Grants for State governments - Science and Technology

With this solicitation, NIJ seeks applications for funding of rigorous, independent evaluation projects funded under the OJP Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI). This solicitation includes two funding categories: 1) Evaluation research of programmatic sites funded under the OJP FY23 and FY24 CVIPI solicitations; and 2) evaluation research of other community-violence programs.

The National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) has announced the FY24 American Lobster Research Program to support projects that advance the scientific understanding of the American Lobster fishery and aid the resilience of fishing communities against environmental changes and economic uncertainties. Approximately $2 million in federal funds is expected to be available in FY2024, with individual awards capped at $600,000 for projects lasting one to two years. Applicants are required to provide a 50% non-federal match. Eligible projects must occur within the U.S. or its territories and waterways. This opportunity encourages projects involving partnerships across industry, state agencies, academia, and community members to address the fishery's complexities, including its ecological and economic aspects. Grant renewed every year.

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative research aimed at protecting military personnel from diseases transmitted by insects, focusing on new insecticides, personal protection technologies, and improved pest management strategies.

This grant provides funding for research and projects that develop climate change predictions and analyses to help industries adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate-related challenges through 2050.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships that include domestic academic institutions to develop innovative technologies for extracting and refining rare earth elements from unconventional sources, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing environmental impact.

This funding opportunity supports early career scientists in the U.S. who are working on planetary science research, helping them advance their projects and professional development through financial support.

This program supports businesses and organizations in Washington State that are working on innovative projects to reduce waste and promote a circular economy through recycling, reuse, and sustainable practices.

The purpose of the RRTCs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit people with disabilities, family members, rehabilitation service providers, policymakers and other research stakeholders. The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved health and function among people with physical disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

This funding opportunity supports research and evaluation of artificial intelligence applications in the criminal justice system, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund applications to the FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program Competitive (Coverdell Competitive Program) to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. This program furthers the DOJs mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

This competition provides over $4.2 million in cash prizes and resources to U.S.-based individuals and teams developing innovative solar energy technologies, with a focus on supporting solutions that benefit underserved communities.

This grant provides funding for researchers, especially early-career scientists and students, to develop and test new technologies for studying solar and space physics through low-cost suborbital flights.

This program provides funding to state educational agencies to improve and innovate assessment systems that measure student achievement and growth in elementary and secondary schools.

This initiative provides $10 million to organizations in the U.S. that propose innovative solutions to rebuild public trust in essential institutions like schools, government, media, and healthcare.

The AARP Foundation is accepting applications for the Purpose Prize, a national award celebrating individuals aged 50 and older who are leveraging their life experiences to create positive change. Winners will receive $50,000 for their non-profit organization and access to various resources and events. Eligible applicants must be US citizens, at least 50 years old, and have founded a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. The work being recognized must have been initiated when the applicant was at least 40 years old. For more information, visit The AARP Foundation website.

This funding opportunity is designed for multidisciplinary teams of quantum scientists, biomedical researchers, and engineers to develop innovative quantum-enabled technologies that improve early detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic development in healthcare.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing innovative technologies to identify and target senescent cells, which could lead to new treatments for age-related diseases.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities to establish clinical trial centers focused on advancing research and treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction through coordinated clinical trials and patient engagement.

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S.-based researchers and institutions working on projects that enhance the detection, tracking, and mitigation of potentially hazardous asteroids and comets that could threaten Earth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at understanding and preventing the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.