Grants for County governments - Federal

The Museums Empowered grant program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), supports projects that utilize professional development and training to create systemic change within museums. This special initiative of the Museums for America program targets four key areas of museum operations: digital technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), evaluation, and organizational management. Projects must align with one of these goals and demonstrate how professional development activities will advance institutional capacity and address strategic challenges. IMLS expects to award approximately $4,299,000 in total funding for fiscal year 2025, supporting around 20 projects. Awards range from $5,000 to $250,000, with an average award size of $214,950. Applicants must provide at least a one-to-one cost share using non-federal funds, except for research-focused projects where matching funds are not required. The performance period for funded projects may span one to three years, starting no earlier than September 1, 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Eligible applicants include museums located in the United States or its territories that meet IMLS’s criteria, such as employing professional staff, operating on a permanent basis for educational or cultural purposes, and regularly exhibiting objects to the public for at least 120 days annually. Museums operating within parent organizations, such as universities, must demonstrate operational independence, including a separate budget and decision-making authority. Collaborations and partnerships are encouraged to broaden project impact. The application requires a detailed narrative organized into three sections: project justification, work plan, and project results. Applicants must clearly identify the selected program goal and objective, describe the need or challenge addressed, outline specific activities, provide a timeline, and explain anticipated outcomes, including how the project will result in organizational growth or systemic change. Supporting documents such as a budget justification, performance measurement plan, resumes of key personnel, and letters of commitment from partners are also required. Applications are evaluated through a peer review process based on their alignment with program goals, the feasibility of the work plan, and the likelihood of achieving meaningful and sustainable results. Reviewers assess the clarity of the narrative, the qualifications of project personnel, and the proposed methods for tracking progress and measuring success. Projects are expected to foster long-term institutional improvements, with successful proposals demonstrating the ability to implement innovative and impactful professional development strategies. Awardees are required to comply with federal reporting requirements, including interim and final performance and financial reports submitted through IMLS’s electronic grants management system. Post-award responsibilities also include acknowledging IMLS funding in project materials and participating in assessments to evaluate program impact. IMLS program staff are available to provide technical assistance, and applicants are encouraged to participate in informational webinars to enhance proposal quality.

The "Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging, Including Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (D Centers) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)" grant aims to fund the development or renewal of research centers focused on advancing aging research in demography, economics, and related social sciences, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, while promoting innovative research, addressing health disparities, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

The "Epidemiologic Research on Emerging Risk Factors and Liver Cancer Susceptibility" grant is a funding opportunity by the National Cancer Institute for research projects that aim to investigate new and existing risk factors of liver cancer, including biological, environmental, and social factors, to enhance understanding of the disease and inform prevention strategies in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at developing new medications for treating various substance use disorders, encouraging innovative approaches and collaboration between researchers and behavioral therapy integration.

The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals that significantly advance the performance, capabilities and the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of atomic vapor sensors for electric field sensing, imaging, communications, and quantum information science (QIS). Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for assessing and cleaning up contaminated brownfield sites to revitalize communities and promote economic growth.

The FY 2024 Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) funding opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) targets substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion across communities, universities, colleges, local governments, and tribal organizations. This program aims to enhance local and tribal prevention capacity, particularly within underserved communities. SAMHSA will fund projects that use data-driven, community-centered strategies aligned with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a model designed to assess, plan, and implement evidence-based prevention programs that address substance misuse risks in youth and adults. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit entities, such as local governments, universities, tribal organizations, and community-based organizations. Grants are awarded for up to five years, with a maximum of $375,000 per year. The total available funding is estimated at $15.5 million for FY 2024. Applications are due by February 21, 2024, with projects expected to begin by September 30, 2024. Notably, organizations already funded under similar SAMHSA grants in recent years are ineligible to apply to avoid overlap with existing initiatives. The grant prioritizes activities that promote culturally competent and sustainable prevention services. Required activities include conducting needs assessments, engaging local stakeholders, developing prevention strategies, and implementing monitoring and evaluation measures. Projects should aim to reduce substance use issues, including underage drinking, opioid misuse, and tobacco use. SAMHSA encourages coordination with local and state agencies, specifically through SPF-PFS State awardees when applicable. Applications must include a project narrative (10-page maximum), budget justifications, letters of commitment from partners, and a data collection plan. Key personnel, such as a Project Director and Data Analyst, are required to devote at least 0.5 FTE each to the project. Successful applicants will also create a Disparity Impact Statement to outline plans for addressing behavioral health disparities in their target communities. Evaluation of applications will consider factors such as community need, clarity of the project plan, organizational experience, and cost-effectiveness. Applications that prioritize underserved communities are eligible for bonus points. Awardees must submit quarterly and annual performance reports detailing project outcomes, including data on individuals reached and changes in local substance misuse patterns.

The "Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging and Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias Coordinating Center" grant is intended to fund the development or renewal of a coordinating center that will serve as a hub for various research centers, enhancing their scientific impact, fostering synergies, promoting inclusivity, and raising the profile of aging and Alzheimer's disease research.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to improve health outcomes through the equitable use of genomics, particularly for underrepresented populations in the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various governmental and nonprofit organizations for projects that assess and mitigate hazards from abandoned mines on public lands, promoting environmental restoration and public health.

Partner Promotion of Strategies to Advance Oral Health Equity is a three-year competitive announcement that continues the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) investment in supporting oral health programs. This Funding Opportunity Announcement aims to support recipients of CDC-RFA-DP-24-0048 (State Promotion of Strategies to Advance Oral Health Equity) to prevent and control oral diseases and related conditions among priority populations. Applicants may apply for Component 1, Component 2, or Component 3 separately or a combination of two or more. For all Components, the funded recipient(s) will work closely with staff from CDCs Division of Oral Health and all awardees of CDC-RFA-DP-24-0048. Under Component 1, the recipient will provide awardees with community water fluoridation; evidence-based preventive dental services; and oral health equity technical assistance, training, and subject matter expertise. Under Component 2, the recipient will provide awardees with technical assistance, training, and subject matter expertise related to oral health Infection Prevention and Control. Under Component 3, the recipient will provide awardees with oral health surveillance and evaluation technical assistance and assess efforts to reach priority populations. The proposed program will follow and build upon the Notice of Funding Opportunity for DP18-1811 [FY2018-FY2023].

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to expand high-quality early learning services for income-eligible American Indian and Alaska Native pregnant women and children from birth to school age.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, educational organizations, and nonprofits to develop community-based programs that assist children and families affected by violence, focusing on resilience and safety.

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that provide research experiences and mentoring to enhance the participation of diverse individuals in the scientific workforce related to hearing and communication disorders.

HRSA-25-002, HRSA-25-003, and HRSA-25-004 announces the opportunity to apply for funding under Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part C Early Intervention Services (EIS) Program: Existing Geographic Service Areas. The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive primary health care and support services in an outpatient setting for low-income people with HIV. Under this announcement, successful applicants must provide: (1) counseling for individuals with respect to HIV; (2) targeted HIV testing; (3) periodic medical evaluations of individuals with HIV and clinical and diagnostic services for HIV care and treatment; (4) therapeutic measures for preventing and treating the deterioration of the immune system, and for preventing and treating conditions arising from HIV; and (5) referrals for people with HIV to appropriate providers of health care and support services. These services are to be provided directly or through referrals, contracts, or memoranda of understanding (MOUs). This competition is open to current RWHAP Part C EIS recipients and new organizations proposing to provide RWHAP Part C EIS funded services in the geographic service areas listed in Appendix C. Please note that there are 3 funding announcement numbers included in this document with 3 different periods of performance (See Appendix C). If you are applying for more than one service area, you must submit a separate application for each proposed service area. All allowable services must relate to HIV diagnosis, care, and support, and must adhere to established HIV clinical practice standards consistent with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Guidelines. Please refer to the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) Policy Clarification Notice (PCN) 16-02 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services for a list of RWHAP allowable core medical and support services and their descriptions. According to the RWHAP Part C statute: At least 50 percent of the amount received under the award must be expended on EIS costs (except counseling and referrals/linkage to care); At least 75 percent of the award (after reserving amounts for administrative costs, planning/evaluation, and clinical quality management (CQM)) must be expended on core medical services costs (Please note: EIS is a subset of this 75 percent of the award) and; Not more than 10 percent of the total RWHAP Part C award funds can be expended on administrative costs. Applicants seeking a waiver to the core medical services requirement must submit a waiver request with this application as Attachment 15. For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations.

This grant provides funding for organizations and individuals to support land rehabilitation and maintenance activities at a military training area in Hawaii, focusing on environmental sustainability and resource management.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research proposals from small businesses, academic institutions, and research organizations to develop high-risk, high-reward microsystem technologies for defense applications.

This grant provides funding opportunities for research and higher education organizations to collaborate with USAID and local institutions to address key development challenges sustainably.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships among local organizations and governments to strengthen regional food systems and enhance local agricultural economies.

This funding opportunity supports the development of standardized data elements for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias research, inviting applications from universities, nonprofits, and other organizations to enhance data sharing and collaboration in the field.