Federal Education Grants

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for projects to expand, improve, or transform the utility of mammalian cancer and tumor models for translational research. With this NOFO, the NCI intends to encourage submission of projects devoted to demonstrating that mammalian models or their derivatives used for translational research are robust representations of human biology, are appropriate to test questions of clinical importance, and provide reliable information for patients' benefit. These practical goals contrast with the goals of many mechanistic, NCI-supported R01 projects that employ mammals, or develop and use mammalian cancer models, transplantation tumor models, or models derived from mammalian or human tissues or cells for hypothesis-testing, non-clinical research. Among many other possible endeavors, applicants in response to this FOA could propose demonstrations of how to overcome translational deficiencies of mammalian oncology models, define new uses of mammalian models or their genetics for unexplored translational challenges, advance standard practices for use of translational models, test approaches to validate and credential models, or challenge current practices for how models are used translationally

(Reissue of RFA-NS-18-030) This FOA solicits applications for research projects that use innovative, methodologically-integrated approaches to understand how circuit activity gives rise to mental experience and behavior. The goal is to support projects that can realize a meaningful outcome within 5 years. Applications should address circuit function in the context of specific neural systems such as sensation, perception, attention, reasoning, intention, decision-making, emotion, navigation, communication or homeostasis. Projects should link theory and data analysis to experimental design and should produce predictive models as deliverables. Projects should aim to improve the understanding of circuits of the central nervous system by systematically controlling stimuli and/or behavior while actively recording and/or manipulating dynamic patterns of neural activity. Projects can use non-human and human species, and applications should explain how the selected species offers ideal conditions for revealing general principles about the circuit basis of a specific behavior.

ASHA's Fiscal Year 2023 draft Request for Applications (RFA) is posted.ASHA intends to post the FY 2023 official RFA by late June 2023 and give at least 30 days for Phase 1 app submission.Please keep an eye out for updates from [email protected] for information on the FY 2023 RFA as well as future opportunities with ASHA and USAID. If you are not subscribed to the ASHA listserv, join by sending an email to [email protected] with the subject "ASHA Listserv Membership Request," and your full name and email address in the body of the email.Please submit applications to [email protected]. Submissions will not be accepted through the grants.gov portal.

This funding opportunity supports teams of alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Honduras to develop innovative projects that address local and global challenges, such as illegal migration, economic growth, and education.

This funding opportunity supports early-career scientists transitioning to small business roles by providing financial resources for clinical trials, mentorship, and entrepreneurial training to foster their development and commercialization of innovative technologies.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore new ways to communicate about cancer, targeting improvements in prevention, patient care, and survivor outcomes through advanced technologies and methods.

This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to Operation Lifesaver Inc. for national safety education initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and promoting safe behaviors around railroad crossings and rights-of-way.

This funding opportunity supports research centers focused on innovative studies in substance use and addiction, including the relationship between substance use disorders and HIV, aiming to foster collaboration and groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that engage family members and friends in the recovery processes of individuals with substance use disorders, aiming to improve recovery outcomes and enhance the well-being of support persons.

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024. Purpose of Program: The SEED program, authorized under section 2242 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 6672), provides funding to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators. These grants will allow eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.423A.

This grant provides funding to support a centralized technical assistance center that will help state vocational rehabilitation agencies improve services and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

The "U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Minority Serving Institutions Grant Program, Scholarships and Fellowships, Fiscal Year 2024" is a funding opportunity aimed at providing scholarships and fellowships to Minority Serving Institutions for the purpose of enhancing knowledge and skills in nuclear safety, security, environmental protection, and other fields critical to the Commission's mission.

This funding opportunity supports innovative bioengineering projects that aim to improve healthcare solutions and research methods, particularly in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and accessibility.

The "Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Cancer Health Disparities and Minority Health (CHD-MH)" grant is designed to fund research programs that aim to improve the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer in underserved and/or underrepresented populations, with a focus on translating research findings into real-world applications.

Ending the Epidemic: New Models of Integrated HIV/AIDS, Addiction, and Primary Care Services aims to fund research that develops and tests innovative models of integrated healthcare to improve outcomes for individuals at high risk for or living with HIV, Hepatitis, and substance use disorders by enhancing service delivery and coordination of care.

The "OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel" grant is a funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at increasing the number of qualified, diverse professionals in special education and early intervention fields, by providing financial support for their training at minority-serving institutions, with the ultimate goal of improving services and outcomes for children with high-intensity disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based non-profit organizations partnering with overseas schools, libraries, and hospitals to promote American values and enhance institutional capacity through projects that foster mutual understanding and public diplomacy.

The purpose of this program is to recruit and retain outstanding, postdoctoral-level health professionals who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing careers as clinician-investigators. To address the growing need for this critical component of the research workforce, this funding opportunity seeks applications from institutional programs that can provide outstanding mentored research opportunities for Resident-Investigators and foster their ability to transition to individual career development research awards. The program will support institutions to provide support for up to 2 years of research conducted by Resident-Investigators in structured programs for clinician-investigators with defined program milestones. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary study to a clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and Jordan-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to organize a two-day education fair promoting U.S. higher education to Jordanian students and their families.

PAS Hong Kong and Macau invites U.S., Macau, and Hong Kong organizations skilled in facilitating and managing academic exchange programs to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Hong Kong and Macau to submit proposals for a Cooperative Agreement to implement administrative and logistical aspects of this program. All proposals must address the following elements:1) Administration: Carrying out all administrative, logistical, and reporting responsibilities, as established by the assistance award, and following all relevant federal guidelines and circulars. Planning, organizing, and administering the program to include:a. Enroll students in the participating U.S. universities.b. Collect passports, forms, and other materials for visa processing.c. Work with students to sign all necessary documents, including waivers, consent forms, bank account statements, school documents, etc.d. Organize pre-departure orientation(s) for the group, to be held at the Consulate, with light refreshments.e. Organize debriefing upon the groups return to Hong Kong and Macau, to be held at the Consulate, with light refreshments.f. Liaise with parents and teachers regarding the students participation in this program.g. Determining any reasonable accommodation requirements of the students and relaying that to the Consulate for procuring appropriate services, if needed.h. Other required administrative and logistical tasks.2) Travel support for students in Hong Kong and Macau:a. Abiding by the Fly America Act, work with the U.S. universities to purchase roundtrip air tickets for travel between Hong Kong and the U.S. university location.b. Organize local travel for students in Hong Kong, and between Hong Kong and Macau (for Macau participants) for orientation, visa appointments, and debriefing.3) Management/disbursement/payment of expenses. These expenses must be included in the proposal:a. Phone cards.a. Round-trip air tickets (mentioned above).b. Local travel, visa fees and miscellaneous expenses.c. Tuition costs for each participant (based on $4,900 per person). Awardee must maintain accounting control over the funds provided by this award with proper documentation, including invoices, receipts, etc. that adequately substantiates all payments charged to this award.4) Creating and distributing pre- and post-program surveys in order to assess the impact of the program.5) Awardee organization will work closely with the EducationUSA Advisor at the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong and Macau on the project. The EducationUSA Advisor exercises final authority to approve the project design, pace, itinerary, and budget expenditures within the parameters of current guidelines.6) Additional enrichment activities may be included in the proposal. Timeline: March 2025 Selection of participants April 2025 Confirmation of participantsMay 2025 Preparation of documents and grantee begins working with the receiving U.S. university June 2025 Confirmation of itinerary / Pre-departure orientation July 2025 Participants participate in EducationUSA Academy ProgramAugust 2025 Debriefing and presentationSeptember 2025 Survey distribution and evaluation