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Eligible Applicants:o Stateso Local governmentso Federally recognized Indian tribeso Foundationso Employer associationso Not-for-profit organizationso For-profit organizations, such as firmso Educational institutions, including Institutions Serving Students of Color (ISSCs)ISSCs, also known as Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs): SSA relies on research to learn about the diverse people we serve, how they are affected by our programs, and ways in which our programs can be improved to better serve the public. As such, we recognize the importance of engaging with researchers who represent the diversity of the American public. For this reason, SSA strongly encourages all eligible applicants identified under the eligibility section of this announcement, including minority serving institutions (MSIs), to apply under this opportunity. For purposes of this solicitation, the following are considered MSIs: HBCUs, as defined by the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1061(2)). A list of these schools can be found at https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/one-hundred-and-five-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/ Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), as defined by the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)(3) and (d)(1)). A list of these schools can be found at https://sites.ed.gov/whiaiane/tribes-tcus/tribal-colleges-and-universities/ Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), as defined by the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)). A list of these schools can be found at https://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/hispanic-serving-institutions-hsis/ Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions; (AANAPISIs), as defined by the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1059g(b)(2)). A list of these schools can be found at https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1XVkOWKMDORm53pvU0L8EPsrJC94=0=UTF8=m=3=embed=40.5864458618728%2C-148.28228249999984 Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs), as defined by the Higher Education Act of 2008, 20 U.S.C. 1059e(b)(6). A map of these schools can be found at https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1wlIi3j7gtlNq_w-0NKAb2bF2VmY=UTF=0=37.35160769312532%2C-96.17229800000001#8226; Additional information on eligibility: The intervention must relate to one of the priority topic areas listed in the Program DescriptionI. Program DescriptionProgram PurposeThis funding opportunity is for the Interventional Cooperative Agreement Program (ICAP). Through the ICAP, SSA collaborates with States, foundations, and other non-federal groups and organizations who have the interest and ability to identify, operate, partially fund, and evaluate interventional research related to the Disability Insurance (DI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. The research and interventions under this program will target five priority topics, listed below.SSA intends the projects to have a project period of up to 5 years, with the first year used to put any necessary data agreements into place, gather all documentation necessary to apply for Authority to Operate (ATO) from SSAs Office of Information Security, gain approval from the Office of Management and Budget for any information collection activities, and conduct any other implementation planning activities. SSA will only release the majority of project funding once they determine that the project has or will meet all necessary milestones required for implementation. If the project is able to meet these milestones in the first year, funding will be continued to field and evaluate the project for up to four years.Priority Topics of InterestProposals must address goals under at least one of the following priority topics. Proposals should identify the priority topic(s) the proposed intervention(s) will address and explain how the intervention would address the priority topic(s). Eliminating the structural barriers in the labor market for people with disabilities and other underserved communities. Promoting self-sufficiency by helping people enter, stay in, or return to the labor force, including transition-age youth. Coordinating planning between private and public human services agencies to improve the administration and effectiveness the DI, SSI, and related programs. Assisting claimants in underserved communities apply for or appeal decisions on claims for DI and SSI benefits; and Conducting outreach to people with disabilities who are potentially eligible to receive SSI.II. Award InformationType of AwardSSA expects to award up to 3 awards of up to $3 million (each) in cooperative agreements, up to $9 million total, under this request for applications (RFA). The total amount awarded, and the number of awards will be determined based on the strength of the applications received and programmatic and budgetary considerations. SSA reserves the right to determine the number of awards, make no awards, or to make awards for amounts less than the amounts requested by the applicants. However, applicants should not request more than $3 million in ICAP funding.Cooperative agreements require close cooperation and coordination between SSA and the awardees. SSA will have substantial involvement in the administration of the cooperative agreement, and SSAs input and approval is required before conducting most activities.Award Amount and Period of PerformanceSSA may fund interventions for up to 5 years with a total of up to $3 million over the 5-year project period. Applicants may not apply for more than the ceiling of $3 million from SSA for each project. There is no minimum award, and grant proposals with a $0 budget are acceptable.The start date will be no later than September 30, 2024. Applications must include a project timeline in the project narrative that must be for at least three years, up to a maximum of five years. All projects will start with one base year with the option to fund the remaining years. The one-year base period of each cooperative agreement will support the development of data sharing agreements, project planning, evaluation design, and other administrative aspects of the agreement. If the necessary agreements and other planning and administrative aspects are in place at the end of the first year or sooner and the planning process justifies it as an evaluable project, as determined by SSA, cooperative agreements may be extended for the remaining proposed project period (up to four additional years) during which the recipient will implement and evaluate the intervention. SSA may not extend for the remaining proposed project period after the one-year base period if SSA determines that the planning process doesnt justify it as an evaluable project (for example, if the necessary agreements and other planning and administrative aspects are not in place at the end of the base year.)

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing innovative technologies that can improve the speed and efficiency of creating new therapies for patients.

This funding opportunity supports programs that engage underserved communities, enhance behavioral health services, promote environmental stewardship, and provide significant benefits to AmeriCorps members, particularly focusing on youth, veterans, and public health initiatives.

This grant provides funding for research centers focused on improving the safety and health of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing through evidence-based solutions and community outreach.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in conducting research on the value and impact of the humanities, including topics like public perception, education, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant provides resources and support to clinical sites across the U.S. to enhance their ability to diagnose rare and undiagnosed diseases, ultimately improving patient care and fostering scientific discovery.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research to improve communication and relationships between patients and clinicians, aiming to enhance health outcomes for underserved populations facing health disparities.

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 purpose of the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing TA, supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326R.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will create a national center to improve access to healthcare and social services for individuals with limited English proficiency by connecting them with qualified interpreters and translators.

The "CCRP Initiative: NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Translational Exploratory/Developmental Research Projects" grant aims to fund research that develops new treatments and strategies to combat serious health effects caused by exposure to highly toxic chemical threats, including potential terrorist attacks or industrial accidents.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and implement strategies that improve HIV prevention and care for individuals who use stimulants, particularly those who also use opioids or other substances, while promoting diversity and community engagement in the research process.

Bureau of Land Management Arizona State Office Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program

The "Exploratory Grants in Cancer Control" is a funding opportunity aimed at supporting early-stage research projects that focus on understanding and controlling cancer through behavior modification, screening, and the development of innovative techniques or methodologies that could significantly impact the field of cancer research.

Amendment 000001 - The FOA has been amended in sections I.B. and Appendix H. The amended FOA is viewable at EERE-Exchange.energy.gov. Significant RD is required to reach the goal of affordable, low-carbon intensity transportation fuels and chemical products. The RD activities to be funded under this FOA will support the government-wide approach to addressing the climate crisis by driving innovation and deployment of clean energy technologies. The 2024 Regional Resource Hubs for Purpose-Grown Energy Crops FOA supports the focus of the BETO Renewable Carbon Resources Program in developing strategies and supporting technology development to reduce the cost, improve the quality, increase the quantity, and maximize the environmental benefits of using renewable carbon resources. The FOA addresses enabling the mobilization of low carbon intensity purpose-grown energy crops across varied agronomic and geographic landscapes through the generation of data and research findings. The FOA seeks applications that will support resource mobilization, including improvements to quality, yield, cost, mechanization of propagation/planting systems, pest management, carbon intensity reduction, ecosystem services, and more from the cultivation of purpose-grown energy crops. Data generated over the course of four to ten years will be used to improve modeling projections, adapt crops and/or crop management strategies to address varying climates, understand variations in soil and belowground carbon storage, quantify ecosystem services, and reduce the carbon intensity for specified purpose-grown energy crop systems. There is a single Topic Area in this FOA with four Subtopic Areas, each focusing on different feedstock categories. The Topic Area in this FOA seeks to address the following R needs: Topic Area 1: Purpose-Grown Energy Crops The objective this Topic Area is to fund projects that will enable the mobilization of low carbon intensity purpose-grown energy crops across varied agronomic and geographic landscapes through the generation of data and research findings. Each application selected from this FOA will become a member of the larger Regional Biomass Resource Hub Initiative (RBRH) that will work together with BETOs established Regional Resource Hub Initiative Coordinator, Idaho National Laboratory (INL), to coordinate experimental plans, report data, and collectively achieve the FOA and Initiative objectives. Each submitted application must specify only one of the following Subtopic Areas. Subtopic Area 1a. Algae The objective of Subtopic Area 1a is to support projects that seek to cultivate and harvest as much algae from their given system(s) as possible each year for at least three years. The deliberate cultivation of algae with non-potable water, including all types of microalgae, cyanobacteria, and macroalgae, and algae grown to treat wastewaters is of interest. Subtopic Area 1b: Herbaceous Energy Crops Subtopic Area 1b is centered on enhancing the mobilization of low-carbon intensity herbaceous energy crops across varied agronomic landscapes. For the purposes of Subtopic Area 1b, herbaceous energy crops is defined as perennial plants and grasses that live for more than two years and are harvested annually after taking two to three years to reach full productivity. Examples of herbaceous energy crops include, but are not limited to, switchgrass, miscanthus, high-biomass sorghum, wheatgrass, and energycane. Subtopic Area 1c: Intermediate Energy Crops For the purposes of Subtopic Area 1c, intermediate energy crops are defined as crops planted between the harvest of a main crop and sowing of the next crop. Typically grown for environmental benefits such as increasing soil carbon or reducing nutrient leaching and soil erosion, intermediate energy crops have the additional potential to be harvested for conversion into low carbon intensity fuels and products. Subtopic Area 1d: Short-Rotation Woody Crops Subtopic Area 1d is focused on enhancing the mobilization of short-rotation woody crops across various geographic landscapes by performing regional field trials to examine long term yield and sustainability. For the purposes of Subtopic Area 1d, short-rotation woody crops is defined as fast-growing trees that are harvested within five to eight years of planting. Such trees include, but may not be limited to, species such as, hybrid poplar and shrub willow. Please note: Due to INLs role as Initiative Coordinator and involvement in FOA strategy discussions, INL is not eligible to apply for funding as a Prime Recipient under the FOA and may not be proposed as a Subrecipient on another entitys application. Any application that includes INL as a Prime Recipient or Subrecipient will be deemed ineligible, non-responsive, and will not be further considered. Please view the full Funding Opportunity Announcement at EERE-Exchange.energy.gov. Questions regarding the FOA must be submitted to FY24RRHCropsFOA@ee.doe.gov. The required Concept Paper due date for this FOA is 3/14/2024 at 5PM ET. The Full Application due date for this FOA is 06/13/2024 at 5PM ET.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for early-stage researchers with a focus on HIV/AIDS, enabling them to conduct innovative preclinical studies using nonhuman primate models.

The "Collaborative Opportunities for Multidisciplinary, Bold, and Innovative Neuroscience (COMBINE)" grant aims to fund a unified, interdisciplinary team of three to six researchers who will work together on impactful neuroscience research with a singular focus and clear objectives to be achieved within five years.

This grant provides funding for organizations and individuals to restore wetlands and protect permafrost near Fort Wainwright, Alaska, using nature-based engineering solutions.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will implement and evaluate healthcare interventions for unsheltered individuals living with HIV, focusing on improving their access to treatment and overall health outcomes.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop advanced human cell-based systems that better mimic the complex functions of the nervous system, aiming to improve the understanding and treatment of brain and spinal cord disorders.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects aimed at improving STEM education for students and teachers in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across various educational organizations.