Grants for Small businesses - Federal

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working in Uganda to improve public health data systems and workforce capabilities, focusing on data science and surveillance to enhance health outcomes related to HIV and tuberculosis.

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.

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 funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Brazil to develop community projects that promote democracy, human rights, economic partnerships, and environmental protection, while emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses developing new medications for treating alcohol use disorder and related organ damage, helping them advance their research towards FDA approval.

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of research centers that focus on translating diabetes prevention and treatment innovations into real-world practices, particularly for underserved populations facing health disparities.

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop affordable and innovative devices that can quickly and accurately detect both known and unknown drugs in biological samples, particularly in resource-limited settings like emergency departments and health centers.

This funding opportunity supports existing Centers for AIDS Research in expanding training and research initiatives focused on HIV and health disparities, particularly for underrepresented groups and early-career investigators.

This funding opportunity supports the creation of mentoring networks that provide professional development and career guidance for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and early-career researchers in mental health, helping them advance towards independent research careers.

This grant provides funding for research on how HIV and substance use affect placental health and maternal outcomes, targeting a wide range of institutions and researchers focused on these critical health issues.

An Ideas Lab is an intensive meeting that brings together multiple diverse perspectives to focus on finding innovative cross-disciplinary solutions to a grand challenge problem (see below and PAPPG Chapter II.F.6. for more information about this type of proposal). The goal of the Personalized Engineering Learning Ideas Lab is to extend engineering education research to enable advanced personalization in pedagogy and assessment in a K-12 or higher education context. The following broad areas have been identified as possible avenues to advance knowledge: personalized engineering education, multimodal sensing for personalized learning systems and team-based personalized learning. This Ideas Lab aims to bring together experts from diverse scientific, engineering and education backgrounds to develop innovative technologies and solutions to achieve personalized learning for engineering education. This Ideas Lab is organized by the Office of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities (EFMA), the Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC), and the Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation in the Directorate for Engineering (ENG); the Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) in the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE); the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE); the Division of Graduate Education, the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, and the Division of Undergraduate Education in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU); and the Division of Translational Impacts in the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR: The Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities (EFMA) Office will host an informational webinar in October 2023 to discuss the Ideas Lab: Personalized Engineering Learningsolicitationandtoanswer questions. Details on how to join this webinar will be posted on the EFMA Website.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving the understanding, prevention, and treatment of melanoma, particularly for military and Veteran populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, businesses, and organizations to develop and implement innovative technologies that convert carbon dioxide into useful products, helping to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local Philippine organizations to strengthen the country's capacity to prevent and respond to infectious disease threats through a collaborative, multi-sectoral approach.

This funding opportunity supports small businesses in developing innovative technologies and services for population-wide genomic screening to improve primary care for common genetic conditions.

This grant provides funding for researchers to analyze and interpret data from various NASA planetary missions, encouraging innovative scientific investigations and collaborations in the field.