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With this solicitation, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention seeks to invite eight applications for funding to support States and Territories with Training and Technical Assistance related to the Formula Grants Program authorized under title II, part B of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Doha announces the opening of a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for non-profit organizations and individuals to submit projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Qatar. Proposals should advance shared U.S.-Qatar values and bilateral cooperation, in alignment with strategic themes and priorities as detailed below. Please follow all instructions carefully. All application materials must be submitted by email to [email protected]. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Priority Region: Doha and neighboring municipalities. Program Objectives: All program proposals must: strengthen U.S.-Qatar cooperation on global issues of shared interest; aim to increase understanding of U.S. values and perspectives; build relationships between Americans and Qataris; and include an American element or connection with American organization, institutions, or expert (separate and beyond any involvement with the U.S. Mission, its American Corners, or its USG exchange program alumni). Priority consideration will be given to proposals focused on at least one of these priority program areas: 1. Increase political and economic opportunities for women in Qatar. 2. Promote higher education and emerging technology linkages between the United States and Qatar. 3. Support environmental stewardship, mitigate climate change, and promote green technology. Applicants should have considerable, practical, and relevant experience in the implementation of the proposed activities to be seriously considered for this project. Previous experience working with Qatari audiences is preferable. Please follow all instructions detailed here and in the attached Full Notice of Funding Opportunity titled "Full Notice of Funding Opportunity - OFOP0001543." Proposals that do not meet or fail to comply with the requirements of this announcement will be deemed ineligible.

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy’s (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet United States (U.S.) energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, to help realize the potential of advanced technology, and to leverage the unique role of the Government in spurring innovation: 1. Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors. 2. Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. 3. Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles and spent nuclear fuel management options. NE strives to promote integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners under the direction of NE’s programs, and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market and to optimize the benefits of nuclear energy. The explanatory statement accompanying Division D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 reads as follows: “Section 311 of the agreement provides up to $100,000,000 to implement a new nuclear safety training program. The Department is directed to make one or more cost-shared awards not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act. The program shall require cost share of at least 50 percent of the total program costs. The cost share must come from nonfederal sources unless otherwise allowed by law. In implementing the program, the Department shall give priority to universities located within 50 miles of reactors that were constructed prior to 1980 and have had significant safety issues in the last five decades. A successful applicant shall have clearly defined goals and objectives; identify and address the gap between available skilled workers and the demand for the training program; and lead to an industry recognized nuclear reactor safety credential to meet demand.” This Request for Information (RFI)/Notice of Intent (NOI) is used solely for information capture and planning purposes and does not constitute a DOE solicitation, nor does it relate to any current solicitation. This RFI/NOI is issued with the intent of obtaining information and informing the community of NE’s anticipation to issue a future solicitation. NE seeks ideas, input, comments, feedback, and recommendationsfrom interested parties for future competitive workforce development programs focused on nuclear safety training for the workforce that supports the continued safe operation of existing nuclear power plants. Information received in response to this RFI/NOI may or may not be utilized to inform future DOE solicitations.

In support of the National Preparedness Goal, State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) recipients must belong to, be in, or act as a temporary member of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), except for American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which are not required to belong to EMAC at this time. The Emergency Management Assistance Compact was ratified by the U.S. Congress (P.L. 104-321). EMAC signatories include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The federal government doctrinally and financially supports EMAC but does not manage it. EMACs unique relationships with states, regions, territories, and Federal organizations, such as FEMA and the National Guard Bureau, enable it to move a wide variety of resources to stabilize community lifelines immediately after an incident. Among other things, EMAC assists states in sending personnel, equipment, and commodities to support disaster relief efforts in other states. The EMAC-generated after-action reports, quarterly reports, and reports on demand will provide data that will enhance current and future emergency management initiatives. This information will aid in the development and implementation of National Qualification System (NQS) work items, Resource Typing (RT) definitions, and mutual aid tools supporting the NICs strategic priorities.Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miramar):In order to comply with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (19 USC 1531 et seq.), DoD Instruction 4715.3 Environmental Conservation Program, and Marine Corps Order P5090.2A MCAS Miramars 2018 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) identified a management objective to support the Special Status Species Management on MCAS Miramar. This objective is to proactively maintain up-to-date data for special status species through the collection of information on presence or absence, location, habitat availability and suitability, and life history requirements of federally threatened and endangered avian species to support planning for military operational requirements and habitat conservation. The resulting reports directly support projects and maintenance planning, including Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultations. Data gathered from these surveys can directly guide management decisions on MCAS Miramar and further understanding of how federally threatened and endangered species utilize habitat available on MCAS Miramar.Brief Description of the Anticipated Work:This Cooperative Agreement outlines terms and the cooperative effort of the Department of the Navy (DoN), Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southwest (NAVFAC SW), on behalf of MCAS Miramar. The DON is seeking statements of interest that address requirements associated with MCAS Miramar. On MCAS Miramar the base portion of this Agreement will focus on federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica; gnatcatcher).Please see enclosure 1 for full scope of work and enclosure 2 for applicable terms and conditions.Period of

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1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.2) Project Title: Cultural Resources Support for Dugway Proving Ground in Utah.3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: The recipient/cooperator agrees to provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials required to conduct comprehensive cultural resources support, within the Dugway Proving Ground, Division of Environmental Programs, Cultural Resources Program, located at Dugway Proving Ground, Tooele County, Utah. The scope of this agreement includes supporting the program manager (PM) through the implementation of Dugways Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) and all aspects of the Dugway Cultural Resource program focusing on supporting the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA), and Executive Order EO 13007; Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA); 36 CFR 79; DoDi 4710.02 DoD Interactions with Federally Recognized Tribes; and AR 200-1.4) Period of Performance: The base period of performance (PoP) will be 12 months from date of award. Up to six (6) Follow-On Periods with 12-month period of performance foreach.5) Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected] HesfordProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted.

Funding Opportunity Description Naval Weapons Station (NAVWPNSTA) Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook (Detachment Fallbrook, installation) is located in north San Diego County, adjacent to Camp Pendleton and the town of Fallbrook. Detachment Fallbrook resides within the California Floristic Province, which is a Mediterranean type climate and is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot of global significance ecosystem known for high biodiversity and endemism. On the installation, there is a diversity of flora and fauna. The low-intensity land use requirement of the military mission has kept over 90% of Detachment Fallbrook lands as undeveloped and largely natural open space that supports a range of plant communities and provides habitat for many sensitive species, including federally listed threatened and endangered species. The intent of this project is to study five taxonomic groups: amphibians (including the federally endangered Arroyo Toad [ARTO, Anaxyrus californicus] and federally proposed Spadefoot Toad [Spea hammondii]; reptiles (including federally proposed Southwestern Pond Turtle [Actinemys pallida]); mammals (with a focus on bats [Chiroptera] and other mammals of potential management interest); plants (with a focus on rare, endangered, and species of potential management concern); and invertebrates (including the federally proposed Monarch Butterfly [Danaus plexippus]). One species, ARTO, is both a California species of special concern and a federally listed endangered species. The ARTO is surveyed regularly per a 2003 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (UFWS) Biological Opinion (BO) to support the implementation of fire management on the installation (FWS-SDG-04B0004-04F0005). Of particular interest with the ARTO is tracking the riverine portion of the population over time as well as characterizing its uplands occupancy. The installation also supports a diverse herpetofaunal population (reptiles and other amphibians). Numerous herpetofaunal species on the installation are considered California species of special concern and a couple, the Spadefoot Toad and Southwestern Pond Turtle, have been proposed for federal listing. This taxonomic group is routinely surveyed to assess diversity and trends in species within the installation, as well as monitor for exotic or rare species that may not have been detected yet. One group of mammals, the bats, has received a lot of conservation attention in North America in recent years. This is due in part to their ecological and economic value in the face of alarming population declines following the spread of a fungal disease known to be associated with white-nose syndrome. Bats occur throughout the installation, to include roosting in bat boxes and within manmade structures such as magazines; there are current mission/bat conflicts that require evaluation and management support. There are other mammalian species of potential management concern at Detachment Fallbrook that have been less well studied, including San Diego Black-tailed Jackrabbit, American Badger, and Woodrats. Plant diversity on the installation is high with over 600 plant species documented on Detachment Fallbrook. The majority of plant species are classified as native; however, approximately 30% are non-native. Detachment Fallbrooks 2016 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) identifies which species have voucher specimens on file and which species are on the Detachment Fallbrook Watch List because more information (e.g., confirmation of presence) is needed. In response, botanical diversity at Detachment Fallbrook is surveyed periodically for differing management purposes, including early detection of invasive species, vigilance for rare or listed species, assessing parameters for habitat restoration and recovery, etc. Finally, in addition to being ecologically significant (e.g., as important food source, pollinators, decomposers, etc.), some invertebrate species in our region are of particular management interest because they are invasive pests (e.g., Gold-Spotted Oak Borer, Shothole Borer) or species at risk and/or proposed for listing (e.g., Monarch Butterfly). The Monarch Butterfly is known to occur on Detachment Fallbrook and is of current management interest because it is slated to be listed in 2024, but the Navy does not have good data on its potential habitat and distribution. Brief Description of the Anticipated Work: The Navy is seeking statements of interest that address two objectives: 1) to conduct mandatory surveys for ARTO, along with surveys for other amphibians and reptiles (with an emphasis on species proposed for federal listing), bats, plants and invertebrates (with an emphasis on Monarch Butterfly), and as required by the aforementioned BOs and DoD instructions. 2) to continue surveys for these taxonomic groups per requirements in accordance with the installations INRMP as enforced through 16 USC 670c-1 (Natural Resources Management - Sikes Act), Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4715.03 and Operation Naval Instruction 5090-1. Please see enclosure 1 for full scope of work and enclosure 2 for applicable terms and conditions.

The purpose of the PPC program is to provide interdisciplinary training to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with chronic respiratory conditions, sleep issues, and other related special health care needs.

With this non-competitive solicitation, BJA seeks to request applications from 3 cooperative agreement recipients that have been previously funded to support national initiatives in justice and behavioral health collaboration (JBH). These projects have been funded to support state, local, tribal, and territorial criminal justice agencies, practitioners, and communities.

The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in developing tool to help animal-habitat relationships, assessing resource selection and population demography of birds and ungulates within grassland, shrubland, and alpine ecosystems. Development of such models and tools could directly inform land management and federal and state wildlife agency decisions on how best to manage wildlife populations across these ecosystems.

The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research supporting communications and technical transfer of sagebrush and fire related science. Successful applicants will work with the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area staff to plan and host a public-facing webinar or workshop to increase and improve technical transfer of management-relevant science, data, and tools to improve ecosystem resiliency in the sagebrush biome and increase durability of on-the-ground management actions informed by co-produced science.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks applications for funding to support the activities of the National Center for Missing Exploited Children Program. The purpose of the National Resource Center and Clearinghouse, operated by NCMEC, a nonprofit organization founded in 1984, is to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation; find missing children; and provide technical assistance/training to victims of child abduction and sexual exploitation, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The "Connected Communities 2.0: Innovations to Manage Growing Transportation, Building, and Industrial Loads to the Grid" grant aims to fund projects that develop new tools and strategies for managing increased electrical loads from transportation, industry, and buildings, with a focus on improving grid resilience, promoting smart charge management for electric vehicles, and enhancing the integration of distributed energy resources, all while maintaining affordability for customers.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks applications for funding to support training and technical assistance for project sites funding under the Supporting Effective Interventions for Youth with Problematic or Illegal Sexual Behavior program. This program furthers the DOJs mission by reducing violent crime, combating victimization, and enhancing public safety.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic to develop and implement innovative solutions addressing key challenges in democracy, economic growth, education, and peace.

A full study proposal and proposed budget is NOT requested at this time. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: To carry out the objectives, the recipient will provide personnel, equipment, and materials required to conduct climate change analyses including climate change risks, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies, etc., using authoritative region-specific climate science, climate projections, and existing climate tools. Refer to the Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) Package / Statement of Objectives for complete details. Anticipated Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base period (one year from date of award) plus six (6) follow-on periods with the first follow-on period beginning at the end of the base period, and so on. Responses or clarifications: Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail with attachments by Noon, Central Time 18 August 2024, or direct questions/ clarifications no later than 31 July 2024 to:Sheri VendemiaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected] S. MitchellProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-886-1709Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.Refer to Related Documents for additional RSOI Package details.

Project Title: Integrated Training Area Management Support of the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient's CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $447,264.15 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife. Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding. Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.Submission of Your Statement of Interest1. Statements of Interest are due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 17 AUG 2024.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-886-1073Kali EvansProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected] of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal.For the full description of this RSOI please click on the Related Documents Tab.

This project will develop novel microbes with increased capability to dissolve and capture REE from solid sources such as crushed ore and e-waste. The project will also examine approaches to increase the selectivity and affinity of biomolecules for different REE. Additionally, the project will investigate different technologies/approaches that improve scalability of REE recovery processes (e.g. concentration and monitoring of REEs during processing). The ultimate goal of this effort is to develop methods that accelerate our ability to recover individual or discrete mixtures of REE from domestic primary and secondary sources. Objective 1: Increase the selectivity and affinity of biomolecules for different REE. We will create semi-synthetic platforms for specific lanthanide-binding, relying on modification of proteins and spores using designed chemical structures for chelation moieties. We anticipate that these will greatly improve the already robust concentration of lanthanides by spores and proteins, while providing methods for tuning protein/spore affinity and selectivity. The specificities of both the semi-synthetic and protein-alone chelators will be further modified using computational models to design peptides and proteins with a variety of affinities and specificities for REE.Objective 2: Technologies/approaches that improve scalability of REE recovery processes. We will alter the surfaces of fluorescent proteins in order to create protein biosensors that can bind lanthanides with high affinity and selectivity, and also allow FRET detection both in vitro and in vivo of lanthanides (samarium, europium, terbium, and dysprosium). Such biosensors will serve as extraordinary tools for monitoring the efficiencies of processing streams and of the efficacies of different technologies. We will also work with ERDC researchers to examine novel approaches to condense process streams to increase efficiency of downstream processing events. Objective 3: Develop novel microbes with increased capability to dissolve and capture REE from solid matrices. Microbes will be metabolically engineered to dissolve REE and capture REE from solid matrices. Organisms will be able to concentrate lanthanides, and then themselves be concentrated from waste streams. This will increase the amount of leached REE dissolved in leachate and increase the amount of REE isolated after purification Results from these objectives will be communicated to ERDC regularly in interim reports and transferred to the Public using conference presentations and the peer-reviewed literature. All methods and protocols will accompany the results and meet peer-review scrutiny for any interim reports.

Year one (1) will establish the initial structure of the project and includes tasks that support the following objectives. If funded, years two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) would continue to expand major elements of the research project and build a diverse portfolio of collaborative projects and work efforts. Objective 1: Identification of Data Gaps for AINF Management. There are two aspects to this objective: a comprehensive literature review on freshwater mussel control and management and current research activities related to AINF. For example, initial research activities that are focused on identifying, ground-truthing, and documenting project locations and specific sites for the collection of new data to evaluate site-specific management techniques including: (1) biotic and abiotic characterization of evaluation sites (quantitative vegetation assessments - AINF and non-target species); 2) presence of listed species; 3) acreage of site, average water depth, water exchange processes); and 4) key water quality parameters (temp, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity). Primary sites would be from the Gulf Coast and Pacific Northwest. Objective 2: Experimentation to Close Data Gaps. This objective focuses on empirical research to close data gaps and transfer results through technology transfer mechanisms. Part of this objective is to organize interdisciplinary technical teams to plan and conduct studies during year one of the project. Joint teams will comprise scientists to partner with ERDC in the development and evaluation of environmentally compatible strategies to selectively manage AINF. These strategies include: 1) the use of pesticides; 2) bio-suppression techniques; 3) mechanical/physical methods, and 4) integration of selected approaches 1 through 3. Additionally, education and outreach activities on the need, methods, and benefits for managing AINF in public waters will be conducted at the conclusion of each study. These activities will be undertaken as technical webinars, workshops, training sessions, field tours, reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, sponsor briefings, and presentations at professional meetings. Education/outreach and technology transfer audiences will include the public, agencies, legislators, industry, media outlets, and all other stakeholders and practitioners. Deliverables: Upon completion of Objectives 1-2, the selected academic institution will develop a report that documents the project locations and includes a summary of the management strategies that were identified, considered and/or ultimately recommended during the research effort. The report will also include information explaining the management strategies and their limits, and the potential effects of implementing such strategies to restore, manage, and/or preserve selected project locations in major watersheds.