Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal

The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macaus Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S.Department of State announces an open competition for one cooperative agreement to carry out the U.S. Consulates 2025 Education Summer Scholarship Program in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR, China. PAS Hong Kong and Macau invites U.S., Macau, and Hong Kong organizations skilled in facilitating and managing academic exchange programs to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Hong Kong and Macau to submit proposals for a Cooperative Agreement to implement administrative and logistical aspects of this program. All proposals must address the following elements:1) Administration: Carrying out all administrative, logistical, and reporting responsibilities, as established by the assistance award, and following all relevant federal guidelines and circulars. Planning, organizing, and administering the program to include:a. Enroll students in the participating U.S. universities.b. Collect passports, forms, and other materials for visa processing.c. Work with students to sign all necessary documents, including waivers, consent forms, bank account statements, school documents, etc.d. Organize pre-departure orientation(s) for the group, to be held at the Consulate, with light refreshments.e. Organize debriefing upon the groups return to Hong Kong and Macau, to be held at the Consulate, with light refreshments.f. Liaise with parents and teachers regarding the students participation in this program.g. Determining any reasonable accommodation requirements of the students and relaying that to the Consulate for procuring appropriate services, if needed.h. Other required administrative and logistical tasks.2) Travel support for students in Hong Kong and Macau:a. Abiding by the Fly America Act, work with the U.S. university/ies to purchase roundtrip air tickets for travel between Hong Kong and the U.S. university location.b. Organize local travel for students in Hong Kong, and between Hong Kong and Macau (for Macau participants) for orientation, visa appointments, and debriefing.3) Management/disbursement/payment of expenses. These expenses must be included in the proposal:a. Phone cards.a. Round-trip air tickets (mentioned above).b. Local travel, visa fees and miscellaneous expenses.c. Tuition costs for each participant (based on $5,500 per person).Awardee must maintain accounting control over the funds provided by this award with proper documentation, including invoices, receipts, etc. that adequately substantiates all payments charged to this award.4) Creating and distributing pre- and post-program surveys in order to assess the impact of the program.5) Awardee organization will work closely with the Education Advisor at the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong and Macau on the project. Along with the Grants Officer, the Education Specialist exercises final authority to approve the project design, pace, itinerary, and budget expenditures within the parameters of current guidelines.

This grant provides funding for innovative cancer research projects that address the unique health needs of military personnel, veterans, and their families, focusing on specific cancer types and strategic goals related to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research in Earth and space sciences, inviting universities, non-profits, private companies, and international entities to advance scientific knowledge and technology development aligned with NASA's strategic goals.

This grant provides funding for research teams to study the impact of the arts on individuals and communities, fostering collaboration between researchers and arts practitioners to enhance arts practices and policies.

Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to encourage institutions of higher education (IHEs) to develop model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116G.

This grant enables U.S. and UK researchers to collaborate on engineering and physical sciences projects by submitting a single proposal for joint funding and review, streamlining international research efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, community organizations, and other eligible entities to improve access to long-term services and supports by enhancing their No Wrong Door systems through collaboration and modernization efforts.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities in developing and promoting effective alternatives to methyl bromide for pest management in agriculture and related industries.

This program provides funding to organizations for projects that preserve and protect cultural heritage sites, historic buildings, and traditional cultural expressions in Bangladesh.

This funding opportunity supports academic organizations in conducting early-phase clinical trials for new cancer treatments while mentoring emerging researchers in the field.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen Yemen's ability to combat weapons smuggling and enhance border security, ultimately aiming to disrupt terrorist activities in the region.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations and educational institutions in engaging young people and veterans in conservation projects across national parks, promoting job skills and environmental stewardship.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen global efforts against sanctions evasion by China and Russia, focusing on enhancing compliance systems and technical training for public and private sectors.

This grant provides funding to support the development and enhancement of research infrastructure in computer and information science, specifically aimed at fostering diverse research communities across various educational and non-profit organizations.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to U.S. and Mexican organizations to promote awareness and cooperation in combating corruption and money laundering, particularly focusing on legal frameworks like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect and restore California's aquatic resources and ecosystems, particularly benefiting underserved and indigenous communities.

This grant provides financial assistance to various organizations and governments for projects that preserve and interpret historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

This grant encourages the development of innovative remote-operated technologies and autonomous vehicles to improve wildfire response on military lands, offering monetary prizes to participants from various sectors, including industry and academia.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop a vaccine against Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), aiming to prevent infection and treat related diseases in affected populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and development of innovative rehabilitation technologies aimed at improving the independence and quality of life for children with orthopedic disabilities.