Federal Science and Technology Grants

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that improve information security and responsible technology practices in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly benefiting organizations working with marginalized communities and enhancing regional resilience against disinformation and cybersecurity threats.

This funding opportunity supports regional partnerships to foster technology-driven innovation, economic growth, and community development, particularly in areas that have not fully benefited from recent technological advancements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Sea Grant programs to host workshops and professional meetings that enhance research and resource management for the nation’s ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems.

This funding opportunity provides up to $47.5 million over five years to a U.S.-based institution of higher education for advancing hydrographic surveying and ocean mapping technologies, while also promoting education and workforce development in marine geospatial expertise.

This funding opportunity is designed to support non-profit organizations in expanding and implementing proven falls prevention programs for older adults, focusing on effective strategies for broader adoption within community and clinical settings.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in developing user-centered applications that utilize large Earth science models to improve environmental data analysis and decision-making.

1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.2) Project Title: Natural Resources Support Plover Audio Monitoring at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Perform audio monitoring of the federally threatened Western Snowy Plovers (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in Santa Barbara County, California. Monitor plover vocalizations continuously or over long periods of time to establish baseline conditions, disruptions caused by rocket launches, and the return to pre-launch levels. Fielding about 40 audio monitor devices is preferred.Evaluate the existing dune restoration sites on South Base for topography, vegetation, and other factors to identify the characteristics where plover nests occur. Analyze whether the plover vocalizations and behaviors at these sites differ from other nesting sites that lack these characteristics when exposed to the acute noise levels from space launches.4) Period of Performance: 18-months from date of award (3-month administrative period for project preparation, 12-months of technical support/field work, 3-month administrative period to complete deliverables). There are two (2) 18-month follow on periods. Overlap in PoPs is administrative and includes project preparation before start of technical support/field work and completion of deliverables after completion of technical support/field work.5) Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas A. ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.milOffice: (817) 886-1925David LeptienProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: david.b.leptien@usace.army.milOffice: (402) 889-55706) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 Calendar days from the date posted.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Bangkok Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) or concept note to carry out program(s) funded by the U.S. Embassy Bangkok. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise statement of interest through the Google application form (https://forms.gle/3DSzBvf1u72UwuzY8). The SOI is designed for applicants to clearly communicate program ideas and objectives and is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program ideas by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decisions are made. Priority Program Areas 1. Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights Activities that strengthen democratic values, accountability, public participation, transparency, and rule of law in governance and political institutions. Innovative projects that educate Thais about the U.S. experience in meaningful participation in democratic processes and civic life. Activities that promote universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms. Activities that promote connection between the United States and the rising leaders in the Indo-Pacific region. Activities that focus on enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting civic engagement to counter disinformation and improve media/digital literacy. 2. Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Renewable Energy Activities that support and build capability for, and promote economic inclusivity among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Activities that build digital skills and improve business practices of MSMEs and underrepresented entrepreneurs for different stages of business development. Activities that increase awareness of environmental protection, climate change, climate-smart agriculture, transboundary water challenges, renewable energy, and other key regional issues. Activities that promote the use of science, technology, and innovation in tackling regional or transboundary challenges and strengthening competitiveness of SMEs and underrepresented entrepreneurs 3. Education Activities that build, increase, support, and strengthen partnerships and the exchange of people, ideas, and resources between U.S. and Thai education institutions. Activities that increase access to education and understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEM/STEAM). Innovative and educational activities that strengthen sustainable development in the Mekong subregion. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Fixed Amount Award (FAA), or Cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that U.S. Embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed within 12 months of issuance. U.S. Embassy Bangkok retains the right to execute non-competitive continuation amendments on a case-by-case basis. Any amendments are based on performance, pending availability of funds, and are not guaranteed. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the United States and Thailand: Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Educational institutions Individuals Public international organizations and governmental institutions 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity, but it is encouraged. Any cost sharing must be clearly laid out in the submission. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section E.4 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. Content and Form of Application Submission Please follow all instructions below carefully. SOIs that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible and will not be considered for funding. All application materials must be ONLY submitted electronically through Google application form at https://forms.gle/3DSzBvf1u72UwuzY8. Content of SOI must include: Project summary and description, objectives, expected outcomes, proposed timeline, target audience, and evaluation plan All documents fully completed in English The anticipated total budget amount (in U.S. dollars) and a line-item breakdown of expenses. 2. Submission Timeline 1st Round Deadline to submit SOIs: February 7, 2024 Selected SOIs are notified by email: February 23, 2024 Deadline for selected applicants to submit full proposals: March 31, 2024 2nd Round Deadline to submit SOIs: May 1, 2024 Selected SOIs are notified by email: May 17, 2024 Deadline for selected applicants to submit full proposals: June 14, 2024 3rd Round Deadline to submit SOIs: July 3, 2024 Selected SOIs are notified by email: July 19, 2024 Deadline for selected applicants to submit full proposals: August 16, 2024 3. Funding Restrictions Award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages. Award fund also cannot be used for other food items not directly related to achieving program objectives. E. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION 1. Criteria Each SOI will be evaluated and rated on the basis of the evaluation criteria outlined below: Quality of Program Idea (50 points): All programs must include a substantive connection to American culture, policy, and/or practices. Program objectives are closely aligned with U.S. Embassy Bangkok priorities outlined in Section A. Project Description. The idea is communicated well and is feasible. SOIs that promote creative approaches to address program objectives are highly encouraged. The proposed timeline is reasonable. Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives (20 points): The SOI should clearly articulate proposed program activities and expected results towards achieving program objectives and goal(s). Engagement of Target Audiences (20 points): The SOI should identify the target audience outlined in the program description. Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants (10 points): The SOI should demonstrate the organizations expertise, capacity and/or previous experience in administering similar programs. If a local partner is identified, the SOI should briefly describe the partners role and experience. 2. Review and Selection Process A Grants Review Committee will evaluate all eligible SOIs against the criteria listed above. For a fair review, all panelists will only review the information provided through the Google application form, no additional information will be reviewed. The panel may provide conditions and/or recommendations on SOIs to enhance the proposed program. Conditions must be addressed, and recommendations should be addressed, in the full proposal application. 3. Following the review, any successful SOI applicants will be contacted and instructed to submit full applications. A full application will include: Project proposal and budget narratives SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance - organizations) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424_Mandatory_3_0-V3.0.pdf or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance - individuals) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0.pdf SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424A-V1.0.pdf SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs - organizations) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1.pdf or SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs - individuals) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/Individual_SF424B-V1.1.pdf 4. Required Registrations Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on SAM.GOV All organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration with the SAM.gov. A UEI is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards. The 2 CFR 200 requires that sub-grantees obtain a UEI number. Please note the UEI for sub-grantees is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed and/or directed to a sub-grantee. Note: The process of obtaining or renewing a SAM.gov registration may take anywhere from 4-8 weeks. Please begin your registration as early as possible. Organizations based in the United States or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov. Organizations based outside of the United States and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov. Exemptions An exemption from the UEI and sam.gov registration requirements may be permitted on a case-by-case basis if: An applicants identity must be protected due to potential endangerment of their mission, their organizations status, their employees, or individuals being served by the applicant. For an applicant, if the Federal awarding agency makes a determination that there are exigent circumstances that prohibit the applicant from receiving a unique entity identifier and completing SAM registration prior to receiving a federal award. In these instances, federal awarding agencies must require the recipient to obtain a unique entity identifier and complete SAM registration within 30 days of the federal award date. Organizations requesting exemption from UEI or SAM.gov requirements must email the point of contact listed in the NOFO at least two weeks prior to the deadline in the NOFO providing a justification of their request. Approval for a SAM.gov exemption must come from the warranted Grants Officer before the application can be deemed eligible for review. F. FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION Administrative and National Policy Requirements Terms and Conditions: Before submitting the SOI, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply if a full proposal application is requested and awarded, to ensure that they will be able to comply. These include: 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 600, and the Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions which are available at: https://www.state.gov/about-us-office-of-the-procurement-executive/. G. FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS If you have any questions about the application process, please contact BangkokPD@state.gov. NOTE: A follow-up solicitation (typically sent as or via an email by U.S. Embassy Bangkok) will be issued directly to those organizations or individuals who submitted successful SOIs. It is not reposted on Grant.gov or a public website. The follow-up solicitation must follow the full NOFO template, as well as provide any specific recommendations or conditions articulated by the review panel. No limited or sole source waiver is required specifically for the full proposal stage as any such waiver approved prior to SOI issuance covers the entire competition process. If the SOI step was a full and open competition, the overall process counts as a full and open competition.

The Tactical Technology Office (TTO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting executive summaries, proposal abstracts, and proposals for applied research, advanced technology development, platform demonstrations, or systems studies that aim to redefine the future of warfighting across four domains: Air, Ground, Maritime, and Space.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions and organizations to create and manage a resource that supplies human tissues and organs for biomedical research, benefiting studies on various diseases and health conditions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-career engineering researchers at non-R1 institutions, helping them establish their research programs and increase diversity in engineering fields across the U.S.

This funding opportunity is designed to support public-private partnerships that leverage artificial intelligence to improve the resilience and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing through innovative research and workforce development.

This grant provides funding for research organizations in the South Florida-Caribbean and Gulf Coast regions to study fish dynamics and habitat use in the Shark River Slough area of the Florida Everglades, contributing to ecological restoration efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial coastal management programs to develop innovative projects that address coastal hazards, ocean resources, and wetlands, with a focus on equity and inclusion for underserved communities.

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to utilize uncrewed systems data to address urgent climate challenges and enhance NOAA's capabilities in climate adaptation, resilience, and mitigation efforts.

The SCIRP CTRA is intended to support high-impact and/or new/emerging clinical research that may not be ready for a larger-scale clinical trial and for which feasibility/pilot/optimization studies are necessary. Projects should demonstrate potential to impact the standard of care, both immediate and long term, or contribute to evidence-based guidelines for the evaluation and care of military Service Members, Veterans, and other individuals living with SCI. The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is soliciting applications to the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) using delegated authority provided by United States Code, Title 10, Section 4001 (10 USC 4001). The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) is the program management agent for this funding opportunity. Congress initiated the SCIRP in 2009 to provide support for traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)-related research of exceptional scientific merit that has the potential to make a significant impact on improving the health and well-being of military Service Members, Veterans, and other individuals living with SCI. Appropriations for the SCIRP from FY09 through FY23 totaled $437.85 million (M). The FY24 Defense Appropriations Act provides $40M to the SCIRP through the appropriation for peer-reviewed spinal cord research. The vision of the SCIRP is to advance the treatment and management of SCI and ameliorate its consequences. The FY24 SCIRP challenges the scientific community to design research that will advance the development or translation of health care solutions for people living with SCI. Innovative research that fosters new directions or addresses neglected issues in the field of traumatic SCI is also supported, although studies focused exclusively on target identification are discouraged. The SCIRP encourages impactful research across the continuum of care from time of injury and across the life span that is well reasoned and scientifically supported. Applications from investigators within the military services and applications involving multidisciplinary collaborations among academia, industry, the military services, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other federal government agencies are highly encouraged. These relationships can leverage knowledge, infrastructure, and access to unique clinical populations that the collaborators bring to the research effort, ultimately advancing research that is of significance to Service Members, Veterans, their Families and/or care partners.

This grant provides funding for technology demonstrations of non-lithium long-duration energy storage solutions, targeting state energy offices, Indian Tribes, educational institutions, electric utilities, and private energy storage companies to advance these technologies towards commercial viability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Sea Grant programs in the Northeast U.S. to enhance the sustainability of the American lobster fishery through research, outreach, and collaboration among states.

This project will increase the capacity of countries to develop effective regulations preventing the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware in alignment with international best practices and advocate for commercial spyware regulatory approaches that are technically sound and rights-respecting.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research teams focused on innovative solutions to improve treatments and outcomes for patients with glioblastoma, particularly the IDH-wild type variant.