Grants for Individuals - Federal

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Saudi Arabia to develop innovative projects that promote cultural exchange, educational advancement, and bilateral cooperation, while celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in implementing community service projects that address local challenges in Luxembourg and beyond.

Eielson AFB Central Heat and Power Plant Cooling Pond Vegetation Removal in Support of Bird Air Strike Hazard Reduction The primary objectives of this project are to assist Eielson Air Force Base (EAFB) Natural Resources with optimal management of EAFB-managed lands, to minimize restrictions to the military mission due to natural resource related constraints, and to reduce the attraction of migratory birds to the EAFB Central Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) cooling pond. See full Funding Opportunity Description in Section I.

This grant provides funding for U.S. students pursuing combined clinical and research doctoral degrees, enabling them to conduct their Ph.D. dissertation research within the NIH's Intramural Research Program while receiving mentorship and professional development.

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote inclusive economic growth and human development in Equatorial Guinea, encouraging collaboration between local and U.S. organizations, individuals, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that strengthen the U.S.-Poland relationship by engaging Polish youth and professionals in areas like security, entrepreneurship, science, and culture, celebrating 250 years of American independence.

The "U.S. Embassy Oslo Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement" grant aims to fund projects by eligible organizations and individuals that promote U.S.-Norway relations, with a focus on areas such as global security, Arctic issues, climate change, media influence, diversity, cultural heritage, shared values, U.S. higher education, and cross-border collaborations.

This grant invites innovative designers to create affordable ventilation solutions that prevent mosquito entry in low-income homes in Kenya, enhancing indoor comfort and reducing malaria risk.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that integrate genetics, engineering, and data science to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability for U.S. farmers and ranchers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance security, economic prosperity, and regional stability in Guatemala, while promoting U.S. values and partnerships.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen global efforts against sanctions evasion by China and Russia, focusing on enhancing compliance systems and technical training for public and private sectors.

This grant encourages the development of innovative remote-operated technologies and autonomous vehicles to improve wildfire response on military lands, offering monetary prizes to participants from various sectors, including industry and academia.

This funding opportunity supports innovative public service projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs, focusing on civic engagement, good governance, and community resilience in Sudan and beyond.

The "Closing inequities in HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment among key populations in Togo Activity (Equity KP Togo)" grant aims to support local entities in Togo and Burkina Faso in providing quality HIV services, improving the environment for key populations and their partners, and enhancing monitoring and sustainability efforts for HIV epidemic control by 2030.

U.S. Embassy Gaborone of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out a program to train investigative journalists in Botswana, capacitate training cohort participants in developing and writing/producing, and publishing well-researched investigative news stories that serve the public interest, and develop newsroom financial and management capacity that supports a robust, ethical, and sustainable independent news media environment in Botswana

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Poland to engage high school students in career readiness programs that emphasize American leadership and workforce skills through interactive workshops and mentorship.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale public diplomacy projects that strengthen the relationship between the United States and Gabon, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals focused on entrepreneurship, English language development, and cultural preservation.

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations looking to establish or expand high-quality charter schools in states without an active Charter Schools Program State Entity grant.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Maseru announces an open competition for organizations and individuals interested in submitting applications to implement a project that will deliver tailored human rights training modules for Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) leadership and policymakers, covering topics such as international human rights standards, inmate rights, ethical conduct, and conflict resolution. This training should include interactive workshops and scenario-based learning exercises. Additionally, the project will support the establishment of a dedicated human rights unit within LCS to oversee compliance and investigate reported abuses.Program Objectives:1. Conduct comprehensive human rights training for Lesotho law enforcement agencies, and specifically LCS, building on previous UNDP training, to enhance their understanding and application of human rights principles in daily operations.2. Support the creation of a dedicated human rights unit within LCS. Establish criteria the new unit can use to monitor and report human rights violations, oversee compliance with human rights standards and investigate reported abuses effectively to ensure accountability and transparency.Anticipated Outcome(s):1. Increased awareness, knowledge, and understanding of international human rights principles and ethical conduct among LCS officials will allowfor an environment where preventative measures can be implemented to forestall human rights violations.2. Improved ability to handle conflict resolution and protect inmate rights.3. Improved reporting and accountability mechanisms for addressing human rights violations within LCS.4. Improved oversight of human rights compliance within the LCS.5. Reduced incidents of human rights abuses and enhanced respect for inmate rights within correctional facilities.Participants and Audiences: All applicants must be registered Civil Society Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, or individuals with demonstrated experience in human rights training and capacity-building.Any application that is received after the deadline, is incomplete, or is missing required documentation will be rejected.Please Note: The U.S Embassy Maseru retains the right to ask for additional documents not included in this NOFO.Application guidelines can be requested via email, grantsmaseru@state.govThe U.S. Embassy Maseru will accept applications from July 16, 2024 to August 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that address key challenges in the U.S. aquaculture industry, focusing on improving profitability, sustainability, and production capacity through applied science.