Federal Education Grants

This grant provides funding for academic training programs to increase the number of qualified rehabilitation professionals who assist individuals with mental health disorders and other disabilities.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship for outstanding graduate students in the U.S. who are pursuing a PhD in cancer research, helping them transition to postdoctoral training and independent research careers.

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring the biological and genetic factors contributing to cancer health disparities among racial and ethnic groups, aiming to generate insights for future studies.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on how substance use disorders affect HIV infection and latency in the brain, encouraging collaboration among researchers in HIV, neuroscience, and addiction.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Germany to implement community projects that strengthen U.S.-German relations and address local challenges.

This grant provides funding for research on how climate change affects cancer risks, prevention, treatment, and survivorship, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations and health disparities.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between academic institutions and industry to develop innovative bioengineering solutions that address significant biomedical challenges and improve medical practices.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the University Nuclear Leadership Program, Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Distinguished Faculty Advancement Grant, and Trade School and Community College Scholarship Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.

This funding opportunity supports youth-led conferences and workshops across the Pacific region, aimed at empowering emerging leaders aged 25 to 40 to collaboratively tackle critical regional challenges in areas such as security, food supply, digital media, and public health.

This funding supports institutions in developing training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers in biomedical and clinical fields, with a focus on enhancing diversity and preparing trainees for successful research careers.

The U.S. government's support for Kazakhstan's efforts in promoting Kazakh-language and media reflects a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, promoting cultural exchange, and supporting democratic values and freedoms. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of supporting online Kazakh-language content creators through small grants. This initiative is crucial for several reasons, particularly considering Kazakhstan's efforts to promote its national language and culture while fostering a competitive and professional media landscape. With the number of Kazakh speakers on the rise, there is a growing demand for online content in Kazakh. By facilitating the proliferation of Kazakh-language content online, this assistance award contributes directly to the economic prosperity of Kazakhstan through the promotion of a competitive, professional, and free media landscape. Applicants are encouraged to align their project proposals with one or more of the objectives below, demonstrating how their initiatives will contribute to the advancement of Kazakh-language media. Applicants are welcome to propose projects that innovate in content creation in various forms, including animation, documentaries, apps, reporting, podcasts, and video content, leverage emerging technology, and uphold integrity and accuracy in media production. Project Goal: The primary goal of this assistance is to increase access to high-quality, reliable content for Kazakh-speaking audiences through support for Kazakh online content creators. Project Audience(s): Kazakh-language content creators, social media content creators, as well as technology professionals promoting innovation in the media space. In addition to individual creators, academic or cultural institutions and organizations promoting Kazakh language, history, and culture could form part of the audience. Project Objectives: Project proposals may address one or more of these objectives, or other objectives within the above policy priorities. Objective 1: Supportive ecosystem for content creators: Equip Kazakh-language content creators with necessary knowledge and skills to produce accurate, reliable, and fact-based content. Topics may include fact-checking techniques, critical thinking and analysis, audience engagement strategies, visual storytelling, etc. Objective 2: Technological advancement through Kazakh-language content creation: Develop content creators abilities to integrate new and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the content creation process. Objective 3: Integrity and accuracy in Kazakh-language media: Increase production of high-quality content that combats disinformation/misinformation and historical manipulation among Kazakh-language content creators.

The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Regional Fund to Expand Inclusive Access to Quality Basic Education (henceforth the activity) will be a five-year cooperative agreement with a total estimated amount of up to $25,000,000 from USAID, with the expectation of other non-USAID funding to be obtained to support the objectives. The primary goal of the activity expanded inclusive access to quality basic education for marginalized and vulnerable learners sustained over time.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal communities in the U.S. to support innovative arts projects that engage the public and strengthen community connections.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-career researchers from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative cancer research projects and enhance workforce diversity in the field.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at improving cancer care and outcomes for sexual and gender minority survivors by addressing healthcare disparities and enhancing access to quality treatment.

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research teams to explore how medical devices can effectively relieve chronic pain while minimizing addiction risks.

This funding opportunity supports independent research projects that aim to improve health outcomes and promote health equity through innovative and inclusive approaches, particularly in nursing and related fields.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and Cabo Verdean non-profit organizations for projects that strengthen cultural ties and promote mutual understanding between the two countries.

The U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Burkina Faso invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and BURKINA FASO through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; New media concepts projects aimed at reaching wider audiences; Youth community service projects that promote democratic processes and encourage volunteerism; Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of U.S. exchange programs. Priority Program Areas: Programs to bolster understanding and practices of Democracy, Human Rights, and Good Governance. This may include projects that encourage participation in civil society, especially for women, religious minorities, and youth. Programs that seek to promote a better understanding of diversity, inclusion, religious freedom, gender rights, persons with disabilities, underrepresented or otherwise disadvantaged communities, and/or other aspects of human rights. Creative programs that advance one or more of the priority areas listed above, to include but not be limited to, economic empowerment, youth development, peace and security. Programs promoting English language capacity through projects that encourage the usage and learning of English language as a tool for civic and economic development. Programs that increase transparency, media professionalism, access to diverse new sources, media literacy, etc. Projects may develop the capacity of Burkinabe media, a tradition of fact-checking and research for journalists and/or media consumers, capitalize on social media use for greater transparency, and/or expand such programs beyond the capital and secondary cities. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: The source of funding is FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding.

This funding opportunity is designed for select research institutions to conduct a comprehensive study on HIV in middle-aged and older adults, focusing on health disparities and comorbidities, while supporting participant engagement and data collection efforts.