Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Education

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to enhance the English teaching skills of Brazilian educators in STEM fields through an immersive exchange program and professional development activities.

This funding opportunity supports higher education institutions and certain educational entities in developing and implementing innovative pest management strategies to address critical agricultural challenges in the U.S.

This program provides $75,000 in unrestricted research funding to early-career faculty at U.S. undergraduate institutions who excel in teaching and research in the chemical sciences.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Ohio-based organizations to develop educational projects that raise awareness about critical environmental issues, targeting specific audiences such as students and the general public.

This funding opportunity supports Oregon-based organizations in developing programs that help at-risk youth aged 6 to 19 achieve educational success, improve mental and physical wellness, and engage with their communities.

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 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The Braille Training program offers financial assistance to projects that will (1) provide training in the use of braille for personnel providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) services or educational services to youth and adults who are blind; (2) develop braille training materials; (3) develop methods used to teach braille; and (4) develop activities used to promote the knowledge and use of braille and nonvisual access technology for youth and adults who are blind. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.235E.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations in Yemen and the U.S. to enhance English language education and media development, fostering partnerships and improving communication skills.

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government bodies in the U.S. and France to create projects that celebrate the historical and cultural ties between the two nations in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

This grant provides funding for U.S. higher education institutions to support faculty members conducting research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies, with a focus on enhancing expertise in specific world regions and less commonly taught languages.

This funding opportunity provides $2.6 million to support innovative workforce training projects that enhance employment outcomes and strengthen the training infrastructure in Illinois.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create customized international exchange programs that connect emerging leaders and mid-level professionals across various sectors, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding.

Purpose of PAS Public Diplomacy Grants: The Public Affairs Sections of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil through cultural, arts, educational, media, information, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. The bilateral nature of proposals is especially important during calendar year 2024, the 200th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, and perspectives as well as incorporate a cross-cutting approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Examples of PAS public diplomacy grants include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs that include U.S. speakers; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, businesses, and/or regional organizations; Media trainings PAS encourages applications from eligible civil society organizations, community representatives, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, government institutions, and international organizations. Please keep in mind that while an applicant may submit multiple proposals, each proposal must address only one of the initiative areas listed in the NOFO.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that engage youth, educators, and entrepreneurs in Cabo Verde, promoting democratic values, civic engagement, and innovation in collaboration with U.S. institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. universities with operational nuclear research reactors to promote collaboration, education, and public engagement in nuclear science and engineering.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will offer English-language education to youth in Central and Southern Iraq, helping them access higher education and employment opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides support for a U.S.-based organization to facilitate a cultural and academic exchange program for approximately 160 international undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to study in the United States and gain skills in high-priority fields.

The U.S. Mission in Trkiye's Public Diplomacy (PD) Section, within the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce this NOFO for a cooperative agreement to administer FY2024 -2026 EducationUSA advising services throughout Istanbul, Izmir, and the greater Marmara and Aegean regions. Trkiye is the nineteenth largest source country of international students in the United States with approximately 9,000 students pursuing higher education at U.S. institutions. The goal of this cooperative agreement is to increase student mobility between the United States and Trkiye through the following activities: providing information to Turkish audiences about how to study in the United States; providing relevant information to universities in Trkiye interested in establishing relationships or partnerships with U.S. universities; and assisting the U.S. Mission in providing information about the U.S. higher education system to the Government of Trkiye.

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of facilities that will produce and distribute specialized brain cell access tools for neuroscience research, enabling scientists to better study and manipulate specific brain cell types.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments for projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, promoting public engagement and historical reflection.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit and educational organizations to facilitate the placement and support of international high school students from select countries, promoting cultural exchange and understanding through host family arrangements and school attendance.