State Science and Technology Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New York to deliver essential work readiness training for individuals facing employment barriers, helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

The Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program is the Library of Congress's primary educational outreach initiative, designed to provide instructional materials, tools, education, and professional development to teachers. The program's core mission is to enhance educators' ability to integrate digitized primary sources from the Library of Congress into their instruction. This integration aims to build student literacy, critical thinking skills, content knowledge, and the ability to conduct original research. Since the establishment of the Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement in 2018 and the release of the Library's strategic plans, the TPS goals have evolved to both influence and reflect the Library's broader outreach objectives, aligning closely with its vision of connecting to all Americans. The program primarily targets educators and, by extension, their students. Through its initiatives, TPS aims to reach a wide array of learners, including those representing specific professions, ethnicities, geographic locations, abilities, interests, and affiliations, particularly those identified as underserved by the program. The impact goals are centered on fostering deeper learning experiences, improving educational outcomes, and empowering both teachers and students with valuable research and analytical skills. TPS Consortium members are critical to achieving these goals, acting as "Connectors" who facilitate this extensive outreach and help the Library fulfill its mission of widespread public engagement. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Continuing Awards (FY25-FY27) emphasizes several key priorities and focuses. It seeks project proposals from current TPS Consortium members to expand the use of existing teaching materials, tools, and strategies developed under previous awards. A significant focus is on disseminating these resources to meet the diverse needs of various recipient populations. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they will support current and new audiences by reviewing and revising existing TPS products, modifying them for enhanced value, and developing effective strategies and networks to facilitate outreach to targeted populations, especially those previously underserved. Expected outcomes and measurable results include an increased integration of Library of Congress primary sources into K-12 and higher education curricula, improved student engagement and learning outcomes in literacy and critical thinking, and expanded reach to diverse educational communities. Successful proposals are expected to demonstrate solutions that address specific educational needs of recipient populations, grounded in standard practice, documented experience, or research. The Library's strategic priorities, as reflected in its 2019-23 and 2024-2028 plans, and the TPS program's theory of change are centered on the belief that by equipping educators with high-quality, primary-source-based instructional materials and professional development, a more literate, critically thinking, and engaged populace will emerge, capable of conducting original research and connecting more deeply with historical and cultural resources.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects among faculty at Indiana University School of Medicine to develop innovative ideas and generate data for larger grant applications.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey counties for initiatives that improve communication and language access services for residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind, ultimately aiming to reduce health disparities and enhance accessibility in public services.

The 2024-25 Physical and Digital Infrastructure Security Grant Program for Health Care Practitioners, offered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), aims to enhance physical facility and digital security for healthcare practitioners. This initiative aligns with a broader mission to safeguard healthcare services, particularly those related to abortion and reproductive health, which may be vulnerable to violence and vandalism. The program's core purpose is to mitigate security risks, ensuring uninterrupted and safe access to essential healthcare services for communities across California. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are currently licensed healthcare practitioners located in California who provide abortion-related services (or referrals) and reproductive health care services. This includes medical doctors, osteopathic doctors, licensed midwives, certified nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and physician assistants. A key impact goal is to create a more secure environment for these practitioners and their patients, thereby preserving access to critical reproductive health services. The program prioritizes security enhancements to protect against physical and digital threats. Eligible applicants must demonstrate that they provide abortion-related and reproductive health care services and are located in California. Health Care Practitioners who received an award from the FY 2022-23 DP Program are also eligible to reapply. The focus is on proactive measures to prevent violence and vandalism, fostering a safe operational space for healthcare providers. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the security infrastructure of participating healthcare facilities, both physically and digitally. The program anticipates that enhanced security will reduce incidents of violence and vandalism, leading to improved access to and continuity of abortion-related and reproductive health care services. With a total of $3 million available and individual grants up to $150,000, the program intends to achieve a widespread impact across California. The grant performance period runs from September 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, allowing for significant improvements in the security landscape for these vital healthcare providers.

This program provides financial support to non-profit and municipal science museums in North Carolina, particularly those in economically distressed areas, to enhance science education and literacy through diverse learning experiences.

This program provides funding to Maryland-based businesses, nonprofits, and agricultural entities for energy efficiency projects and improvements that go beyond current standards.

The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) grant program, administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), offers funding to municipalities to tackle greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and climate change adaptation at a local level. The program is designed to align with broader environmental conservation goals by fostering resilience and reducing environmental impact within New York State communities. It supports projects that either reduce GHG emissions or adapt to the changing climate, directly contributing to a more sustainable future for the state's residents and natural resources. The primary beneficiaries of this program are municipalities across New York State, including counties, cities, towns, villages, and boroughs. The grant aims to reduce risks from climate hazards and decrease GHG emissions, ultimately improving the quality of life and environmental safety for residents. The impact goals are centered on building local capacity to respond to climate change, whether through direct implementation projects or through certification activities that enhance planning and assessment capabilities. The program prioritizes projects that fall into two main categories: Implementation and Certification. Implementation projects are further divided into GHG Mitigation (e.g., reduction of vehicle miles traveled, organic waste, refrigerant management, renewable energy in low-income housing) and Climate Adaptation (reducing risks to residents, infrastructure, and/or natural resources from changing climate hazards). Certification projects focus on assessments, inventories, and planning activities that help municipalities achieve or work towards certified Climate Smart Community status. Projects must demonstrate an ability to identify, mitigate, and/or adapt to climate change vulnerability and risk or demonstrate potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through various mitigation strategies and a meaningful decrease in climate-related risks for residents, infrastructure, and natural resources. For certification projects, the expected outcome is an increased local capacity to respond to climate change, leading to more informed planning and future grant applications. The grant explicitly states that implementation projects must have a minimum useful life of 10 years, ensuring long-term impact. The strategic priority is to empower local governments to take concrete actions against climate change, with a clear theory of change that by funding targeted projects and capacity-building efforts, the state can achieve significant environmental improvements and enhance community resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Connecticut municipalities and regional entities to develop waste management projects that reduce solid waste and promote environmental sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides $750,000 to Minnesota communities for projects that enhance resilience against climate impacts on stormwater, wastewater, and public health services.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is offering a grant of over $1 million, with a total funding of $10,000,000, to educational and non-profit organizations in Urbana, Illinois, to promote bioprocessing through infrastructure and capital equipment expansion, increased training opportunities, and short course offerings, with the project having been partially funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Tech Hubs program.

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to innovative technology startups in Minnesota for research, development, and business expenses, helping them grow and succeed in their early years.

The Michigan Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) offers the Environmental Justice (EJ) Impact Grant program. This program is designed to reduce environmental health burdens and impacts within Michigan’s Environmental Justice communities. The core mission of this grant aligns with the broader goal of promoting environmental equity and public health, particularly in areas disproportionately affected by environmental issues. The primary target beneficiaries of this program are residents within Michigan’s Environmental Justice communities. The overarching impact goal is to positively affect these residents by funding place-based and equity-focused projects. This direct focus on communities facing environmental injustice ensures that the grant addresses critical needs where they are most prevalent, aiming for tangible improvements in their living environments and health outcomes. The program prioritizes several key areas for funding. These include community improvement projects aimed at enhancing public health, initiating or expanding monitoring of background pollution levels in air, water, or soil (with air monitoring equipment classified as air quality sensors and not for regulatory use), new or improved equipment or management techniques to improve indoor air quality in schools, and the remediation/redevelopment of contaminated or blighted sites. These priorities reflect a comprehensive approach to environmental justice, addressing both pollution and its direct impacts on community well-being. Expected outcomes include measurable improvements in public health through community projects, enhanced understanding of pollution levels via monitoring, better indoor air quality in schools, and the revitalization of environmentally degraded areas. The program has a total of $20,000,000 available, with a maximum of $500,000 per applicant. This substantial funding allows for significant, impactful projects. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribes, community-based non-profit organizations (including grassroots and frontline organizations), schools, institutions of higher education, and local governments, reflecting a strategic approach to engage diverse stakeholders in achieving environmental justice.

This funding opportunity provides up to $75,000 to early-stage clean tech and clean energy companies in New Jersey to support research and development projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This program provides funding and educational resources to Kansas licensed early child care facilities to promote healthy eating habits and increase the use of locally grown fruits and vegetables among young children.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to projects that expand electric vehicle charging access for residents of multi-family housing, particularly in disadvantaged or low-income communities, promoting EV adoption and reliable charging solutions.

This program provides funding to expand high-speed internet access in underserved areas of Pennsylvania, targeting households and businesses lacking adequate broadband service.

This is a competitive renewal, supporting a single Collaborative Action Program to Reduce Liver Cancer Mortality in Texas: Collaborative Action Center (CAP:CAC). • A competitive renewal application will address the expansion of administrative services, resources, and support to funded hepatocellular carcinoma research projects along with strong justification for the continuation of the FY19.2 CAP:CAC award. • Applicants may request a maximum of $3,000,000 in total costs for a period of 5 years. • Multi-Principal Investigators (MIs) are allowed under this Request for Applications (RFA). See the Information for Applicants (IFA) document for definition and eligibility of MIs. • See application limitations for Principal Investigators (PIs)/MIs, regardless of whether the MI is from the prime institution or a subcontracted institution. • Note that CPRIT does not allow the use of the term Co-PI. • Minimum effort for the PI and/or MIs throughout the project period is required. • FY25 salary cap is $225,000 per year. • Competitive renewals are not subject to preliminary evaluation. Renewal applications move directly to the full peer review phase.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities in New York State for acquiring private forested land to create or expand community forests, enhancing public access and promoting environmental conservation.