Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports research to understand how infants' first encounters with influenza, through infection or vaccination, shape their long-term immune responses, with a focus on developing a universal flu vaccine.

USAID/Senegals Sahel Regional Office (USAID/Senegal/SRO) ADDENDUM #1 - CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPERS USAID Strengthening Information Integrity and Resilience (IIR) in the Sahel USAID Sahel Information Integrity Annual Program Statement No. 72068524APS00003 Issuance Date: June 28, 2024 Closing Date: July 30, 2024 Questions Due Date for this APS Addendum: July 9, 2025 Dear Prospective Applicants: This is an Addendum to the USAID Sahel Information Integrity Annual Program Statement (APS) (No.72068524APS00003). All interested organizations should carefully review both this Addendum AND the full APS, which can be found here in grants.gov . Important information contained in the APS announcement is not necessarily repeated in this specific Addendum. This activity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Through this Addendum #1 to APS No. 72068524APS00003, USAID/Senegal/SRO is requesting the submission of concept papers focused on Strengthening Information Integrity and Resilience (IIR) in the Sahel. Concept papers should describe a nimble and adaptive approach for supporting key actors in local and regional information ecosystems to be more effective in advancing information integrity and resilience in their local and regional systems. TARGET COUNTRIES: All three objectives of this activity (as outlined under technical focus below) must be addressed in all of the following countries, which fall under the management authority of USAID/Senegal/SRO: Burkina Faso Chad Mauritania Objective 2 under this APS (which relates to strengthening regional networks) may also create opportunities for partner organizations in Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, and Senegal based on prior approval from USAID. Under this Addendum, subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates making one award. USAID also reserves the right to make no awards. The total USAID funds anticipated is $15,000,000. USAID contemplates a start date for the award beginning on or about December 1, 2024, with a period of performance of up to five years. Applicants should send general questions about the below information by email to USAID primary and secondary points of contact, Ms. Aminata Diallo, at amdiallo@usaid.gov and Robert Almosd at ralmosd@usaid.gov, respectively. See " related Documents" Tab for the full Addendum Thank you for your interest in USAID Programs. Sincerely,

This funding opportunity provides financial support to land-grant colleges, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, and 1994 Institutions to develop and deliver training programs that improve the pesticide registration process and regulatory understanding among stakeholders.

This grant provides funding to support promising postdoctoral researchers in neuroscience, enabling them to receive advanced training and mentorship in a focused research environment.

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for state and local governments, tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofits to conduct long-term monitoring of zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrates in the Great Lakes, assessing ecosystem health and water quality.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions conducting research in astrophysics, including observations, data analysis, and technology development, to advance NASA's scientific objectives.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to facilitate high school student exchanges that promote cultural understanding and leadership development between the United States and countries worldwide.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and mentorship to early career scientists and engineers in the U.S. to develop innovative energy technologies that address critical challenges in the energy sector.

This funding opportunity supports educational initiatives that enhance STEM programs from K-12 to postdoctoral levels, particularly for institutions and organizations that promote a diverse and skilled workforce aligned with the needs of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-career researchers currently holding specific NIAMS career development awards, helping them advance their research projects and transition to independent research careers in arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working in Uganda to strengthen public health systems and enhance the country's ability to respond to infectious disease threats.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support racial and ethnic minority groups in improving services and resources for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and family violence.

This opportunity seeks academic institutions to partner with the U.S. Army in advancing research across various scientific and technical fields, focusing on collaboration to enhance military capabilities and innovation.

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations for projects that protect and preserve cultural heritage, including historic sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural practices in Suriname.

The U.S. Mission to the UAE announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a cultural residency program that will: (1) strengthen the foundational social and human ties between the people of the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE); (2) deepen U.S.-UAE partnerships with established and high-profile UAE cultural institutions and festivals; and, (3) support capacity building for the creative industry in the UAE. This program will consist of at least six in-person residencies for American artists and performers (individuals or groups) lasting from up to three weeks each and organized around one of six major UAE cultural festivals such as: Abu Dhabi Art Festival, Ras Al Khaimah Arts Festival, Sharjah Heritage Days, and Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Each residency will consist of at least one festival performance, workshops for Emirati youth and emerging artists, and roundtable discussions with local UAE cultural institutions. American artists and performers will be confirmed based on the local partners priority genres or areas of interest, festival dates, prior experience with cultural residencies or similar programs, and artist capacity to conduct educational outreach activities. Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to U.S. not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code, including public and private educational institutions and public international organizations and governmental institutions. Applicants are also encouraged to seek partnerships with organizations that demonstrate complementary value to accomplish the wide range of proposed projects. The initial period of performance will be for one year. Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt. The source of funding is FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding.. All applicants should be familiar with OMB Circular 2 CFR Part 200. Please read the entire NOFO package before submitting an application and follow the steps in order to submit before the deadline. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all the required information will not be considered.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities to increase awareness and use of tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities, enhancing their financial literacy and independence.

The National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program (NNFEDP) works to build a nuclear forensics workforce of recognized technical experts and leaders through fostering scholastic and research collaboration between and among academia, the national and defense laboratories, and the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) Interagency, as required by law. The implementation of the NNFEDP fulfills the requirements outlined in Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended. This program also aligns with Goal 1 of the DHS Strategic Plan fiscal years 2020-2024 [Department of Homeland Security's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 Homeland Security (dhs.gov)]: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats and Objectives 1.2: Detect and Disrupt Threats, and 1.4: Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats. To accomplish this mandate, the following initiative has been implemented: The Nuclear Forensics Research Award (NFRA) supports the establishment of a team of faculty, students, and technical staff at the national or defense laboratories to conduct research in the field of nuclear forensics.

This program provides funding to tribal organizations and institutions to improve justice system facilities and enhance corrections operations in Native American communities across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Danish partnerships to develop innovative mooring and anchoring technologies for floating offshore wind energy, with a focus on including minority-serving institutions in the research efforts.