Organic Agriculture Research Initiative Grant Opportunity

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) grant opportunity. Awards range from $5,000 to $75,000, with a total program funding of $450,000 expected for approximately six awards. The application deadline is May 14, 2026.

Organic Agriculture Research Initiative Grants

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Planning Projects grant opportunity. The initiative aims to fund projects enhancing organic producers' ability to grow and market high-quality organic products, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant Applications Open

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program Grants. This program aims to strengthen community collaborations to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions that have previously received DFC grants or experienced a funding lapse.

DFC Anti-Drug Institute Funding Opportunity

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the 2026 DFC National Community Anti-Drug Institute. The funding aims to support national nonprofit organizations with expertise in community anti-drug coalitions, with awards ranging from a minimum of $2.5 million.

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative Funding Opportunity

The USDA's Electronic Research Administration has announced a funding opportunity for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). The program aims to fund integrated projects enhancing the ability of organic producers and processors to grow and market high-quality organic products, with a total award pool of $65,000,000.

EPA Puget Sound Action Agenda Funding for Ecosystem Restoration

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of approximately $120 million in funding through the Puget Sound Action Agenda for ecosystem restoration. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks eligible applicants to serve as "Strategic Implementation Leads" to support the implementation of the 2026-2030 Action Agenda.

Drug-Free Communities Program Grants FY2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. These grants aim to strengthen community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use, with a minimum award of $125,000.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights

A new civil case, Roe v. United States of America, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves civil rights claims against the Federal Bureau of Prisons and other U.S. government entities. The filing fee was $405.

Beasley v. Georgia Department of Public Safety - Race Discrimination Claims Dismissed

The Northern District of Georgia dismissed race discrimination claims brought by Torrence Beasley against the Georgia Department of Public Safety and Trooper Evan Johnson. The court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss, though it noted a portion of the claims were dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

Earl Parris Jr. v. 3M Company - Clean Water Act Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied a joint motion to exclude expert testimony in the case of Earl Parris Jr. v. 3M Company. This case involves alleged contamination of surface and drinking water with PFAS substances under the Clean Water Act.