture Challenge
Funds entrepreneurs and startups through competitions and accelerators run by regional innovation organizations. Awards support capacity-building for regional entrepreneurial ecosystems and direct assistance to high-growth startups.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program provides funds to engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, improve the number and quality of emergency shelters, help operate emergency shelters, provide essential services to shelter residents, rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families, and prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Clean School Bus Program
The Clean School Bus program provides up to $5 billion over five years to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and clean school buses. Priority is given to high-need local education agencies, rural local education agencies, and tribal schools. Grants and rebates fund the purchase of new electric and propane buses to replace older, higher-polluting diesel buses.
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA SBIR
Funds small businesses developing innovative environmental technologies and solutions. Topics include air and water quality, waste management, climate change, and sustainable chemistry. Phase I awards fund feasibility; Phase II funds full R&D and early commercialization.
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Export-Import Bank Small Business Program
EXIM Bank's small business programs offer working capital guarantees, export credit insurance, and buyer financing to reduce the financial risk of international sales. These tools help US small businesses access capital against export receivables and offer competitive financing terms to foreign buyers.