Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in advancing freedom of association and improving working conditions in the palm oil sector in Indonesia.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Native American tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofits for projects that protect and promote cultural and paleontological resources on public lands in Oregon and Washington.

The U.S. Embassy in Cameroon announces a funding opportunity for an organization to expand American Spaces programming by leading activities in four regions of Cameroon. The programming goals from the previous year encompassed the enhancement of soft skills, entrepreneurship, media literacy/ disinformation, environmental and climate change awareness, and promoting good governance. In the fiscal year 2023, the programming extended to all four American Spaces and comprised virtual and in-person initiatives and events. This year, key programming areas should include entrepreneurship and soft skills development, media literacy and countering disinformation, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) American Spaces are the U.S. governments primary cultural and information centers abroad, providing free and open access for communities worldwide interested in learning more about the United States. In Cameroon, there are four American Spaces: The American Center in Yaound, the University of Buea American Corner, the American Corner Garoua, and the American Corner in Douala. The American Center Yaound regularly collaborates with the other three Corners for joint programming. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: For FY 2024, American Spaces Cameroon wishes to expand these programs to other regions of Cameroon by hosting camps and pop-up American Spaces focused on entrepreneurship and soft skills development, STEAM training, media literacy, and countering disinformation. The grantee will host at least four regional workshops and camps on the following: Create innovative STEAM programs to engage youth in the selected regions while utilizing United States Government alumni and subject matter experts. Train students, young professionals, and jobseekers on soft skills development, entrepreneurship, and innovation to promote positive community engagement and increase employability. Build a better-informed citizenry by increasing participants critical thinking and media literacy skills. Workshops should train youth on how to identify misinformation and examine the potential interests behind specific media stories. Participants and Audiences: The primary target audience is young Cameroonians, aged 18 30 and the principal method of engagement will be through in-person programming with partner institutions. Virtual engagement may be a part of the overall strategy, augmenting in-person programming, when possible, and acting as the primary method of engagement, when necessary. Preference will be given to proposals that prioritize and maximize the needs of the audience while limiting overhead, equipment, and other expenses that do not directly support program participants. A successful proposal will develop a robust monthly calendar of activities spanning at least 12 months. American Content: Proposals must include an element of American expertise, American resources on the topic at hand, or American cultural or societal experience relevant to the topic. This may be accomplished by incorporating U.S.-origin materials, theories, or other resources, or the involvement of American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) or Cameroonian alumni of U.S.-sponsored exchange programs that will promote increased understanding of U.S. values, culture, policy, and/or perspectives. The following types of activities are not eligible for funding: Scholarships for study in the United States or to fund conference attendance or study tours to the United States Activities that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship Construction activities Programs that support specific religious activities Fund-raising campaigns Cash prizes for participants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits for projects aimed at managing invasive and noxious plants on public lands in Idaho.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to provide logistical and administrative support to INL-Belize capacity building programs that provide training and other relevant activities to participants with the goal of enhancing the capacity of governmental institutions and to reduce crime. The logistics and administrative support services required are for programs implemented within the country of Belize only.

This initiative provides funding to Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges and Universities to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on their campuses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen the capabilities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's customs and border officers in combating illicit mineral smuggling and fraud.

Grant Title: Organismal Response to Climate Change - This grant supports research on how organisms adapt to rapidly changing climates, focusing on their growth, reproduction, and interactions within ecosystems to better predict and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses developing innovative plant engineering technologies that enhance sustainable energy production and efficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research institutions to advance nuclear data essential for improving fusion energy applications, reactor design, and waste management strategies.

This funding initiative provides financial support for multidisciplinary teams across various sectors to promote responsible innovation in technology, particularly in artificial intelligence and biotechnology, while ensuring ethical and societal values are integrated throughout the development process.

The U.S. Embassy New Zealand, Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State honors the 150th anniversary of United States New Zealand scientific collaboration and announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance the future of scientific collaboration between our countries in 2024 2025. Scientific collaboration in the realm of climate change, indigenous science, tech, health, Antarctica, and Space will be given priority. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: New Zealand and Antarctica. Program Objectives: PD New Zealand invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects in 2024 - 2025 to advance United States and New Zealand scientific collaboration for New Zealand audiences. Priority will be given to science collaboration projects in the realm of climate change, indigenous science, tech, health, Antarctica, Space, and align with the priority areas outlined below. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of United States policy and perspectives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement health and safety training programs for workers handling hazardous materials and waste.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in creating engaging public humanities projects that make history, literature, and the arts accessible to diverse audiences.

This program provides funding for collaborative research projects that use computational methods to explore and understand brain function, targeting interdisciplinary teams from U.S. and international institutions.

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges and universities to offer short-term training in agricultural practices and biotechnology to Ukrainian professionals, enhancing their skills and knowledge for improved agricultural development in Ukraine.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations that deliver non-clinical suicide prevention services for veterans and their families, aiming to improve mental health access and overall well-being.

This grant provides funding for research and initiatives that address the impacts of drought and climate change, aiming to enhance resilience and inform decision-making for communities and ecosystems across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for updating and improving resources that assist communities in developing effective Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner programs to better serve survivors of sexual assault.

The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions to design, administer, and implement the FY 2024 Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program (AIEP). This new initiative will bring together approximately 50 Indigenous leaders, including business development professionals, government officials, and entrepreneurs from Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark (Greenland), and the United States (Alaska), for a multi-phase exchange program to explore areas of regional cooperation across the Arctic. The goal of this program is to strengthen people-to-people relationships, advance cooperation, and foster greater commercial and cultural ties between Arctic Indigenous populations in the United States, Canada, and Greenland across a range of priority areas. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to provide a series of exchange projects ranging in size and scope, focused on critical topics to Arctic Indigenous communities in Greenland, Canada, and the United States (specifically Alaska), including sustainable economic development, climate and the environment, and health and well-being. It is anticipated that this cooperative agreement will support approximately three to six distinct exchange projects for approximately 50 participants, including approximately 35 foreign and 15 U.S. participants. Exchange activities may include, but are not limited to, regional workshops, summits, and alumni activities, as appropriate in any of the three participating countries.For additional details please see the full announcement.