Federal Education Grants

Through this Project, USAID/Malawi aims to create new partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in efforts to amplify the Missions work in support of higher education. USAID expects MSIs to lead the development of the Concept Papers response in collaboration and partnership with relevant Malawi university and non-university tertiary institutions, the private sector, and organizations with capacity to technically offer training for a cadre of students described in Section A of the RFA. The Missions drive in seeking New Partnerships Initiatives (NPIs) and in support of partner countries progress to self-reliance, achieve sustainable and resilient results, and catalyze more effective partnering for impact shall entail that the lead MSI is a prime for the first two years, where focus is on building cooperative agreement grant administrative, financial and reporting compliance in lead local sub-partner, who will graduate into a prime Contractor in Year 3 of the project implementation.Based on the submitted Concept Paper, USAID/Malawi will invite selected applicants with Concept Papers meeting minimum criteria under this funding opportunity to participate in a co-creation workshop. Following the co-creation, selected finalists will further be requested to submit full applications. To be competitive under this funding opportunity, Concept Papers and applications must be fully responsive to all directions under the funding opportunity except when specifically noted otherwise.

The U.S. Embassy Brazzaville 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. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Brazzaville invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Republic of Congo 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.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage researchers in the U.S. who are developing innovative projects to address the intersection of substance use disorders and HIV, with the goal of improving treatment and reducing incidence in affected populations.

This funding opportunity provides $6 million to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to enhance their operations in preventing child abduction and sexual exploitation, supporting families, and assisting law enforcement and community stakeholders.

This program provides funding to small U.S. businesses to develop and commercialize innovative education technology products that address critical challenges in learning and teaching.

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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. PAS Kuala Lumpur invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Malaysia 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.

This grant provides financial support for early-career cancer researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions, with a focus on promoting diversity and enhancing their professional development.

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects between academic institutions and industry partners to develop innovative diagnostic and treatment technologies that address specific health challenges.

This funding opportunity supports the development and sharing of valuable genomic resources for researchers and organizations involved in basic and clinical genomics, ensuring broad access and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports the development of new or improved biomedical data repositories and knowledgebases to enhance research and promote data sharing in the biomedical community.

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that seek additional funding to support the next stage of development for cancer-relevant projects that were previously funded under SBIR or STTR Phase II awards from any Federal agency. The purpose of this NOFO is to facilitate the transition of SBIR or STTR Phase II projects to the commercialization stage. This NOFO is expected to promote partnerships between Federally-funded SBIR or STTR Phase II awardees and third-party investors and/or strategic partners to facilitate and accelerate the capital-intensive steps that are required to commercialize new products and services. Applicants must submit a Commercialization Plan, which should include details on any independent third-party investor funding that has already been secured or is anticipated during the Phase IIB Bridge Award project period. It is expected that the level of this independent third-party funding will be equal to or greater than the NCI funds being requested throughout the Phase IIB Bridge Award project period. Proposed projects may address preclinical and/or clinical stages of technology development. Clinical trials may be proposed as appropriate but are not required.

This grant provides financial support for academic training to develop qualified rehabilitation professionals in high-demand areas, such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, to address personnel shortages in services for individuals with disabilities.

Applications through Grants.gov are not accepted. The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Transatlantic Partnership Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting funding requests. Please carefully follow all instructions in the full funding opportunity document.All proposed activities must incorporate an American perspective, societal or cultural element, and/or connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions. These connections should promote an increased understanding of U.S. policy and the viewpoints of American citizens. Additionally, programs must include public outreach components, such as livestreaming, traditional media, digital outreach, or public events. Adherence to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guidelines, as outlined in the funding opportunity document, is required.Special consideration will be given to proposals targeting audiences with little exposure to the United States. Implementers may facilitate projects in German and/or English but must be capable of engaging target audiences in Germany. They must also demonstrate a successful track record of engagement on the project subjects and with the targeted audiences. Applicants can request Embassy participation. Proposals must be related to the objective areas outlined in the full funding opportunity document.

This program provides funding for research institutions and organizations to develop advanced techniques for improving the performance and reliability of quantum computing systems, specifically targeting applications in national defense.

This grant provides funding for research that explores how various social factors, such as race and socioeconomic status, intersect to impact health disparities, with a focus on underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports innovative engineering research aimed at developing new technologies or improving existing solutions to enhance biomedical research, clinical care, and accessibility.

This funding opportunity supports projects that foster cultural, educational, economic, and environmental collaboration between the United States and New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau, targeting a diverse range of applicants including individuals, non-profits, and educational institutions.

The "Basic Education Activity in Tajikistan" grant is a USAID initiative aimed at improving the country's education system by addressing challenges like lack of learning resources, bullying, and STEM education, and providing psychosocial support for students affected by poverty, migration, or family issues.

This funding opportunity supports small research projects that analyze genomic and phenotypic data related to childhood cancers and structural birth defects, aiming to improve diagnostics and therapies for these conditions.

The "Utilizing the PLCO Biospecimens Resource to Bridge Gaps in Cancer Etiology and Early Detection Research" grant aims to fund research projects that use the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer (PLCO) Screening Trial's biorepository to study cancer causes and develop early detection biomarkers.