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This funding opportunity supports research partnerships focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of floods globally, specifically targeting current partners of the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations affiliated with the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU Program to develop a user-friendly tool for assessing the impact of contaminated sediments on aquatic life.

This program provides funding and support to organizations that assist minority-owned businesses in rural areas, helping them grow and thrive through access to resources, technical assistance, and market opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that empower women entrepreneurs, especially those from underserved communities, by providing resources, training, and access to capital to help their businesses grow and succeed.

This grant provides funding for organizations within designated CESU regions to manage invasive plant species and support ecological sustainability at Fort Drum, New York, while complying with environmental regulations.

This funding opportunity supports fishery management councils in the Caribbean and Pacific regions to enhance coral reef conservation and sustainable fisheries management through collaborative projects and scientific research.

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to conduct innovative research that integrates smart technologies into communities, enhancing quality of life and addressing local challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that aim to improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries, with a focus on scalable and cost-effective solutions.

This grant provides funding for a wide range of research projects related to space and Earth sciences, inviting proposals from various organizations, including academic institutions and non-profits, to advance knowledge in heliophysics and related fields.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Bulgaria and beyond to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Bulgarian ties through public diplomacy initiatives in areas like education, culture, and technology.

This funding opportunity provides up to $2 million for federal, state, tribal, and academic partners to conduct research on public lands and assess geological, water, mineral, and biological resources in alignment with USGS priorities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative research projects focused on natural resource management and environmental science, specifically targeting federal, state, tribal partners, and academic institutions aligned with USGS priorities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for federal, state, tribal, and academic partners to collaborate on research and data collection that promotes sustainable management of the nation’s natural resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for designated federal, state, tribal, and academic partners to conduct research and data collection that promotes sustainable management of natural resources and environmental studies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for federal, state, tribal, and academic partners working with the USGS on research projects that promote sustainable resource management and environmental conservation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and data collection projects focused on geological structures, public lands classification, and natural resources, aimed at federal, state, tribal, and academic partners.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative research and data collection on land classification and natural resources, targeting federal, state, tribal, and academic partners.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative research projects focused on natural resource management and environmental assessment, specifically targeting pre-identified federal, state, tribal, and academic partners working with the U.S. Geological Survey.

This grant invites innovative research proposals from diverse organizations, including small businesses and universities, to develop advanced technologies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and resilient systems for national security applications.

The Minerva Research Initiative's University Research Announcement is a funding opportunity provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support innovative basic research in the social sciences. The initiative aims to advance understanding in areas of strategic importance to U.S. national security, focusing on social, cultural, behavioral, and political dynamics. Minerva seeks to enhance DoD’s intellectual capital in the social sciences by fostering research that informs policy and strategic decision-making. The program encourages collaboration among universities, research institutions, and scholars worldwide to address specific research topics identified by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The program supports research in six major topic areas: societal cohesion and conflict, advancing influence measurement(s), the Arctic at the polar crossroads, cultural resilience and human security in Oceania, the social impact of technological change, and deterrence and competition across military and civilian spheres. Research proposals should focus on developing theoretical foundations, methodologies, and applied insights that contribute to the understanding of these areas. Teams of university investigators are encouraged, especially for projects requiring interdisciplinary expertise. The Minerva Research Initiative does not require substantial government involvement in award execution but aims to facilitate collaboration between academia and defense policy communities. The total estimated funding for this program is up to $30 million, with individual grants reaching a maximum of $1,000,000 per year for up to five years. Approximately 15 awards are expected to be made. Grants will be issued for an initial three-year period, with possible extensions for an additional two years. Cost-sharing or matching funds are not required. Proposals must be submitted in two stages: white papers are due by November 29, 2024, and full applications must be submitted by February 28, 2025, through Grants.gov. Awards are anticipated to be announced by April 16, 2025, with projects commencing on June 1, 2025. Eligibility is open to U.S. and foreign institutions of higher education, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may participate as subawardees but are not eligible to apply as lead institutions. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs) may collaborate but are not eligible to receive direct funding. Each proposal must designate a single Principal Investigator (PI) responsible for technical and administrative project oversight. Applications must include detailed research proposals with methodologies, relevance to defense priorities, management plans, and budget justifications. White papers undergo an initial review, and select applicants will be invited to submit full proposals. Evaluation criteria include scientific merit, relevance to DoD research priorities, potential contributions to security-relevant social sciences, qualifications of key personnel, and cost realism. Proposals aligning with the 2022 National Defense Strategy and supporting the Minerva Research Initiative's goals will be prioritized. For inquiries, applicants may contact Dr. David Montgomery at [email protected] for technical questions. General questions regarding the initiative can be directed to Jonathan Bertsch at [email protected]. More information, including the full research topics of interest, is available at Minerva Research Initiative.