Federal Safety Grants

This initiative provides funding to Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges and Universities to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on their campuses.

This program provides funding to communities and Tribes at high risk of wildfires to develop protection plans and implement projects that reduce wildfire hazards and improve resilience.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that help vulnerable scientists and engineers prevent their expertise from being exploited by adversarial nations for weapons of mass destruction programs.

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.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that increase protections against gender-based violence for marginalized communities in Kosovo. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global issue that affects one in three women in their lifetime. According to the 2022 U.S. Department of State’s Human Rights Report for Kosovo, a significant human rights issue in Kosovo included the lack of investigation of and accountability for GBV, including domestic or intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and other forms of such violence. Another issue of concern was crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting ethnic minorities or other marginalized communities. There are also critical gaps in the systematic documentation and monitoring of the prevalence of GBV in the country. Furthermore, GBV survivors often lack awareness of their rights and access to support services. There are also social stigmas in reporting GBV coupled with cultural norms that try to keep partners together. To respond to these challenges, DRL is seeking proposals that work towards the Bureau’s goal of providing access to justice for individuals experiencing GBV, abuse, and exploitation in 2 Kosovo. The program should take an intersectional approach by considering particular issues facing LGBTQI+ women, women with disabilities, low-income women, women in public-facing positions, women from racial, religious, and ethnic minority communities, and other intersections are differently impacted by GBV. The program objectives are: 1) increasing public awareness of the various forms of GBV (i.e. psychological, physical, emotional, economic, etc.) as well as relevant laws and available protections; 2) strengthening collaboration among diverse stakeholders in all communities on rights-based, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered approaches to prevent and address GBV; and 3) providing survivor-centered support, including the provision of direct service assistance. Program activities may include but are not limited to: • Developing and implementing targeted awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives regarding the different forms of GBV and available protections under current laws; • Strengthening the financial, technical and/or organizational capacity of local organizations in providing effective and survivor-centered support services, including, but not limited to, legal, psycho-social, and/or medical assistance; • Enhancing coordination among relevant stakeholders, including law enforcement, healthcare providers, and social services to improve GBV response mechanisms, including training direct service providers on how to engage with survivors; and • Conducting research and assessments to better understand the prevalence and dynamics of GBV in the country and inform evidence-based interventions.

This funding provides financial support for nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks to enhance their physical security and integrate their preparedness efforts with local and state initiatives.

This program provides funding to researchers and organizations to develop innovative technologies that improve teamwork between humans and intelligent agents in military operations.

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMAs focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The PSGP provides funds to state, local, and private sector maritime partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. The PSGP supports critical national seaports/terminals to enhance port security through enhanced facility and operational security. PSGP allows for a broad range of projects to be funded as long as they are applicable to enhancing maritime security capabilities. The entire breadth of the POETE (planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise) is allowable under PSGP. Typical types of projects include: Patrol vessels Communications equipment Surveillance equipment Cybersecurity enhancements Hiring NEW security personnel Plan development Maritime security training Maritime security exercises Projects that are not primarily dedicated to the enhancement of maritime security capabilities (i.e., citywide projects, or business related projects) are not eligible.Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

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 is designed to support local nonprofit children's advocacy centers in enhancing their services and training related to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases across four U.S. regions.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions conducting research to improve health and performance for astronauts during human space exploration missions.

This funding opportunity provides resources to enhance the genome sequencing capabilities of laboratories in Latin America to investigate potential biological weapons attacks.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to medical examiner and coroner offices for accreditation and to develop forensic pathology fellowships, addressing workforce shortages and improving death investigation standards nationwide.

This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to Operation Lifesaver Inc. for national safety education initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and promoting safe behaviors around railroad crossings and rights-of-way.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments to conduct DNA testing and improve evidence preservation in violent felony cases, helping to address wrongful convictions and support justice.

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 select state and Tribal courts to develop and implement secure electronic methods for serving protection orders, enhancing victim safety and court efficiency.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and foreign organizations in creating youth coalitions across Peru to reduce drug demand and promote mental health among vulnerable youth aged 12 to 24.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and institutions working to prevent the proliferation of chemical weapons by enhancing partner nations' capabilities in detection, response, and compliance with international norms.

This program provides funding to local communities and groups to improve public understanding and engagement in pipeline safety and infrastructure issues.