Federal Science and Technology Grants

This funding initiative provides financial support for multidisciplinary teams across various sectors to promote responsible innovation in technology, particularly in artificial intelligence and biotechnology, while ensuring ethical and societal values are integrated throughout the development process.

A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. We are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a State of Interest.PROJECT TITLE: Natural Resource Support for IMCOM at multiple Installations, Provide Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM), Range and Training Land Assessment Support (RTLA), Geographical Information System (GIS), Support for Headquarters Installation Management Command (IMCOM), Sustainable Range Program Article III, (D) of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU)A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient's CESU Master Agreement.PURPOSE: Provide natural resource environmental expertise on various Army Installations to provide LRAM, RTLA, and GIS project implementation accomplished by an onsite recipient during installation identified business hours. In coordination with, and as identified by the Installation Government Representative (IGR), the NFE onsite representatives verify the installations' project designs, provide personnel required to execute installation LRAM, RTLA, and GIS activities, schedule/coordinate project execution, document/update execution progress, and assist the Government in identifying future LRAM, RTLA, and GIS projects. This task provides support to Fort Walker ( AP Hill), Fort Moore (Benning), Fort Campbell, Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE-Eustis), Fort Eisenhower (Gordon), Fort Cavazos (Hood), Fort Huachuca, Fort Jackson, Fort Gregg-Adams (Lee), Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Novosel (Rucker), Fort Sill, and USMA (West Point), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA Camp Bullis), Fort Bliss, and Fort Knox.Note: The established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%.Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest: will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $14,502,485 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Up to 4 additional Follow-on options per installation based on availability of funding. The Government intends to award the option periods/tasks identified in the table based on government need and funding availability.Note: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.Period of Performance: The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award with other optional installations to be funded after base award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods per installation based on availability of funding.Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of ObjectivesSubmission of Your Statement of Interest:1. Statements of Interest are due by 5 P.M., Central Time, on 25 May 2024.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:Sandra Justman Grants SpecialistUSAGE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: sandra.justman@usace.anny.milOffice: 817-886-1073Kali Evans Project ManagerUSAGE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: kali.l.evans@usace.army.milOffice: 402-736-1048Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be d to submit a full proposal.

The U.S. Embassy New Zealand, Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State honors the 150th anniversary of United States New Zealand scientific collaboration and announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance the future of scientific collaboration between our countries in 2024 2025. Scientific collaboration in the realm of climate change, indigenous science, tech, health, Antarctica, and Space will be given priority. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: New Zealand and Antarctica. Program Objectives: PD New Zealand invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects in 2024 - 2025 to advance United States and New Zealand scientific collaboration for New Zealand audiences. Priority will be given to science collaboration projects in the realm of climate change, indigenous science, tech, health, Antarctica, Space, and align with the priority areas outlined below. 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 United States policy and perspectives.

This grant provides funding for research projects that develop and validate clinical outcomes and biomarkers to improve the understanding and treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), with a focus on community collaboration and non-interventional studies.

The goals of the paleoclimate program are to: (i) provide a baseline for present climate variability and future climate trends, and (ii) improve the understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that influence climate variability and trends over the long-term. Research topics include observational and modeling studies of past climate variability and its drivers and studies that develop new paleoclimate proxies and records. Competitive proposals will address specific aspects of scientific uncertainty for their proposed research. The Paleoclimate program of the Division of the Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences together with other Divisions in the Geoscience Directorate have joined in coordinating and supporting the annual Paleo Perspectives on Present and Projected Climate (P4CLIMATE) competition with the objectives to support studies within two research themes: 1) Past Regional and Seasonal Climate; and 2) Past Climate Forcing, Sensitivity, and Feedbacks. Researchers are encouraged to consider the P4CLIMATE competition as a possible source of support for their global change research. Since proposals eligible for funding in the P4CLIMATE competition are not eligible for funding in the Paleoclimate Program, researchers are strongly advised to contact the Directors of the Paleoclimate Program for guidance as to the suitability of their proposed research for either program. The paleoclimate program strongly encourages proposals from: Researchers at all career stages, including through the AGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program. Researchers at all institution types, including MSIs, non-R1 institutions, and institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions. Researchers from traditionally underrepresented groups in Paleoclimate Science.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations affiliated with the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU to collaborate on research that addresses fisheries challenges in the Great Lakes, particularly focusing on habitat mapping and fish stock sustainability.

This program provides funding for collaborative research projects that use computational methods to explore and understand brain function, targeting interdisciplinary teams from U.S. and international institutions.

This grant provides funding for research and initiatives that address the impacts of drought and climate change, aiming to enhance resilience and inform decision-making for communities and ecosystems across the United States.

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.

The PRMRP Discovery Award is intended to support innovative, untested, non-incremental, high-risk/potentially high-reward research that will provide new insights, paradigms, technologies, or applications. The proposed project may be exploratory, hypothesis-driven, or hypothesis-generating research but must be novel and must be based on a strong scientific rationale and a well-developed study design and plan of analysis. Studies supported by this award are expected to lay the groundwork for future avenues of scientific investigation or product development. The outcome of research supported by this award should be the generation of robust preliminary data that can be used as a foundation for groundbreaking future research projects.This award is not intended to support/validate ongoing research and inclusion of preliminary data is not allowed. Inclusion of preliminary data other than serendipitous finding is not consistent with the exploratory nature of this award. Applicants seeking funding for research to further an existing research project should consider one of the other FY24 PRMRP program announcements being offered. For information about these award mechanisms, see Section II.A.1, FY24 PRMRP Research Development Pipeline.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations affiliated with the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to conduct genetic research on threatened and endangered sea turtles, utilizing historical biological samples to inform conservation efforts.

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.

This grant provides support for organizations and researchers focused on improving STEM education by sharing resources, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the visibility of innovative educational practices in K-12 settings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal partners in the Rocky Mountains to conduct research on snow water equivalent and soil moisture in areas affected by wildfires, using advanced mobile sensing technology.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based organizations to develop and implement innovative tools that use Earth observation data to improve water resource management and address challenges like drought and water scarcity, in collaboration with end users such as water management agencies and utilities.

This grant provides funding for U.S. researchers and institutions to advance the understanding of the Sun's impact on the solar system, encouraging collaboration with international partners.

This funding opportunity supports doctoral-granting institutions in underfunded regions to establish and expand research centers that enhance STEM education and workforce development.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions conducting innovative, high-risk research in science and engineering that aligns with the Department of Defense's priorities, fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research projects in various scientific fields, providing financial assistance to universities, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to advance fundamental research that aligns with the Department of Energy's mission.

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and organizations to improve faculty skills in using educational technology and assistive tools in special education programs, enhancing learning for students with disabilities.