Grants for Unrestricted - Science and Technology

The DoD Kidney Cancer, Translational Research Partnership Award is a funding opportunity designed to support collaborative research projects between clinicians and scientists, with the aim of accelerating the development and application of innovative ideas in kidney cancer treatment and care, particularly those relevant to active-duty Service Members, Veterans, and the American public.

30 MAY 2024: The purpose of this amendment is to provide the finalized ISO and to provide the Administrative and National Security Form. 17 MAY 2024: The purpose of this amendment is to provide an updated Draft ISO, and the cost proposal worksheets. 22 APRIL 2024: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the Full Proposal due date to August 20, 2024, at 5:00pm, ET. 10 APRIL 2024: The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) posts this funding opportunity in support of the Personalized Regenerative Immunocompetent Nanotechnology Tissue (PRINT) Program. ARPA-H anticipates multiple awards and award types will result from this announcement. Interested parties are invited to review the attached PRINT Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO) ARPA-H-SOL-24-101. 27 MARCH 2024: The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) posts this funding opportunity in support of the Personalized Regenerative Immunocompetent Nanotechnology Tissue (PRINT) Program. ARPA-H anticipates multiple awards and award types will result from this announcement. ARPA-H will host a Proposers Day on May 07, 2024. The event will allow for both in-person and virtual participation and is intended to facilitate teaming and foster a greater understanding of the PRINT Program. The closing date for registration is April 30, 2024, 1:00 PM ET. In-person attendance is first-come, first-served or when capacity is reached. After reviewing the attached Proposers Day information, interested parties are encouraged to register at the link below. https://arpa-h.gov/research-and-funding/programs/print Solution Summary Due Date and Time: May 28, 2024, 9:00 AM ET Proposals will be by invitation only. Proposal Due Date and Time: August 20, 2024, 9:00 AM ET For more information about ARPA-H, please visit https://arpa-h.gov

This initiative seeks innovative partnership models from academic institutions to enhance collaboration with the U.S. Army on scientific and technological research, including both open and classified projects.

This program provides funding to interdisciplinary teams developing automated tools to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI models used in healthcare, addressing performance degradation and enhancing patient safety.

The Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award supports high-risk, high-reward research studies that span the spectrum of behavioral health science, survivorship, health outcomes and comparative effectiveness research, including quality of life, symptom and side effect management, resilience, co-morbid conditions, and examining the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of lung cancer among patients and their families.The overall intent of the FY24 LCRP Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award is to promote evidence-based and patient-centered approaches to improve health and lung cancer related outcomes and enhance the patient experience in defined populations. Research studies may include, but are not limited to:Studies to examine and improve quality of life, decision-making, and symptom and side effect management (e.g., toxicity of treatment, palliative/supportive care, psychological distress and anxiety).Studies to investigate the impact of prevention, diagnostics, treatment, or health care delivery approaches on health outcomes.Studies to assess the relationship(s) between behavioral, cognitive, and/or social functioning in relation to lung cancer detection, initiation, progression, treatment, and rehabilitation.Studies into the psychological health and well-being of those affected by lung cancer (e.g., patients, family members).Development and testing for efficacy of lifestyle interventions and symptom management approaches to minimize disease risk and maximize quality of life.Key aspects of this award mechanism are:Impact: The Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award is intended to support research that demonstrates the potential to have a major impact on patient outcomes. Research should challenge paradigms with respect to impact on patient care and outcomes. Proposed projects may include translational or clinical research, including pilot clinical trials. Impactful research will accelerate the movement of promising ideas into clinical applications, generate knowledge to improve clinical guidelines, or significantly advance behavioral, cognitive, and/or social functioning related to the target population.Study Design: Applications should clearly articulate the chosen design of the study. Basic studies should demonstrate research strategy, feasibility, and how the study relates to the human experience with lung cancer. Studies entailing retrospective or prospective recruitment should define the type of architecture of the study (e.g., descriptive, correlational, field experimental, meta-analyses). Study populations should be defined. The rationale should support the chosen study design with statistical evaluation to back the design. Questionnaires should be described in sufficient detail to justify interpretation of potential results.Preliminary Data: The Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award requires preliminary data for all studies that propose the active (prospective) recruitment of human subjects. Studies not proposing active recruitment of human subjects are not required to present preliminary data but should be supported by sound reasoning and relevant literature.Patient Advocate Participation: Applications to the Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award funding opportunity are encouraged to include a patient advocate. As part of the research team, the patient advocate would assist in the development of the research question, project design, oversight, recruitment, and evaluation, as well as other significant aspects of the proposed project. The patient advocate will be a person with a history of lung cancer diagnosis. As a lay representative, the patient advocate should be active in a cancer advocacy organization. Interactions with other team members should be well integrated and ongoing, not limited to attending seminars and semi-annual meetings. The role of the patient advocate should be focused on providing objective input on the research and its potential impact for individuals with or at risk for lung cancer.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that translate findings on military-related toxic exposures into practical healthcare solutions and interventions.

The "Solar Technologies Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES)" grant aims to provide up to $31 million for projects that enhance power systems simulation software and develop new business models to better integrate and optimize various distributed energy resources like solar and wind generation, energy storage, and electric vehicles, thereby improving the operation and planning of a digitally controlled, decentralized electric grid.

This grant provides funding for U.S. companies and organizations to develop advanced technologies for automated target recognition and combat identification in military aircraft, focusing on improving air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities.

This funding opportunity is designed to support universities, research institutions, and private sector organizations in developing advanced carbon capture technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power generation and industrial sources.

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions affiliated with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU network to study the genetics of at-risk freshwater mussel species, aiding in their conservation and management.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that develop technologies to extract valuable energy materials from wastewater, targeting a diverse range of applicants including businesses, universities, and government entities.

This grant provides funding for organizations with expertise in fire management to assist the Air Force in conducting prescribed burns, managing hazardous fuels, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws on military lands.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Sea Grant programs to host workshops and professional meetings that enhance research and resource management for the nation’s ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems.

This grant provides funding for research organizations in the South Florida-Caribbean and Gulf Coast regions to study fish dynamics and habitat use in the Shark River Slough area of the Florida Everglades, contributing to ecological restoration efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Sea Grant programs in the Northeast U.S. to enhance the sustainability of the American lobster fishery through research, outreach, and collaboration among states.

This grant provides funding for long-term ecological research at designated sites to enhance our understanding of ecosystems and their dynamics over time, primarily aimed at researchers and institutions in the field of ecology.

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to accelerate the development of advanced catalysts that can help reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to sustainable energy sources.

The "Request for Information (RFI) - Engineering Solutions to Harvest Biomass Carbon for Durable Removal and Storage (Carbon Harvesting)" grant is seeking ideas for a potential future program that aims to develop innovative technologies to enhance the energy efficiency of carbon dioxide removal, using photosynthesis, to help achieve the U.S. net zero targets by reducing the energy demand of carbon removal processes.

This initiative seeks input from various stakeholders, including businesses, researchers, and government entities, to enhance the recycling and reuse of products and materials, ultimately promoting environmental sustainability and economic resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects focused on forest management and ecosystem health in the Upper Mississippi River System, targeting non-federal partners with expertise in floodplain ecosystems.