Grants for State governments - Federal

The Museums Empowered grant program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), supports projects that utilize professional development and training to create systemic change within museums. This special initiative of the Museums for America program targets four key areas of museum operations: digital technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), evaluation, and organizational management. Projects must align with one of these goals and demonstrate how professional development activities will advance institutional capacity and address strategic challenges. IMLS expects to award approximately $4,299,000 in total funding for fiscal year 2025, supporting around 20 projects. Awards range from $5,000 to $250,000, with an average award size of $214,950. Applicants must provide at least a one-to-one cost share using non-federal funds, except for research-focused projects where matching funds are not required. The performance period for funded projects may span one to three years, starting no earlier than September 1, 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Eligible applicants include museums located in the United States or its territories that meet IMLS’s criteria, such as employing professional staff, operating on a permanent basis for educational or cultural purposes, and regularly exhibiting objects to the public for at least 120 days annually. Museums operating within parent organizations, such as universities, must demonstrate operational independence, including a separate budget and decision-making authority. Collaborations and partnerships are encouraged to broaden project impact. The application requires a detailed narrative organized into three sections: project justification, work plan, and project results. Applicants must clearly identify the selected program goal and objective, describe the need or challenge addressed, outline specific activities, provide a timeline, and explain anticipated outcomes, including how the project will result in organizational growth or systemic change. Supporting documents such as a budget justification, performance measurement plan, resumes of key personnel, and letters of commitment from partners are also required. Applications are evaluated through a peer review process based on their alignment with program goals, the feasibility of the work plan, and the likelihood of achieving meaningful and sustainable results. Reviewers assess the clarity of the narrative, the qualifications of project personnel, and the proposed methods for tracking progress and measuring success. Projects are expected to foster long-term institutional improvements, with successful proposals demonstrating the ability to implement innovative and impactful professional development strategies. Awardees are required to comply with federal reporting requirements, including interim and final performance and financial reports submitted through IMLS’s electronic grants management system. Post-award responsibilities also include acknowledging IMLS funding in project materials and participating in assessments to evaluate program impact. IMLS program staff are available to provide technical assistance, and applicants are encouraged to participate in informational webinars to enhance proposal quality.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to prevent the online recruitment of Central Asian migrant workers by extremist groups, focusing on community engagement and digital literacy initiatives.

The "Epidemiologic Research on Emerging Risk Factors and Liver Cancer Susceptibility" grant is a funding opportunity by the National Cancer Institute for research projects that aim to investigate new and existing risk factors of liver cancer, including biological, environmental, and social factors, to enhance understanding of the disease and inform prevention strategies in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at developing new medications for treating various substance use disorders, encouraging innovative approaches and collaboration between researchers and behavioral therapy integration.

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 funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for assessing and cleaning up contaminated brownfield sites to revitalize communities and promote economic growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to projects that improve health information resources for underserved populations, helping to reduce health disparities and promote better health outcomes through collaboration with medical libraries.

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.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to improve health outcomes through the equitable use of genomics, particularly for underrepresented populations in the U.S.

FY 2024 WIC General Infrastructure Grants will support WIC State agencies as they continue to modernize the program. Projects will support WIC Infrastructure, including technological, digital, partnership, and/or outreach infrastructure at the State agency level through activities related to outreach, innovation, program modernization, and increased equity in program access through four Tracks/objectives. This RFA includes four application Tracks, each with one Objective. The four Tracks include:1) Updating the State agencys management information system (MIS) and/or electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system to meet new Federal requirements.*Please see notes in the Tracks and Objectives section below for information about State agency model (SAM) user groups. 2) Enhancing the State agencys MIS, EBT system, and/or other technology used to provide WIC benefits and services. These enhancements must provide a better user experience for WIC applicants, participants, and staff and/or to improve longevity, flexibility, program integrity, and/or cost efficiency.3) Increasing WIC awareness among the public through adoption of new WIC branding and/or the conduct of partnership and/or outreach activities.4) Upgrading State and/or local agency technology equipment and/or supplies to improve WIC performance, security, and/or user experience (including by optimizing virtual services). Each Application Submitted Must be for Only One Track. State agencies may apply for one or more of the Tracks outlined above but are limited to one Track per application. Section 4 of the RFA provides details for the application requirements for each Track. For each Track, State agencies may apply either as an individual applicant or as the lead of a multi-State agency collaboration. Any lead of a multi-State agency collaboration will be considered the applicant and the funded recipient (i.e., the grantee). The lead State agency is responsible for completing and submitting all application components and will be the sole recipient of funding for the project; therefore responsible for all funded activities and required reporting.

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.

Partner Promotion of Strategies to Advance Oral Health Equity is a three-year competitive announcement that continues the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) investment in supporting oral health programs. This Funding Opportunity Announcement aims to support recipients of CDC-RFA-DP-24-0048 (State Promotion of Strategies to Advance Oral Health Equity) to prevent and control oral diseases and related conditions among priority populations. Applicants may apply for Component 1, Component 2, or Component 3 separately or a combination of two or more. For all Components, the funded recipient(s) will work closely with staff from CDCs Division of Oral Health and all awardees of CDC-RFA-DP-24-0048. Under Component 1, the recipient will provide awardees with community water fluoridation; evidence-based preventive dental services; and oral health equity technical assistance, training, and subject matter expertise. Under Component 2, the recipient will provide awardees with technical assistance, training, and subject matter expertise related to oral health Infection Prevention and Control. Under Component 3, the recipient will provide awardees with oral health surveillance and evaluation technical assistance and assess efforts to reach priority populations. The proposed program will follow and build upon the Notice of Funding Opportunity for DP18-1811 [FY2018-FY2023].

This program provides funding for projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems in the San Francisco Bay area, targeting local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, educational organizations, and nonprofits to develop community-based programs that assist children and families affected by violence, focusing on resilience and safety.

This funding opportunity supports the development of community partnerships to create cybersecurity training programs that address local workforce needs and prepare job-ready candidates in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that provide research experiences and mentoring to enhance the participation of diverse individuals in the scientific workforce related to hearing and communication disorders.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving drug therapies and precision medicine for pregnant individuals, breastfeeding mothers, neonates, and children, particularly those from underrepresented populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited nursing schools and healthcare facilities to enhance nursing education and training, particularly in underserved communities, addressing the growing shortage of registered nurses.