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

Nigeria is ranked 8th most impacted country by terrorism globally according to the 2023 Global Terrorism index. Groups like ISIS West Africa (ISIS-WA) and Boko Haram have committed horrendous atrocities like massacres and mass killings, use of sexual violence and enslavement, suicide bombings, abductions, and forced conscription. These atrocities, especially in Nigerias northern region, have caused widespread fear among citizens, worsened a humanitarian crisis, and increased gross violations of human rights. To hold the perpetrators of these atrocities accountable, Nigerias Federal Ministry of Justice has assigned the prosecution of terrorism and atrocities cases to the ministrys Complex Case Group. Furthermore, the Federal High Court of Nigeria, which has jurisdiction over terrorism cases, has assigned a number of judges to adjudicate these cases. Nigerias Legal Aid Council (LACON) also provides defense to the persons charged with committing atrocities. In addition to these, the National Human Rights Commission is tasked with the responsibility of promoting and protecting human rights and the investigation of human rights violations. Thousands of terrorism cases in Nigeria remain backlogged. The backlog results from prosecutors and judges limited knowledge of prosecuting atrocities cases. Existing cases languish because of institutional administrative problems, including Nigerian judges transcribing court proceedings by hand, resulting in delays and errors. Lawyers at the Legal Aid Council also have limited specialized training which contributes to delays in the process and lack of proper defense for suspects. Detainees are kept in government detention facilities located at significant distances from the government officials responsible for the prosecution, defense and judgements, creating significant logistical challenges. Poor case management, disorganized court administration, and a lack of coordination between the Complex Case Group, Federal High Court, and the Joint Investigative Center (the unit responsible for investigating terrorism cases comprised of military, police and state security service investigators) further impede progress on atrocity cases.

This program is intended to serve to sustain the operational capability of the Somalia Police Force (SPF) counterterrorism units that have received training, equipping, and mentoring using CT funds. Program objectives are separated into three parts. 1) Continued training and mentoring to the SPF Forensic Science Lab (FSL). The selected implementer will be asked to deploy certified latent print and digital evidence subject matter experts to continue to work with FSL as it supports evidence-based counterterrorism investigations in Mogadishu. 1) Sustain logistical support to CT-funded SPF units This includes equipment maintenance and vehicle maintenance, consumables (including fuel, lab chemicals, and reagents, computer software licenses and updates, enabler capabilities including electronic countermeasures (ECM) system maintenance and support, and ammunition). This also includes tracking and monitoring Leahy vetting, collating stipend spreadsheets for pay out by a separate implementer, and, 1) Provide continued monitoring, evaluation, and oversight of weapons and ammunition as required by law. This involves monthly or quarterly (to be determined later) equipment verifications and reporting. This also includes managing a secure storage space and logging controlled items checked into and out of implementer custody. (Using the allocated budget, the selected implementer will be expected to maintain this or another storage space build to the same international standards. The estimated cost for this space is $7-10,000/month.

This program provides funding to educational institutions and organizations to develop and implement training programs that address workforce gaps in the nuclear reactor industry, ensuring safe operations and supporting the growth of new reactor technologies.

This funding opportunity provides resources to develop a standardized training curriculum for new corrections staff to effectively prevent and respond to sexual abuse and harassment in various confinement facilities across the country.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based institutions to develop and share open-source scientific software and data that align with NASA's research goals, promoting collaboration and transparency in scientific research.

This grant provides funding for researchers to study how various stressors experienced during adulthood affect the biological mechanisms of aging and related health outcomes in experimental model systems.

The U.S. Embassy Algiers of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a capacity building exchange program with U.S. National Parks Service that will support Algerian efforts in remote site monitoring of Tassili Najjer and Ahaggar Cultural Parks. Please follow all instructions below.

This grant provides funding to strengthen India's public health systems at the district, state, and national levels to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.

This grant provides funding for innovative educational programs that enhance research skills and training for individuals in biomedical and behavioral sciences, particularly in areas related to human development and health.

The U.S. Mission to the European Unions Office of Public Affairs (USEU PA) 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.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage researchers in the U.S. who are pursuing innovative and high-impact projects in infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases, without requiring extensive preliminary data.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by new and early-stage investigators in the fields of engineering, physical sciences, and biomedical sciences, encouraging exploration and development of transformative technologies without the need for preliminary data.

This initiative would solicit research to target gaps in our knowledge about how best to address the mental health needs of YLWH in low- and middle-income countries in ways that are easy to scale up. There are two main goals of the initiative. The first is to increase the number of mental health interventions that are tailored to the unique needs of adolescents living with HIV, both in terms of their developmental needs as well as the issues they have to attend to as a result of living with a chronic, stigmatized disease. The second goal is to ensure that interventions are streamlined so that they can be implemented in resource-limited settings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for early-career researchers to explore innovative studies that address the intersection of substance use disorders and HIV/AIDS, helping them transition into independent research careers.

This funding opportunity supports early-career clinician-scientists in pain management research, providing salary and research funding to help them develop independent clinical trials and advance healthcare practices related to pain treatment.

This grant provides funding to strengthen the global public health workforce by enhancing training programs and collaboration among countries to effectively respond to disease outbreaks and public health challenges.

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating the biological mechanisms behind complex brain disorders, focusing on specific risk factors and their interactions, to advance understanding and potential treatments.

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials aimed at developing and testing new treatments for communication disorders, such as those affecting hearing and speech, with a focus on ensuring they can be integrated into standard medical care.

This fellowship program provides funding for graduate students in the U.S. to conduct research in space technology that aligns with NASA's development priorities, including opportunities for collaboration with NASA researchers.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in expanding their cancer studies to address health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minorities and underserved populations, encouraging collaboration between experienced cancer researchers and those focused on disparities.