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

With this solicitation, NIJ seeks research partnership proposals that meet the needs and missions of local justice and service provider entities including police, corrections, courts, victim services, forensic science service providers, and community safety and adult and juvenile justice entities and the communities they serve. These partnerships should apply a data-driven, problem-solving approach to challenges prioritized by agency partners; identify actionable and measurable responses; implement changes; and employ an action research evaluation approach to assessing the impact of interventions on desired outcomes that emphasizes scientific rigor and meaningful stakeholder engagement. These partnerships should also focus on developing the entitys capacity to adopt data-driven, problem-solving approaches to sustain effective practices and ongoing improvement in relevant safety and justice outcomes.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Trade and Regulatory Capacity Building, announces this funding opportunity to support the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative. This opportunity is to promote the export of U.S. specialty crops to current and prospective foreign markets.

This funding opportunity supports community-led research initiatives aimed at developing and evaluating prevention strategies for intimate partner violence and sexual violence in high-risk communities, particularly among marginalized groups.

PAS Paramaribo invites proposals from NGOs, individuals and government educational institutions for programs that contribute to the improvement of social, economic or environmental conditions in Suriname and which further one or more of the priorities listed below. All programs must include a connection with American cultural element(s), expert(s), organization(s) or institution(s) that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy, culture, and perspectives.Priority Program Areas Strengthening democracy Promoting civic involvement, free and fair elections, or democratic governance at the local or national level in a non-partisan manner.Addressing climate change and environmental education Nurturing efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change and reduce food and water insecurity, particularly among underserved and vulnerable populations.Limiting Corruption - Supporting efforts to counter or prevent corruption in business or government, including efforts to develop greater fiscal transparency, enhance the rule of law, and/or protect intellectual property rights.Supporting a free and expressive media environment Strengthening the professionalism of the media and/or advancing media literacy within the population.Advancing diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility for all marginalized communities Addressing issues involving ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, and/or indigenous and tribal communities.Promoting academic linkages Creating programs or exchanges designed to increase college and university professional linkages between the U.S. and Suriname, especially with community colleges and technical schools.Empowering women Creating programs focused on the mentorship of women entrepreneurs and/or supporting womens increased participation in civil society.Developing Alumni Supporting programs led by, supported by, or involving the Suriname American Alumni Association, its members, or alumni of U.S. exchange programs.Enhancing agricultural production Supporting efforts that advance understanding of modern agricultural practices and expanding entrepreneurship skills with the goal of increasing exports to U.S. and EU markets.Supporting cultural exchange Hosting cultural performances, artistic workshops, trainings, and exhibitions that highlight the deep and ongoing ties between the United States and Suriname and our shared democratic values.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Fiji, Kiribati, and Tuvalu to create engaging public programs that promote U.S. culture, values, and innovation, particularly for students and young professionals.

This grant provides funding for research and development projects aimed at improving the equipment and support systems for U.S. Army soldiers, focusing on enhancing their survivability, mobility, and overall effectiveness in the field.

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama supports a variety of projects through its Small Grants Program, which is designed to support eligible universities and institutions (please refer to Section C) to submit applications to carry out programs to increase research cooperation between the United States and Bahrain in support of the economic and/or advanced technology portions of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) signed September 13, 2023. Please follow all instructions below. If you have any questions about the grant application process in its entirety, please contact: [email protected]. Priority Region: Bahrain Program Objectives: The objective of this program is to create enduring research collaboration between the United States and Bahrain in support of the groundbreaking Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) signed September 13, 2023. This program should support topics directly related to Articles III and IV of the agreement, including: advancing economic integration; bilateral and multilateral economic and trade cooperation, supply chain resilience and infrastructure economic development fostering exchange innovative ideas, information, and skills scientific and technological capabilities emerging technologies artificial intelligence (AI) means of promoting secure networks, communications systems, software, and hardware, and development and promotion of a more secure, resilient, diverse, competitive, transparent, and sustainable digital and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure supply chain, particularly in global communications. Any research topic should focus on these issues as it affects the two countries (or, in the case of economic integration, as it affects the two countries and the region). The full text of the agreement may be found here: https://www.state.gov/comprehensive-security-integration-and-prosperity-agreement/ The budget should support staff time, virtual calls, and potential travel for U.S. university personnel to visit their counterparts in Bahrain, and/or for Bahraini university personnel to visit their counterparts in the United States. The program should result in a concrete outcome (including, but not limited to, a joint publication, a memorandum of understanding for sustained joint research, etc.). The Embassy encourages proposals that will also set the stage for future collaborations, including but not limited to additional research and publications, joint teaching endeavors, staff exchanges, additional memoranda, and/or student linkages. The budget should not support the purchase of equipment. Participants and Audiences: Participants should include U.S. and Bahraini research universities and relevant Bahraini educational institutes such as Bahrain Polytechnic.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that aim to develop clinical applications addressing health issues related to military toxic exposures, targeting independent researchers and their partners.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations to implement strategies that promote better nutrition and physical activity, ultimately reducing chronic disease risks in their communities.

This grant provides funding for researchers and conservation organizations in the U.S. to conduct studies that link scientific research on biodiversity with practical conservation efforts to protect ecosystems and species.

The "DoD Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award" is a grant that provides two levels of funding: one for expanding mature research ideas and key discoveries in bone marrow failure, and another for supporting the development of new drugs for bone marrow failure treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and finding effective treatments and cures.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to promote mutual understanding and collaboration between the United States and Malaysia through projects in areas like regional security, economic relations, and STEM innovation.

This grant provides funding for researchers studying the development of brain circuits and their relationship to behavior in rodents and non-human primates, focusing on how these processes influence mental health across different life stages.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal members of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit to conduct statistical evaluations and monitoring of native fish populations in the Upper Mississippi River, aimed at improving ecological restoration efforts.

This funding opportunity supports institutions in developing training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers focused on advancing knowledge and skills in aging research, aiming to prepare a diverse group of scientists for careers in this critical field.

The DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award is a grant aimed at funding advanced research projects that can quickly translate promising findings into clinical applications, with the goal of making a significant, near-term impact on critical cancer issues and improving patient outcomes.

This grant provides funding to eligible institutions, particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and IDeA program participants, to develop programs that train diverse clinician-scientists who can address the nation's biomedical research needs.

The National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2025 aims to fund innovative research and development projects that reduce bycatch of non-target species in fisheries, promoting sustainable practices and protecting marine ecosystems.

This grant provides funding to support the Tanzanian government's efforts to strengthen public health systems, improve disease detection and response, and enhance laboratory capabilities to better manage health threats.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in developing educational programs that provide undergraduate and early-stage graduate students with hands-on research experiences in kidney technology development and entrepreneurship.