Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to promote aninitiative by publishing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications for early-stage biomedical data repositories or knowledgebases.This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NIH intends to continue the Database and Knowledgebase program beyond the January 25, 2023, receipt date of the current FOAs (PAR-23-078 andPAR-23-079) . This new FOA will support early-stage biomedical data repositories and knowledgebases. This Notice of Intent to Publish (NOITP) is being provided to allow potential applicants time to develop meaningful community engagement, collaborations, and NIH consultations to submit applications for responsive data repositories and knowledgebases as trans-NIH data resources. The FOA is expected to be published in Spring 2023 with an expected application due date in Fall, 2023. This FOA will utilize the R24 activity code. Details of the planned FOAs are provided below.

The "Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging, Including Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (D Centers) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)" grant aims to fund the development or renewal of research centers focused on advancing aging research in demography, economics, and related social sciences, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, while promoting innovative research, addressing health disparities, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals that significantly advance the performance, capabilities and the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of atomic vapor sensors for electric field sensing, imaging, communications, and quantum information science (QIS). Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Luxembourgish organizations in promoting English language learning and professional development initiatives for students in Luxembourg, with a focus on inclusivity and engagement through U.S. cultural elements.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit and educational organizations working to promote U.S. values and cooperation with Sudanese communities through initiatives in areas like women's leadership, peace promotion, and civic engagement.

This program provides funding for research projects that investigate integrated water processes through field campaigns, benefiting a wide range of organizations involved in Earth science.

The FY 2024 Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) funding opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) targets substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion across communities, universities, colleges, local governments, and tribal organizations. This program aims to enhance local and tribal prevention capacity, particularly within underserved communities. SAMHSA will fund projects that use data-driven, community-centered strategies aligned with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a model designed to assess, plan, and implement evidence-based prevention programs that address substance misuse risks in youth and adults. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit entities, such as local governments, universities, tribal organizations, and community-based organizations. Grants are awarded for up to five years, with a maximum of $375,000 per year. The total available funding is estimated at $15.5 million for FY 2024. Applications are due by February 21, 2024, with projects expected to begin by September 30, 2024. Notably, organizations already funded under similar SAMHSA grants in recent years are ineligible to apply to avoid overlap with existing initiatives. The grant prioritizes activities that promote culturally competent and sustainable prevention services. Required activities include conducting needs assessments, engaging local stakeholders, developing prevention strategies, and implementing monitoring and evaluation measures. Projects should aim to reduce substance use issues, including underage drinking, opioid misuse, and tobacco use. SAMHSA encourages coordination with local and state agencies, specifically through SPF-PFS State awardees when applicable. Applications must include a project narrative (10-page maximum), budget justifications, letters of commitment from partners, and a data collection plan. Key personnel, such as a Project Director and Data Analyst, are required to devote at least 0.5 FTE each to the project. Successful applicants will also create a Disparity Impact Statement to outline plans for addressing behavioral health disparities in their target communities. Evaluation of applications will consider factors such as community need, clarity of the project plan, organizational experience, and cost-effectiveness. Applications that prioritize underserved communities are eligible for bonus points. Awardees must submit quarterly and annual performance reports detailing project outcomes, including data on individuals reached and changes in local substance misuse patterns.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based solar manufacturers and training organizations to develop workforce training programs that address skill gaps and promote diversity in the solar manufacturing industry.

Through Democracy Indicators Monitoring Survey 4 (DIMS4), the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Office of Regional Sustainable Development (RSD), Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) aims to support citizen-responsive governance and democratic development with rigorous public opinion research on democratic norms, attitudes, and experiences in the LAC region. This will be achieved through four primary objectives, which in summary: 1) Collect statistically rigorous, cutting edge public opinion data surveys that are inclusive, related to key democratic attitudes and behaviors, contribute to long-term trend analysis, and are relevant for all stakeholders in informing policy and regulation decisions around democratic issues ; 2) Disseminate data, analysis, and research about democratic norms and attitudes in LAC; 3) Innovate by supporting and developing topics and methodologies in public opinion research and analysis; and 4) Localize the local capacity of researchers and institutions on survey design, data collection, data analysis and reporting, and evidence based policy making. These objectives consider longitudinal, country, and comparative cross-national trend analysis on topics relevant to the democracy sector in LAC, such as democratic norms and values, perceptions of institutions, and experiences with corruption, crime victimization, and migration.

The "Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging and Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias Coordinating Center" grant is intended to fund the development or renewal of a coordinating center that will serve as a hub for various research centers, enhancing their scientific impact, fostering synergies, promoting inclusivity, and raising the profile of aging and Alzheimer's disease research.

The NRL Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PFP) is a funding opportunity for postdoctoral scientists and engineers to conduct innovative research in scientific and technical fields with maritime applications, aligned with the Navy's interests, while benefiting from the Naval Research Laboratory's resources and expertise, with the fellowship covering stipends, travel, and relocation expenses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various governmental and nonprofit organizations for projects that assess and mitigate hazards from abandoned mines on public lands, promoting environmental restoration and public health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions for training researchers in disability policy, focusing on improving health, employment, and community living outcomes for people with disabilities, while promoting diversity in research participation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to expand high-quality early learning services for income-eligible American Indian and Alaska Native pregnant women and children from birth to school age.

The "Addressing Systems Challenges through Engineering Teams" grant is a funding opportunity provided by the National Science Foundation to support innovative, collaborative engineering research projects that tackle complex societal challenges in areas like healthcare, energy, and transportation, with a budget of $1 million to $1.5 million for up to four years, and applications are due by January 22, 2025.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at advancing prostate cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, specifically targeting high-risk groups such as Service Members and Veterans.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to enhance training and technical assistance for health centers, enabling them to improve and integrate behavioral health services for better patient care across the United States.

This grant provides funding for higher education institutions and nonprofit or for-profit organizations to conduct evidence-based seminars that promote American history, civics, and government education in preparation for the nation's 250th anniversary.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research proposals from small businesses, academic institutions, and research organizations to develop high-risk, high-reward microsystem technologies for defense applications.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities in developing innovative curricula on documentary standards and standardization, particularly encouraging participation from community colleges and minority-serving institutions.