Federal Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

This program selects outstanding early-career professionals committed to public service for a prestigious fellowship that provides firsthand experience in government leadership.

This grant provides funding to three specific organizations to support efforts in locating and recovering missing persons from the Vietnam War, thereby enhancing U.S.-Vietnam defense cooperation and addressing humanitarian concerns.

This grant provides funding to a U.S. organization to support foreign students from key regions in gaining technical and professional skills through community colleges, enhancing global engagement and economic stability in their home countries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and evaluate innovative strategies aimed at preventing and addressing elder abuse and neglect among older adults and individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Bulgaria and beyond to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Bulgarian ties through public diplomacy initiatives in areas like education, culture, and technology.

The U.S. Embassy announces an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice for one or a series of programs to support the Moldovan media sector. The objective of the project is to strengthen and develop the local production capacity of Moldovan media in the interests of providing a plurality of views, supporting editorial independence, and increasing the quality of domestically produced media in Moldova. It also aims to improve Moldovanss ability to critically assess mass media and social media, and to support qualified organizations that can increase the level of professionalism of Moldovan journalists and media outlets. Proposals may cover all types of media tools and channels social interaction and social media as well as mass media. Proposals are free to target any audience within Moldova, but should not be targeted at the whole of Moldova. Successful proposals will identify and target a specific subset of the population and should clearly explain why targeting that demographic group is important. The Embassy invites applicants to identify and extend existing good practices and to include in their proposals a discussion of how the proposal does not duplicate existing activities undertaken by other entities. The submission of the Statement of Interest (SoI) is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise statement of interest designed to clearly communicate program idea and objectives using the Microsoft Forms link provided later in this document. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decision are made. Program Objectives: This proposal plans to fund a diverse range of programs. Support independent news and information media outlets (broadcast, online, or print) that are committed to factual, objective and thorough reporting on issues relevant to Moldovas economic and political development; Develop the institutional capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of independent media outlets; Support innovative approaches to using technology, including alternative delivery platforms, to more effectively inform Moldovan audiences on issues relevant to Moldovas economic and political development; Upgrade media outlets online presences, including improved security and resilience against hacking and other threats; Develop and strengthen media outlets on the regional and local level in the Republic of Moldova.

This grant provides funding to educational organizations and partnerships to develop and expand evidence-based literacy programs aimed at improving student achievement, particularly for high-need students.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies to develop and implement programs that enhance resources and services for family caregivers, promoting their well-being and engagement.

This grant provides funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Netherlands relations through cultural, educational, and collaborative initiatives, with a focus on transatlantic security and democracy.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and fair housing entities to conduct education and outreach campaigns that promote awareness of fair housing rights and combat housing discrimination across the United States.

This program provides planning assistance to rural towns and small communities in the U.S. to strengthen their outdoor recreation economies and revitalize their downtown areas through expert consultation and strategic planning.

This funding opportunity supports small pilot projects that enhance understanding of the human virome, inviting collaborations from various organizations, including educational institutions and nonprofits, to develop innovative tools and methods for studying the interactions between viruses and human health.

This funding opportunity is designed to promote health equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by supporting community participation, policy advocacy, and leadership development.

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, especially faith-based groups, to improve their security measures against targeted violence and hate crimes.

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that strengthen collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Cyprus, focusing on education, STEM, business ties, and intercommunal dialogue.

This program provides training and funding for diverse professionals in the U.S. to develop skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning for improving clinical care using advanced healthcare data.

This program provides training and funding for U.S. graduate students, early-career researchers, and professionals to develop skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning for health data science, specifically to address health disparities related to type 2 diabetes.

This program provides training and funding for individuals in health and data science to develop skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning, focusing on promoting health equity through the analysis of diverse health data.