FY26 BUILD Grant

The FY 2026 National Infrastructure Investments program, commonly known as BUILD, is now open and accepting applications through February 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern. For local governments, tribal nations, regional entities, and transit authorities, this funding cycle represents one of the most flexible and impactful federal opportunities to advance transportation projects that create long-term community benefit.

BUILD exists to support projects that have significant local or regional impact. This is not limited to construction. Successful projects improve mobility, expand access to opportunity, strengthen economic growth, and enhance safety and community cohesion. For communities planning transportation upgrades in the coming year, this is a window of funding that should receive serious attention.

What BUILD Funds

The program supports both planning and construction activities for surface transportation projects. Eligible activities include:

• Transportatio

  ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Color Nine Group Announces the Launch of Grant Solutions Hub, an Innovative Platform That Simplifies the Grant Funding Process for Organizations Nationwide

Washington, DC [Date] The Color Nine Group, LLC (CNG) has officially launched Grant Solutions Hub, a comprehensive funding intelligence and grant strategy platform designed to help nonprofits, municipalities, educational institutions, and mission driven organizations quickly identify, understand, and pursue high-value funding opportunities.

Grant Solutions Hub is built on the same strategic knowledge and methodologies that have supported CNG and its partners in securing hundreds of billions in federal funding. This new platform brings that level of expertise directly to users in a streamlined and accessible format.

Key Features of Grant Solutions Hub

Simplified Grant Research
The platform converts complex Notices of Funding Opportunity into clear and concise summaries so users can easily understand eli...

Understanding the FY 2026 President’s Budget Request—and Why Your Grant May Still Be Safe

When the White House finally released its FY 2026 President’s Budget Request (PBUD) on May 30, 2025, hundreds of grant programs appeared at “$0.” Understandably, communities, nonprofits, and local governments panicked:

Does a zeroed‑out request mean our vital funding disappears next year?

Short answer: No. The President’s request is the opening bid in a long, highly negotiable appropriations process—not the final word. Below, we unpack what the PBUD really is, why Congress routinely reverses proposed cuts, and how you can position your projects for success.¹

1. What Exactly Is the President’s Budget Request?

In a world where countless children are facing unimaginable challenges, one organization is stepping up to make a difference. New Horizons for Children (NHFC), a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children globally, recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone. With support from Foundation 25:40, NHFC secured an $18,000 grant to fund its critical Evacuation and Support Program in Ukraine—an effort to protect and care for children displaced by war.

For NHFC, the mission is clear: safeguard children from neglect, trafficking, and forced displacement while providing them with hope and healing. Through its Evacuation and Support Program, the organization has successfully relocated over 5,000 children from dangerous conflict zones and continues to provide care for 1,200 children in Safe Haven locations in Western Ukraine.

The Urgency of the Mission

The need is dire. Before the war, over 105,000 children lived in Ukraine’s orphanages, with many abando...