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This funding opportunity supports research and development of innovative communication technologies to improve communication access for individuals with disabilities who cannot rely on speech alone.

This grant provides funding for small-scale cancer research projects that can be completed in two years, aimed at supporting innovative studies and methodologies in various areas of cancer research.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Consulate General Frankfurt of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a virtual alumni professional development and networking program over a minimum of a 24-month period. The goal of this program is to involve alumni with diverse interests by offering a broad range of activities such as speaker programs, trainings, and educational opportunities. Through the proposed programming, alumni of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored programs will be able to connect with each other and enhance their professional development. Successful applicants should have the capacity to organize virtual events, design and implement specialized programs like mentoring initiatives, and conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) programs to equip alumni with facilitation skills. Additionally, we encourage applicants to demonstrate creativity in designing online engagement strategies, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting creative thinking and problem solving through initiatives like incubators or accelerators. Maintaining connections with the alumni community through effective communication strategies is also essential for a successful proposal. All aspects of this program will be virtual (online) and conducted in English. There will be no in-person programming. Please follow all instructions below. A.1. Priority Region: Eurasia A.2: Program Objectives: Objective 1 Provide USG alumni the opportunity to access information, resources, and networks that will allow them to leverage the skills and experiences gained through their exchanges. Provide skill-building and networking opportunities for alumni of programs including, but not limited to: PFP, YEAR, FLEX, IVLP, Fulbright, Atlas Corps, SABIT, SUSI, Humphrey. Provide professional development opportunities through mentorship programs, networking events and other activities that allow alumni to connect, share experiences, and leverage skills gained through the exchange programs to enable them to have successful careers and give back to their home communities. Examples of activities that could be proposed include: sessions with U.S. subject matter experts, professional development courses offered by commercial training companies, online events for networking, mini-courses or series of events of a single topic designed to increase knowledge over time, and sessions proposed and led by the alumni in their own fields of expertise. Alumni of all USG sponsored programs in Eurasia, both virtual and in-person programs, will be included in programming. Objective 2 Support alumni-driven initiatives that foster greater contact between alumni of U.S. government programs, strengthen local communities, and promote mutual understanding. The recipient of the award will work with the Embassy to establish an alumni council to act as an advisory body for the programming offered under this award. The council will provide guidance and recommendations on themes and content of programming to ensure it aligns with alumni needs. This involves personalized guidance, strategic planning, and support to create initiatives that foster growth, networking, and collaboration among alumni. Applicants should detail their experience, if any, working with, facilitating, and/or supporting boards and/or advisory councils, especially during the inception phase. Applicants should propose a process for alumni to apply to serve on the council, council roles and responsibilities, and outline their vision for working collaboratively with the board once it is established. In addition, the applicant could propose a training program for new council members. Council members will be chosen in collaboration with Department of State staff. Objective 3 Empower alumni to enhance their skills and knowledge, providing support and resources through the Alumni Continuing Education Fund. This aspect of the program should empower the alumni community to continue their education and enhance their skills by providing financial support (ie: scholarships) to cover the costs of online courses at U.S. universities, community colleges, and/or professional schools. Applicants should propose a plan for the administration of this aspect of the program, which could include but is not limited to: providing a pre-selected list of courses at various institutions to alumni, advising alumni on how to select and apply for courses on their own, establishing an application process for alumni to request funding, creating a screening process to evaluate requests and to select participants, facilitating payments to U.S.-based educational institutions, and collecting feedback on programs and the administration of the fund. The Department of State will assist the grantee in the identification and evaluation of potential recipients for the fund's benefits. A.3. Program Guidelines: As this will be a cooperative agreement, the Department of State will have substantial involvement in this effort above and beyond routine grants monitoring including: Approval of program themes, speakers, and programs agendas Selection of alumni council members; final approval of council governing documents Distribution of information and event announcements to the alumni community Approval of the selection of special program participants and scholarship fund recipients. In addition, successful applicants should demonstrate the following: The capability to organize and host regular virtual events in various formats, with a focus on professional development, and an average attendance exceeding 30 participants. Proficiency in developing and implementing complex and interactive programs designed to facilitate knowledge sharing. For example, a six-month mentoring program tailored to skill development and professional growth among members of the alumni community, where seasoned professionals or experienced alumni serve as mentors, offering guidance, advice, and support to mentees who are seeking to advance their careers, navigate professional challenges, or explore new opportunities. The capacity to organize and oversee a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) program, engaging up to 40 USG Alumni. The program should equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to step into the role of facilitator, ensuring they can deliver sessions through this grant that are both engaging and informative for fellow alumni. Experience designing activities, including initiatives like incubators or accelerators, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship. Creativity in devising innovative online engagement strategies, extending beyond conventional virtual speaker sessions. The ability to develop innovative methods for alumni to connect and engage with each other virtually, fostering networking, collaboration, and relationship-building within the alumni network through digital platforms and activities. In cooperation with the Department of State, the capacity to establish an alumni council with active members drawn from various alumni backgrounds, representing a diversity of programs and geographical locations. The council will act as an advisory body for the programming. The ability to maintain connections with the alumni community, leveraging modern communication tools to keep them informed and engaged. The applicant should propose platforms and tools they will use to engage with alumni, foster relationships, and share updates, events, and relevant information with the alumni network. A.4: Participants and Audiences: For the purposes of this program, participants are defined as individuals from Eurasia who have completed a U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-facilitated exchange program. The alumni community is diverse, ranging from university students to senior faculty members and influential opinion leaders and ranging in age from 20-70. Almost all speak excellent English and applicants should propose to conduct programming solely in English. Should an applicant have the capacity to conduct programming or provide support in Russian, that should be detailed in the proposal and will strengthen the application. Applicants should aim to include individuals from a variety of exchange programs and ensure the interests of all groups are served, including those at high levels in education, business, and civil society. Applicants should be capable of providing programming that occurs at convenient times for professionals in Eurasian time zones, with the knowledge that not all programs will be offered at convenient times for all participants. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 24 months (October 1, 2024 September 30, 2026) Number of awards anticipated: 1 award Award amounts: up to $400,000.00 Total available funding: $400,000.00, pending availability of funds Type of Funding: FY 2023-2024 Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) under the Foreign Assistance Act Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement: The Department of State will have substantial involvement in the implementation of this award and will coordinate closely with the implementer to ensure programs are adapted accordingly and as needed. The award recipient will be in regular communication with the Embassy to develop program ideas, plan strategically, and report on the progress of the programs. Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in a minimum of 24 months. U.S. The Department of State may consider continuation of the cooperative agreement funded under this award beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations that develop and implement programs to help older adults with behavioral health conditions manage chronic diseases effectively.

This funding opportunity supports researchers working to identify and address health and healthcare disparities affecting sexual and gender minority populations, particularly those from racial/ethnic minority and lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is accepting applications for a cooperative agreement to measure the use of health information technology (IT) among office-based physicians. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to measure U.S. office-based physicians' use of interoperable health IT, their experience using health IT, and the impact of health IT on the care they deliver. The cooperative agreement is intended to produce detailed data on interoperability and use of health IT by office-based physicians. These data will result in insights on the implementation and effects of federal health IT policies, allow for identification of disparities in the physicians adopting and using interoperable health IT in terms of the populations they serve or unintended consequences such as increased burden on clinicians resulting from the implementation of health IT, and will inform ONC's ongoing efforts to achieve better health enabled by data through coordination and regulation. The cooperative agreement recipient is encouraged to make the key findings of the cooperative agreement publicly available via their website; peer-reviewed publications in biomedical journals; presentations at conferences; webinars, or blog posts.

This grant provides funding for innovative research to develop ingestible devices that can sense and stimulate the gut's nervous system to improve stress responses and enhance the performance of military personnel.

This grant provides funding to organizations working to improve health outcomes in family planning, maternal and child health, and HIV/AIDS by promoting effective policies and sustainable financing in developing countries.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations to improve access to vocational rehabilitation and independent living services for individuals with disabilities and their families, particularly those from underserved communities.

Refer to the Application Instructions (PDF) under Related Documents for additional information on eligible activities and application submission details. For proposals to receive consideration, applicants must submit all materials to AFCP@state.gov. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (the Bureau) and the U.S. Embassy to Ukraine announce an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding through the Bureaus U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Ukraine Response (AFCP-UR) to carry out urgent projects to preserve and protect cultural heritage in Ukraine impacted by Russias unjust and unprovoked war of aggression. The overall intent of this program is to safeguard prominent examples of Ukraines cultural heritage. It will support the following activities: Assessment and documentation of risk and damage to cultural heritage sites, objects, and collections. Protection of cultural heritage sites, objects, and collections from theft, damage, or further damage. Stabilization or temporary repair of damaged cultural heritage sites, objects, and collections. Recovery or conservation of cultural heritage objects and collections as conditions allow. Recovery, restoration, or reconstruction of damaged cultural heritage sites as conditions allow. AFCP-UR will support projects in the following two categories: 1) Site-Specific Projects, and 2) Regional Assessment and Rapid Response Projects. Eligible applicants may submit multiple applications and may apply to one or both project categories. Site-Specific Projects: For these projects, an applicant shall carry out protection and stabilization activities at a specific site or for a specific collection. It is expected that an initial damage assessment has already been conducted and can form the basis of a project proposal. Regional Assessment and Rapid Repair Projects: For these projects, an applicant shall identify a geographic area in Ukraine, conduct risk and damage assessments in that area, and prioritize and implement response and recovery activities. Refer to the Application Instructions (PDF) under Related Documents for additional information on eligible activities, and application submission details. For proposals to receive consideration, applicants must submit all materials to AFCP@state.gov.

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. and foreign non-profits, NGOs, and educational institutions in providing specialized law enforcement training to enhance the skills and capabilities of police agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This grant provides funding for research centers to improve gifted education and explore the use of generative artificial intelligence in postsecondary instruction, targeting partnerships between higher education institutions and state educational agencies.

The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe, Tajikistan announces an open competition opportunity to implement the English Without Borders (EWB) project in Tajikistan. The EWB project has a number of components and objectives highlighted in this funding opportunity to support English teachers through (1) providing professional development and peer- to- peer engagement and networking; (2) equipping secondary school teachers with modern teaching methodologies, and (3) utilizing the newly designed and published English textbooks. The implementer must be a legally recognized non-governmental organization, that meets U.S. and Tajikistan technical and legal requirements to develop and implement Public Diplomacy Programs as specified in Section C. Background: English Without Borders (EWB) is a project funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan and implemented since 2021, providing support to English teachers across all regions in Tajikistan. The current EWB project will conclude December 2024; this year PDS seeks to consolidate some English Language Programs under one umbrellanamely continuing EWB networking-type activities, but also providing more targeted support for secondary school (high school) English teachers to use modern teaching methods as well as the new English language textbook. EWB unites English language teachers and students at all levels, supporting them through peer-to-peer networking, the development of pedagogical materials, online and in-person training sessions, and train-the-trainer programs. These online and in-person activities develop teachers capacity to employ modern, student-centric methodologies and design supplementary materials. The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe has an ambitious slate of English language projects, many in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science. These efforts support Tajikistans strategy on improving English language learning by 2030 and President Rahmons 2024 statement on learning foreign languages, including English. While the number of students interested in learning English is on the rise, the number of teachers qualified and prepared to teach them is not. This is due to the relatively sudden increase in the number of classes offered, the relatively recent emergence of English as a foreign language -- resulting in few professional teachers with a specialization in English -- and an insufficient number of English teachers. U.S. Embassy English language programs range from secondary school teacher training programs and providing English language textbooks to English Access Scholarship programs and supporting universities with English Resource Centers and English Language Fellows. In its new iteration, EWB should continue to complement and expand their collaboration with other PDS-funded projects and their participants. Due to the demand for the U.S. Embassy Dushanbes English language programs, the EWB network should continue to utilize its platforms to reach teachers across the country. EWB should continue to expand its partnership with other governmental, non-governmental, private, and international organizations to support a sustainable network for English teachers and students and provide access to learning resources, including collaboration with TESOL International Association, the English-Speaking Nation Project in Uzbekistan, and English Teachers Associations in Dushanbe and across Central Asia. The expected date range for implementation of project is December 1, 2024, to December 1, 2026. Please follow the instructions below for the application. Project Goal: Develop a network of English language educators and educational institutions across Tajikistan to deliver high-quality and effective English language instruction. Project Audience(s): Direct Audience Approximately 4,000 secondary school English teachers of Tajikistan Teachers at higher education institutions teaching in English (English language and other subjects) Tajikistan English Teachers Association members USG English-language program alumni (Fulbright TEA, FLTA, ETM, OPEN online course, SUSI, Access Scholarship programs) Institute of Professional Development members EWB members Project Objectives: Objectives: Objective 1: Increase participation of English language educators from educational institutions, particularly secondary schools, in rural areas of the DRS, Gorno-Badakhshan, Khatlon, and Sughd regions by 10% each year. Objective 2: Increase the ability of secondary school teachers from rural areas (DRS, Gorno Badakhshan, Khatlon, Sughd regions) to use modern teaching methods with the new English language textbook through comprehensive training conducted by EWB regional trainers and mini grants. Objective 3: Increase the number of EWB initiatives implemented at schools, universities and institutions, and local communities in urban and rural areas through .... Objective 4: Increase knowledge sharing between USG English language program alumni and non-alumni English language educators through mentorship programs. Objective 5: Strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing practices between English teacher associations and English teacher networks in Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Objective 6: Identify avenues for collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sciences Institute of Professional Development (IPD), such as joint research, curriculum, or teacher training programs. Activities: Hold an annual leadership development program to support proactive English teachers in the regions to take on new initiatives and cooperate with the EWB regional representatives in promoting EWB activities at schools and in local communities. Create a team of EWB leaders/ambassadors in each of the four regions to hold weekly professional development and capacity building events and organize annual regional meetings. Strengthen the community of USG English language alumni in the regions (Fulbright TEA, FLTA, ETM, OPEN online course, SUSI, FLEX, Access Scholarship programs) and develop mentorship programs in each region to engage the alumni in different EWB activities and events, and to act as mentors to other (non-alumni) English teachers. Sustain dynamic work and explore new avenues for collaboration with the Institute of Professional Development (IPD) under the Ministry of Education and Science. Strengthen and expand upon our partnership with English teacher associations and English teachers networks in Central Asian countries through national and international online collaborative events and activities. Train teachers to use the new English language textbooks, for example through the EWB regional trainers activities and EWB mini grant.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to academic institutions, nonprofits, and state and local governments to establish Climate Adaptation Science Centers that will research and develop strategies to help manage the impacts of climate change on natural resources in specific U.S. regions.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving health equity and outcomes for diverse and underserved populations, inviting a wide range of organizations to collaborate on addressing critical health challenges.

This is a Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0003348; titled Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund: Resilient Communities Program. This Notice of Intent is for informational purposes only and DOE is not seeking comments on the information contained in the notice. If issued, DOE will be seeking applications for awards under the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund for activities to improve the resilience of the Puerto Rican electric grid, including renewable energy and storage solutions for vulnerable households and communities. The Notice can be downloaded at https://infrastructure-eXCHANGE.energy.gov.

Key aspects of the MASA: Principal Investigator: The PI (i.e., Scholar) must be an early-career researcher or physician-scientist no more than 7 years from obtaining their first faculty-level appointment. Postdoctoral fellows (and equivalent) are not eligible for this award mechanism. The PIs record of accomplishments and the proposed research will be evaluated regarding their potential for contributing to the FY24 MRP Focus Area(s) in Section II.A.1. Not all of the PIs accomplishments need to be in the field of melanoma. The PIs organization must demonstrate a commitment to the PI through confirmation of independent laboratory space. Impact: The impact of the proposed research must relate to at least one of the FY24 MRP Focus Areas in Section II.A.1. Impactful research, including basic research, should expedite the advancement of promising ideas towards clinical and/or public utility. The application must articulate the short- and long-term impact the proposed research will have on melanoma research and/or patient care. Career Development: A Career Development and Sustainment Plan (Attachment 7) is required and should be prepared with appropriate guidance from the Career Guide. The Career Development and Sustainment Plan should include a clearly articulated strategy for establishing collaborations and acquiring the necessary skills, competencies, and expertise to advance and sustain an independent career at the forefront of the melanoma field. The Scholar must show milestones and career pathways toward achieving the milestones. The Scholar must articulate commitment to interactions with the MA. Career Guide: The Scholar must designate a Career Guide. The Career Guide must be an experienced melanoma researcher, as demonstrated by a strong record of funding and publications in melanoma. In addition, the Career Guide must demonstrate a commitment to advancing the Scholars career in the melanoma field. The Career Guide must also be committed to fully participating in the MA throughout the award period of performance, including interacting with other MA Scholars and Career Guides and participating in MA activities (e.g., serving on the MA Advisory Board) as requested by MA Leadership. The Career Guide must not be the named Career Guide on any previously funded (FY21-FY23) MASA applications, nor may a Career Guide be named on more than ONE FY24 MASA application. Preliminary Data NOT Required: Preliminary data are not required. However, any unpublished, preliminary data presented should originate from the laboratory of the PI or a member of the research team.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and improve preclinical models that better mimic glioblastoma biology, with the goal of enhancing research and treatment outcomes for this aggressive brain cancer.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects focused on aging and age-related diseases, aimed at institutions and organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older adults.

The United States Department of States Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes that challenge gender equity and equality in the Caribbean economy, to build the economic resilience and skills capacity of women and adolescent girls aged 16 and older to enable them to enter the labor force and obtain economic security. The project should start in October 2024, exact start dates to be determined. It is anticipated that the award will be executed through a cooperative agreement. This project will be administered by WHAs Office of Policy Planning and Coordination (PPC). Subject to availability of funds, WHA intends to issue one award to not exceed $1,973,359 in FY 2023 Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Economic Support Funds (ESF) for a project period up to three (3) years. WHAs Caribbean United for Womens Economic Empowerment (CUWEE) project seeks proposals that demonstrate how the potential grantee will strengthen local civil society support actors engaged in advancing womens economic security in the region to help provide economic gender equity and equality in the Caribbean region. The project should include plans to first identify problematic country-specific and/or regional systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes, and then work with local civil society organizations (CSO)s to address those barriers. The CUWEE project intends to support a competition that will promote local CSOs to develop and implement pioneering solutions to overcome the local systemic barriers to economic security for women in their country/region. Additionally, the project should provide a training curriculum that builds the capacity of and strengthens the regional Caribbean network of local CSOs engaged in womens economic security.