Grants for Individuals - Federal

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the U.S. and Kazakhstan to strengthen ties through sports and digital skills development, particularly for young professionals outside major cities.

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a call for proposals from individuals and organizations for its English-Language Program for Disadvantaged Communities. The program is focused on English-language training for youth aged 12-17 from underserved communities, especially those located outside of the capital city. In addition to in-person programs, instruction may be offered partly virtually. The program objectives are: To offer free-of-charge English-language instruction to Azerbaijani students from underserved communities. To create highly effective English-language instruction using current, student-centered methodologies to improve the students ability to comprehend and communicate in real-world contexts. To instill knowledge of and appreciation for American culture and values, to promote community service, and to enhance critical-thinking skills among program participants. Participants and Audiences: The intended audiences for potential projects are individuals from disadvantaged communities (rural areas, low-income, IDPs etc.). Secondary school students and young people living in rural and vulnerable communities are the targeted beneficiaries and special consideration will be given to programs working in regions outside of Baku. Proposed programs should include contingency plans to accommodate potential prohibitions on in-person gatherings.

This program provides funding for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Türkiye, encouraging collaboration in areas like security, innovation, democratic values, and cultural exchange.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Tunisian organizations to develop innovative public diplomacy programs that strengthen ties between the two countries across various thematic areas.

This program provides funding for individuals and organizations to create projects that strengthen U.S.-Dutch relations through cultural exchanges, educational initiatives, and collaborative activities, particularly in support of transatlantic security and democracy.

This funding opportunity supports faculty-level researchers in anthropology to conduct innovative archaeological studies that deepen our understanding of past human behaviors, with a focus on both fieldwork and material analysis.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in sociology to conduct innovative studies that deepen our understanding of social behavior, institutions, and structures across various topics.

This grant provides funding for researchers exploring how people learn and enhance their cognitive abilities through technology and collaboration, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies that connect various levels of analysis.

This program provides funding for researchers in the U.S. to conduct fundamental studies in various areas of mathematical analysis, fostering innovation and collaboration in the field.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in South Africa to create community-based projects that foster collaboration, leadership, and alignment with U.S. foreign policy objectives.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Sierra Leone to create impactful community projects that promote democratic values and cross-cultural exchange, celebrating American excellence in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.

This program provides funding for researchers in biological anthropology and archaeology to explore innovative and high-risk projects that could lead to significant scientific advancements.

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the aviation industry.

This contest invites U.S. teens to create videos that showcase the impact of science in their lives, encouraging creativity and scientific exploration, with cash prizes awarded for the best submissions.

This program provides financial rewards to agricultural producers in Montana who implement conservation practices that improve natural resources while maintaining land productivity.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that foster mutual understanding and collaboration between the United States and Mauritius and Seychelles in areas such as education, arts, community development, and environmental awareness.

This grant provides financial support to teams developing innovative, non-animal research methods that improve the relevance and accuracy of biomedical and toxicity testing.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve the assessment of marine mammal populations and reduce human-related threats to their survival, targeting U.S.-based individuals and organizations involved in marine conservation.

This program provides funding for interdisciplinary research that explores the social, historical, and philosophical aspects of science and technology, aimed at enhancing understanding and addressing complex societal issues related to STEM fields.

This program provides funding to early-career researchers in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences to support their independent research and professional development, with a focus on enhancing diversity in these fields.