Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in the UAE to develop programs that strengthen U.S.-UAE relations through cultural events, space exploration initiatives, and entrepreneurship activities.

This funding opportunity provides supplemental support for NSF-funded researchers to collaborate with NIST scientists, enhancing their scientific projects in biological sciences, engineering, and mathematical and physical sciences through access to advanced measurement tools and expertise.

NASA has released a Research Announcement for the Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) program, inviting U.S. institutions to submit proposals for applied research projects aimed at enhancing human health and performance for space exploration, with grants ranging from under $100K to $1.2M per year, for a period of one to five years.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to establish and operate manufacturing extension centers that assist small and medium-sized manufacturers in eight U.S. states.

This award is to support community development and resilience with geospatial data and digital technology by engaging university-aged youth. The activities anticipated as part of this award will add valuable, free and openly accessible data to digital ecosystems of lower and middle income countries, which in turn can be used by USAID programs and humanitarian assistance activities. The award will specifically focus on youth training, geospatial data collection, and analysis to help communities address local development challenges. Activities will also engage marginalized populations to ensure representation of the diversity of partner country populations. USAID anticipates awarding one to three grants and/or cooperative agreements under this Addendum. Issuance of this Addendum does not constitute an award or commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to make an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a Concept Note or Application(s). The actual number of assistance awards is subject to the availability of funds, as well as the viability of eventual full Applications received.

This grant seeks innovative proposals from a wide range of organizations, including universities and small businesses, to develop advanced technologies that enhance national defense capabilities.

This grant provides funding for innovative cancer research projects at eligible Texas institutions located far from major cancer centers, helping researchers generate preliminary data for future funding opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research projects aimed at improving the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, particularly focusing on underserved populations and health disparities.

This grant provides funding for collaborative research projects that explore innovative ideas in computing and information science, requiring teams of experts from multiple disciplines to tackle complex problems.

This grant provides funding for innovative research in emerging technologies that improve teaching and learning across various educational settings and for diverse learner populations.

This funding opportunity supports researchers studying the formation and transformation of Earth through the analysis of rocks and minerals, as well as the development of new analytical tools and techniques in petrology and geochemistry.

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 to individual artists in Illinois to support their professional development and enhance community engagement through their creative practices.

This funding opportunity supports various mentoring and intervention programs aimed at reducing violence and fostering positive relationships among youth and families in the community.

The MBRP TTDA is a product-driven award mechanism intended to provide support for the translation of promising preclinical findings into products for clinical application in resource-limited settings, particularly within the pre-hospital, or early, acute phase of care environments. Applications must address one or more of the critical gaps included in the FY24 MBRP TTDA Focus Areas. Products under development must address the needs of military Service Members, Veterans, their beneficiaries, and the American public.The product(s) to be developed may be a tangible item such as a medical device or pharmacologic agent (including, but not limited to, drugs or biologics). Knowledge products may be considered, provided that the knowledge is applicable to a technology or therapeutic under development. (A knowledge product is a non-materiel product that addresses an identified need in one or more of the FY24 MBRP TTDA Focus Areas. A knowledge product is based on current evidence, aims to transition clinical practice standards, training, or tools into clinical practice, or supports materiel solutions [systems to develop, acquire, provide, and sustain medical solutions and capabilities], and educates or impacts behavior throughout the continuum of care, including primary prevention of negative outcomes.)At the time of pre-application submission the proposed product must have achieved a minimum technology readiness level (TRL) or knowledge readiness level (KRL) of 3 (Appendix II).Proof-of-concept AND a prototype/preliminary version of the proposed product demonstrating its potential utility must be established at the time of pre-application submission. Applications must include relevant data that support the rationale for the proposed study. These data may be unpublished and/or from the published literature.This award mechanism is intended to facilitate progression of research that is supported by significant preliminary data but has not yet advanced to the level of clinical use. Examples of the types of research that may be supported include, but are not limited to: Testing new therapeutic or technologic modalities (e.g., agents, delivery systems, chemical modification of lead compounds, device testing and/or validation) using established or validated preclinical systems Designing pilot or full-scale Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) production of therapeutics and/or technologies for use in advanced preclinical studies Developing pharmacologic agents through absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity studies Investigational New Drug- or Investigational Device Exemption-enabling studiesClinical trials and clinical research studies ARE NOT PERMITTED under this award mechanism. Projects involving limited use of commercially available human cells or anatomical specimens are permitted, provided that the use of such specimens is necessary for device or product development. Applicants interested in proposing clinical research should consider submitting to the FY24 MBRP Patient-Centered Research Award mechanism (HT942524MBRPPCRA).A clinical trial is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 46.102 (45 CFR 46.102) as a research study in which one or more human subjects are prospectively assigned to one or more interventions (which may include a placebo or another control) to evaluate the effects of the interventions on biomedical or behavioral health-related outcomes.Studies that do not seek to measure safety, effectiveness, and/or efficacy outcome(s) of an intervention are not considered clinical trials.For the purposes of this funding opportunity, research that meets the definition of a clinical trial is distinct from clinical research. Clinical research encompasses research with human data, human specimens, and/or interaction with human subjects. Clinical research is observational in nature and includes:(1) Research conducted with human subjects and/or material of human origin such as data, specimens, and cognitive phenomena for which an investigator (or co-investigator) does not seek to assess the safety, effectiveness, and/or efficacy outcomes of an intervention. Research meeting this definition may include but is not limited to: (a) mechanisms of human disease, (b) diagnostic or detection studies (e.g., biomarker or imaging), (c) health disparity studies, and (d) development of new technologies.(2) Epidemiologic and behavioral studies that do not seek to assess the safety, effectiveness, and/or efficacy outcomes of an intervention.(3) Outcomes research and health services research that do not fit under the definition of clinical trial.Excluded from the definition of clinical research are in vitro studies that utilize human data or specimens that cannot be linked to a living individual and meet the requirements for exemption under 46.104(d)(4) of the Common Rule.Impact: The overall impact of the proposed research is a key component of this award mechanism. High-impact research will, if successful, lead to the development and translation of therapeutic or technologic advances for clinical application in the care of burn-injured casualties, such as detection, diagnosis, treatment, or burn complication prevention.Relevance to Military Health: Relevance to the health care needs of burn-injured military Service Members is a key feature of this award.Use of DOD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Resources: Applications involving multidisciplinary collaborations among academia, industry, the military Services, the VA, and other federal government agencies are highly encouraged. These relationships can leverage knowledge, infrastructure, and access to unique clinical populations that the collaborators bring to the research effort, ultimately advancing research that is of significance to Service Members, Veterans, and/or their Families. If the proposed research relies on access to unique resources or databases, the application must describe the access at the time of submission and include a plan for maintaining access as needed throughout the proposed research. Applicants are encouraged to integrate and/or align their research projects with DOD and/or VA research laboratories and programs. Collaboration with DOD or VA investigators is also encouraged. A list of websites that may be useful in identifying additional information about ongoing DOD and VA areas of research interest or potential opportunities for collaboration can be found in Appendix IV.Rigor of Experimental Design: All projects should adhere to a core set of standards for rigorous study design and reporting to maximize the reproducibility and translational potential of preclinical research. The standards are described in SC Landis et al., 2012, A call for transparent reporting to optimize the predictive value of preclinical research, Nature 490:187-191 (www.nature.com/nature/journal/v490/n7419/full/nature11556.html). While these standards are written for preclinical studies, the basic principles of randomization, blinding, sample-size estimation, and data handling derive from well-established best practices in clinical studies. Projects that include research on animal models are required to submit Attachment 8, Animal Research Plan, as part of the application package to describe how these standards will be addressed. Applicants should consult the ARRIVE guidelines 2.0 (Animal Research: Reporting In Vivo Experiments) to ensure relevant aspects of rigorous animal research are adequately planned for and, ultimately, reported. The ARRIVE guidelines 2.0 can be found at https://arriveguidelines.org/arrive-guidelines.The CDMRP expects to allot approximately $4.4M to fund approximately two MBRP Technology/Therapeutic Development Award applications. Funding of applications received is contingent upon the availability of federal funds for this program as well as the number of applications received, the quality and merit of the applications as evaluated by scientific and programmatic review, and the requirements of the government. Funds to be obligated on any award resulting from this funding opportunity will be available for use for a limited time period based on the fiscal year of the funds. It is anticipated that awards made from this FY24 funding opportunity will be funded with FY24 funds, which will expire for use on September 30, 2030.The funding instrument for awards made under the program announcement will be assistance agreements, contracts, or Other Transactions. The type of instrument used to reflect the business relationship between the organization and the government is at the discretion of the government, in accordance with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977, as amended, 31 USC 6301-6308, which provides the legal criteria to select a procurement contract or an assistance agreement. The USAMRDC will also consider the use of Other Transactions (OTs) as a vehicle for award, in accordance with the conditions in 10 USC 4021 and 10 USC 4022.An assistance agreement can take the form of a grant or cooperative agreement. The level of government involvement during the projects period of performance is the key factor in determining whether to award a grant or cooperative agreement. If no substantial government involvement is anticipated, a grant will be made (31 USC 6304). Conversely, if substantial government involvement is anticipated, a cooperative agreement will be made (31 USC 6305). Substantial involvement means that members of the U.S. government will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities.A contract is required when the principal purpose of the instrument is to acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the U.S. government.An Other Transaction will also be considered as a vehicle for award under this BAA, in accordance with 10 USC 4021 and 10 USC 4022. The OT authorities were created to give DOD the flexibility necessary to adopt and incorporate business practices that reflect commercial industry standards and best practices into its award instruments. When leveraged appropriately, OTs provide the government with access to state-of-the-art technology solutions from traditional and non-traditional defense contractors (NDCs), through a multitude of potential teaming arrangements tailored to the particular project and the needs of the participants. OTs can help to foster new relationships and practices involving traditional and NDCs, especially those that may not be interested in entering into FAR-based contracts with the government; broaden the industrial base available to government; support dual-use projects; encourage flexible, quicker, and cheaper project design and execution; leverage commercial industry investment in technology development and partner with industry to ensure DOD requirements are incorporated into future technologies and products; and collaborate in innovative arrangements. OTs are not FAR-based procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or cooperative research and development agreements.The award type, along with the start date, will be determined during the negotiation process.The anticipated total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance for an FY24 MBRP Technology/Therapeutic Development Award should not exceed $2.2M. Refer to Section II.D.6, Funding Restrictions, for detailed funding information.Awards supported with FY24 funds will be made no later than September 30, 2025. For additional information refer to Section II.F.1, Federal Award Notices.

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the evolving job landscape for low- and moderately paid workers in the U.S., focusing on the impacts of technology, labor market changes, and public policies on their employment and well-being.

This grant provides funding for U.S. universities to conduct collaborative, basic research in science and engineering that addresses complex challenges relevant to national security.

This initiative provides up to $10 million in prizes to innovators developing advanced LED lighting solutions that improve energy efficiency, quality, and accessibility for commercial use.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects in astrophysics from U.S.-based organizations, encouraging collaboration and scientific advancement in space science and technology.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based organizations to conduct research and develop technologies for future planetary exploration by utilizing Earth-based environments that simulate conditions on other planets.

The Tourist Development Council Arts, Culture & Heritage (ACH) funding program, administered by the St. Johns Cultural Council, aims to bolster the economic impact of local tourism. Its core mission is to encourage exceptional arts, culture, and heritage programming while enhancing advertising and promotion for these tourism opportunities. This aligns with a broader strategy to position St. Johns County as a culturally rich and vibrant destination, utilizing a portion of the Tourist Development Tax to support relevant operations and promotions that specifically attract visitors. The program targets organizations and events within St. Johns County that are dedicated to arts, culture, or heritage and primarily seek to draw tourists. Beneficiaries include for-profit businesses, private institutions of higher education, and municipalities that are qualified to operate in Florida. The ultimate impact goal is to increase the positive economic contributions of tourism through cultural engagement. The ACH Grant Program prioritizes activities that attract visitors, evidenced by promotion to tourists. It offers two main funding options: "Out-of-Area Marketing Support" for existing, unchanged events or programs, and "Program and Marketing Support" for new or significantly improved programs/events. A significant focus is on marketing efforts that reach audiences outside St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties, with reimbursement based on the percentage of documented out-of-area reach. Expected outcomes include enhanced advertising and promotion of St. Johns County's cultural offerings, leading to a greater influx of tourists. Measurable results will likely be tied to the documented out-of-area reach of marketing campaigns and the overall increase in tourism-related economic activity within the county. The program's strategic priority is to leverage arts, culture, and heritage as key drivers for tourism, thereby contributing to the county's economic vitality.