Grants for Nonprofits - Federal

The Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Program within theDivision of Translational Impacts (TI) offers researchers from all disciplines of science and engineering funded by NSF the opportunity to perform translational research and technology development, catalyze partnerships and accelerate the transition of discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace for societal benefit. PFI has five broad goals, as set forth by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2017 (the Act, S.3084 114th Congress; Sec. 602. Translational Research Grants): (1) identifying and supporting NSF-sponsored research and technologies that have the potential for accelerated commercialization; (2) supporting prior or current NSF-sponsored investigators, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations that partner with an institution of higher education in undertaking proof-of-concept work, including the development of technology prototypes that are derived from NSF-sponsored research and have potential market value; (3) promoting sustainable partnerships between NSF-funded institutions, industry, and other organizations within academia and the private sector with the purpose of accelerating the transfer of technology; (4) developing multi-disciplinary innovation ecosystems which involve and are responsive to the specific needs of academia and industry; (5) providing professional development, mentoring, and advice in entrepreneurship, project management, and technology and business development to innovators. In addition, PFI responds to the mandate set by Congress in Section 601(c)(3) of the Act (Follow-on Grants), to support prototype or proof-of-concept development work by participants with innovations that because of the early stage of development are not eligible to participate in a Small Business Innovation Research Program or a Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Finally, PFI seeks to implement the mandate set by Congress in Section 102(c)(a) of the Act (Broader Impacts Review Criterion Update) by enhancing partnerships between academia and industry in the United States, and expanding the participation of women and individuals from underrepresented groups in innovation, technology translation, and entrepreneurship. This solicitation offers two broad tracks for proposals in pursuit of the aforementioned goals: The Technology Translation (PFI-TT) track offers the opportunity to translate prior NSF-funded research results in any field of science or engineering into technological innovations with promising commercial potential and societal impact. PFI-TT supports commercial potential demonstration projects for academic research outputs in any NSF-funded science and engineering discipline. This demonstration is achieved through proof-of-concept, prototyping, technology development and/or scale-up work. Concurrently, students and postdoctoral researchers who participate in PFI-TT projects receive education and leadership training in innovation and entrepreneurship. Successful PFI-TT projects generate technology-driven commercialization outcomes that address societal needs. The Research Partnerships (PFI-RP) track seeks to achieve the same goals as the PFI-TT track by supporting instead complex, multi-faceted technology development projects that are typically beyond the scope of a single researcher or institution and require a multi-organizational, interdisciplinary, synergistic collaboration. A PFI-RP project requires the creation of partnerships between academic researchers and third-party organizations such as industry, non-academic research organizations, federal laboratories, public or non-profit technology transfer organizations or other universities. Such partnerships are needed to conduct use-inspired research on a stand-alone larger project toward commercialization and societal impact. In the absence of such synergistic partnership, the projects likelihood for success would be minimal. The intended outcomes of both PFI-TT and PFI-RP tracks are: a) the commercialization of new intellectual property derived from NSF-funded research outputs; b) the creation of new or broader collaborations with industry (including increased corporate sponsored research); c) the licensing of NSF-funded research outputs to third party corporations or to start-up companies funded by a PFI team; and d) the training of future innovation and entrepreneurship leaders. WEBINARS: Webinars will be held to answer questions about the solicitation. Registration will be available on the NSF Partnerships for Innovation website (https://www.nsf.gov/PFI). Potential proposers and their partners are encouraged to attend.

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations that improve transition services for students and youth with disabilities, helping them achieve better outcomes in education and employment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including health centers and nonprofits, to implement evidence-based strategies that increase colorectal cancer screening rates among underserved populations aged 45 to 75.

This program provides financial assistance to state and local agencies, victim service organizations, and non-profits to support victims of terrorism and mass violence through compensation and crisis response services.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal Nations in developing advanced algorithms to analyze large datasets for improved threat detection and assessment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen global efforts against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and missile technologies from Iran and North Korea.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing and optimizing neurophysiological measures to improve the treatment development process for mental disorders in both humans and relevant animal species.

The "NCI National Clinical Trials Network - Network Lead Academic Participating Sites" grant is a funding opportunity from the National Cancer Institute for academic centers to provide scientific leadership and patient recruitment for large-scale, multi-institutional cancer clinical trials, with a focus on treatment trials, rare cancers, and underserved populations, offering up to $1.7 million per year for a six-year project period.

This grant provides preclinical support services to researchers developing innovative HIV therapies and addressing related health issues, enabling them to advance their drug development efforts.

This grant provides funding for researchers to conduct early-stage clinical trials aimed at improving treatments for patients with arthritis, musculoskeletal, or skin diseases.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund a national membership and accreditation organization to support training and technical assistance and implementation of national standards for childrens advocacy centers (CACs), which provide a coordinated response to victims of child abuse.

The "U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Public Diplomacy Section, Annual Program Statement" grant aims to fund projects that strengthen U.S.-Canada relations by promoting mutual understanding and cooperation through programs involving American experts, organizations, or institutions in various fields such as academic exchanges, cultural programs, and public messaging campaigns.

Tanana Flats Training Area All Season Road and Gravel Production, Fort Wainwright, Alaska SOW 21-108. The objectives of this scope of work are to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan to provide healthy and resilient environments that are sustainable, high-quality settings for military training, to protect and enhance biological diversity and ecological health on all Department of Defense (DoD) lands, and to ensure compliance with all environmental laws and regulations. See full Funding Opportunity Description in Section I of the Funding Opportunity Announcement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers and institutions to develop and optimize animal models that assess brain circuit engagement, aiming to improve therapeutic approaches for mental health conditions.

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary teams in developing innovative 3D tissue systems that model human aging processes for research and drug discovery.

The purpose of this Notice is to announce the intention of National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to reissue RFA-NS-21-021 to solicit applications for research pursuing translational activities and small clinical studies to advance the development of low risk therapeutic and diagnostic devices for disorders that affect the nervous or neuromuscular systems. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The NOFO is expected to be published in Spring 2024 with an expected application due date in Summer 2024. This NOFO will utilize the R61/R33 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to support innovative research projects focused on developing resources and strategies for preventing firearm injuries, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities.

The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri, Young Balkan Leaders) Network Small Grants Competition for BiH BOLD network members. The BOLD network is a project of PDS that seeks to empower young people across BiH, ages 18-35, through leadership opportunities and training, to implement projects for positive change in their communities. The goal of these small grants, up to $15,000 each, is to empower BOLD network members to implement projects in their communities that will contribute to economic development or encourage increased civic engagement. Project proposals must be submitted in the name of one BOLD member who will be responsible for receiving funds and maintaining oversight of those funds. However, that applicant may apply with one or more additional BOLD members and the project may be implemented in partnership with other BOLD network members, organizations, government authorities, or educational institutions.

This program provides financial assistance to rural Alaskan communities for transportation projects that need help meeting local funding requirements or have funding shortfalls.

This funding opportunity supports large-scale clinical trials aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of vision disorders, providing essential resources and services to a wide range of eligible organizations, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.