Federal Education Grants

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers in the biomedical and clinical sciences by providing salary and research resources to help them develop into independent investigators through structured mentorship and basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The Braille Training program offers financial assistance to projects that will (1) provide training in the use of braille for personnel providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) services or educational services to youth and adults who are blind; (2) develop braille training materials; (3) develop methods used to teach braille; and (4) develop activities used to promote the knowledge and use of braille and nonvisual access technology for youth and adults who are blind. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.235E.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, by addressing the complex factors that contribute to health disparities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations in Yemen and the U.S. to enhance English language education and media development, fostering partnerships and improving communication skills.

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government bodies in the U.S. and France to create projects that celebrate the historical and cultural ties between the two nations in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and tribal communities for specific arts projects that promote artistic excellence and community engagement across various disciplines.

This grant provides funding for U.S. higher education institutions to support faculty members conducting research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies, with a focus on enhancing expertise in specific world regions and less commonly taught languages.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Togo, aimed at addressing local challenges while promoting U.S. policy goals.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create customized international exchange programs that connect emerging leaders and mid-level professionals across various sectors, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding.

Purpose of PAS Public Diplomacy Grants: The Public Affairs Sections of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil through cultural, arts, educational, media, information, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. The bilateral nature of proposals is especially important during calendar year 2024, the 200th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, and perspectives as well as incorporate a cross-cutting approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Examples of PAS public diplomacy grants include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs that include U.S. speakers; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, businesses, and/or regional organizations; Media trainings PAS encourages applications from eligible civil society organizations, community representatives, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, government institutions, and international organizations. Please keep in mind that while an applicant may submit multiple proposals, each proposal must address only one of the initiative areas listed in the NOFO.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that engage youth, educators, and entrepreneurs in Cabo Verde, promoting democratic values, civic engagement, and innovation in collaboration with U.S. institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. universities with operational nuclear research reactors to promote collaboration, education, and public engagement in nuclear science and engineering.

Established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, The Nancy Pelosi Fellowship Program is a new program intended to enable undergraduate students to leverage professional experience gained through paid Fellowship opportunities at the Department of State and at think tanks, foundations, or other non-education institutions dedicated to global service and engagement to prepare to pursue a career in the Department of States Foreign or Civil Service.

This grant provides funding for research projects that explore family health and resilience, particularly focusing on populations experiencing health disparities in the U.S., to develop interventions that improve family well-being.

The purpose of the NIH Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) is to provide support to mid-career health-professional doctorates for protected time to devote to patient-oriented research (POR) and to act as research mentors primarily for clinical residents, clinical fellows and/or junior clinical faculty. Level of Effort Candidates must be able to demonstrate the need for protected time, 3-6 person months (25-50% of full-time professional effort) for a period of intensive research focus as a means of augmenting their capabilities in POR and ability to act as a mentor to new clinical investigators in the conduct of POR during this period. Candidates for the K24 award may not concurrently apply for any other PHS career award or have another PHS career award pending review. Candidates who have VA appointments may not consider part of the VA effort toward satisfying the full time requirement at the applicant institution. Candidates with VA appointments should contact the staff person in the relevant Institute or Center prior to preparing an application to discuss their eligibility. After the receipt of the award, adjustments to the required level of effort may be made in certain circumstances. See NOT-OD-09-036 for more details. Renewals Depending on the policies of the sponsoring NIH Institute/Center, awardees may apply for a one-time renewal for an additional three to five years of support if the recipient continues to have independent peer-reviewed research support at the time of submission of the renewal application. Candidates should clearly demonstrate their continuing need for protected time to expand their research programs. Peer-Reviewed Research Support Depending on the policies of the sponsoring NIH Institute/Center, candidates are expected to continue to hold independent peer-reviewed research support for the period of this award. Candidates losing this support during the award period must document in their annual Progress Reports efforts to replace this support and demonstrate that they continue to meet all other requirements of the career award. Institutional Environment The applicant institution must have a strong, well-established record of research and career development activities and faculty qualified to serve as mentors in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and state educational agencies to develop innovative STEM programs focused on transportation, particularly aimed at encouraging underrepresented students, including females and minorities, to pursue careers in this field.

This funding opportunity provides support for a U.S.-based organization to facilitate a cultural and academic exchange program for approximately 160 international undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to study in the United States and gain skills in high-priority fields.

This grant provides funding to support diverse postdoctoral researchers in transitioning to independent faculty positions while conducting innovative research on pain and substance use disorders.

The U.S. Mission in Trkiye's Public Diplomacy (PD) Section, within the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce this NOFO for a cooperative agreement to administer FY2024 -2026 EducationUSA advising services throughout Istanbul, Izmir, and the greater Marmara and Aegean regions. Trkiye is the nineteenth largest source country of international students in the United States with approximately 9,000 students pursuing higher education at U.S. institutions. The goal of this cooperative agreement is to increase student mobility between the United States and Trkiye through the following activities: providing information to Turkish audiences about how to study in the United States; providing relevant information to universities in Trkiye interested in establishing relationships or partnerships with U.S. universities; and assisting the U.S. Mission in providing information about the U.S. higher education system to the Government of Trkiye.

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting basic experimental studies with human participants to advance scientific knowledge in health and disease processes.