Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

This funding initiative provides financial support to Michigan-based nonprofits and higher education institutions that assist startups, aiming to boost innovation and economic development in the state.

The Arts in Society Grant, funded by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), aims to leverage the arts to address civic and social challenges within Colorado communities. This program aligns with a broader mission of fostering community development and social justice through creative engagement, recognizing the arts as a powerful tool for societal change and problem-solving. The grant offers both financial and organizational support, indicating a commitment to not only fund projects but also to nurture the growth and impact of participating artists and organizations. The target beneficiaries for this grant are broad, encompassing Colorado artists, activists, nonprofit organizations, universities and schools, government agencies, human service groups, neighborhood organizations, and healthcare organizations. The program particularly encourages applications from individual artists and non-arts organizations, emphasizing inclusivity and a cross-sector approach. The impact goals are centered on empowering these diverse groups to collaborate on projects where artists, organizations, and a target community work together to address specific social issues, ultimately leading to positive community transformation. The program's priorities and focuses include fostering collaboration, building support networks, and illustrating the impact of arts in cross-sector projects. Grantees are expected to attend learning community meetings to build support and share resources, underscoring a strategic priority of community building and knowledge exchange among participants. Another key focus is the promotion of grantee work through various marketing channels, highlighting the program's commitment to showcasing successful initiatives and advocating for the value of arts in society. Expected outcomes and measurable results include the successful completion of projects within 24 months, with an emphasis on projects that demonstrably engage a social issue and involve collaborative efforts. The mini-documentary highlighting grantee work and participation in evaluation processes are crucial mechanisms for measuring and illustrating the impacts of the arts in these cross-sector endeavors. This suggests a strategic priority of OEDIT to document and disseminate the effectiveness of arts-based solutions to civic and social challenges, thereby validating and expanding the theory of change that art can be a catalyst for tangible societal improvement.

This funding opportunity provides technical assistance to local governments in economically distressed communities with populations of 50,000 or less, helping them improve financial management and pursue economic revitalization efforts.

This program provides funding to community organizations in New Jersey to create job opportunities and hands-on environmental experiences for underserved youth aged 16-20, focusing on fostering a diverse green workforce.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to historically black colleges and universities, as well as other minority-serving institutions, to acquire advanced research equipment that enhances STEM education and research capabilities relevant to national security.

This program provides funding for researchers and institutions to analyze scientific data from NASA's Discovery missions, advancing our understanding of planetary science.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research and technology development in space and Earth sciences, inviting proposals from various organizations, including academic institutions, private companies, and government entities, both domestic and international.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist cultural organizations in Louisiana in strengthening their emergency preparedness and response strategies to better withstand the impacts of natural disasters.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois working to improve broadband access, digital literacy, and inclusion for underserved communities, helping bridge the digital divide and promote economic development.

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that aim to transform manufacturing processes in the U.S. by addressing scientific, technological, and educational challenges, while promoting workforce development and inclusivity in STEM fields.

This funding opportunity supports higher education institutions in training researchers, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to improve community living and participation outcomes for people with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports research and innovation projects that foster collaboration among nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the U.S., Bahrain, and the U.K. to advance technology and economic partnerships.

This grant provides funding to partnerships of employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to develop cybersecurity workforce training programs that address local labor market needs.

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions in the Gulf of America region to conduct interdisciplinary research on climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and ecosystem management in collaboration with NOAA.

Supports applications which propose clinical and population-based projects designed to develop effective prevention and early detection interventions to reduce cancer risk, mortality, and morbidity among Texans. Projects that propose such research collaborations with existing CPRIT Prevention Program awardees including the CPRIT funded Texas Collaborative Center for Hepatocellular Cancer (https://www.bcm.edu/research/labs-and-centers/research-centers/texas-collaborative-center-for-hepatocellular-cancer) are strongly encouraged.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions in enhancing the accessibility and usability of planetary science data through archiving, restoration, and tool development, with provisions for international participation.

This grant seeks to foster collaborative research partnerships between U.S.-based universities, research institutions, and the Army to accelerate the development and integration of advanced technologies for national defense.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at advancing the understanding, detection, and treatment of ovarian cancer, targeting early-stage investigators and institutions involved in non-clinical research.

o support research complementary to USGS program efforts in classification of the public lands and examination of the geological structure, water, mineral, and biological resources, and products of the national domain. This entry covers a variety of USGS assistance awards not covered by any other CFDA program entries. Awards are typically supported by funding from internal projects and programs, and funds are not separately budgeted or reserved for external projects or proposals under this entry.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and test new treatments or technologies aimed at preventing and addressing eye injuries and visual dysfunction related to military service.