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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Capacity Building

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Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service - Alaska Native-Serving Institutions Program (Part A)
$1,500,000
US Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions that serve significant populations of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students, helping them improve academic programs and institutional capacity.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID)
$500,000
US Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to colleges and universities to create or improve inclusive programs that support students with intellectual disabilities in their transition to higher education, focusing on academic, social, and career development.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA)
$20,000,000
US Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions recognized for excellence in cybersecurity to establish scholarship programs for students pursuing cyber-related degrees, aiming to strengthen the national cybersecurity workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Empower to Grow (E2G) Program Manufacturing
$1,148,658
Small Business Administration (Small Business Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2025

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides training and support at no cost to small businesses, particularly those that are socially and economically disadvantaged, to help them compete for federal contracts and grow their operations.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PLTW Computer Science Grant
$10,000
ON Semiconductor Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and charter schools in specific onsemi communities to implement or expand computer science education, particularly for schools serving high-need student populations.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City of Hobart Education & Worker Training Grant Program 2025
$1,000
City of Hobart
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support for educational and worker training programs that benefit residents of Hobart, aiming to enhance their skills for a competitive global economy.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S.-Danish Floating Offshore Wind Energy Mooring and Anchoring Research and Development
$500,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research between U.S. and Danish organizations to develop innovative mooring and anchoring technologies for floating offshore wind energy, with a focus on reducing costs and improving performance while engaging minority-serving institutions and considering environmental impacts.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)
$600,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ARDF FY24_Capacity Building and Human Rights Training for Lesotho Correctional Services leadership and policymakers
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Lesotho)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 16, 2024

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Maseru announces an open competition for organizations and individuals interested in submitting applications to implement a project that will deliver tailored human rights training modules for Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) leadership and policymakers, covering topics such as international human rights standards, inmate rights, ethical conduct, and conflict resolution. This training should include interactive workshops and scenario-based learning exercises. Additionally, the project will support the establishment of a dedicated human rights unit within LCS to oversee compliance and investigate reported abuses.Program Objectives:1. Conduct comprehensive human rights training for Lesotho law enforcement agencies, and specifically LCS, building on previous UNDP training, to enhance their understanding and application of human rights principles in daily operations.2. Support the creation of a dedicated human rights unit within LCS. Establish criteria the new unit can use to monitor and report human rights violations, oversee compliance with human rights standards and investigate reported abuses effectively to ensure accountability and transparency.Anticipated Outcome(s):1. Increased awareness, knowledge, and understanding of international human rights principles and ethical conduct among LCS officials will allowfor an environment where preventative measures can be implemented to forestall human rights violations.2. Improved ability to handle conflict resolution and protect inmate rights.3. Improved reporting and accountability mechanisms for addressing human rights violations within LCS.4. Improved oversight of human rights compliance within the LCS.5. Reduced incidents of human rights abuses and enhanced respect for inmate rights within correctional facilities.Participants and Audiences: All applicants must be registered Civil Society Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, or individuals with demonstrated experience in human rights training and capacity-building.Any application that is received after the deadline, is incomplete, or is missing required documentation will be rejected.Please Note: The U.S Embassy Maseru retains the right to ask for additional documents not included in this NOFO.Application guidelines can be requested via email, [email protected] U.S. Embassy Maseru will accept applications from July 16, 2024 to August 16, 2024

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
โ€‹โ€‹2024-2025 Ag Conservation Research Grants
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jun 7, 2024

Date Added

May 23, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the โ€‹โ€‹2024-2025 Ag Conservation Research Grants. Donor Name: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture State: Pennsylvania County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Department of Agriculture (Department) is soliciting applications to conduct agricultural conservation research on one or more of the following research topic areas, with the research to be conducted from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, with the possibility, but not the assurance, of extending that research into subsequent years. This notice establishes the procedures by which grant applications will be solicited and reviewed, and by which grants will be awarded. This funding is made available through the Clean Streams Fund Nutrient Management federal ARPA funds. The Department intends to make up to $1,500,000 available for grants under the Program. Research Topic Areas Though not exclusive of original research topics, the Department is particularly interested in funding conservation research projects that are able to do the following: Identify the sources of nuisance emissions in the mushroom industry and best mitigation practices that are applicable to Pennsylvania operations. Quantify emissions from the mushroom industry and measure the impact of best practices that are deployed. Quantify the impact of Manure Treatment Technologies (MTT) on water quality, including traceability of nutrients as they are processed. Additionally, provide recommendations for best available technology and or best practices to improve MTT utilization. Quantify the impact of precision feeding and review implications for nutrient reductions. Quantify the climate benefits of best management practices installed through the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program and Conservation Excellence Grant programs (ACAP & CEG). Quantify the ability of non-traditional biomass crops to uptake excess nutrients and or contaminants like PFAS. Design a method in which to quantify the climate impacts of agriculture operations. Additionally, the work should be able to measure the impact of BMP implementation on a farmโ€™s climate impact. Evaluate the nutrient value and traceability of food processing residuals (FPRs). This should consider the movement of material from producer to applicator to farm owner. For more information, visit Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Certified Medical Education (CME)/Continuing Education (CE) Grant Funding
Contact for amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., division of VISTAKONยฎ
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations that provide accredited medical education to healthcare professionals, ensuring their programs meet ethical standards and enhance professional development in specific therapeutic areas.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science (CI PAOS)
$600,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2024

This program provides funding to foster collaborations among researchers, data management experts, and libraries to improve the accessibility and sustainability of research data across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Library Construction Improvement Grant
$1,000,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

May 17, 2024

Date Added

Unknown

The Library Construction Improvement Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), supports public library jurisdictions in Minnesota undertaking renovation, construction, and improvement projects. This grant caters to projects aimed at renovating or expanding existing library buildings or constructing new library facilities. The focus is on enhancing library services to meet changing community needs, addressing hazardous conditions, and building new or improved facilities for public use. The grant encourages library development projects that serve the communityโ€™s evolving needs while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education