Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Safety

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and institutions working to prevent the proliferation of chemical weapons by enhancing partner nations' capabilities in detection, response, and compliance with international norms.

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service State and Private Forestry, offers the Community Challenge Grant program to fund projects that promote tree planting, care of trees, and education on tree issues, with the aim of enhancing the quality of Arizona’s urban and community forests, and requires applicants to contribute at least 10% of the total project cost.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to combat misinformation during investigations of suspected biological attacks, helping various stakeholders effectively manage information and maintain the credibility of their efforts.

This opportunity seeks academic institutions to partner with the U.S. Army in advancing research across various scientific and technical fields, focusing on collaboration to enhance military capabilities and innovation.

This program provides funding to tribal organizations and institutions to improve justice system facilities and enhance corrections operations in Native American communities across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to address human rights abuses and promote fundamental freedoms in China, including efforts against censorship, legal repression, and sanctions evasion.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to improve export control systems and regulatory frameworks in various countries, aiming to prevent the proliferation of advanced technologies and safeguard U.S. and allied interests.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions to deliver training that improves staffing analysis and operational efficiency in correctional facilities across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and educational institutions working to promote peace and reduce violence among religious and ethnic groups in Nigeria, particularly in Benue and Plateau states.

This funding opportunity provides $30 million to support Ohio-based non-profits, universities, and tech schools in developing innovative personal protective equipment and technology to enhance workplace safety.

This program provides funding to a consortium led by a qualified university to develop innovative safety strategies and infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing traffic fatalities in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and evaluation projects aimed at improving forensic science practices and their impact on the criminal justice system across the United States, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government and nonprofit organizations for developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans in juvenile justice residential facilities to ensure the safety and well-being of youth and staff during emergencies.

This funding opportunity supports research and development of advanced transportation technologies, prioritizing projects that improve vehicle efficiency and battery technology while benefiting underserved communities across the U.S.

This grant seeks innovative proposals from defense contractors and research institutions to develop advanced technologies that improve electronic warfare and spectrum operations for the military.

This grant provides financial support to doctoral students at U.S. academic institutions conducting research that addresses issues in criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working to counter unmanned aerial system and weapons of mass destruction threats in Iraq, enhancing national security and regional stability.

The Butler County Communities Grant Cycle, managed by the Central Kansas Community Foundation, is dedicated to enhancing communities within Butler County, Kansas. This grant program is a testament to the foundation's mission of supporting charitable, scientific, and educational purposes through various community-focused initiatives. It aligns with the foundation's strategic priority to foster community service, projects, programs, and events that directly contribute to local betterment. The overall goal is to uplift the quality of life and address specific needs within El Dorado and broader Butler County. The grant targets a diverse set of beneficiaries and aims for significant impact. The El Dorado Prairie Port Festival Fund specifically supports community events designed to improve family relationships by bringing together residents and former residents of El Dorado, KS. The George Trimble Special Needs Charitable Fund focuses on the welfare and safety of El Dorado citizens, providing critical response in disasters, promoting public health and education, and offering general assistance to the needy. The Kansas Health Foundation Funds (both Butler County and El Dorado) are dedicated to underwriting solutions to local health issues, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and promoting well-being across individuals and communities. The expected outcomes include stronger family bonds, enhanced public safety and health, and a more resilient community in the face of challenges. A key priority of this grant cycle, particularly for the El Dorado Prairie Port Festival Fund, is the funding of new community events in El Dorado, KS, alongside supporting existing ones. The George Trimble Special Needs Charitable Fund prioritizes critical response to disasters and the promotion of public health and safety. The Kansas Health Foundation Funds prioritize solutions to local health issues and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by strategically investing in community events, critical support services, and health initiatives, they can foster a more connected, safer, and healthier environment for all residents of Butler County and El Dorado. The measurable results for this grant cycle include the number of new and existing community events supported, the reach and impact of disaster relief and public health programs, and the improvements in health and well-being metrics within the targeted communities. Specific funding limits are in place to ensure a broad distribution of resources: requests should not exceed $1,500 for the El Dorado Prairie Port Festival Fund and Kansas Health Foundation Fund – El Dorado, $1,200 for the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Butler County, and $3,000 for the George Trimble Special Needs Charitable Fund. Organizations applying must possess 501(c)(3) status or equivalent and be managed by reliable, ethical, and experienced personnel, ensuring accountability and effective use of funds.

The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support the Nigerian interagency in designing, revising, and implementing crisis response plans and protocols. Nigeria is Africa’s largest democracy with a population of over 230 million people and the continent’s largest economy. However, Nigeria currently faces a terrorist threat from primarily the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISIS-WA), the largest ISIS affiliate outside Iraq and Syria, that continues to expand throughout the country. Boko Haram, alQa'ida-aligned Ansaru, and a myriad of gangs and bandit organizations also remain persistent threats. Ensuring that Nigeria’s civilian security services are capable of responding to and managing a crisis is critical to ensuring the safety, stability, and prosperity of the country. This program should identify how the Nigerian interagency prepares crisis response plans, who is involved in that process, and how those plans are tested. CT expects the selected implementer to build the Nigerian interagency’s capacity to develop and/or update these crisis response plans through trainings, mentorship, and simulation exercises and assist the Nigerian interagency with developing their own trainings and exercises to maintain those crisis response plans after the program is over. The application should show an emphasis on interagency coordination in the program’s theory of change and an explanation of how interagency coordination will be assessed and measured. CT is also interested in how the implementer will facilitate sustainability through preparing the Nigerian interagency to institutionalize crisis response reviews. CT can also assist the selected implementer in coordinating and deconflicting program activities with previous foreign assistance programs that worked on this topic. Program Goal: Nigeria’s civilian security services are capable of effectively executing crisis response measures using interagency coordination and institutionalizing emergency management procedures, including the allocation of resources for response activities. Program Objective(s): This program seeks to achieve the following objectives: 1. By 2026, Nigeria has assessed its current interagency coordination efforts and crisis response plans. This objective must be met before the period of performance ends as all other objectives will build on it. 2. By 2027, Nigeria has developed or updated crisis response management plans that delineate roles, responsibilities, and authorities among applicable agencies and/or entities depending on where, when, and what type of crisis has occurred. 3. By 2027, Nigeria’s designated civilian security agencies (noted in Participants and Audiences) and interagency coordination capacities are strengthened through training, exercises, and simulations based on the crisis response plans developed with the assistance of the selected implementer. 4. By 2027, Nigeria’s designated civilian security agencies and interagency coordination capacities are assessed through tabletop exercises to determine the sustainability of crisis response planning, development, and validation procedures. Participants and Audiences: The intended target audience includes Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Advisor, the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defense Corps, INTERPOL’s Abuja National Central Bureau, Nigeria’s National Counterterrorism Center, Nigeria Immigration Service, and other Nigerian civilian security agencies and relevant ministries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance law enforcement's ability to engage with individuals returning from conflict zones, aiming to promote community stability and prevent radicalization.