Grants for Special District Governments

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at protecting candidate and at-risk species in the U.S., targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, non-profits, and individuals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of organizations and individuals to implement critical recovery actions for endangered and threatened species across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to analyze existing data on late talking children, particularly focusing on underrepresented populations, to better understand their developmental trajectories and improve language outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at understanding how inflammasomes contribute to neurocognitive disorders and immune function in individuals with HIV and substance use disorders, encouraging innovative studies that link these areas to improve health outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research into how inflammasome activation affects individuals with HIV and substance use disorders, aiming to uncover mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets to improve health outcomes.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop a vaccine against Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), aiming to prevent infection and treat related diseases in affected populations.

This funding opportunity supports research collaborations between U.S. and Latin American institutions to address health disparities related to chronic diseases among Hispanic/Latino populations in the U.S. and Latin America.

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical assistance to partners for projects that restore aquatic connectivity and improve fish passage in rivers, floodplains, and coastal habitats, benefiting ecosystems and local communities.

Description: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Finland, U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. PDS Finland invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation and highlight shared values. All programs must include an American perspective, societal or 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 and viewpoints. A confirmed local Finnish organization (or partnering organization) must be identified in the grant application. Additionally, programs must include a public outreach component(s), such as livestreaming, masterclasses, traditional media, digital outreach, or events open to audiences. Examples of PDS Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to: Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Academic and professional lectures, and seminars; Professional and academic exchanges and programs Priority Program Areas: Proposals that relate to the Arctic and increasing cooperation between Arctic states and communities; Addressing climate change and changing environmental conditions; Proposals that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); Proposals that address global security challenges and increasing understanding of NATO, including programs in support of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives; Proposals that increase collaboration and exchange between American and Finnish students and teachers; Proposals that promote economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, and innovation; Proposals that counter disinformation The following types ofprograms are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activities; Charitable or development activities; Construction programs; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; Programs intended for an individuals personal enrichment or career development; Programs that do not include an organization based in Finland; Grants to for-profit entities

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in developing comprehensive training programs for graduate students in basic biomedical sciences, with a focus on fostering diversity and preparing them for careers in health-related research.

This broad RFA will support exploratory studies addressing mechanistic questions in HIV infection, replication, latency, and/or pathogenesis (including HAND) in the context of SUDs.

The "Ending the Epidemic: New Models of Integrated HIV/AIDS, Addiction, and Primary Care Services" grant aims to fund research that develops and tests new strategies for combining primary care, HIV, Hepatitis, and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to improve health outcomes for individuals at high risk for or living with these conditions in the US.

This funding opportunity supports multi-disciplinary research projects aimed at developing effective HIV/AIDS vaccines through advanced studies and preclinical evaluations in animal models.

This funding opportunity supports research institutions and organizations conducting experimental studies with human participants to explore new brain stimulation techniques for treating substance use disorders.

This grant provides financial and technical support to coastal communities, landowners, and conservation partners for projects that protect and restore coastal habitats while enhancing resilience to climate change.

This funding opportunity supports research into innovative non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to treat substance use disorders, targeting under-explored brain areas and measuring treatment success indicators.

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that train healthcare professionals and researchers in advanced cancer research skills to improve patient care and outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports research on non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to better understand and treat substance use disorders by exploring their effects on cognitive and neurobiological processes in humans.

This program provides financial and technical support to private landowners and various organizations for habitat restoration projects that benefit fish and wildlife, particularly focusing on endangered species and climate resilience.

The "WaterSMART: Title XVI WIIN Act Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024" grant aims to provide financial and technical assistance for the planning, design, and construction of water reclamation and reuse projects, with the goal of securing water supplies for future generations, improving water efficiency, and supporting disadvantaged communities in certain U.S. states and territories.