Nationwide Grants

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals to identify and optimize novel molecules that exhibit inhibitory effects on Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-CRISPR associated proteins (CRISPR-Cas) gene editing processes. The Broad-Spectrum Antagonists for Editors (B-SAFE) program is explicitly seeking transformative approaches enabling the discovery or design of novel inhibitors of gene editing technologies with enhanced activity, utility, and breadth of coverage. Novel inhibitor activity will be assessed in vitro over the course of the program and a subset of top performing molecules will be selected for scale-up at quantities sufficient for testing and evaluation by Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders. In concert, DARPA is interested in exploring methods to rapidly discover inhibitor molecules for novel gene editing technologies beyond CRISPR-Cas systems to keep pace with the rapidly advancing field and promote the safe, controlled use of these technologies. Research that generates incremental improvements to the existing state-of-the-art are specifically excluded.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies for conservation efforts aimed at recovering endangered and threatened marine and anadromous species, particularly those under NOAA's jurisdiction.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to develop and implement evidence-based self-management programs that improve health knowledge and reduce complications for individuals affected by blood disorders like hemophilia and thalassemia.

This grant provides funding for social science researchers to collaborate with state or local human services agencies to conduct studies that improve family economic self-sufficiency and stability, with a focus on equity and policy impact.

The "FY 2025 Phase I Release 1" grant is a funding opportunity provided by the Department of Energy (DOE) for small businesses to conduct innovative research or development projects that have commercial potential and support the DOE's mission, with successful Phase I grantees eligible to apply for further support in Phase II.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to conduct research on telehealth services, particularly focusing on improving access and addressing disparities for underserved populations in the United States.

The OVW Violence Against Women Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorney (Tribal SAUSA) Initiative (Assistance Listing # 16.055) is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Pub. L. No. 118-42, 138 Stat. 25, 143. This initiative supports Tribes and United States Attorneys Offices (USAOs) in their investigation and prosecution of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking cases in Indian country. Grant funds support salary, fringe benefits, training, travel, and supplies for dedicated tribal prosecutors who are cross-designated as Tribal SAUSAs to work directly with their USAOs. The goals of the initiative are to fill gaps in jurisdictional coverage; increase communication and coordination with Tribal, federal, and state law enforcement agencies; establish consistent relationships between federal prosecutors and the Tribal community(ies); and improve the quality of investigation and prosecution of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking cases through training and best practices, such as DOJs recently released framework for prosecutors on strengthening responses to these crimes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. academic and nonprofit research institutions for acquiring advanced equipment that modernizes shared-use biomedical research facilities and enhances their operational efficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal Colleges and Universities to develop programs that train and qualify education staff for American Indian and Alaskan Native Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve legal assistance for older adults facing economic and social challenges, particularly in underserved communities.

The "Model Intercomparison and Improvement for Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emission Estimation from Agriculture" grant is a $1.9 million funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture aimed at supporting the coordination, implementation, and management of studies comparing different models of carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural systems, with a focus on soil carbon sequestration and emissions in cropland and grassland systems.

The United States Agency for International Development Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (USAID/DRC) is gathering information to develop health financing, governance, and information systems activities in support of the DRCs strategic plan for 2021-2030 towards universal health coverage (UHC). The purpose of the Health Financing, Governance and Information Systems (HFG/IS) activity is to strengthen national and select provincial governments capacity to identify and act upon key levers for resource mobilization and for reductions in household catastrophic health expenditures, to identify and respond to gaps in equity, quality, and coverage of health services, to strengthen citizens capacity to hold government accountable for health services, and to foster collaborative learning. Targeted systems strengthening include efforts to improve the resilience and capacity of the public health system to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging infectious disease threats with a one health approach. USAID envisions that this activity will strengthen the role of citizens, women, and marginalized groups in the design, delivery, monitoring, and accountability of health services, which in turn fosters trust in the health system and sustainability. Recognizing the interdependence of governance, financing, and information, this activity supports a targeted, synergistic approach to complement the USAID Integrated Health Services Delivery Accelerator and USAID Sant Gouvernance Activities. Provincial-level interventions will focus on the 8 provinces of implementation for these Activities (Kasai Central, Kasai Oriental, Haut-Katanga, Haut- Lomami, Lomani, Lualaba, Tanganyika, and Sud-Kivu), be coordinated to promote synergies and avoid duplication of efforts, and contribute to a broader learning agenda to foster adoption of best practices and national scale-up. USAID envisions a well-planned collaborative learning agenda for this Activity and commitment to gender and social inclusion principles.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist healthcare providers in expanding telehealth services, particularly in rural and underserved areas across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring the mechanisms of Treponema pallidum, the bacteria responsible for syphilis, to address the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections and improve understanding of its pathogenesis.

The National Press Foundation is offering the Covering Equitable Community Development Journalism Fellowship, an expenses-paid program designed to enhance journalists' ability to report on equitable community development. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to support and educate journalists, specifically by equipping them to investigate the intersection of policy, public and private financing, and calls for equitable housing, parks, and other community assets. The program aims to address the critical need for comprehensive and nuanced reporting on how resources are allocated and what initiatives receive support within various regions. The target beneficiaries of this fellowship are U.S.-based journalists working across print, TV, radio, or online media, with a particular encouragement for those who cover race and metro beats. The program emphasizes diversity and welcomes applicants from across the nation. The impact goal is to empower these journalists to better understand and report on pervasive racial gaps and the policies and investments in their communities related to health, wealth, and overall community well-being. By providing specialized training, the fellowship seeks to foster a more informed public discourse on community development issues. The fellowship's priorities and focuses include an immersive exploration into community development issues, especially in the context of small and mid-sized cities. The program will delve into how financing and investing institutions—such as community development financial institutions (CDFIs), philanthropic impact investors, private banks, and other investors—prioritize projects. It will also examine how policymakers and public officials can actively involve residents in decision-making and ensure accountability for anti-racist practices in the community development sector. Other key topics include identifying conditions that lead to healthier, more equitable communities with access to essential resources like affordable housing, education, and healthcare, as well as addressing environmental justice as a community development issue. The expected outcomes and measurable results of this fellowship include equipping journalists with the knowledge and context to add breadth to their coverage of community development. By bringing together experts from health equity, nonprofit, policy, financing, and community organizing sectors, the program anticipates that fellows will gain a deeper understanding of complex issues. While specific measurable results are not explicitly stated as quantitative metrics, the qualitative outcome is a more capable and informed journalistic body that can investigate and report on community development effectively, potentially leading to increased public awareness and accountability in these areas.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore the relationship between HIV and substance use, aiming to develop new prevention and treatment strategies for affected populations.

The "INL Kosovo Anti-Corruption Program" grant aims to empower civil society and the Kosovo Agency for Prevention of Corruption to enhance government transparency, accountability, and rule of law reforms, thereby reducing corruption within government institutions.

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that protect the rights and prevent abuse of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them and their families to engage in community life and advocate for policy changes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations for improving public health surveillance and treatment practices for inherited bleeding disorders, ultimately aiming to enhance health outcomes for affected individuals.

This grant provides funding to support projects that enhance economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on transition assistance, employment opportunities, and access to necessary technology.