Federal Education Grants

The primary purpose of the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards (K08) program is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. This program represents the continuation of a long-standing NIH program that provides support and "protected time" to individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for an intensive, supervised research career development experience in the fields of biomedical and behavioral research, including translational research.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing technology-based training programs for healthcare providers to improve patient care and workforce capacity in underserved communities.

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop, organize, and oversee the 2025 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit, pending the availability of funds. The four-day Summit (exclusive of arrival and departure dates) in 2025 will gather over 150 YSEALI exchange program alumni from across ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste. The award recipient is expected to design a youth-focused, high-energy, and dynamic Summit that will provide the next generation of Southeast Asian leaders the opportunity to build networks, discuss ideas, and develop solutions to contemporary challenges. The YSEALI Summit in Malaysia will be conducted in English. The content of the program should touch on each of the four pillars of YSEALI and include leadership, mentorship, and teamwork training. The Summit will enable participants to see how YSEALI members have become leaders in Southeast Asian communities through community service, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and education. The Summit should feature panels and presentations by prior YSEALI participants from each country who have become changemakers in their fields. The Summit should feature sessions giving participants the opportunity to work together to develop possible solutions to current environmental, social, political, and economic challenges in the region. Participants should learn innovative approaches to promote relations among ASEAN countries and with the United States through presentation, case studies and simulations. The Summit will also provide leadership and other soft skills training on topics such as advocacy, negotiation, and personal branding, which are core soft skills YSEALI alumni need to become successful leaders. Participants will also have a chance to join cultural activities, and other site visits that support the Summits theme. The Summit will include a mix of informational sessions, discussions and challenges, and break-out sessions on different topics and group presentations, as well as site and cultural visits.

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating how certain diabetes medications may influence cancer risk, particularly in relation to obesity-related cancers, through innovative mechanistic studies.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that address social factors affecting health to reduce disparities and promote health equity among underserved populations in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects that explore new treatments, diagnostics, and strategies to reduce disparities in cancer care, targeting a wide range of researchers and institutions.

This grant provides funding for U.S. educational and research institutions to collaborate with Ukrainian partners on projects that enhance security, stability, and innovation in areas such as cybersecurity, defense technology, and agriculture.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship for early-stage clinical scientists dedicated to cancer research, enabling them to conduct independent clinical trials and develop their research careers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower young leaders in Southeast Asia to tackle climate change and environmental challenges through leadership training, collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives.

The Energy CLASS (Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools) Prize is a grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Energy State and Community Energy Program Office (SCEP). The prize aims to support local education agencies in establishing and training energy managers to identify, plan, and implement efficiency and health upgrades in schools. With $80 million available, the grant will help schools across the country lower utility costs, improve indoor environmental quality, and reduce carbon emissions. The Energy CLASS Prize consists of two phases. In Phase 1, up to 25 selected LEAs will receive $100,000 in cash prizes to support participation in a 12-month training program. In Phase 2, participants will undergo 80-160 hours of online educational courses and receive one-on-one support and coaching related to building upgrades. At the end of Phase 2, participants can submit a progress report and a plan for future building upgrades for a chance to win a $50,000 bonus prize. To apply, LEAs need to submit a statement of need, letters of support, and demonstrate their commitment to making building energy upgrades. Interested applicants should review the official rules for complete application instructions. For updates or questions, applicants can subscribe on the HeroX platform or contact the Energy CLASS Prize team directly at [email protected].

This funding opportunity provides financial support for alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to implement innovative projects that address community challenges in areas such as public health, climate practices, and youth engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and educational agencies to increase the number of qualified mental health professionals, ensuring students in high-need areas receive essential mental health services directly within their schools.

In accordance with the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) delivers training in cooperation with the State fire service training agencies. This cooperation includes the State Fire Training Systems Grant (SFTSG) program providing grants to pay for: the direct delivery of government-funded coursed in the states; the distribution and sharing of Student Manuals, Instructor Guides, and other course materials; and funding to the states to help supplement and tailor their training delivery needs using NFA courses and programs. Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers transitioning to independent academic positions, focusing on innovative studies involving human participants to advance understanding and treatment of pain and substance use disorders.

Purpose Our purpose is to increase the number of Indian clinical psychologists who deliver health care services to AI/AN communities. Our primary objectives are to: Recruit and train Indian people to be clinical psychologists Provide stipends to people enrolled in schools of clinical psychology to pay tuition, books, fees, and stipends for living expenses Required activities You must develop and maintain psychology education programs and recruit people to become clinical psychologists who will provide services to AI/AN people You must provide scholarship grants to AI/AN students enrolled in clinical psychology education programs Scholarship awards are for a one-year period You may award additional stipend support to each eligible student for up to four years

The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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 funding priorities, strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.Purpose of Small Grants:PDS Phnom Penh invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Cambodia through cultural, educational, artistic, and creative programming that highlights U.S.-Cambodian shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy, culture, values, and perspectives. Past examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Priority Program Areas: Empowering and/or educating youth to spur economic growth. Development of womens entrepreneurship and womens empowerment. Protecting the environment and strengthening resolve regional issues including but not limited to Lower Mekong issues, food security, water, and energy challenges. Programs to advance and promote human rights, including freedom of press and expression. Strengthening the understanding of civic engagement: making use of the interconnections of modern society to strengthen democracy. Projects or programs focusing on preservation, education, or economic growth for/with minority groups in Cambodia.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that aim to improve understanding and treatment of substance use disorders by exploring prevention strategies and engaging community stakeholders.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that manage multiple charter schools, enabling them to replicate or expand high-quality educational programs across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at improving the management of multiple chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries and American Indian/Alaska Native populations in the U.S. through innovative, community-centered healthcare strategies.

USAID/Rwanda Strengthening Equitable Education for the Deaf (SEED) The overall objective of the Strengthening Equitable Education for the Deaf (SEED) Activity is to improve reading outcomes for pre-primary and lower primary school learners who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) by the end of Primary 3 (P3 or Grade 3) in Rwanda. This Activity seeks to achieve this objective through three intermediate (3) results: Improve parental, community, and youth capacity to support Rwandan Sign Language (RSL) acquisition and literacy for learners who are deaf and hard of hearing; Improve access to quality, relevant bilingual RSL (Rwandan Sign Language (RSL) to Kinyarwanda and English literacy) teaching methodologies to improve reading outcomes for pre-primary and lower primary learners who are deaf or hard of hearing; and Strengthen national and decentralized Government of Rwanda (GOR) systems to better serve learners who are deaf or hard of hearing