Grants for Nonprofits - Federal

The purpose of this program is to pilot a portable clinical care approach to underserved populations experiencing unsheltered homelessness by integrating behavioral health, HIV treatment and prevention services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in South Korea to engage and empower young entrepreneurs through a comprehensive program that promotes U.S. economic partnerships and innovation.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore new ways to communicate about cancer, targeting improvements in prevention, patient care, and survivor outcomes through advanced technologies and methods.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Diplomacy (PD) section at the U.S. Embassy in Harare of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for a grant award to deepen understanding of the United States through interactive, engaging programming at the American Spaces in Zimbabwe. The PD section invites proposals from eligible organizations for projects beginning no earlier than October 2024. The deadline for this NOFO, AF-HAR-FY24-11, is Monday, July 15, 2024. Please follow all instructions below. American Spaces are U.S. Department of State supported cultural and information centers around the world that provide free and open access for members of local communities to learn more about the United States, develop skills, and access a wide range of resources. They are designed, configured, and equipped to promote critical thinking, innovation, and thoughtful discussions of issues important to the United States and host countries. American Spaces programming showcases the breadth and depth of American values, ideals, culture, and perspectives on a variety of themes. Priority Region: Project activities must take place at the American Spaces in Bulawayo and Gweru, Zimbabwe. Program Objectives: PD Harare invites proposals to implement impactful programs focused on civil society sustainability, investigative journalism, entrepreneurship and innovation, media literacy, and climate resilience at the American Spaces to forge enduring connections between the United States and emerging leaders. Grant proposals must convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area (see program focus below) or include a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: A successful proposal will include a robust calendar of activities through serial programming spanning at least eight (8) months and directly address the following key programming areas: Civil Society Sustainability. Entrepreneurship. Investigative journalism. Photography/Videography Skills Building. 5. Climate Resilience. Participants and Audiences: The U.S. Mission American Corner programs audiences are emerging leaders and young professionals, ages 18 30. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 8 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: One (1) award Award amounts: Maximum of $17,800.00 Total available funding: $17,800.00 Type of Funding: 19.022 Educational Cultural Exchange Programs Anticipated programs start date: September 15, 2024 Funding Instrument Type: Grant THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) We are committed to fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) within our programs. We encourage applications from local associations that embrace and demonstrate a commitment to diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic background, and geographic location. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our communities and lead to more innovative solutions to shared challenges. Therefore, we actively seek to support projects and initiatives that promote equity and foster inclusion. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION To Request Application Package: Email PublicDiplomacyGrants-ZIM@state.gov; an automatic reply with the application forms will be sent. Forms are also available at www.grants.gov Required Registrations: All organizations (not individuals) whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration with the SAM.gov. Steps to acquire UEI and registration: https://login.gov create an account. To access SAM.gov an organization is required to have a Login.gov account. https://www.SAM.gov registration which will generate a unique entity identifier (UEI) The UEI are assigned when an organization registers or renews its registration in SAM.gov Organizations should renew their registration once a year to maintain an active registration status in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it has an active SAM registration. Note: The process of obtaining or renewing a SAM.gov registration may take anywhere from 4-8 weeks. Please begin your registration as early as possible. Organizations based outside of the United States and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov. Organizations based in the United States or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov. If an organization plans to issue a sub-contract or sub-award, those sub-awardees must also have a unique entity identifier (UEI number). Please note the UEI for sub-grantees is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed. If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the application will be deemed ineligible. Note: As of April 2022, a DUNS number is no longer required. Submission Dates and Times PD Harare will accept proposals starting June 26, 2024. All applicants should submit their proposals prior to July 31, 2024 for consideration. Other Submission Requirements All application materials may be emailed to PublicDiplomacyGrants-ZIM@state.gov (with PD AMERICAN SPACES GRANT PROPOSAL in the subject line). FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: PublicDiplomacyGrants-ZIM@state.gov and enter PD American Spaces Program in the subject line. For programmatic questions, please contact: Kenneth Mangemba Mangembakt@state.gov

The Educational Information and Resources Branch (EducationUSA Branch or ECA/A/S/A) in the Office of Global Educational Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces a NOFO for up to three cooperative agreements to administer FY 2025 EducationUSA Advising Services, pending the availability of FY 2025 funds. EducationUSA is the U.S. Department of States global network of over 430 educational advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories. EducationUSA advisers provide accurate, comprehensive, and current information about the full range of U.S. higher education opportunities, guiding prospective students to find the institution that best fits their needs. In addition, the EducationUSA network assists accredited HEIs to help institutional leaders meet their campus internationalization goals, including strategic guidance to U.S. institutions regarding relevant international higher education systems and partners to enhance their international networks and potential partnerships. The EducationUSA network, in collaboration with ECA, also provides information on the U.S. higher education system to foreign governments and institutions and encourages study abroad by Americans to expand their understanding of foreign cultures, communities, and countries.With the goal of increasing student mobility between the United States and other countries through EducationUSA advising, ECA expects this NOFO will result in up to three cooperative agreements. Applicants can submit proposals for one, two, or all three of the components below: Component A for EducationUSA Global Advising Services to support advising operations worldwide including, but not limited to, the development and maintenance of IT infrastructure, training resources and materials, global strategic communications and outreach, and the employment and management of approximately 12 Regional Educational Advising Coordinators (REACs). (Approximately $6,600,000.) Component B for EducationUSA Advising Services in Eurasia and Central Asia, to support advising in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. (Approximately $1,500,000.) Component C for EducationUSA Advising Services in the Middle East and North Africa, to support advising in Egypt, Gaza, Lebanon, Tunisia, West Bank, and Yemen. (Approximately $650,000.) Please see the full announcement for additional information.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing and applying neuroimaging technologies to advance the understanding of substance use disorders and addiction.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations working to preserve Uganda's cultural heritage, including historic sites, artifacts, and traditional practices, while engaging local communities and promoting sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in developing programs that provide mentorship and research training for early-career child neurologists, helping them establish independent research careers in pediatric neurological disorders.

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Sports Diplomacy Division (ECA/PE/C/SU), in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the implementation of the FY 2024 Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP). U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to conduct two separate month-long professional development mentorship programs and a reciprocal overseas exchange involving approximately 70-80 international and American participants in total (30 emerging leader participants from other countries and 40-50 American mentors). By empowering women and people with disabilities, the GSMP directly supports U.S. foreign policy goals, promotes social inclusion, and elevates the status of marginalized populations. Through the mentorship experience, the GSMP encourages mutually beneficial relationships between American sports executives and leaders in the sports sector overseas. Furthermore, the GSMP engages alumni from previous years through sustained U.S. Embassy relationships, follow-on individual grants to alumni, and monitoring and evaluation. Tapping into the power of public-private partnerships and founded on participant-led business plans, the GSMP positively affects communities at home and abroad and creates a more secure and democratic global playing field for all.The FY 2024 GSMP model has two distinct professional development mentorship exchangesthe Sport for Community GSMP and the espnW GSMP. Set for spring of 2025, the Sport for Community GSMP on disability rights taps into the global attention received by mega-sporting eventsin particular, the Paralympic Games, Special Olympics, and Deaflympicsto connect approximately 15 emerging leader participants with 15 to 20 American mentors in the adaptive sports sector. Sport for Community focuses on increasing the inclusion and full participation of marginalized youth and people with disabilities through sports opportunities worldwide. In fall of 2025, the espnW GSMP on womens empowermenta public-private partnership with espnW (ESPNs sports brand dedicated to women in sports)will connect approximately 15 female change agents with approximately 15 to 20 American mentors, all of whom are dedicated to promoting the rights and empowerment of women and girls around the world through sports. From start to finish, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title IX serve as core themes. By demonstrating how landmark U.S. legislation promotes democratic values and equality, the GSMP underscores American competitiveness and leadership on an international scale. To keep pace with the burgeoning sport for social change and business trend, the GSMP will also incorporate programmatic elements on how sports philanthropy, marketing, and entrepreneurship play into action plan development and implementation. Please see the full announcement for additional information.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on improving women's reproductive health care through enhanced diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination for various reproductive health conditions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for creating transitional housing and services aimed at helping homeless veterans achieve stable, permanent housing.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations that deliver health care services in rural and underserved areas, enabling them to implement innovative technology-driven collaborative learning models to improve provider retention and patient access.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working in India to strengthen health information and laboratory systems for better detection and management of HIV and tuberculosis.

This funding opportunity supports research centers focused on innovative studies in substance use and addiction, including the relationship between substance use disorders and HIV, aiming to foster collaboration and groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that engage family members and friends in the recovery processes of individuals with substance use disorders, aiming to improve recovery outcomes and enhance the well-being of support persons.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Algeria to foster U.S.-Algerian partnerships in innovation, commerce, and English language development through various collaborative projects.

Note: 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 23, 2024. Purpose of Program: The SEED program, authorized under section 2242 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 6672), provides funding to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators. These grants will allow eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.423A.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research institutions and organizations to conduct studies on the environmental risks associated with genetically engineered organisms, helping to inform federal regulatory decisions in agricultural biotechnology.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations to create academic exchange programs for foreign undergraduate women leaders, focusing on economic prosperity and governance, to enhance their understanding of American society and leadership.

Organizations of State and Local Officials (NOSLO) Program: State Health Services and Financing to fund a national level organization with an in-depth understanding of, and experience with, providing technical assistance and support to State Medicaid Directors and other health care payment officials to assist states in leveraging HRSA programs and collaborating with Medicaid to improve access to quality health care for high need communities. Activities should include but are not limited to fostering collaborations to address maternal health disparities, bolster the health workforce, integrate behavioral health into primary care, and expand access to care for people in high need communities, such as those who live rural areas, are exiting incarceration, have HIV, and youth with unmet behavioral health needs. The successful recipient is expected to provide tailored technical assistance to State Medicaid Directors and other health care payment officials to address HRSAs priorities and maximize the benefits of and potential collaborations with HRSA programs through: Communication and information sharing between HRSA and State Medicaid Directors and other health care payment officials, and Training; data collection, sharing, and analysis; convenings, (e.g., learning exchanges on priority topics); and other activities that enable State Medicaid Directors and other health care payment officials to operate in a responsive, coordinated, and effective manner.