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

The "Strengthening Rule of Law and Criminal Defense Services in Georgia" program, managed by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), seeks to enhance the capacity of defense attorneys and the institutions supporting them in Georgia. The program targets the Georgia Bar Association (GBA) and Legal Aid Services (LAS), aiming to improve criminal defense skills, ensure quality legal representation, and advocate for the independence and protection of defense attorneys. The initiative addresses critical gaps in the Georgian legal system, including the limited resources for training, outdated case management tools, and a lack of specialized knowledge in areas such as jury trials, domestic violence, juvenile justice, and cybercrime. The project will focus on five primary goals: enhancing case management capabilities for LAS and GBA, improving legal protections and advocacy for defense attorneys, developing continuing legal education (CLE) programs for lawyers, increasing public awareness of the jury trial system, and promoting professionalism and ethical standards in the courtroom. Activities under this program include conducting needs assessments, procuring software and hardware for case management, developing training materials, organizing workshops and U.S. study visits, implementing public awareness campaigns, and supporting infrastructure improvements like mock courtrooms for training. The program offers funding between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000 for an initial 24-month performance period, with the possibility of extensions based on project success and funding availability. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and educational institutions with experience in capacity-building programs, particularly in post-Soviet contexts. Applicants must demonstrate a strong capacity for project implementation, including in-country presence, experienced staff, and the ability to deliver training in English and Georgian. Consortia are allowed, provided one organization serves as the lead applicant. Applications must include a detailed project proposal, performance monitoring plan, risk analysis, budget, and supporting documentation such as organizational audits and pre-award risk surveys. Key submission forms, such as the SF-424 series, are required, and all documents must adhere to specific formatting and submission guidelines. Registration in SAM.gov and grants.gov is mandatory, with a unique entity identifier (UEI) and NCAGE code (for non-U.S. entities) required for eligibility. The application deadline is December 13, 2024, with questions due by November 15, 2024. Evaluation criteria focus on the clarity and feasibility of the project design, alignment with INL objectives, cost-effectiveness, and organizational capacity. Proposals are assessed for their potential impact, gender and equity considerations, and strategies for risk mitigation. Reporting requirements include financial and programmatic updates, with adherence to INL's monitoring and evaluation standards. This initiative aligns with U.S. foreign policy goals to strengthen democratic institutions, uphold human rights, and enhance the rule of law. It is designed to support a more balanced and effective legal defense system in Georgia while fostering sustainable improvements in professional standards and public trust in the justice system.

The U.S. Mission to Yemen Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS in Yemen invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between United States and Yemen through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $3,900,000 for Year 1 for 2 awards, subject to the availability of funds. This NOFO will support organizations that engage state, tribal, local, and territorial immunization programs funded through CDC;apos;s Immunization and Vaccines for Children program to advance systems supporting program delivery, improve data quality, and improve vaccination coverage. The intent of this NOFO is to achieve impactful and sustainable outcomes that require implementation of strategies to:Advance technology and standards for immunization Engage and support the immunization community in efforts to assess and monitor vaccine coverage, identify populations at risk, and respond to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaksImprove immunization data collection and useEducate and develop the public health immunization workforcePotential projects include those that support the strategies listed above such as: Consistent implementation of immunization information system (IIS) standardsSupporting jurisdictions;apos; ability to leverage the CDC Immunization Gateway to facilitate data exchange and improve interoperabilityImplement communication and engagement with the public health immunization community through regular communications, supporting user groups, and providing technical assistanceSupport IIS leadership development through competency development, standard role descriptions, competency based training, etc.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minority Serving Institutions to conduct research on the environmental and societal impacts of future air transportation technologies, with a focus on benefiting overburdened communities and promoting diversity in the STEM workforce.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that monitor and improve water quality in the Gulf Coast region, targeting state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized Tribes.

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to establish by cooperative agreement a National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (Center). The Center will be the Childrens Bureaus primary provider of training and technical assistance to build the capacity of Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) recipients, (to include states, tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant programs) and their partners to implement successful strategies that strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment. The key focus of the Center will be to enhance the ability of CBCAP recipients to effectively implement the requirements of the program and support evidence-informed and evidence-based child maltreatment prevention programs and activities. The Center will facilitate CBCAP recipients work to plan for and develop a network of interdisciplinary community-based programs and activities that offer a continuum of services and resources that strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect. The Center will also promote CBCAP recipient efforts to engage individuals with lived expertise in critical decisions related to planning, implementing, and evaluating their CBCAP programs, and foster enhanced linkages between CBCAP recipients and child welfare, as well as other child and family systems to ensure families can access community supports tailored to address their unique needs. The project will have a 60-month project period with five 12-month budget periods.

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting fully remote clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of complementary and integrative health interventions, utilizing mobile health technologies without any in-person contact.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-owned nuclear industry entities to develop advanced technologies for recycling used nuclear fuel and improving waste management, while ensuring compliance with national security policies.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations developing and testing innovative devices to treat substance use disorders, focusing on their effects on brain function and behavior.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments to create arts programs that reach underserved communities, helping to expand access to the arts for those with limited opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers with active NIH grants to address unexpected costs and enhance their projects without changing the original research scope.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources announces an opportunity for organizations to submit applications to carry out the by implementing the Advancing Women in Clean Energy and Mining (AWCEM), a professional leadership and development program for women working in the clean energy and critical mineral mining sectors in Latin America.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) announces an open competition (see eligibility information in Funding Announcement), under the Toxic Chemicals earmark to measurably and sustainably, reduce and mitigate environmental and human exposures to lead arising from occupational sources in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Central America, South America, South Asia, Central Asia, and East Asia. Programming under this competition is intended to reduce lead pollution as well as promote and advance environmentally sustainable consumption and production at international, national, and subnational levels.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to preserve and improve access to primary source materials related to America's independence and the establishment of its government.

The Office of Nuclear Energys (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation: Keep existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating. Deploy new nuclear reactors. Secure and sustain our nuclear fuel cycle. Expand international nuclear energy cooperation. Collectively, all NE-sponsored activities support the Departments priorities to combat the climate crisis, create clean energy jobs with the free and fair chance to join a union and bargain collectively, and promote equity and environmental justice by delivering innovative clean energy technologies for nuclear energy systems. The development of nuclear energy-related infrastructure and basic capabilities in the research community is necessary to promote Research and Development (R) that supports nuclear science and engineering (NS), NEs mission, and the nations nuclear energy challenges. Accordingly, the Department of Energy (DOE) intends to facilitate the education and training of nuclear scientists, engineers, and policymakers through graduate and undergraduate study, two-year programs, and R that is relevant to the Department and the U.S. nuclear energy industry in general.

The objective of the NIA Academic Leadership Career Award (K07) is to provide support for senior investigators who have the expertise and leadership skills to enhance aging and geriatric research capacity within their academic institution. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator.

This funding opportunity supports biomedical research initiatives in states with historically low NIH funding by enhancing clinical and translational research infrastructure and fostering collaboration among health organizations to address regional health challenges.

This grant provides funding opportunities for a wide range of organizations, including universities and businesses, to advance manufacturing technologies, with a particular encouragement for participation from historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions.

This program provides competitive funding to state and territorial water research institutes to support applied research and outreach that addresses local and national water resource challenges.

The purpose of this FOA is to provide support for institutional research training programs in Alzheimers Disease/Alzheimers Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). These institutional research training programs should produce well-trained neuroscientists who leave the program with the research skills and scientific knowledge to make a significant contribution to research on AD/ADRD cognitive impairment and dementia. Programs should be designed to enhance the breadth and depth of training across the spectrum AD/ADRD research areas (e.g. AD, Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Fronto-temporal Dementia (FTD) and mixed dementias) by incorporating didactic, research and career development components within this theme into a program that fosters exceptional research skills and knowledge. Programs may support basic, clinical and/or translational research. Programs supported by this FOA must include formal components to ensure a thorough understanding of experimental design, statistical principles and methodological approaches, analytical skills, and skills for communicating science, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences. All programs are expected to design and/or provide opportunities and activities that will foster the development of quantitative literacy and the application of quantitative approaches to the trainees' research. These training programs are intended to be 2 years in duration and support training of one or more of the following groups: dissertation stage predoctoral students in their 3rd and/or 4th year of graduate school, postdoctoral fellows and fellowship-stage clinicians. (NINDS does not support first or second year graduate students under this FOA).