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

This funding opportunity supports predoctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds in the U.S. to complete their dissertations on aging research, providing financial assistance during a crucial phase of their doctoral training.

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and teams focused on improving our understanding of snow accumulation and ice flow dynamics in glaciers across the Northern Hemisphere, with an emphasis on airborne and ground-based observations, modeling, and data synthesis.

Grant Title: NIST MEP is seeking applications to establish and manage Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers in designated states to provide essential services that enhance the productivity, innovation, and competitiveness of small and mid-sized manufacturers.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that address international development challenges, supporting a wide range of applicants including businesses, nonprofits, and researchers, to create scalable solutions that improve lives and reduce poverty in countries where USAID operates.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving healthcare delivery within the Military Health System, targeting both military and civilian researchers to enhance patient outcomes and system performance.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support civil society efforts to provide effective civic oversight of the Government of Ukraines (GOU) armed forces, security services,1 and the law enforcement.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at understanding and preventing violence against women, targeting diverse populations and underserved communities, with awards available for state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

This funding opportunity supports researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to conduct studies in heliophysics, focusing on the Sun and its interactions with the Earth and the solar system.

This funding opportunity is designed to support research institutions and organizations in developing innovative energetic materials and methods to enhance the Army's capabilities in weapon systems and multi-domain operations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities to develop community-based programs that prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes affecting children and youth aged 0 to 24.

This grant provides funding for innovative teams to develop or significantly enhance neuromodulation devices aimed at improving treatments for mental health disorders.

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state-and-community-level conservation leadership. Proposals must be for projects based in Texas and focus on conservation priority topics as noted in Section A of this notice. Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Texas NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged. Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) Private institutions of higher education Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59pm Eastern Time on May 22, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A webinar for potential applicants will be provided on April 9, 2024, from 10:00am 11:00am Central Standard Time via Microsoft Office Teams. Participation. Meeting participation and additional agreement information will be posted on the NRCS Texas Partners for Conservation website. The agency anticipates making selections by June 15, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $25,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $300,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial programs to improve early detection and intervention services for infants and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing, ensuring they receive timely care and support for better developmental outcomes.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and validate innovative organ-on-a-chip technologies that model dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases, aiming to improve drug testing and reduce reliance on animal models.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to help Vietnam strengthen its legal and regulatory framework for controlling the trade of sensitive technologies and goods related to weapons of mass destruction and advanced conventional weapons.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of organizations to advance genomic research in pediatric cancers and congenital anomalies, fostering collaboration and innovation in understanding and treating these conditions.

This grant provides funding to organizations in South Africa to improve economic analysis and capacity for managing HIV, tuberculosis, and related health issues, ultimately enhancing public health program efficiency and resource allocation.

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers developing innovative modeling techniques to improve the wafer bonding processes of thin-film crystals for advanced sensing and communication technologies, with a focus on national security applications.

This grant provides funding to support projects in Zimbabwe that promote democratic governance, economic inclusion, and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Zimbabwe, targeting civil society organizations, educational institutions, and creative communities.

Funding Opportunity Title: 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY24-05 Deadline for Applications: August 12, 2023, 11:59 p.m. GMT+9 CFDA Number: 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $75,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION After a successful inaugural program in 2024, U.S. Embassy Seoul is excited to launch the second Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Korea. The U.S. Department of State created AWE to support and empower women entrepreneurs globally. The program provides the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to build, manage, and scale successful businesses a key priority highlighted by both President Biden and President Yoon during the 2023 U.S.-ROK State Visit. Participants will gain skills to maximize their contributions to the Korean economy and facilitate entry into the U.S. market. The selected grantee will facilitate a pre-made curriculum combining online and offline components. The curriculum covers topics including entrepreneurship, business planning, marketing, financial management, and pitching. The grantee will also collaborate with U.S. Embassy Seoul to organize networking activities for participants to build relationships amongst themselves and to expand their networks of Korean and American business leaders. Prior to the program, the grantee organization will receive an AWE training session to familiarize themselves with the program's curriculum. Key Outputs: Recruitment: The grantee, in close collaboration with U.S. Embassy Seoul, will recruit 25 women entrepreneurs who have been running their businesses since inception. Detailed participant selection criteria will be designed in close collaboration with the grantee organization. Program: Training: The first phase of the program will focus on Thunderbird University's three-month-long 100 Million Learners Program, delivered online. During this phase, the grantee organization will maintain regular check-ins with participants to ensure their active engagement. Monthly in-person meetings will be held to facilitate discussion of the material and best practices for adapting these skills to their own businesses. Networking: The grantee organization will organize networking activities. U.S. Embassy Seoul will supplement these activities with invitations for participants to attend related ongoing programs or events. In particular, these networking activities should involve the inaugural 2024 AWE cohort and their mentors, when possible. Events: The program will culminate in a graduation ceremony in Fall 2025. Select, high-performing participants will be invited to attend Select USA in 2025 and/or to become mentees in the Select USA Global Women in Tech program. Monitoring and Evaluation: The grantee organization will conduct ongoing surveys to assess participants' experiences before and after attending the AWE program. These surveys will assess the relevance of the materials to their businesses and reflections on the trainings. Note: Not mandatory, but you may use the templates provided here: Proposal Template / Budget Template All application materials must be submitted by email to [email protected]