Grants for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in strengthening the labor rights, protections, and conditions of decent work for migrant domestic workers in Malaysia.

This program is intended to serve to sustain the operational capability of the Somalia Police Force (SPF) counterterrorism units that have received training, equipping, and mentoring using CT funds. Program objectives are separated into three parts. 1) Continued training and mentoring to the SPF Forensic Science Lab (FSL). The selected implementer will be asked to deploy certified latent print and digital evidence subject matter experts to continue to work with FSL as it supports evidence-based counterterrorism investigations in Mogadishu. 1) Sustain logistical support to CT-funded SPF units This includes equipment maintenance and vehicle maintenance, consumables (including fuel, lab chemicals, and reagents, computer software licenses and updates, enabler capabilities including electronic countermeasures (ECM) system maintenance and support, and ammunition). This also includes tracking and monitoring Leahy vetting, collating stipend spreadsheets for pay out by a separate implementer, and, 1) Provide continued monitoring, evaluation, and oversight of weapons and ammunition as required by law. This involves monthly or quarterly (to be determined later) equipment verifications and reporting. This also includes managing a secure storage space and logging controlled items checked into and out of implementer custody. (Using the allocated budget, the selected implementer will be expected to maintain this or another storage space build to the same international standards. The estimated cost for this space is $7-10,000/month.

Our Town is the National Endowment for the Arts creative placemaking grants program. Through project-based funding, we support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities over the long term. Successful Our Town projects demonstrate a specific role for arts, culture, and design as part of strategies for strengthening local communities, ultimately centering equity and laying the groundwork for long-term systems change tailored to community needs and opportunities. All applications are submitted by one organization and require one partner organization. The applicant/partner pair must include 1) a nonprofit organization and 2) a local government or quasi-government entity. Cost share/matching grants range from $25,000 to $150,000, with a minimum cost share/match equal to the grant amount. The Arts Endowments support of a project may start on July 1, 2025, or any time thereafter. A grant period of up to two years is allowed.

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based masters and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. This solicitation describes a pilot for a potential new track for the existingNRT Programthat will support research and education projects that will result in a new masters degree, certificate, or a track within an existing masters or Ph.D. program with high industry relevance in at least one focus area identified in this pilot. This will be accomplished through an effective partnership among: (a) a non-R1 Institution of Higher Education (IHE) (lead institution), (b) an non-lead IHE (an R1 or non-R1) that has either an ongoing or completed NRT program in at least one of the focus areas defined for this pilot (see below), and (c) two to three industry partners in the same focus area(s). The overall purpose is to train the STEM workforce in focus areas specified in this solicitation by stimulating collaborations among non-R1 institutions, institutions with existing or completed NRT projects, and industry partners.

LITCs ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system for taxpayers who are lowincome or speak English as a Second Language (ESL) by: • Providing pro bono representation on their behalf in tax disputes with the IRS; • Educating them about their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers; and • Identifying and advocating for issues that impact these taxpayers. LITCs must: • Provide dollar-for-dollar matching funds; and • Offer LITC services for free or for no more than a nominal fee.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund a national membership and accreditation organization to support training and technical assistance and implementation of national standards for childrens advocacy centers (CACs), which provide a coordinated response to victims of child abuse.

This funding opportunity supports diverse organizations in conducting comprehensive research on alcohol use and its health impacts, fostering collaboration among scientists to improve public health outcomes.

This Notice informs that NIA intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) inviting applications from mid-career investigators for mentored career enhancement awards focused on cross-disciplinary training to broaden and strengthen the investigator's capability to lead future comparative studies of the factors contributing to differences in life spans between human and nonhuman primate species. The NOFO is intended to provide support for experienced investigators with expertise in human and/or nonhuman primate (NHP) studies to do the following: 1) Augment or redirect their research program by acquiring expertise in other fields related to comparative primate research and aging 2) Develop collaborations with research fields with which they do not commonly interact This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to identify potential mentors and prepare well-developed career enhancement plans. The NOFO is expected to be published in June 2024 with an anticipated application due date in November 2024. These are estimated time frames, and they may change. The NOFO is expected to utilize the K18 Career Enhancement Award activity code. It is expected that the NOFO will not allow clinical trials. Additional details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to support the archiving and documentation of existing data sets within the scientific mission of the NICHD in order to enable secondary analysis of these data by the scientific community. The highest priority is to archive original data collected with NICHD funding. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NOFO is expected to be published in July 2024 with an expected application due date in October 2024. This NOFO will utilize the R03 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

Under 15 U.S.C. 649(l), the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help develop exports by eligible small business concerns (ESBCs) (as defined in Section 8.1.5). The objective of STEP is to increase (1) the number of U.S. small businesses that export, (2) the dollar value of exports, and (3) the number of U.S. small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities (as defined in 8.1.15).

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Strengthening Civic Engagement in Kazakhstan. Eligibility for this award is not restricted.USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity No. 72011524RFA00006 (NOFO) subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read the NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process.Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicants expense.Please see the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity No. 72011524RFA00006 for more information.

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGR) intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance scholarship on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of advances in human genetics or genomics, enhance ELSI research teams, build ELSI research capacity, and broaden the ELSI workforce.The intended NOFO will be based on aconceptrecently approved by the National Advisory Council on Human Genome Research and accompanyingdiscussion. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects, and to consult with NIH following release of the intended NOFO to submit responsive applications. The NOFO is expected to be published in summer of 2004 with an expected application due date in fall of 2024. This NOFO will utilize the UM1 activity code (Research Project with Complex Structure, Cooperative Agreement, Clinical Trial Optional). Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ( NIAAA) intends to reissue RFA-AA-23-001, Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50, Clinical Trial Optional), by publishing a NOFO to solicit applications for a broad-based Alcohol Research Centers program to foster and conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative research on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), alcohol misuse and alcohol-related problems, and other health-related consequences across the lifespan. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NOFO is expected to be published in Spring 2024 with an expected application due date in Fall 2024. This NOFO will utilize the P50 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

trainer program to educate, train, and prepare jail and prison staff so they are equipped to appropriately interact with people in a carceral setting who have mental illness (MI) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This training should be developed by an institution of higher education or non-profit, for profit or tribal in conjunction with health care and corrections professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach. The training must focus on understanding behavioral health, including MI and substance use disorders, IDD, developing empathy, navigating community resources, and de-escalation skills and practical application training of those skills in a trauma-informed manner for all staff working in prisons and jails. The centerpiece of this training must be a 40-hour CIT train-the-trainer program.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educators in Klamath, Lake, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties for environmental and wildlife education programs aimed at children in grades K-6 and other youth under 18.

Mini-grants are offered on a rolling monthly basis to support programmatic needs in various impact areas. These grants are aimed at local nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and government programs in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. The grants cover expenses such as technical assistance, capacity building, equipment purchases, and direct aid like pharmaceutical and food assistance. First-time applicants are limited to awards under $1,000 and may require additional vetting processes such as site visits. Grant renewed every year.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote environmental awareness, alternative health care, and arts education for underserved youth and communities.

This funding opportunity supports innovative bioscience research projects in Delaware that have the potential for significant economic impact, targeting researchers and businesses in the developmental stage.

The FY2025 Arts Learning Program aims to support high-quality arts learning projects that benefit K-12 students in Oregon, focusing on Title 1 schools, economically distressed areas, and rural locations. This program encourages partnerships between nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools, fostering knowledge exchange between artists and educators to impact students' achievements, skills, or attitudes. The grant offers a matching award amount of $10,000, requiring dollar-for-dollar matching with earned, contributed, or in-kind support.

The FY25 Workforce Development Grant is dedicated to supporting educational and training opportunities aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities. With a special focus on populations such as people with disabilities, high school juniors and seniors, non-traditional students, nonprofit professionals, and skilled workers in critical sectors, the grant provides up to $7,500 for qualified applicants. Programs eligible for funding include summer work experiences, pre-apprenticeship programs, internships, occupational skills training with recognized credentials, concurrent educational programs, and leadership development initiatives. Additional consideration is given based on the scope of impact, collaborative efforts, organizational competence, and fiscal sustainability of applying organizations. Grant renewed every year.