Grants for Individuals - Federal

This program provides funding for individual scholars to conduct advanced research in the humanities, supporting projects that result in scholarly publications and materials.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Namibia to develop innovative community projects that address social challenges and promote shared interests between the U.S. and local communities.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in South Africa to implement community projects that align with U.S. policy goals, such as promoting employment, social inclusion, and civic engagement.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Jordan to implement innovative projects that promote economic resilience, youth leadership, environmental sustainability, and strengthen U.S.-Jordan relations.

This funding opportunity supports doctoral candidates conducting research on rehabilitation and the experiences of people with disabilities, focusing on community living, employment, and health outcomes.

This funding opportunity is for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in the Eastern Caribbean to develop projects that address climate change resilience or promote economic prosperity in their communities.

This grant provides funding for individuals and Malta-based NGOs to develop initiatives that promote human rights, press empowerment, and strengthen the U.S.-Malta relationship.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in Pennsylvania to help them pay their home heating bills during the winter months.

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers at U.S. academic or nonprofit institutions to develop innovative solutions for national security challenges, with mentorship from DARPA.

FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support aims to enhance the development and efficiency of U.S. aquaculture businesses by funding projects that address critical business needs and promote partnerships between researchers, industry stakeholders, and Sea Grant extension personnel.

This program provides funding for early career postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented groups in STEM to conduct research at minority-serving institutions, enhancing diversity and leadership in scientific fields.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations, including private companies, universities, and nonprofits, to advance the development of innovative fuel cell and electrolysis technologies for efficient hydrogen production.

The "Closing inequities in HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment among key populations in Burkina Faso Activity (Equity KP Burkina Faso)" grant aims to support local entities in Togo and Burkina Faso in providing quality HIV services, improving the environment for key populations and their partners, and enhancing monitoring and sustainability efforts for HIV epidemic control by 2030.

The "Closing inequities in HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment among key populations in Togo Activity (Equity KP Togo)" grant aims to support local entities in Togo and Burkina Faso in providing quality HIV services, improving the environment for key populations and their partners, and enhancing monitoring and sustainability efforts for HIV epidemic control by 2030.

This grant provides funding to improve primary health care services in Togo by enhancing their quality and community responsiveness, particularly for vulnerable groups like women, children, and people living with HIV/AIDS.

The USAID/Ghana Teaching and Learning Materials and Classroom Furniture (TLM+) Activity grant is aimed at funding qualified local entities to improve educational resources and classroom furniture in Ghana, with the award going to the applicant who best meets the funding objectives as per the criteria outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary research that explores the relationship between law, human behavior, and scientific applications, targeting researchers in social sciences, law, and technology.

This funding opportunity supports researchers focused on enhancing knowledge and practices in security cooperation and irregular warfare, aiming to improve allied and partner security capabilities while ensuring public access to their findings.

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S Embassy in Azerbaijan is pleased to announce an open competition for Azerbaijani alumni of U.S. exchange programs to submit applications to implement a series of Alumni capacity building and networking events under the Alumni Outreach and Capacity Building Fund. The activities should take place over calendar years 2024 and 2025. Proposals should include the below components: Alumni Capacity Building: A series of training sessions, bootcamps, or seminars on soft skills development and community engagement. Youth Alumni Training: An in-person training and networking program in Azerbaijan for recently returned youth alumni to build their skills and remain engaged with Embassy and alumni network. Annual Alumni Reception: A large networking event for alumni. Alumni Summit: A two-day event to develop capacity while showcasing the work of our alumni through exhibits, panels, workshops, and speakers. Thematic meetups: A series of at least four engagements bringing together alumni in specific fields to build capacity, strengthen networks, and encourage them to collaborate across exchange program and age cohorts.

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.