Federal Environment Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various conservation and resource management projects aimed at improving military training lands in Alaska, benefiting eligible organizations and individuals involved in environmental stewardship and recreational access.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and tribal governments for projects that reduce risks from natural disasters, enhancing community resilience and infrastructure.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations to conduct seabed mapping and exploration in Pacific Island Countries, helping local governments manage seabed mineral resources responsibly.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in microsystems technology, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, small businesses, and minority institutions, to develop advanced microelectronic systems that enhance U.S. national security.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on how environmental toxicants impact RNA modifications and their role in health issues, targeting universities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations involved in related studies.

This fellowship provides funding for graduate students interested in marine policy to gain hands-on experience in federal government roles related to ocean and coastal resource management.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information, opinions, and recommendations from all interested parties with respect to the proposed new fishery activity in the Philippines. This is not a Request for Proposals, a Request for Quotation, an Invitation for Bids, or a Solicitation, nor is it an indication that USAID/Philippines will issue a solicitation to address the goals, objectives or challenges described herein. Responses to this notice are not offers, and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. USAID will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned, and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a Solicitation is issued, it will be posted on SAM.gov or Grants.gov. Parties are responsible to regularly check those websites for updates or solicitations, and must respond to such a solicitation separately from any response to this announcement. Respondents are solely responsible for bearing any expenses associated with preparation and submission of their response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary. Parties may respond to all or to some of the questions. Responding or not responding to this RFI will neither advantage nor disadvantage any organization or lead to an organizational conflict of interest in any subsequent solicitation. USAID will not publicize responses nor acknowledge receipt of answers in response to this RFI. Responses will be held confidential within USAID.

This initiative provides funding opportunities for private sector entities in Jordan to collaborate with USAID in addressing key development challenges, focusing on economic growth, water security, governance, education, and the empowerment of women and youth.

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is the first in an anticipated series of Landowner Support for Forest Resilience NOFOs. Landowner Support for Forest Resilience is currently funded by four Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provisions (Public Law No: 117-169. Subtitle D, Sec. 23002(a) (1 ), (2), (3), and (4)), which encompass cost share and payment incentives for forestry practices and support participation of underserved landowners and small-acreage landowners (owning less than 2,500 acres) in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience. Landowner Support for Forest Resilience falls under the USDA Forest Service's existing Landscape Scale Restoration Program, as authorized under Section 13A of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2109a). This program advances the Biden-Harris Administration's Justice40 Initiative. Established by Executive Order 14008 on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, the Justice40 Initiative has made it a goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments, such as climate, clean energy, and other areas, flow to disadvantaged communities. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) solicits proposals for two IRA provisions: Subtitle D, Sec. 23002 (a)(2) and Subtitle D, Sec. 23002 (a)(3). These provisions provide the USDA Forest Service with funding to:Support the participation of underserved forest landowners in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.Support the participation of forest landowners who own less than 2,500 acres of forest land in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist developers of direct air capture technologies in securing investment and operational support to scale up their projects and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.

This funding opportunity supports fishery management councils in the Caribbean and Pacific regions to enhance coral reef conservation and sustainable fisheries management through collaborative projects and scientific research.

This grant provides financial support to state governments for acquiring land essential for the protection and recovery of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. colleges and universities to establish a center of excellence in hydrographic research and education, enhancing NOAA's capabilities in ocean and coastal mapping over a five-year period.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance access to cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofit groups.

This grant provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions to support predoctoral training programs in neuroscience, focusing on developing a diverse group of skilled scientists through comprehensive research training and mentorship.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to locally-led Nigerian organizations to implement projects that address key development priorities in health, education, economic growth, governance, and conflict mitigation.

This opportunity provides access to valuable biospecimens from a major study on brain development in children, aimed at researchers investigating adolescent health across various institutions and organizations.

This grant provides funding to support early-career researchers from diverse backgrounds in developing independent careers focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through mentored training and research opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations working to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and enhance global security through various non-proliferation initiatives.

This program provides funding to universities, agricultural agencies, and non-profit organizations to develop and distribute disease-free plant materials, ensuring the health of U.S. specialty crops and enhancing agricultural competitiveness.