Grants for State governments - Science and Technology

The National Sea Grant College Program was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1966 (amended in 2020, Public Law 116-221) to support leveraged federal and state partnerships that harness the intellectual capacity of the nations universities and research institutions to solve problems and generate opportunities in coastal communities. The American lobster (Homarus americanus) and its fishery continue to face significant environmental complexity and socio-economic uncertainty with far-reaching impacts for resource management and community resiliency. In 2022, the American lobster fishery landed approximately 119 million pounds of lobster worth $516 million dollars. This stands in stark contrast to the 2021 commercial harvest that landed 134 million pounds of lobster worth a record setting $924 million dollars. Recent surveys have detected a nearly 40% decline in young lobster recruitment from the important fishing areas of Georges Bank and the Gulf of Maine, signaling concern for the fisherys future and challenges for resource managers and lobster fishermen alike. While there are fluctuations each year that reflect environmental factors such as water temperature and economic conditions such as operational costs, the degree of volatility and uncertainty is without precedent. These impacts are particularly acute in the state of Maine, where approximately eighty percent of American Lobsters are landed each year and the lobster fishery is a major driver of the states marine economy and cultural identity. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissions 2020 stock assessment indicated record high stock abundance for American Lobster in the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank and continued declines in southern New England. Additional analyses of landing data from the state of Maine show a downward trend from a high in 2016 of 132 million pounds to an annual average of 102 million pounds between 2019 and 2021. As ecosystem changes persist and the Gulf of Maine continues to warm, it is imperative that research, data, and observations document change, inform gaps, and help communities prepare for the future state of the American Lobster fishery. The American Lobster fisherys sustainability relies not only on the ecological understanding of the species in the face of environmental change but also the economic resiliency of the industry and the communities supported by the fishery. Expanding uses of the marine environment and anticipated management changes will have significant implications for future harvests, alter business models and shift how and where the lobster industry operates. Understanding the economic and social systems impacted by these changes can enhance the industry and communities capacity for resilience to impending environmental and resource management changes by mitigating negative impacts and supporting emerging opportunities. Research approaches that examine social systems and economic implications of regulatory/management changes are needed to fill a critical knowledge gap and inform integrated approaches to these complex issues impacting the lobster fishery. These include economic impact assessments, policy analyses, dimensions of community well-being, workforce diversification, as well as informal and formal governance structures. In FY24, consistent with its mission to enhance practical use and conservation in order to create a sustainable economy and environment, Sea Grants American Lobster Research Program will fund projects that address priority research needs to enhance our understanding of and address impacts to this significant, complex and dynamic fishery. Projects that involve partnerships among industry, State agencies, and/or academia, including but not limited to cooperative research or co-production, are strongly encouraged. Topics suitable for investigation on American lobster and its fishery under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) should have a geographic focus on the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, and/or southern New England and address one or more of the following funding priorities: Life history parameters under changing climate conditions, including but not limited to temperature, growth, and mortality Species distribution and abundance in response to environmental change, including but not limited to deep water settlement Impacts of environmental change and/or economic uncertainty on social systems, including but not limited to dimensions of community well-being, formal and informal governance structures, and workforce diversification Economic implications of policy and potential regulatory changes and/or other future resource management actions Sea Grant anticipates having up to $2 million dollars to fund a diversity of projects with funding requests up to $600,000 dollars in FY24. Projects may be one or two years in duration with a maximum of two years. All projects must take place within the United States or territories or their respective waterways. Applicant organizations must complete and maintain three registrations to be eligible to apply for or receive an award. These registrations include SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons. All registrations must be completed prior to the application being submitted. The complete registration process for all three systems can take 4 to 6 weeks, so applicants should begin this activity as soon as possible. If an eligible applicant does not have access to the internet, please contact the Agency Contacts listed in Section VII for submission instructions. Prior to registering with eRA Commons, applicant organizations must first obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, if needed (refer to Section IV. Applications and Submission Information, Section C). Organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing their full SAM and Grants.gov registrations; however, all registrations must be in place by time of application submission. eRA Commons requires organizations to identify at least one Signing Official (SO) and at least one Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) account in order to submit an application. This document sets out requirements for submitting to NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-25871.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public service agencies, and government entities for projects that promote affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood improvement in Lima, Ohio.

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments and authorities in Minnesota for investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites to promote redevelopment and increase property tax revenue.

FY2025 Weather Program Office Research Programs Announcement - Observations aims to fund innovative research projects that develop and enhance sensor and observation technologies to improve the accuracy and reliability of weather forecasts, particularly in high-impact weather scenarios.

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at improving mental health and resilience for individuals with spinal cord injuries, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments.

he AARP Foundation is seeking proposals from organizations looking to increase their impact by piloting a scaling strategy. Donor Name: AARP Foundation State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/14/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: AARP Foundation seeks to support programs and projects that will:  Materially improve the circumstances of 50+ people with income at or below 250% of the poverty line Lift 50+ people’s income above 250% of the poverty line  Prevent 50+ people living with low income from falling below 250% of the poverty line  Consult older adults (50+) in the development and implementation of a program or create volunteer opportunities for older adults With this funding opportunity, AARP Foundation aims to fund organizations working to solve urgent problems and take existing work to the next level by expanding their breadth and depth or engaging a larger audience. They are seeking proposals from organizations looking to increase their impact by piloting a scaling strategy. These projects can be direct service in nature (providing a program for older adults with low income) or non-direct service (to include an organization’s capacity building, systems change or implementation). This opportunity will provide funding for up to three years. This funding will support organizations looking to increase their impact by scaling their work. Examples of scaling include (but are not limited to): Leveraging partnerships to increase the reach and depth of a program or project Using a collaborative or coalition model to increase capacity of multiple organizations to either serve higher numbers of people or expand the scope of non-direct service work Engaging new partners to implement policy (not to include legislative advocacy) Expanding the scope of a public-private partnership Applying an effective systems-level approach to a new area of interest (topical or geographic) Using an innovative new strategy as part of an existing program or project Funding Information AARP Foundation’s estimated total program funding for this opportunity is up to $2 million.  Eligibility Criteria AARP Foundation will prioritize applications that serve populations disproportionately affected by systemic barriers, racial and ethnic disparities and other harmful biases. Organizations from anywhere in the U.S. are eligible and welcome to apply. However, they have a particular interest in projects/programs that serve older adults in 22 U.S. states and territories with high levels of senior poverty: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit AARP Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Washington, DC, to document and preserve the oral histories of local residents, focusing on community collaboration and culturally significant themes.

The MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship offers $10,000 plus up to $5,000 for expenses to U.S. journalists, both freelance and staff, to develop a news project that localizes the impact of climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy, with a focus on local perspectives and solutions, aiming to engage and empower their audience.

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development projects in coastal, hydraulic, geotechnical, environmental, and cold regions engineering, aimed at enhancing national security and infrastructure resilience.

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools and organizations in Washington and Oregon to create hands-on environmental education projects that promote climate resilience and incorporate Indigenous Knowledge.

This competition provides funding and support for teams developing innovative high-temperature seismic sensors to improve geothermal energy monitoring and enhance the understanding of subsurface conditions.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at preventing and addressing hate crimes, with a focus on interventions, strategies, and evaluations in both community and school settings.

This program provides funding to a variety of organizations to create experiential learning opportunities in emerging technology fields, helping individuals from diverse backgrounds gain skills and transition into STEM careers.

This grant provides funding for high school teams to create innovative plans that promote clean energy initiatives in their schools and communities, while connecting students to future career opportunities in the clean energy sector.

This grant provides funding to journalists and media organizations in Alaska for in-depth reporting on complex and underreported issues, as well as arts and culture stories, to enhance public understanding and engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that develop and demonstrate innovative carbon capture technologies at existing industrial and power facilities, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy solutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a consortium of educational and nonprofit organizations to create and enhance STEM learning experiences for students and educators across the nation, with a focus on military-connected families.

This funding opportunity supports research and development of advanced transportation technologies, prioritizing projects that improve vehicle efficiency and battery technology while benefiting underserved communities across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribes, and non-profits to monitor salmon populations and manage invasive species at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, contributing to the recovery of the endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whale.

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and developing interventions to improve health and functional outcomes for individuals with serious mental health conditions, particularly those facing healthcare access barriers.