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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Tribal governments, and educational institutions to improve compliance with commercial driver's license regulations, enhance safety, and address key transportation priorities.

This grant provides funding for U.S. and Ugandan educational and cultural institutions to promote culinary exchange and professional development among Ugandan chefs, highlighting the influence of African cuisine on American cooking.

This grant provides funding to educational institutions and organizations to develop programs that enhance agricultural literacy and workforce training in the food and agricultural sectors, particularly for diverse student populations.

This funding opportunity supports research into innovative energy generation and storage technologies for military and commercial applications, focusing on their reliability and integration into electrified systems.

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to enhance Ukraine's swine industry by improving productivity, biosecurity, and resilience in response to challenges from the ongoing conflict.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is soliciting applications for Secondary Analyses of Head Start Data awards. These awards aim to support researchers conducting secondary analyses of data of relevance to Head Start (HS) programs and policies. This includes research of relevance to HS programs serving families with children 3 to 5 years old, Early HS programs serving pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers, American Indian Alaska Native (AI/AN) HS programs serving families in tribal communities, and Migrant and Seasonal HS programs serving families engaged in migrant and seasonal farm work. The goals of the awards are to: 1) Address topics of current relevance to the goals and outcomes of HS programs; 2) Encourage active communication, networking, and collaboration among prominent HS researchers and policymakers; and 3) Increase the capacity of HS researchers to analyze existing data sets and disseminate their findings to multiple audiences. Topics and data sets of particular interest will be identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Findings from these awards are intended to inform policy, program administration, and future research. If you are interested in this funding opportunity, please register at Grants.gov and subscribe to this forecast to receive update notifications.

The United States Agency for International Development in Southern Africa (USAID/SouthernAfrica) is seeking Concept Papers from qualified entities to implement an activity entitledHealth Financing and Public Financial Management Systems Strengthening Activity in SouthAfrica. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The authority for the Notice of FundingOpportunity (NOFO) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide upto $30 million in total USAID funding over a five (5) year period through a CooperativeAgreement with the selected applicant. Eligible organizations interested in submitting a ConceptPaper are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought(Section A), the application submission requirements (Sections C and D), and the evaluationprocess and merit review criteria (Section E). To be eligible for award, the applicant mustprovide all information required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C.Concepts must be received by the date and time indicated at the top of this cover letter. Notethat USAID is not accepting full applications at this time - only Concept Papers.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions conducting clinical trials on innovative regenerative medicine therapies using adult stem cells, focusing on extending research from previously funded projects.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) intend to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for large single or multisite clinical trials within the mission area of the institute. The NOFO is expected to be published in Spring 2024 with an expected application due date in Summer 2024. Only New, Resubmission and Revision applications will be eligible. This NOFO will utilize the UG3/UH3 phased cooperative agreement activity code. A UG3 milestone plan is required. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

This funding opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments, as well as non-profits and educational institutions, in implementing community-driven strategies to combat the opioid and substance use crisis through prevention, treatment, and public safety initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. undergraduate students with limited financial means to study or intern abroad, promoting global competence and cultural exchange.

This funding opportunity supports programs that empower women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia by providing them with essential skills, resources, and networks to start and grow sustainable businesses.

Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryRevision to close dateThe 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 the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)) and focus on conservation issues as noted in Section A (2) of this notice. Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Caribbean NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged. Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2024 will be up to $1,500,000.00. Proposals are requested from City or township governments, county governments, Federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, nonprofits having or not having a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), or institutions of higher education for competitive consideration of awards for 2 projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Organizations may use this opportunity to request additional funding for existing agreements in the Caribbean Area.Awarded organizations may be required to attend administrative training and may be required to present project updates in the form of a formal presentation to the Caribbean NRCS leadership.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or non-compliant proposals may be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.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 DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 22nd, 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.The agency anticipates making selections by June 1st, 2024 and expects to execute awards by July 20th, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

This funding opportunity supports Kuwait-based non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals in creating cultural and educational programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Kuwait, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and shared challenges.

This grant provides funding for research institutions and companies to develop innovative tactics and technologies for small groups of autonomous systems to effectively maneuver in complex military environments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on improving English language education in El Salvador, aiming to enhance teacher training and expand access to English instruction, particularly in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to collaborate on improving child welfare practices through innovative data use and research partnerships.

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications to enhance the pool of of highly trained investigators from diverse backgrounds , including those from groups underrepresented in research areas of interest to the NHLBI. The career development will take place under the guidance of an experienced mentor in the biomedical, behavioral or clinical sciences leading to research independence. It is targeted toward individuals whose basic, clinical, and translational research interests are grounded in the advanced methods and experimental approaches needed to solve problems related to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases and sleep disorders in the general and health disparities populations. This FOA invites applications from Institutions with eligible faculty members to undertake special study and supervised research under a mentor who is an accomplished investigator in the research area proposed and has experience in developing independent investigators. This FOA is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial, as part of their research and career development. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. Applicants proposing a clinical trial or an ancillary clinical trial as lead investigator, should apply to the companion FOA (see RFA-HL-22-010).

Amendment 0001 Date: 23 June 2023Amendment 0001 updates the link to NAVWAR E-Commerce and adds information to Part 1: Overview Information. Changes in this amendment are highlighted in yellow. Please see amendment for complete details.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) is soliciting white papers and proposals in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2), FAR 35.016, Department of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS) 22.315(a), 10 U.S.C. 2371b.. Submissions in response to this announcement shall be for areas relating to the advancement of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities, enabling technologies for Information Operations and Cyberspace Operations, and Information Technology systems. Accordingly, proposals selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and fully compliant with PL 98-369, "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984. This BAA is for procurement contracts (hereinafter referred to as contracts), grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions. Proposed research should investigate unique and innovative approaches for defining and developing next generation integratable C4ISR capabilities and command suites.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and implement community-focused interventions to improve vision health outcomes and address disparities among underserved populations.