Federal Science and Technology Grants

This grant provides funding for individuals and organizations to develop innovative energy storage solutions that cater to unique applications in underserved communities and extreme climates, promoting grid modernization and reliability.

Agency Name: Fort Worth DistrictDescription:Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Field Biology Technical Assistance and Predator Control for Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Kauai, HawaiiResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potentialorganizations for this project. Approximately $612,000 is expected to be available to supportthis project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipientfor optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: Forprojects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources managementplans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for theconservation or management of fish or wildlife.Period of Performance: The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date ofaward. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of ObjectivesNOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications andcapability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. Afull proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.Preparation of your Statement of Interest: Provide the following (Maximum length: 2 pages,single-spaced, 12 pt. font):1. Name, Organization, Cage Code, Unique Entity ID, and Contact Information (Email)2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):a. Biographical sketch of the Principal Investigator, to include specific experience and capabilities in areas related to this projects requirementsb. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projectsc. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertised. Brief description of other capabilities to successfully complete the project: (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.)Submission of Your Statement of Interest1. Statements of Interest are due by May 17, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. CST.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:Yvonne HowardGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: yvonne.howard@usace.army.milOffice: 817-751-9737Kathy S. MitchellProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1709Review 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 invited to submit a full proposal.Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.Thank you for your interest in our Cooperative Agreements Program.

Maturing research ideas into clinical practice and patient benefit is at the heart of all CDMRP research programs. Despite significant investment, the gap between what is possible and what is achieved remains. Even after information, tools, and interventions have been successfully evaluated in their intended populations, the development of knowledge to support their broader dissemination and implementation has often remained outside the scope of previous clinically focused award mechanisms.The FY24 MBRP PCRA intends to bridge the gap between research, practice, and policy by building a knowledge base that provides clinically useful findings about how interventions, clinical practices/guidelines, tools, and policies can be deployed to targeted populations at the appropriate time at the point of need. Funding from this award mechanism must support clinical research or clinical trials but cannot be used for preclinical or animal research. Applications may propose prospective or retrospective research involving human subjects, human subject data/records, and human anatomical substances.The FY24 PCRA may support studies focusing on the following (not all inclusive): Research that accelerates the uptake and implementation of evidence-based research into clinical practice Comparative effectiveness research comparing the benefits and harms of emerging or established interventions and strategies to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor health conditions in real-world settings Development and evaluation of strategies to overcome barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, tools, policies, and guidelines Analysis of existing clinical data or clinical data resources to inform clinical practice Modification of established clinical tools for their intended population or environment Analysis of existing clinical tools to maximize patient-relevant outcomes Identification and analysis of the circumstances that create a need to stop or reduce (de-implement) the use of interventions, tools, policies, and guidelines that are ineffective, unproven, low-value, or harmful Analysis of burn outcomes associated with the implementation of clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based practices, and process improvements The following are important aspects of the FY24 MBRP PCRA: Precision Medicine Approaches: When appropriate, the MBRP encourages the use of precision medicine approaches. These tailored treatments deliver the right treatment at the right time while considering an individuals unique characteristics. Preliminary data are required: Inclusion of preliminary data relevant to the proposed clinical research/trial is required. Study Population: The application should demonstrate the availability of and access to a suitable patient population that will support a meaningful outcome for the study. The application should include a discussion of how accrual goals will be achieved, as well as the strategy for inclusion of women and minorities in the clinical trial appropriate to the objectives of the study. Studies utilizing human biospecimens or datasets that cannot be linked to a specific individual, gender, ethnicity, or race (typically classified as exempt from Institutional Review Board [IRB] review) are exempt from this requirement. Clinical Trial Start Date: If applicable, the proposed clinical trial is expected to begin no later than 6 months after the award date. Intervention Availability: If applicable, the application should demonstrate the documented availability of and access to the drug/compound, device, and/or other materials needed, as appropriate, for the proposed duration of the study.Rigor of Experimental Design: All projects should adhere to a core set of standards for rigorous study design and reporting to maximize the reproducibility and translational potential of clinical and preclinical research. The standards are described in SC Landis et al., 2012, A call for transparent reporting to optimize the predictive value of preclinical research, Nature 490:187-191 (http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v490/n7419/full/nature11556.html). While these standards are written for preclinical studies, the basic principles of randomization, blinding, sample-size estimation, and data handling derive from well-established best practices in clinical studies.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, and/or their Families. If the proposed research relies on access to unique resources or databases, the application must describe the access at the time of submission and include a plan for maintaining access as needed throughout the proposed research.A clinical trial is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 46.102 (45 CFR 46.102) as a research study in which one or more human subjects are prospectively assigned to one or more interventions (which may include a placebo or another control) to evaluate the effects of the interventions on biomedical or behavioral health-related outcomes.Studies that do not seek to measure safety, effectiveness, and/or efficacy outcome(s) of an intervention are not considered clinical trials.For the purposes of this funding opportunity, research that meets the definition of a clinical trial is distinct from clinical research. Clinical research encompasses research with human data, human specimens, and/or interaction with human subjects. Clinical research is observational in nature and includes:(1) Research conducted with human subjects and/or material of human origin such as data, specimens, and cognitive phenomena for which an investigator (or co-investigator) does not seek to assess the safety, effectiveness, and/or efficacy outcomes of an intervention. Research meeting this definition may include but is not limited to: (a) mechanisms of human disease, (b) diagnostic or detection studies (e.g., biomarker or imaging), (c) health disparity studies, and (d) development of new technologies.(2) Epidemiologic and behavioral studies that do not seek to assess the safety, effectiveness, and/or efficacy outcomes of an intervention.(3) Outcomes research and health services research that do not fit under the definition of clinical trial.Excluded from the definition of clinical research are in vitro studies that utilize human data or specimens that cannot be linked to a living individual and meet the requirements for exemption under 46.104(d)(4) of the Common Rule.Impact: The overall impact of the proposed research is a key component of this award mechanism. High-impact research will, if successful, lead to the clinical implementation of therapeutics, technologies, or clinical practice guidelines that advance the care of burn-injured casualties.Relevance to Military Health: Relevance to the health care needs of burn-injured military Service Members is a key feature of this award.Use of DOD or VA Resources: If the proposed research involves access to active-duty military and/or VA patient populations and/or DOD or VA resources or databases, the application must describe the access at the time of submission and include a plan for maintaining access as needed throughout the proposed research. Refer to Section II.D.2.b.ii, Full Application Submission Components, for detailed information. Refer to the General Application Instructions, Appendix 1, for additional information.Applicants are encouraged to integrate and/or align their research projects with DOD and/or VA research laboratories and programs. Collaboration with DOD or VA investigators is also encouraged. A list of websites that may be useful in identifying additional information about ongoing DOD and VA areas of research interest or potential opportunities for collaboration can be found in Appendix 2.Research Involving Human Anatomical Substances, Human Subjects, or Human Cadavers: All DOD-funded research involving new and ongoing research with human data,human anatomical substances, human subjects, or human cadavers must be reviewed and approved by the USAMRDC Office of Human and Animal Research Oversight (OHARO), Office of Human Research Oversight (OHRO), prior to research implementation. This administrative review requirement is in addition to the local IRB or Ethics Committee (EC) review. Local IRB/EC approval at the time of application submission is not required; however, local IRB/EC approval is necessary prior to OHRO review. Allow up to 3 months to complete the OHRO regulatory review and approval process following submission of all required and complete documents to the OHRO. Refer to the General Application Instructions, Appendix 1, and the OHARO web pagehttps://mrdc.health.mil/index.cfm/collaborate/research_protections for additional information.If the proposed research involves more than one institution, a written plan for single IRB review arrangements must be provided at the time of application submission or award negotiation. The lead institution responsible for developing the master protocol and master consent form should be identified and should be the single point of contact for regulatory submissions and requirements.The types of awards made under the program announcement will be assistance agreements. An assistance agreement can take the form of a grant or cooperative agreement. The level of government involvement during the projects period of performance is the key factor in determining whether to award a grant or cooperative agreement. If no substantial government involvement is anticipated, a grant will be made (31 USC 6304). Conversely, if substantial government involvement is anticipated, a cooperative agreement will be made (31 USC 6305). Substantial involvement means that members of the U.S. government will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities.The award type, along with the start date, will be determined during the negotiation process.The anticipated total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance for an FY24 MBRP Patient-Centered Research Award should not exceed $2.2M. Refer to Section II.D.5, Funding Restrictions, for detailed funding information.Awards supported with FY24 funds will be made no later than September 30, 2025.The CDMRP expects to allot approximately $4.4M to fund approximately two Patient-Centered Research Award applications. Funding of applications received is contingent upon the availability of federal funds for this program, the number of applications received, the quality and merit of the applications as evaluated by peer and programmatic review, and the requirements of the government. Funds to be obligated on any award resulting from this funding opportunity will be available for use for a limited time period based on the fiscal year of the funds. It is anticipated that awards made from this FY24 funding opportunity will be funded with FY24 funds, which will expire for use on September 30, 2030.

This funding opportunity supports research institutes in the U.S. to investigate the impacts of aquatic invasive species on water resources, particularly in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, promoting innovative solutions for management and ecosystem resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state agencies and universities to acquire land, construct facilities, and enhance research and education focused on protecting estuarine habitats and improving climate resilience.

Initially created in FY09, the OCRP Ovarian Cancer Academy (OCA) is a unique, interactive virtual academy providing intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for junior faculty. The overarching goal of the OCA is to develop successful, highly productive ovarian cancer researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment.The OCA is a virtual career development and research training platform that consists of Early-Career Investigators (ECIs), their Designated Mentors from different institutions, and an Academy Dean and Assistant Dean. The OCA-ECI Award is not a traditional career development award; the ECI is expected to participate in monthly webinars and annual workshops and to communicate and collaborate with other members of the Academy (other ECIs, Mentors, the Dean and Assistant Dean) as well as with the advocacy community. Since its inception, the Academys ECIs have presented at and chaired sessions for ovarian cancer-specific symposia and served on symposia review committees. They have also served as peer reviewers for the Department of Defense (DOD) OCRP and other funding agencies.Pre-Application (Preproposal) Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), May 14, 2024 • Invitation to Submit an Application: June 17, 2024 • Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, August 6, 2024 • End of Application Verification Period: 5:00 p.m. ET, August 9, 2024 • Peer Review: October 2024 • Programmatic Review: December 2024

The Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates (RaMP) in Biological Sciences program invites the submission of proposals to establish networks to support full-time research, mentoring, and training for recent college graduates who have had few or no research or training opportunities during college in research fields typically supported by the Directorate of Biological Sciences (BIO). A strategic focus of the National Science Foundation is to foster the growth of a globally-competitive and diverse research workforce. To that end, proposals submitted to this program are expected to create strong evidence-based, inclusive and culturally-aware mentorship programs that will advance the goal of creating a competitive and highly representative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce in the U.S. with a focus on the biological sciences. Projects are expected to train individuals for a range of potential career pathways in the biological sciences including: research-focused M.S. or Ph.D. graduate programs; entry-level positions in industry, federal, tribal, or state agencies, education and research centers, or not-for-profit science-based organizations; or other STEM careers. Individuals from groups underrepresented in STEM, first generation college students, and students at under-resourced institutions frequently have limited opportunities to participate in the undergraduate research experiences that are necessary to be competitive for graduate programsorotherSTEMcareer pathways.This program will provide postbaccalaureate research experiences for cohorts of trainees, either in ongoing research programs, existing research networks, or in new research projects designed specifically for the RaMP networks. Studies of capacity-building and training across diverse disciplines have emphasized the importance of inclusive training via cohort mentoring and networks of individuals working together towards a common purpose. Cohorts promote the development of long-term relationships, and networks foster the exchange of ideas and resources to pursue common goals and to address shared challenges. Proposals will use a networkstructurethatgeneratesa supportive and strong collaborative mentoring environment centered around a cohesive biological research theme. The networks are expected to include diverse organizations and can be regional, national, or have an international component. The network will facilitate the recruitment and selection of postbaccalaureate research participants (hereafter, mentees) and mentors. Projects must provide inclusive and culturally-aware training to mentors in addition to providing professional development opportunities for all network members, including mentees, mentors, co-mentors, and other STEM professionals. Networks are expected to involve and facilitate communication and training among mentors and mentees from different organizations, institutions, and/or departments. Proposals submitted under this solicitation should focus on research-based inquiry projects that include analytical and technical training and professional development opportunities.

This grant provides funding for innovative researchers in engineering and science to explore new research directions that address national challenges and promote collaboration across disciplines.

This funding opportunity supports research and technology development aimed at preventing biological contamination during space exploration, primarily for U.S.-based institutions and organizations involved in planetary protection.

The FY24 ALSRP Therapeutic Development Award supports research ranging from preclinical validation of therapeutic leads through Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies. The proposed studies are expected to be empirical in nature and product-driven. Applicants with limited ALS experience are strongly encouraged to include collaborators with substantial experience in the relevant ALS model systems, endpoints, and pathophysiology.Applications supported by this award must begin with lead compounds in hand and must include proof-of-concept efficacy data in at least one preclinical model system of ALS, including whole animal and cellular model systems.Examples of activities that will be supported by this award include:Confirmation of candidate therapeutics obtained from screening or by other means, including optimization of potency and pharmacological properties and testing of derivatives and sister compounds.Validation of pilot efficacy studies (such as from an ALSRP Therapeutic Idea Award [TIA]), including the use of additional ALS model systems and/or replicating preliminary data with more time points or additional doses.ND-enabling studies to include: compound characterization; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) studies; studies on formulation and stability leading to Good Manufacturing Practice production methods; dose/response and toxicology studies in relevant model systems.Applicants seeking support for basic research focused on ALS drug discovery are encouraged to apply for the FY24 ALSRP TIA (Funding Opportunity Number HT942524 ALSRP TIA), which does not require preliminary data (https://cdmrp.health.mil/funding/alsrp).Mechanism-specific, predictive/cohort-selective, target engagement, and pharmacodynamic biomarker development, in parallel to the main therapeutic effort, is a critical component of the FY24 ALSRP Therapeutic Development Award. If biomarkers are already available or currently in development, how the existing biomarkers will improve trial design, patient selection, and efficiency or interpretation of the proposed ALS therapeutic approach must be apparent in the application. Development of biomarkers for the purposes of diagnosis, prognosis, or measurement of general disease progression without consideration of the therapeutic development process will not be supported. Applicants seeking support for biomarker development independent of therapeutic development are encouraged to apply for the FY24 ALSRP Clinical Outcomes and Biomarkers Award (Funding Opportunity Number HT942524ALSRPCOBA).

This grant provides funding to three specific organizations to support efforts in locating and recovering missing persons from the Vietnam War, thereby enhancing U.S.-Vietnam defense cooperation and addressing humanitarian concerns.

The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support innovative solutions to boost civic engagement and bolster media literacy as well as support information integrity efforts. Participants can present tech-based solutions including, but not limited to, education programs, gaming platforms, fact-checking tools, content-authentication tools, synthetic media detection etc. Proposal submissions should particularly seek to expand citizen participation in their communities and support digital literacy resources including to areas with limited media access. Proposals are accepted at any time until 8:59 PM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) August 13, 2024. Grant awards are subject to the availability of funds and will not exceed $250,000 USD. Applications will be evaluated based on the alignment of proposed projects with the following two program objectives: 1. Identify and provide financial support to local tech companies to continue their development of innovative solutions aimed at boosting civic engagement, enhancing media literacy to improve the integrity of Tanzanias information environment. This includes (but is not limited to) education programs, gaming platforms, fact-checking tools, authentication tools, and digital literacy resources. 2. Foster ongoing and constructive engagement on civic participation, media literacy and the information environment between Tanzanian tech companies, educational institutions, media organizations, civil society, and government stakeholders. Please see the following for a non-exhaustive list of examples of the types of challenges and use cases the U.S. - Tanzania Tech Challenge aims to address: Boosting civic participation and engagement The limited access to accurate and verified information in rural and underserved communities and offered in local languages. Lack of media literacy to help individuals discern credible sources of information and leveraging digital tools and platforms to build resiliency. The need to reduce and overcome cultural divides by promoting accessible digital literacy resources and training programs to Tanzanian communities. Target Audiences Submissions must focus on Tanzania only. Any submission focusing on other countries or locations will be disqualified from the review process. Eligibility Information Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: Tanzanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Tanzanian public and private educational institutions Tanzanian for-profit organizations Other Eligibility Requirements: Technically eligible submissions are those which: 1) are submitted in English; 2) arrive by email by the designated deadline; 3) have heeded all instructions contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including length and completeness of submission; and 4) do not violate any of the guidelines stated in the solicitation in this document. 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 the next section on Key Registrations for information on how to obtain these registrations. Individuals are not required to have a UEI number or be registered in SAM.gov. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories. Key Registrations All organizations 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. Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO NOT plan to do business with the DoD should follow the below instructions: Step 1: Proceed to SAM.gov to obtain a UEI and complete the SAM.gov registration process. SAM.gov registration must be renewed annually. Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO plan to do business with the DoD in addition to Department of State should follow the below instructions: Step 1: Apply for an NCAGE code by following the instructions on the NSPA NATO website linked below: CAGE Homepage: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/sc/CageList.aspx NCAGE Code Request Tool (NCRT): 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. Contact Information Applications must be submitted in English to GECTechChallenge@state.gov. All correspondence regarding this announcement should reference the title 2024 Tanzania Tech Challenge located at the top of this announcement when making your request. Successful applicants will be required to sign a grant agreement with the U.S. Embassy and to submit program and financial reports as specified in the agreement. Application and Submission Information Application forms required below are available at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/ Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. Content of Application Please ensure: The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity All documents are in English All budgets are in U.S. dollars All pages are numbered All documents are formatted to 8 x 11 paper, and All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. The following documents are required: 1. Cover Page/Executive Summary (not to exceed one (1) page, preferably as a Word document): 2. Point of Contact: includes a table with the name of the participant or organization, Point of Contact (full name, email address, phone number), address of participant or organization, and project title. 3. Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees. (e.g. Co-founders, C-suite executives, Directors, Board Members, etc. as applicable) 4. Key Personnel:Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. What proportion of their time will be used in support of this program? 5. Funding Sources: List of all funding sources (e.g. self-funded, investors, government grants or contracts, etc.) 6. Proposal (not to exceed (8) pages maximum - please note the eight-page limit does not include the Cover Page/Executive Summary and Attachments): The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but you must provide a detailed response to all the items below: Overview of Technology Application Company and technology name(s) Proposal Summary: Brief overview of proposed tool/technology solution including objective and anticipated impact (no more than 250 words) Summary of Tool/Technology: How would you describe your tool/technology in a tweet (i.e., in no more than 280 characters?) In which category/(s) does your technology fit? AdTech Social listening Consumer-level awareness Technology integrators (e.g., social media innovations/apps) Information or provenance verification (e.g., blockchain-based authentication) Online media processors (e.g., fact checker sites) Messaging Digital or media literacy Gaming Other (describe) Describe how you conceived of the proposed tool/technology and the original objectives it intended to achieve. The objectives refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. Who are the likely users or target audience of your solution? (e.g. demographic, locations, etc.) Describe past or present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from Embassy Dar Es Salaam and/or other U.S. government agency. Describe the proposed timeline for the program activities you would carry out, if your project is selected for funding through the Tech Challenge competition (please see the Submission Selection Process Overview given below, for details about this process). Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Describe the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. Throughout the timeline of the grant, how will the activities be monitored and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant? State Department will work with the awardees to draft the final M plan for the scope of work. Applicants plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. Technical Details Describe technical methods and technical design of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. How does your tool/technology integrate with other systems, platforms, or tools? How quickly can we put your tool/technology to use? Does your tool/technology have a reporting function for summaries, analytics, tracking, etc.? Operational Details What are the differences between your tool and similar technologies? How is your technology unique? Has your company worked with the U.S. or any other government? Who are some of your current customers? Do you have existing partnerships with local organizations (for example, non-governmental organizations, media, fact-checking organizations, etc.) who could make use of your tool? If not, are you willing to form local partnerships and provide use of your tool to enhance the work of such groups? Is there further information we have not asked for that you would like to share? (no more than 150 words) SF-424(Application for Federal Assistance organizations) https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family SF-424A(Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) SF-424B(Assurances for Non-Construction programs) (note: the SF-424B is only required for individuals and for organizations not registered in SAM.gov) Review and Selection Process Evaluation Criteria: The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section and additional State Department colleagues will use the criteria outlined below to evaluate all eligible applications. Each responsive application will be evaluated and scored using a 100-point scale by a committee of Department of State and other experts, as appropriate. All submissions will be reviewed in a multi-stage process. Disclaimer: This notice is subject to availability of funding. U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam does not guarantee availability of funding by receiving applications under this announcement. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Federal Award Administration Information The grant award will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grants Officer. The assistance award agreement is the authorizing document, and it will be provided to the recipient for review and signature by email. The recipient may only start incurring program expenses beginning on the start date shown on the grant award document signed by the Grants Officer. If a proposal is selected for funding, the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam has no obligation to provide any additional future funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Grant Officer at the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam. Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. For information and questions about this announcement, please send all email inquiries to GECTechChallenge@state.gov.

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research projects that enhance U.S. infrastructure by integrating social, behavioral, and economic sciences with engineering and technology to promote community equity, resilience, and national security.

The NFRP Synergistic Idea Award supports new ideas that represent synergistic approaches to NF research involving two or three Principal Investigators (PIs). These investigators should utilize their complementary and synergistic perspectives to address a central problem or question in NF research. This award is designed to support both new and pre-existing partnerships and encourages participation of PIs from other research fields. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to NF and the proposed research project.

The 2025 Regional Ecosystem Research (RER) Program grant, offered by NOAA's NCCOS, aims to fund research projects that enhance understanding of species' habitat usage and connectivity in Marine Protected Areas, with the goal of improving conservation efforts and management plans, particularly in line with the 30x30 initiative.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and teams working on innovative Earth science projects that utilize data from NASA's PREFIRE and TROPICS missions to improve climate models and enhance understanding of weather systems.

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 Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time. Project Title: SCI Botany Implementation, San Clemente Island, CA 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 recipients CESU Master Agreement. 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 $445,446 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 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 18 months from date of award. There may be up to four 18-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding. Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives Submission of Your Statement of Interest:1. Statements of Interest are due by 12:00 P.M., Central Time, on 17 Jun 2024.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to: Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: sandra.k.justman@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1073Kathy S. MitchellEnvironmental Agreements PMUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1709Please reference the Related Documents Tab for the Full Description and Details for the RSOI.

This funding initiative provides financial support to junior faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions engaged in environmental science research, fostering collaboration with the Department of Defense and enhancing research capacity.

The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals that significantly advance the performance, capabilities and the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of atomic vapor sensors for electric field sensing, imaging, communications, and quantum information science (QIS). Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to partner institutions affiliated with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to research and manage the invasive Black Carp species in the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.