Grants for Unrestricted - Federal

This program provides funding to organizations working in Madagascar to improve maternal, newborn, and child health by enhancing primary healthcare services and building local capacity in underserved regions.

This grant provides funding exclusively to the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission for the construction of a classification yard and intermodal switch lead to enhance rail operations and connectivity at the Port Bienville Industrial Park in Mississippi.

This initiative seeks input from organizations and stakeholders to develop strategies that enhance citizen participation in South Africa's democratic processes and improve local governance.

This initiative seeks input from utilities, technology developers, researchers, regulators, and academia to support the development and adoption of innovative technologies that improve the reliability, resilience, security, and affordability of the U.S. electricity grid.

This initiative seeks insights and recommendations from stakeholders to improve labor conditions and address exploitation in the global E-waste processing sector.

Ladies/Gentlemen: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Promoting Human Rights in Armenia Activity. Eligibility for this award is not restricted; both qualified U.S. and non-US organizations are eligible to apply. USAID intends to make one award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Subject to the availability of funds, the total estimated amount for this five-year activity is $10,000,000. To be eligible for the award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at [email protected] for technical assistance. USAID will not make an award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D. 6. (g) The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions to the points of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. USAID currently anticipates doing only one round of Q However, interested applicants should feel free to submit additional questions to USAIDs POCs listed in Section D. If additional questions are received after amendment 1 is issued that merit answering, USAID may decide to do a second round of Q and issue a second amendment to this NOFO. Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicants expense.

The "Request for Information (RFI) - Engineering Solutions to Harvest Biomass Carbon for Durable Removal and Storage (Carbon Harvesting)" grant is seeking ideas for a potential future program that aims to develop innovative technologies to enhance the energy efficiency of carbon dioxide removal, using photosynthesis, to help achieve the U.S. net zero targets by reducing the energy demand of carbon removal processes.

This initiative seeks public input from stakeholders in the energy, manufacturing, and technology sectors to shape a strategic framework for advancing wide bandgap power electronics, which are essential for improving the efficiency and performance of critical U.S. infrastructure.

This initiative seeks input from various stakeholders, including businesses, researchers, and government entities, to enhance the recycling and reuse of products and materials, ultimately promoting environmental sustainability and economic resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects focused on forest management and ecosystem health in the Upper Mississippi River System, targeting non-federal partners with expertise in floodplain ecosystems.

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and organizations developing innovative technologies to detect, characterize, and permanently seal undocumented orphaned oil and gas wells, aiming to reduce methane emissions and environmental impacts.

This initiative seeks input from industry stakeholders, researchers, and communities to help define and promote sustainable maritime fuels that align with national decarbonization goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public health research centers for projects that develop and evaluate interventions aimed at preventing chronic diseases and promoting health in communities across the United States.

This grant aims to improve healthcare in Guinea by funding organizations that provide quality health services, promote healthy social norms, and strengthen democratic processes.

The "Turkmenistan Livestock Local Works Activity" grant is aimed at improving Turkmenistan's agricultural sector, particularly livestock, by increasing the use of innovative technologies and sustainable practices through a program that empowers local actors to lead in addressing development priorities.

This funding opportunity is designed for research organizations and academic institutions affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to study and improve riparian ecosystem restoration efforts in the western United States.

The Early Investigator Research Award supports NF-focused research opportunities for individuals in the early stages of their careers, under the guidance of a Designated Mentor. This opportunity allows for early-stage investigators to develop a research project, investigate a problem or question in NF research, and further their intellectual development as an NF researcher of the future. The postdoctoral investigator is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) of the application and must exhibit strong potential for, and commitment to, pursuing a career as an investigator at the forefront of NF research; however, the PI is not required to have previous NF research experience. Applications must include at least one mentor, appropriate to the proposed research project, who has experience in NF research and mentoring as demonstrated by a record of active funding, recent publications, and successful mentorship. The Designated Mentor can be a junior faculty member, in which case the PI is encouraged to include a co-mentor with a more robust track record in NF research and mentorship. The selected mentor(s) should also demonstrate a clear commitment to the development of the PI toward independence as an NF researcher.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Pakistan is in the process of designing the new Climate Resilient Water Governance activity. By issuing this Request for Information (RFI), USAID/Pakistan aims to consult with the broad community of private sector actors, public institutions, development partners, non-governmental organizations, industry associations, civil society, think tanks, and academia to expand our knowledge about key areas of programming. Your response will be used to develop a design document for the activity.This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Notice of Funding Opportunity, a Request for Applications, an Annual Program Statement, a Request for Proposal, a Request for Quotation, an Invitation for Bids, a Solicitation, or an indication that USAID/Pakistan will make an award from this RFI. Therefore, responses to this RFI shall not be portrayed as applications and will not be accepted by the U.S. Government (USG) to form a binding agreement. Responding to this RFI will not give any advantage to any firm or organization in any subsequent procurement and will not lead to an organizational conflict of interest. Responses will strictly be held confidential. Issuance of this RFI does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission in response to this RFI.

This program seeks innovative projects from diverse teams to develop non-invasive biosensors and therapeutic devices for continuous monitoring and treatment of eye conditions, particularly dry eye disease.

This funding opportunity is designed to empower local organizations in Guatemala, particularly those representing indigenous peoples, women, and youth, to address key development challenges and improve economic and social conditions in areas affected by high irregular migration.