Grants for Unrestricted - Federal

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions within the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network to study and improve the immune health of endangered bumble bee species, focusing on strategies to combat the pathogen threatening their populations.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in low- and middle-income countries to conduct important studies on infectious diseases that address local health challenges and build scientific capacity.

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to improve Peru's ability to prevent and respond to infectious diseases through enhanced surveillance, workforce development, and a focus on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

The FY24 HRRP FRA mechanism is intended to support promising research that accelerates drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration after military-relevant auditory system injury. Applicants are encouraged to leverage resources and expertise at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) to improve efficiency and accelerate the translational process. A list of NCATS programs and resources supporting preclinical innovation can be found at https://ncats.nih.gov/preclinical. Applications from investigators within the military Services and applications involving multidisciplinary collaborations among academia, industry, the military Services, the VA, and other federal government agencies are highly encouraged. These relationships can leverage knowledge, infrastructure, and access to unique clinical populations that the collaborators bring to the research effort, ultimately advancing research that is of significance to Service Members, Veterans, and/or their Families. If the proposed research relies on access to unique resources or databases, the application must describe the access at the time of submission and include a plan for maintaining access as needed throughout the proposed research.

This funding opportunity is designed for research partners in the Pacific Northwest to study the impact of tire-derived chemicals on coho salmon health and survival, particularly in relation to urban runoff pollution.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for ongoing video production services that enhance the National Institute of Corrections' initiatives aimed at improving training and policy development for correctional institutions.

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that develop and test new technologies for large-scale carbon storage, targeting organizations and researchers focused on advancing carbon capture and storage solutions to help achieve U.S. decarbonization goals.

The Fiscal Year 2024 Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP) aims to provide $15 million in funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations for voluntary case management and supportive services for eligible noncitizens, particularly those involved with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to help them access mental health care, legal assistance, and reintegration services.

**Grant Title: Strengthening Global Health Security Program in Animal Health Sector** aims to gather feedback from organizations to enhance Uganda's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to zoonotic diseases by improving animal health systems, laboratory and surveillance infrastructure, and workforce development.

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to implement the demonstration authority in Section 373(i) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (OAA), using the framework provided by the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act and the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (the Strategy). Specifically, this project seeks to: 1) better understand the extent to which caregiver/care navigator services are used in the programs and entities funded under Title III-E of the OAA; 2) design and test new materials and methods for delivering these services; and 3) evaluate the effectiveness and opportunities for scaling and replicating them. ACL will award one cooperative agreement to a single entity to undertake activities of a national scope and reach. The project will last for a duration of 36 months, with three, 12-month budget periods. The amount of federal funds available will be up to approximately $882,000 per year, pending availability of federal funds.The intended recipients of the technical assistance developed in this project are those entities typically involved with implementing and operating programs funded by the OAA, including state units on aging (SUAs); area agencies on aging (AAAs); local aging services and family caregiver support providers; kinship, grandparent and grandfamily services providers; tribes and tribal entities, and other entities that may be part of the aging and/or tribal services networks. Additionally, given the NFCSPs inclusion of family caregivers of individuals with early onset-dementia and older relative caregivers supporting adults with disabilities, ACL desires that proposals identify how these populations will also be included in the work.

This grant provides funding to states and organizations to support workers who have been displaced due to significant economic events or disasters, helping them access job training and essential services for reemployment.

RFI Number: 7200AA24RFI00017Issuance Date: April 22, 2024Closing Date: May 20, 2024 5:00pm EDTSubject: Accelerating HIV Vaccine Research and Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC)To All Interested Respondents/Parties:The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health (GH) is publishing this Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information and input that will be used to help make planning decisions. It may inform the design of future activities related to accelerating HIV vaccine research and development in low- and middle-income countries.This RFI is issued solely to collect expert inputs for information-gathering and planning purposes. This RFI does not constitute a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or a Request for Proposals (RFP).Please also note the following:(a) responding to this Notice will not give any advantage to any organization or individual for any subsequent competition;(b) proprietary information should not be sent;(c) responses are not offers/applications and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract/award;(d) responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary, and USAID will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI;(e) USAID reserves the right to, or not to, incorporate any/some/none of the comments received from RFI into subsequent solicitations or design documents and(f) applications or resumes will be discarded and should therefore not be included in your response.USAID posts its competitive business opportunities on www.sam.gov and www.grants.gov. This RFI does not restrict the Governments approach to a future solicitation or NOFO. It is the potential responders responsibility to monitor the site for the release of any further information.Questions regarding this announcement will not be accepted or answered. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. No basis for claims against the U.S. Government shall arise as a result of a response to this request for information or from the U.S. Governments use of such information.Submission Instructions:Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Responses to this RFI must be written in English.Respondents will only receive an electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of their response; theywill not receive individualized feedback on any suggestions.USAID is requesting the public to submit short submissions outlining recommendations or otherinformation pertinent to the questions noted below. Responses should note the question numberaddressed and clearly relate back to the questions listed below, but responses do not need to addressevery question listed. All responses should provide sufficient detail and justification explaining why acertain recommendation is offered. Please also provide your name, title, organization, and contactinformation in the response.All submissions must adhere to the following format to ensure an efficient review: Must be written in English, size 11 Calibri font, not to exceed 20 pages total. The graphics subtextmay use a smaller font size. Submission file should be in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Submission file should be saved as ;lt;Entitys name;gt; Response to RFI 7200AA24RFI00017. The subject line for the submission email subject line must include Response to USAID/GHs RFI- Accelerating HIV Vaccine Research and Development in LMIC Must be submitted to Ms. Simone Cho at [email protected] with a copy to Mr. Elton Fortson [email protected] by the closing date and time noted at the beginning of this letter.Thank you for your interest in responding to this RFI. To learn more about partnering with USAID, pleasevisit www.work with usaid.gov.

This grant provides funding for institutions affiliated with the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units to conduct a comprehensive recreational boating survey at Broken Bow Lake in Oklahoma, aimed at improving management and planning for recreational activities.

This program provides funding to innovators developing non-invasive tear-based diagnostic technologies for continuous health monitoring and personalized treatment, initially targeting Dry Eye Disease.

This funding opportunity is designed for partners affiliated with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to develop advanced camera-based water monitoring technology for the U.S. Geological Survey's national network.

This funding opportunity provides up to $6 million to support innovative projects that improve access to climate-resilient water and sanitation solutions for underserved communities in India.

This initiative seeks to support organizations and stakeholders in the Congo Basin focused on biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, and climate change mitigation through capacity building, innovative financing, and enhanced law enforcement against wildlife trafficking.

The PRCRP is seeking to advance cancer research through development of early-career investigators. Under this award mechanism, the early-career investigator is considered the Principal Investigator (PI), and the application should focus on the PIs research and career development. Preliminary data are not required. However, logical reasoning and a sound scientific rationale for the proposed research must be demonstrated. This award supports impactful research projects with an emphasis on discovery. The CDA-SO supports an independent, highly accomplished early-career investigator (referred to as a Scholar) to conduct impactful research under the guidance of an experienced cancer researcher (i.e., Career Guide). Scholars are required to participate in the unique, interactive Virtual Cancer Center (VCC) focused on fostering the next generation of cancer researchers. The overarching goal of the VCC is to develop successful, highly productive Scholars in a collaborative research and career developmental environment. The VCC will give Scholars opportunities to operate in a collegial, highly dynamic, and cutting edge research organization to lead cancer research to a new frontier. It is the intention that, through the VCC, collaborations will foster new growth to ensure the research advancements across different cancers. The VCC directorship is awarded through a separate mechanism, the Virtual Cancer Center Directors Award (VCCDA). The VCCDA calls for two established investigators (Director and Deputy Director) to provide intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for Scholars. In addition to their Career Guide, Scholars are required to interact with the VCC Director, Deputy Director, and fellow Scholars to include required attendance at in-person meeting with VCC Members annually. The intention of the Scholar Option is to support highly accomplished investigators toward the goal of leadership in cancer. The critical components of the Career Development Award: Principal Investigator: The PI must be an early-career researcher or physician-scientist within 7 years after completion of their terminal degree by the time of the application deadline (excluding time spent in residency, clinical training, or on family medical leave). Time spent as a postdoctoral fellow is not excluded. Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible for this award mechanism. The PIs record of accomplishments and the proposed research will be evaluated regarding their potential for contributing to at least one of the FY24 PRCRP Topic Areas. The Scholar must be in a tenure-track position or equivalent position. The Scholar must demonstrate significant accomplishments, including first-author publications, extramural funding (beyond nominal), and show excellence in cancer research as supported by letters of recommendation. The Scholar must have independent laboratory space separate from the Career Guides laboratory or other mentors laboratory. For more information on the eligibility criteria for the Virtual Cancer Center Scholar Option, refer to Section II.C.1. Career Guide: The Scholar must designate a Career Guide. The Career Guide must be an experienced cancer researcher, as demonstrated by a strong record of funding and publications. In addition, the Career Guide must demonstrate a commitment to advancing the PIs career in cancer research and be committed to fully participating in the VCC and potentially serving on the VCCs Advisory Board as requested by VCC Leadership. Career Development Plan: A career development plan is required and should be prepared with appropriate guidance from the Career Guide. The career development plan should include a clearly articulated strategy for acquiring the necessary skills, competence, further independence, and expertise to advance their career at the forefront of cancer research in at least one of the FY24 PRCRP Topic Areas. Milestones: The Scholar must show career milestones and pathways toward achieving the milestones. The Scholar should demonstrate clear commitment to at least one of the FY24 PRCRP Topic Areas through a career development plan designed to enhance further networking and collaboration. Impact: The applicant must articulate the potential impact the proposed work will have on cancer research and/or patient care. Impactful research will accelerate the movement of promising ideas in cancer research into clinical applications.

The "Child Protection and Care" grant by USAID Cambodia aims to strengthen Cambodia's child protection and care system by preventing unnecessary family separation, reintegrating children from residential care into family-based care, and providing support for underserved children, particularly those with disabilities, with an estimated budget of $5 to $7.5 million.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Clean Fuels Products Shot: Supporting Carbon Utilization Products via Electrochemical Conversion and Refinery and Petrochemical Facilities Retrofitting The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) in collaboration with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is issuing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Awards made under this FOA will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, more commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The activities to be funded under this Funding Opportunity Announcement support BIL Section 40302. Research and Development funded under this Funding Opportunity Announcement will support the Departments Clean Fuels Products Shots initiative, which was established to support the national goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 by developing the sustainable feedstocks and conversion technologies necessary to produce crucial fuels, materials, and carbon-based products that are better for the environment than current petroleum-derived components. It aims to meet projected 2050 net-zero emissions demands for 100 percent of aviation fuel; 50 percent of maritime, rail, and off-road fuel; and 50 percent of carbon-based chemicals by using sustainable carbon resources. Modification 000001: The purpose of this modification is to update wording within the Topic Area descriptions to clarify the Funding Opportunity Announcement does not restrict conversion of carbon oxides, change instances of "CO2" to "carbon" throughout the Funding Opportunity Announcement, and clarify the medium-term test requirement for Topic Area 1.