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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 Education
CCAMPIS — Child Care Access Means Parents in School
CCAMPIS supports low-income student parents in postsecondary education by funding campus-based child care subsidies and services at participating colleges and universities. Institutions use CCAMPIS grants to reduce out-of-pocket child care costs for Pell Grant-eligible students, helping them remain enrolled and complete their degrees. Available services vary by institution and may include subsidized on-campus child care, partnerships with community providers, or child care resource and referral support.
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.
Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) is a federal tax credit for working taxpayers who pay for the care of a child under 13 or a disabled dependent so they can work or look for work. The credit equals 20–35% of qualifying care expenses up to $3,000 for one qualifying person or $6,000 for two or more, with the percentage decreasing as adjusted gross income rises. Qualifying expenses include payments to day care centers, after-school programs, babysitters, and summer day camps.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
CCDF provides childcare subsidies to low-income working families to help cover the cost of quality care for children up to age 13, or up to age 19 for children with special needs. Families typically pay an income-based copayment while the subsidy covers the balance. Parents must be working, in school, or in job training.
U.S. Department of Defense
DoD Child Care Fee Assistance
The DoD Child Care Fee Assistance program subsidizes off-installation child care costs for active duty service members when space at on-base child development centers is unavailable. Subsidies reduce the cost of licensed civilian child care for dependent children from birth through age 12, with the level of assistance based on total family income. The program is administered by the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) under contract with DoD.
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 Energy
DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. Funded through the DOE, WAP provides services to approximately 35,000 homes per year. Services include insulation, air sealing, HVAC system upgrades, and health and safety improvements.
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.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Early Head Start
Early Head Start provides comprehensive child development services — including health, nutrition, and social-emotional development — for low-income pregnant women, infants, and toddlers under age 3. Like Head Start, it is delivered by local grantee organizations including community action agencies, nonprofits, and school districts through both center-based and home visiting models. The program serves approximately 150,000 children and families annually and supports continuous care into Head Start at age 3.
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.