Federal Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant Program, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Resources Division (FRD), assists rural fire departments in acquiring firefighting equipment. The program requires a 50/50 matching grant and is available to fire departments serving communities with populations of 10,000 or less. Eligible projects include personal protection gear for wildland fires, Class A foam generating equipment, dry hydrants, communications equipment, and breathing apparatus. Applications are reviewed and prioritized by the FRD, with awards capped at $4,999 per project. Projects involving multiple departments are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications must be submitted by June 28, 2024, with awards announced around December 15, 2024. Projects must be completed by August 1, 2025.

This program provides funding to fire departments and organizations to hire firefighters and improve volunteer recruitment and retention, ensuring better emergency response and safety standards.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations for the ongoing maintenance and expansion of a public health registry that monitors the health effects of the September 11 attacks on affected individuals.

This funding opportunity supports a consortium of academic institutions in the Gulf region to conduct collaborative research on coastal and marine ecosystems, addressing critical environmental challenges and advancing NOAA's mission.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist rural communities in improving their water and waste management systems, enhancing sustainability, and addressing public health challenges.

This grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, to enhance flood risk management and mapping efforts in partnership with FEMA.

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the countrys most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps helps make service a cornerstone of our national culture. This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the communitys most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This is an open competition across all states and territories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state fire training agencies to enhance training programs for fire service personnel through the delivery of National Fire Academy courses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and civil society groups working to prevent and respond to anti-Christian violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt through early warning systems and improved government coordination.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for aLeader with Associates Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Feed theFuture Innovation Lab for Veterinary Vaccine Delivery. Eligibility for this award is restricted to U.S.colleges and universities as defined under Section 296(d) of Title XII of the FAA. See Section C.I ofthis NOFO for eligibility requirements.Please reference the notice of funding opportunity for all information. Please email jbaize@usaid.gov.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes in the western U.S. to address immediate drought challenges and improve water resource management.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Office of Security and Transnational Affairs (SCA/STA) announces an open competition for an organization (see eligibility information on page 1) interested in submitting an application to implement a project to build the capacity of the four small island developing states (SIDS) in the Indian Ocean to address the impacts of climate change. In particular, the funding will be used to increase resilience to climate-driven disasters among the SIDS.

The project seeks to support engagement with target / priority countries in, at, and around UN fora and events to support responsible, inclusive, and rights-respecting development, deployment, use, and governance of AI technologies. The project will seek to leverage existing work underway in the UN system and with partner countries, including but not limited to UNESCOs Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), and Ethical Impact Assessment (EIA); Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) initiatives such as B-Tech; International Telecommunication Unions (ITU) AI for Good Global Summit; United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) readiness assessment initiative; and USAIDs activities on AI capacity building, including support for the Global Index on Responsible AI.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for home repairs and rehabilitation projects aimed at assisting very-low and low-income homeowners in rural areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indian Tribes and tribal organizations for engaging AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address various needs, including youth mental health, education, cultural preservation, and health services.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in the Northeast, South Central, and Pacific Islands regions to develop innovative climate adaptation strategies that address local environmental challenges.

This grant provides funding to organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in service projects addressing community needs, particularly in rural, tribal, and high-poverty areas, while focusing on priorities like youth mental health, public safety, and workforce development.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide training for local emergency responders dealing with hazardous materials in rail transportation, ensuring safety and preparedness in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public health departments and their partners to improve their ability to identify and manage environmental health risks using data-driven strategies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indonesian non-profit organizations and educational institutions to train journalists in effectively and safely reporting on natural disasters.