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

The "NCI National Clinical Trials Network - Network Lead Academic Participating Sites" grant is a funding opportunity from the National Cancer Institute for academic centers to provide scientific leadership and patient recruitment for large-scale, multi-institutional cancer clinical trials, with a focus on treatment trials, rare cancers, and underserved populations, offering up to $1.7 million per year for a six-year project period.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible colleges and universities to improve educational programs and services for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students, enhancing their academic success and institutional sustainability.

This grant provides preclinical support services to researchers developing innovative HIV therapies and addressing related health issues, enabling them to advance their drug development efforts.

This grant provides funding for researchers to conduct early-stage clinical trials aimed at improving treatments for patients with arthritis, musculoskeletal, or skin diseases.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund a national membership and accreditation organization to support training and technical assistance and implementation of national standards for childrens advocacy centers (CACs), which provide a coordinated response to victims of child abuse.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers and institutions to develop and optimize animal models that assess brain circuit engagement, aiming to improve therapeutic approaches for mental health conditions.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing advanced in vitro systems that model aging processes in human tissues, aiming to improve understanding of aging biology and enhance drug discovery efforts.

The purpose of this Notice is to announce the intention of National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to reissue RFA-NS-21-021 to solicit applications for research pursuing translational activities and small clinical studies to advance the development of low risk therapeutic and diagnostic devices for disorders that affect the nervous or neuromuscular systems. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NOFO is expected to be published in Spring 2024 with an expected application due date in Summer 2024. This NOFO will utilize the R61/R33 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. researchers and institutions to explore and advance our understanding of Earth's ecosystems, particularly focusing on the interactions between plankton, aerosols, clouds, and climate dynamics.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to support innovative research projects focused on developing resources and strategies for preventing firearm injuries, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities.

This grant provides funding for universities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations in the U.S. to conduct innovative research on improving collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence in decision-making for intelligence activities.

This program provides funding to U.S. institutions and nonprofit organizations to create collaborative networks that advance scientific research and education across various disciplines while promoting diversity and inclusion.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries. Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Ukraine-FY24-10. Deadline for Applications: 23:59 EST, July 31, 2024. Assistance Listing Number: 19.040. Total Amount Available: $150,000.00. This notice is subject to funding availability. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Ukrainian and U.S. registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support entrepreneurship in creative industries. This funding opportunity will help promote business dialogue between the United States and Ukraine and foster innovation to strengthen social sustainable development and economic growth. Priority Region: Ukraine Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites Ukrainian and U.S. registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations to apply for funding to support entrepreneurship in creative industries as a dominant social and economic power in the times of crisis. The project should enhance creative business development processes through entrepreneurial approaches, contributing to the overall growth and sustainability of the creative industries. The project should feature U.S. Ukraine collaboration and facilitate networking in creative industries. Applicants are expected to showcase established connections with counterparts in either the U.S. or Ukraine, and to demonstrate active engagement from both sides in the proposed program. It is essential that the program is collaboratively developed and confirmed by both U.S. and Ukrainian counterparts ensuring mutual participation and commitment to the initiative. The proposed project should empower creative industries to adopt entrepreneurial practices through its activities designed to: Foster the development and implementation of collaborative and innovative projects across diverse creative domains, including culinary arts, food and wine. entrepreneurship, urban revitalization, game design, virtual reality, sustainable fashion, and beyond. Promote and increase innovations and leverage technology for advancement in creative industries. Empower representatives from the creative industries with entrepreneurial skills and assist them in developing and implementing effective go-to-market strategies for both financial profitability and social impact within the creative sector. Establish connections between creative industries and business, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Facilitate collaboration, networking, and partnerships within and across creative industries in USA and Ukraine. Provide access to domestic and US markets for creative products and services, leading to increased exports and economic growth. Utilize investment opportunities in Ukraine to attract capital, resources, and technology to the country. Funding priorities are: Strengthen U.S.-Ukraine business relations and cultivate a better business environment. Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in creative industries. Supporting innovation and technological change in creative industries as a comparative advantage in business development. Support entrepreneurship creative industries as a dominant social and economic power. Expanding cultural and business ties between Ukraine and the United States. Collaborative, sustained projects that include innovative elements are preferred, as are projects that target less frequently engaged regions of Ukraine. Applicants must demonstrate their capacity for conducting both in-person and virtual events, providing expertise on innovative and technology topics, reaching youth audiences, and working in a multi-stakeholder environment with Ukrainian and U.S. partners. Applicants must demonstrate how the project drives social cohesion, sustainable development and economic growth, and bring long-term social and economic benefits, especially to local communities. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Projects in performing arts, exhibitions, film screenings. Programs related to partisan political activity. Charitable and fundraising activities. Construction. Programs that support religious activities. Lobbying for specific legislation or programs. Scientific research. Programs that duplicate existing programs. Participants and Audiences: The project must be tailored towards Ukrainian audiences, and most project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine and incorporate a substantive U.S. component. This program can target youth, entrepreneurs, government, private, and non-profit stakeholders throughout Ukraine and the United States to spur innovation, raise awareness, and ensure sustainability. Taking into consideration current limitations related to bringing Americans to Ukraine, the project can include virtual interaction between participants and stakeholders. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: up to twelve months. This timeframe should include time for preparation and wrap-up. Number of awards anticipated: 3-5 awards (dependent on amounts.) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $55,000.00. Total available funding: $150,000.00. Type of Funding: FY24 Public Diplomacy Funds. Anticipated start date: projects should start between October 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation (Substantial Involvement). Examples of substantial involvement may include, but are not limited to: Approving speakers/experts for a program. Approving courses, trainings. Selecting or approving participants. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. For additional information please see attached NOFO.

This grant provides funding to community organizations, local and state governments, and tribal entities to implement strategies that reduce violence and enhance safety in high-risk neighborhoods across the United States.

This program provides funding to develop and sustain new residency training programs in rural areas, aiming to address physician shortages and improve healthcare access in underserved communities.

This grant provides funding for U.S. military colleges to create scholarship programs for Ukrainian students in technical fields, supporting their education and skills development to aid in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction efforts.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research initiatives focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in low- and middle-income countries, encouraging partnerships between local researchers and U.S. scientists to build research capacity and develop innovative prevention and management strategies.

This grant provides funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Kyrgyz ties through initiatives in economic growth, governance, education, and environmental protection, particularly in rural or underserved communities.

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Texas. A total of up to $1,000,000 is available for the Texas CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2024 is $300,000. 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. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 1, 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 July 25, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 14, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Native American communities to develop sustainable economic projects, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance local infrastructure and social systems.