Federal Grants

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miramar):In order to comply with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (19 USC 1531 et seq.), DoD Instruction 4715.3 Environmental Conservation Program, and Marine Corps Order P5090.2A MCAS Miramars 2018 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) identified a management objective to support the Special Status Species Management on MCAS Miramar. This objective is to proactively maintain up-to-date data for special status species through the collection of information on presence or absence, location, habitat availability and suitability, and life history requirements of federally threatened and endangered avian species to support planning for military operational requirements and habitat conservation. The resulting reports directly support projects and maintenance planning, including Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultations. Data gathered from these surveys can directly guide management decisions on MCAS Miramar and further understanding of how federally threatened and endangered species utilize habitat available on MCAS Miramar.Brief Description of the Anticipated Work:This Cooperative Agreement outlines terms and the cooperative effort of the Department of the Navy (DoN), Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southwest (NAVFAC SW), on behalf of MCAS Miramar. The DON is seeking statements of interest that address requirements associated with MCAS Miramar. On MCAS Miramar the base portion of this Agreement will focus on federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica; gnatcatcher).Please see enclosure 1 for full scope of work and enclosure 2 for applicable terms and conditions.Period of

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Grant Title: Request for Information (RFI) on Enhancing Coordination of the Lab Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) is seeking input from stakeholders in the clean energy sector to improve and expand the LEEP, with the goal of making it a leading program for supporting entrepreneurs and accelerating the development of impactful clean energy technologies.

The APEX Accelerator Program is a Department of Defense initiative designed to provide education, training, and assistance to businesses, particularly Native American-owned, to help them secure contracts with federal, state, and local governments, thereby strengthening the defense industrial base and promoting diversity and resilience in the supply chain.

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams of graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals to explore and propose solutions for integrating renewable energy into the U.S. electric grid.

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy’s (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet United States (U.S.) energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, to help realize the potential of advanced technology, and to leverage the unique role of the Government in spurring innovation: 1. Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors. 2. Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. 3. Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles and spent nuclear fuel management options. NE strives to promote integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners under the direction of NE’s programs, and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market and to optimize the benefits of nuclear energy. The explanatory statement accompanying Division D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 reads as follows: “Section 311 of the agreement provides up to $100,000,000 to implement a new nuclear safety training program. The Department is directed to make one or more cost-shared awards not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act. The program shall require cost share of at least 50 percent of the total program costs. The cost share must come from nonfederal sources unless otherwise allowed by law. In implementing the program, the Department shall give priority to universities located within 50 miles of reactors that were constructed prior to 1980 and have had significant safety issues in the last five decades. A successful applicant shall have clearly defined goals and objectives; identify and address the gap between available skilled workers and the demand for the training program; and lead to an industry recognized nuclear reactor safety credential to meet demand.” This Request for Information (RFI)/Notice of Intent (NOI) is used solely for information capture and planning purposes and does not constitute a DOE solicitation, nor does it relate to any current solicitation. This RFI/NOI is issued with the intent of obtaining information and informing the community of NE’s anticipation to issue a future solicitation. NE seeks ideas, input, comments, feedback, and recommendationsfrom interested parties for future competitive workforce development programs focused on nuclear safety training for the workforce that supports the continued safe operation of existing nuclear power plants. Information received in response to this RFI/NOI may or may not be utilized to inform future DOE solicitations.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program is the U.S. Small Business Administrations (SBAs) largest matching grant-funded program providing quality service to the small business community. The SBDC Program has 63 Recipient Organizations - one in each state (with the exception of four regional SBDC networks in Texas and five regional networks in California), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The Recipient Organization is responsible for establishing a Lead Center and a network of partner Service Centers to cover its designated area of service. The SBDC Program links the resources of Federal, state, and local governments with the resources of the educational community and the private sector to provide assistance to the small business community. In partnership with SBAs Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and District Offices, SBDCs develop business counseling and training programs, informational tools, and other services that enhance the economic development goals and objectives of SBA, in their respective service areas, and their local funding partners.

New NASA Research Announcement 80JSC024NA001-FLAGSHIP2 Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions NASAs Human Research Program (HRP) has released solicited research response area NRA 80JSC024NA001-FLAGSHIP2 NASA Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions that solicits applied research in support of HRP goals and objectives. This response area is Appendix E of the Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) NRA (80JSC024NA001). Proposals are solicited by NASA in the area of: EVA Prebreathe and Exploration Atmosphere Venous Thrombosis Concern during Spaceflight Appendix E of the HERO NRA and associated documentation can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/HERO24-FLAGSHIP2 The HERO NRA including all open appendices is available through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at: https://tinyurl.com/HERO24OVERVIEW. A virtual Pre-Proposers Conference is scheduled for August 14, 2024, 2pm ET, and a Dual Anonymous Peer Review (DAPR) Workshop is scheduled for August 22, 2024, 10am ET. More details are posted alongside this solicitation on NSPIRES. Appendix E Step-1 proposals are due August 26, 2024, 5pm ET. Invited Appendix E Step-2 proposals are due November 22, 2024, 5pm ET. All categories of United States (U.S.) institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to the NRA. Principal Investigators may collaborate with universities, Federal Government laboratories, the private sector, and state and local government laboratories. In all such arrangements, the applying entity is expected to be responsible for administering the project according to the management approach presented in the proposal. NASAs policy is to conduct research with non-U.S. organizations on a cooperative, no exchange-of-funds basis.

The U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to increase capacity of civil society to promote freedom of religion or belief and inter-religious cooperation in the Pacific Islands region. This program will reduce the vulnerability of Pacific Island countries to disinformation, false narratives, and efforts by foreign actors from countries with severe violations of religious freedom and will achieve these outcomes by engaging with established opinion leaders, such as religious actors.

In support of the National Preparedness Goal, State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) recipients must belong to, be in, or act as a temporary member of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), except for American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which are not required to belong to EMAC at this time. The Emergency Management Assistance Compact was ratified by the U.S. Congress (P.L. 104-321). EMAC signatories include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The federal government doctrinally and financially supports EMAC but does not manage it. EMACs unique relationships with states, regions, territories, and Federal organizations, such as FEMA and the National Guard Bureau, enable it to move a wide variety of resources to stabilize community lifelines immediately after an incident. Among other things, EMAC assists states in sending personnel, equipment, and commodities to support disaster relief efforts in other states. The EMAC-generated after-action reports, quarterly reports, and reports on demand will provide data that will enhance current and future emergency management initiatives. This information will aid in the development and implementation of National Qualification System (NQS) work items, Resource Typing (RT) definitions, and mutual aid tools supporting the NICs strategic priorities.Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote the development and deployment of floating offshore wind technologies, enhance environmental monitoring, and foster education and research in the offshore wind industry across the United States.

This initiative provides up to $100,000 in technical assistance vouchers to businesses and organizations seeking to commercialize scientific innovations through collaboration with experts at U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories.

This grant provides financial support for innovative projects that integrate solar energy production with cattle grazing, aimed at U.S.-based teams of solar developers and cattle ranchers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working in Tanzania to improve HIV prevention and treatment services, strengthen local health systems, and promote health equity for people living with HIV.

The "WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2025" grant is designed to provide financial assistance for the development and implementation of comprehensive drought plans and projects that enhance long-term resilience to drought, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities and promoting collaboration among various stakeholders to address water management issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions and tribal organizations to develop or expand maternal and child health training programs, aiming to strengthen the workforce in this critical public health area.

The "Materials to Enhance Training in Experimental Rigor (METER)" grant aims to support the creation of innovative educational materials for an online platform, designed to improve understanding and application of rigorous biomedical research principles among researchers and scientists at different career stages.

This funding opportunity is designed to improve pediatric emergency care by supporting accredited medical schools in enhancing training and resources for emergency medical services, particularly in rural areas.

This program provides funding to accredited universities and tribal entities to develop training centers that enhance the skills of the maternal and child health workforce through partnerships and comprehensive education initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports research initiatives aimed at improving health equity and reducing disparities for minority populations through innovative solutions addressing social determinants of health.