Grants for Public And State Controlled Institutions Of Higher Education

This grant provides funding for U.S. graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in space technology to conduct research that supports NASA's mission of developing innovative space technologies.

This funding opportunity aims to support U.S. colleges and universities in training the next generation of engineers and scientists while promoting innovative research and increasing opportunities for underrepresented communities in fossil energy and carbon management.

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring how learning processes can be enhanced through technology and collaboration, aiming to advance our understanding of cognitive functions and their applications across various fields.

This funding initiative provides support for innovative research that connects fundamental plasma science with practical applications in technology and society, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented communities and institutions.

The FY 2025 Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program Placement Components grant aims to foster mutual understanding and enhance U.S. relations with various European and Eurasian countries by enabling high school students from these regions to live, study, and develop leadership skills in the U.S., while also sharing their own cultures with their host communities.

The Second Chance Act (SCA) of 2007 (Public Law 110- 199), reauthorized by the First Step Act of 2018, provides a comprehensive response to assist in the transition individuals make from adult confinement facilities (e.g., jails, prisons, detention centers) to their communities so that the transition is successful and promotes public safety. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund up to one award to deliver training and technical assistance (TTA) to correctional institutions to improve justice and health outcomes for reentering individuals by leveraging financing mechanisms, including new and existing Medicaid and CHIP opportunities.

This grant provides funding for a Data Coordinating Center to lead a consortium that will study the development of type 1 diabetes following episodes of acute pancreatitis, focusing on understanding its causes and identifying risk factors in a diverse population.

The U.S. Embassy Algiers Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to create a regional network of journalists trained in identifying and combatting mis- and dis-information. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Algeria - Tunisia -Libya - Egypt Program Objectives:1.Establish a Regional Network of Journalists. For example:Create a collaborative network of journalists across the region to share best practices, resources, and strategies for identifying and combatting mis- and dis-information.2.Provide Specialized Training. For example:Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs focused on the skills and techniques necessary to identify, verify, and counteract mis- and dis-information.Ensure training includes modules on digital literacy, fact-checking, investigative journalism, and the use of technology in tracking information sources.Enhance Collaboration and Information Sharing. For example:Facilitate meetings, workshops, and conferences to promote collaboration and information sharing among network members.Establish appropriate mechanisms for continuous communication and resource sharing among journalists in the network.4.Promote Public Awareness and Education. For example:Implement public awareness campaigns to educate communities about the dangers of mis- and dis-information and how to identify credible sources of information.Engage with local communities through town halls, social media, and other outreach activities to foster a more informed and vigilant public.5.Monitor and Evaluate Program Impact. For example:Assess the effectiveness of the training programs and the overall impact of the network.Conduct regular assessments and adjust strategies as needed to ensure the program meets its objectives and addresses emerging challenges in the information landscape.6.Sustain the Network. For example:Encourage the development of local chapters within the network to ensure long-term sustainability and regional relevance. Participants and Audiences:Primary audiences:Journalists and media professionals who are actively engaged in reporting and news dissemination.Media organizations and news agencies that can support and amplify the program’s efforts.Secondary audiences:Journalism students and educators who can integrate the training into their curricula.Fact-checkers and digital literacy advocates who focus on combating mis- and dis-information.Community leaders and influencers who can help raise public awareness and education on the issue.B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATIONLength of performance period: 18 to 24 MonthsNumber of awards anticipated: 1 awardAward amounts: maximum of $500,000Total available funding: $500,000Type of Funding: Smith-Mundt FY2024 Public Diplomacy fundingAnticipated program start date: Fall 2024This notice is subject to availability of funding.Funding Instrument Type: Grant or cooperative agreement.If cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassies Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya will have substantial involvement in reviewing the participants and/or activities that are part of the program.Program Performance Period: The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION1. Eligible Applicants The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S., Algeria, or other country for projects that have any significant bonds with the priority programs areas. Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience. Non-profit or governmental educational institutions Social enterprises: public or private. Press and media: Including public and private traditional media outlets.2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost Sharing is not required.

Wastewater Based Epidemiology involves analyzing the chemical and biological components present in wastewater to gather information about the health and behavior of a population. Localities have used it to monitor drug consumption patterns in their communities and understand local drug usage trends. It holds promise for monitoring the emergence and geographic distribution of novel substances often referred to as emerging threats. In FY2023, the United States Government funded pilot WBE drug projects that collected wastewater samples in over 70 United States communities representing tens of millions of Americans. The samples were analyzed for parent drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, and metabolites. Researchers shared results with participating sampled communities, local and state partners, and to a limited extent, the government sponsors.

This grant provides funding for researchers in various scientific and engineering fields to develop innovative computational and data-analysis methods that can lead to significant breakthroughs and advancements in their disciplines.

This grant provides funding to organizations and individuals to improve their ability to conduct high-quality evaluations of educational programs and interventions across the United States.

The nation relies on emergency management programs and emergency managers to respond to a wide range of threats and hazards. Emergency management programs and emergency managers play an important role in leading state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) communities in an effective and unified manner before, during, and after a disaster. Emergency management programs and professionals also play an important role in supporting the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient Nation by coordinating with the whole community to build and sustain the capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. The EMBAG program reinforces the FEMA mission of advancing all-hazards preparedness, consistent with the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA) and Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness. EMBAG funds the maintenance, validation, and revision of voluntary national-level standards and peer-review assessment processes for SLTT emergency management programs and professionals; peer assessment against these standards for SLTT emergency management program accreditation and professional certification; and outreach and training to increase awareness of national standards and understanding of functions of effective programs and professionals. Over FY 2018-2020, the EMBAG helped 22 SLTT emergency management programs achieve accreditation and 60 SLTT emergency managers achieve certification. The 9/11 Commission Report published in 2004 described efforts led by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to come to a consensus regarding a national standard for preparedness for the private sector. As a result of these efforts, ANSI recommended that the 9/11 Commission endorse a voluntary National Preparedness Standard. According to stakeholders noted in the report, the experience of the private sector in the World Trade Center emergency demonstrated the need for these standards. Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial and whole community partners in the emergency management community worked with each other and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish standards for emergency management both before and after 9/11, including for both emergency management programs and emergency managers. Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/.

The Homeland Security Technical Assistance Program (HSPTAP) is established to build State, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events, including threats or acts of terrorism. This overarching programmatic goal of building state and local capabilities will be achieved through various means and methods, each one aimed at making achieving the National Preparedness Goal and furthering our collective efforts to remain a safe and secure nation. Specific program activities anticipated for achieving this goal will include, but will not be limited to: production and dissemination of written products relating to emerging homeland security, emergency management and public safety issues and established or model state homeland security and emergency management efforts; providing educational seminars, training and workshops for apprising newly appointed Governors Homeland Security Advisors (HSAs) and Emergency Management Directors of federal homeland security doctrine, best-practices and established principles; facilitating calls, meetings, or discussions amongst representatives from key stakeholder groups on a regular basis which serve to share information, knowledge, experiences, and practices relating to current and emerging homeland security, emergency management and public safety issues; and, convening trainings, workshops, and other meeting opportunities designed to bring together in a common forum nationwide Homeland Security Advisors, state, local and tribal Emergency Management Directors, as well as other professional organizations in the public and private sectors and to inform partners on the impacts of federal homeland security, emergency management and public safety legislation, regulations and policies on the states. Each recipient will conduct these specific activities to support either State Emergency Management Directors, Homeland Security Advisors to further build SLTT capabilities. An additional key purpose for the HSPTAP is that the program also furthers the building of a national system of emergency management capabilities that can effectively and efficiently utilize the full measure of the Nation's resources to respond to catastrophic incidents, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made emergencies or events. HSPTAP recipients will conduct activities that bring together the collective perspectives of state and local elected officials and the private sector to provide a broad-based sounding board on homeland security issues for all national stakeholders. The program will serve to establish, provide, and maintain a forum for organizations to exchange ideas, conduct targeted discussions, as well as to provide technical assistance to governors offices, associations and organizations on all relevant homeland security policy areas. Finally, HSPTAP will engage the recipient organizations which can work closely with FEMA to develop, transfer, and institutionalize pertinent knowledge at the State and local level for addressing current public policy challenges facing State EM Directors, HSAs and other state and local emergency management officials. HSPTAP recipients, through collaboration with FEMA and other national, regional, state and local entities, will facilitate focused and enhanced communication and coordination among all disciplines and levels of government to address the complex challenges of developing and implementing homeland security policies and practices including: intelligence sharing; State homeland security organization, structure and governance; communications interoperability; critical infrastructure protection; and all hazards disaster prevention, protection, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery to include areas of emergency management, homeland security, fire, law enforcement, Emergency Management Services (EMS), agriculture, National Guard, emergency communications, and public works. In sum, in addition to building state and local capabilities, the activities conducted under the HSPTAP are structured to address the full spectrum of mission areas, national priorities, and core capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness System and are critical to achieving the National Preparedness Goal.Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

This grant provides funding for doctoral students conducting research in special education to support their dissertation projects and contribute to the field's knowledge base.

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and educators in Georgia to improve outdoor learning experiences for preK-12 students through various initiatives like professional development, schoolyard enhancements, and field trips.

The "U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Minority Serving Institutions Grant Program, Scholarships and Fellowships, Fiscal Year 2024" is a funding opportunity aimed at providing scholarships and fellowships to Minority Serving Institutions for the purpose of enhancing knowledge and skills in nuclear safety, security, environmental protection, and other fields critical to the Commission's mission.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and research that support NOAA's mission goals, particularly in climate adaptation and mitigation, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations involved in environmental science and education.

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges, universities, and certain non-academic organizations to implement strategies that promote gender equity and inclusion in STEM academic careers.

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers focused on developing and applying Earth system models to address urgent climate challenges and promote diversity and inclusion in climate science.