Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Federal

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of research centers that leverage artificial intelligence and technology to advance studies in aging and Alzheimer's disease, inviting interdisciplinary teams from various organizations to innovate and train in this critical field.

The purpose of the NOFO is to establish and maintain a network of Regional Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response to increase implementation of evidence-based strategies and interventions (EBSIs) and to improve public health preparedness and response, as informed by the needs of the communities involved. Support will be provided for up to ten centers to determine and support implementation of activities needed to increase use of EBSIs that will improve public health preparedness and response, as informed by the needs of the communities as described in regional workplans. The goal is to fund one center in each of the 10 HHS Regions. Each center will1) Coordinate relevant activities with applicable State, local, and Tribal health departments and officials, health care facilities, and health care coalitions to improve public health preparedness and response, as informed by the needs of the community, or communities involved.2) Develop and implement activities to support focus areas and objectives created by a regional coordinating body in 2023-24.3) As determined necessary by the CDC, and based on the availability of funding, support further implementation of evidence-based practices, or conduct research, evaluation, translation or dissemination necessary to address active or anticipated public health emergencies.4) One center will be awarded additional funds to support coordination and convening of centers and provide technical assistance and training as needed.

The U.S. Embassy in Cameroon announces an open competition for U.S. based NGOs, or non-profit organization to submit applications to implement the participation of 4 to 5 Cameroonians in a 10-day-in person capacity building international leadership program. The U.S. Embassy Yaounde Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is seeking proposals to design and implement a ten-day program for four to five leaders of trade unions of journalists or media associations. The program should combine field trips and meeting with relevant experts from the government, civil society, academia and the media. Interested U.S. based NGOs or non-profit organizations should submit proposals to [email protected] by September 8, 2024, at 5 p.m., Yaounde time. The brutal assassination of journalist Martinez Zogo in January 2023 served as a reminder of the ongoing challenge of press freedom in Cameroon. Many journalists and media outlets are grappling with a broad range of challenges, including a contracting sector, economic challenges, harassment and threats, and inadequate training. Additionally, trade unions and journalist associations lack resources and ideas to sustain their efforts in defending press freedom of the press in Cameroon. Professional associations are neither very active nor very organized and rarely stand together to defend the profession. Through this project, 4-5 executive members of trade unions or journalist associations would travel to the United States for a maximum of 10 days in Washington and New York, facilitating a greater immersive understanding how associations and trade unions operate in the United States and how they promote and defend press freedom, freedom of expression and protection of journalists. The selected participants will meet with established associations of journalists, trade unions to gain exposure to their function, membership, and objectives. Other possible meetings would include Freedom House, ICJ, FPC, and a meeting at the State Department. The expected outcome is that media associations and trade unions return with greater capacity to organize and generate resources, and to defend press freedom in Cameroon. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: Design a program in the United States for current/rising Cameroonian leaders of media associations or trade union of journalists to engage with American media associations and trade union of journalists. Participants acquire knowledge and skills on the operations and functioning of US media associations and trade unions of journalists. Acquire skills, tools on lobbying activities, funding, crowd-funding etc. Promote networking between Cameroon association of journalists and association of journalists or NGOs promoting free press and press freedom in the United States. Initiate possible collaboration, partnership and networking between U.S. media associations/trade unions and Cameroons journalists associations. Participants and Audiences: The participants will consist of four to five Cameroonian leaders of trade unions of journalists and media associations.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore the intersection of HIV and substance use disorders, aiming to develop transformative strategies for prevention, treatment, and potential cures in affected populations.

This funding opportunity supports researchers developing innovative computational tools and methods to advance genomics, particularly those new to the field or from underrepresented groups.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions in the U.S. focused on preventing and reducing substance use among youth, particularly those aged 18 and under.

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 the SSS Program is to increase the number of disadvantaged students, including low-income college students, first-generation college students, and college students with disabilities, who successfully complete a program of study at the postsecondary level. The support services that are provided should increase the retention and graduation rates for these categories of students and facilitate their transfer from two-year to four-year colleges and universities. The support services should also foster an institutional climate that supports the success of students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are historically underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system, and other disconnected students. Student support services should also improve the financial and economic literacy of students. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.042A.

This funding opportunity is designed to support research initiatives by Water Resources Research Institutes that investigate the detection, impact, and mitigation of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water and other environmental media.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to promote aninitiative by publishing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications for early-stage biomedical data repositories or knowledgebases.This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NIH intends to continue the Database and Knowledgebase program beyond the January 25, 2023, receipt date of the current FOAs (PAR-23-078 andPAR-23-079) . This new FOA will support early-stage biomedical data repositories and knowledgebases. This Notice of Intent to Publish (NOITP) is being provided to allow potential applicants time to develop meaningful community engagement, collaborations, and NIH consultations to submit applications for responsive data repositories and knowledgebases as trans-NIH data resources. The FOA is expected to be published in Spring 2023 with an expected application due date in Fall, 2023. This FOA will utilize the R24 activity code. Details of the planned FOAs are provided below.

The "Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging, Including Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (D Centers) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)" grant aims to fund the development or renewal of research centers focused on advancing aging research in demography, economics, and related social sciences, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, while promoting innovative research, addressing health disparities, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

The "Epidemiologic Research on Emerging Risk Factors and Liver Cancer Susceptibility" grant is a funding opportunity by the National Cancer Institute for research projects that aim to investigate new and existing risk factors of liver cancer, including biological, environmental, and social factors, to enhance understanding of the disease and inform prevention strategies in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at developing new medications for treating various substance use disorders, encouraging innovative approaches and collaboration between researchers and behavioral therapy integration.

The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals that significantly advance the performance, capabilities and the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of atomic vapor sensors for electric field sensing, imaging, communications, and quantum information science (QIS). Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Luxembourgish organizations in promoting English language learning and professional development initiatives for students in Luxembourg, with a focus on inclusivity and engagement through U.S. cultural elements.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit and educational organizations working to promote U.S. values and cooperation with Sudanese communities through initiatives in areas like women's leadership, peace promotion, and civic engagement.

This program provides funding for research projects that investigate integrated water processes through field campaigns, benefiting a wide range of organizations involved in Earth science.

The FY 2024 Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) funding opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) targets substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion across communities, universities, colleges, local governments, and tribal organizations. This program aims to enhance local and tribal prevention capacity, particularly within underserved communities. SAMHSA will fund projects that use data-driven, community-centered strategies aligned with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a model designed to assess, plan, and implement evidence-based prevention programs that address substance misuse risks in youth and adults. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit entities, such as local governments, universities, tribal organizations, and community-based organizations. Grants are awarded for up to five years, with a maximum of $375,000 per year. The total available funding is estimated at $15.5 million for FY 2024. Applications are due by February 21, 2024, with projects expected to begin by September 30, 2024. Notably, organizations already funded under similar SAMHSA grants in recent years are ineligible to apply to avoid overlap with existing initiatives. The grant prioritizes activities that promote culturally competent and sustainable prevention services. Required activities include conducting needs assessments, engaging local stakeholders, developing prevention strategies, and implementing monitoring and evaluation measures. Projects should aim to reduce substance use issues, including underage drinking, opioid misuse, and tobacco use. SAMHSA encourages coordination with local and state agencies, specifically through SPF-PFS State awardees when applicable. Applications must include a project narrative (10-page maximum), budget justifications, letters of commitment from partners, and a data collection plan. Key personnel, such as a Project Director and Data Analyst, are required to devote at least 0.5 FTE each to the project. Successful applicants will also create a Disparity Impact Statement to outline plans for addressing behavioral health disparities in their target communities. Evaluation of applications will consider factors such as community need, clarity of the project plan, organizational experience, and cost-effectiveness. Applications that prioritize underserved communities are eligible for bonus points. Awardees must submit quarterly and annual performance reports detailing project outcomes, including data on individuals reached and changes in local substance misuse patterns.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based solar manufacturers and training organizations to develop workforce training programs that address skill gaps and promote diversity in the solar manufacturing industry.

Through Democracy Indicators Monitoring Survey 4 (DIMS4), the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Office of Regional Sustainable Development (RSD), Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) aims to support citizen-responsive governance and democratic development with rigorous public opinion research on democratic norms, attitudes, and experiences in the LAC region. This will be achieved through four primary objectives, which in summary: 1) Collect statistically rigorous, cutting edge public opinion data surveys that are inclusive, related to key democratic attitudes and behaviors, contribute to long-term trend analysis, and are relevant for all stakeholders in informing policy and regulation decisions around democratic issues ; 2) Disseminate data, analysis, and research about democratic norms and attitudes in LAC; 3) Innovate by supporting and developing topics and methodologies in public opinion research and analysis; and 4) Localize the local capacity of researchers and institutions on survey design, data collection, data analysis and reporting, and evidence based policy making. These objectives consider longitudinal, country, and comparative cross-national trend analysis on topics relevant to the democracy sector in LAC, such as democratic norms and values, perceptions of institutions, and experiences with corruption, crime victimization, and migration.

The "Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging and Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias Coordinating Center" grant is intended to fund the development or renewal of a coordinating center that will serve as a hub for various research centers, enhancing their scientific impact, fostering synergies, promoting inclusivity, and raising the profile of aging and Alzheimer's disease research.