Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Federal

Gabon has vast natural resources in its maritime and terrestrial ecosystems that are being exploited through illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; illegal logging; and poaching. According to a 2019 report by the Environmental Investigation Agency, illegal logging costs Gabon an estimated $1 billion per year, while WildAid reports IUU fishing results in $610 million in losses per year. Objective of the grant: Raise public awareness about the devastating effects of illegal fishing, logging and encourage the community of Gabon to act against these detrimental practices. The goals of the awareness campaign on illegal fishing and logging are as follows: Raise Public Awareness: The primary goal is to educate and inform the community of Libreville and Gabon in general about the detrimental effects of illegal fishing and logging. Increase public understanding of the environmental, economic, and social consequences associated with these activities. Behavior Change: Encourage individuals to take a stand against illegal fishing and logging by adopting sustainable practices. Motivate citizens to report illegal activities, support conservation efforts, and promote responsible fishing and logging practices. Community Engagement: Foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among the community members of Libreville, and Gabon. Encourage active participation in events, workshops, and seminars that promote environmental conservation and sustainable resource management. Advocacy and Policy Support: Generate public support for stronger regulations and enforcement measures against illegal fishing and logging. Advocate for policy changes that enhance the protection of marine resources and forests in Gabon. Partnerships and Collaborations: Establish partnerships and collaborations with local organizations, government bodies, press and influencers to create a united front against illegal activities. Leverage collective efforts to maximize the campaign's impact and sustainable outcomes. Long-Term Awareness and Behavior Shift: Create a lasting impact by instilling a sense of responsibility and understanding of the importance of preserving marine resources and forests. Lay the foundation for long-term behavior change and sustainable practices among individuals and communities.

The Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) requests proposals from eligible U.S. institutionsto provide aScientific Ocean Drilling Coordination Office(SODCO). This Coordinating Office will work with Principal Investigators (PIs) in the selection of suitable, academically or commercially available drilling and coring platforms to collect subseafloor samples, make subseafloor measurements, and install long-term borehole observatories. It is anticipated that SODCO will be supported by the NSF Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) through a Cooperative Agreement of up to five years duration with the possibility of renewal for up to an additional five years. SODCO may work with the commercial drilling community or other drilling organizations from the United States or abroad to determine the type and availability of drilling platforms and services that may be available for NSF-funded scientific projects that require ocean drilling. SODCO will have the expertise to generate requests for bids to provide the drilling services as needed. SODCO is expected to play a proactive role in the ocean science community to encourage innovation in drilling technologies and methods in response to scientific community needs and will help guide the development of new drilling designs as requested by the ocean science community. SODCO will coordinate and manage drilling activities for the U.S. ocean science community. Requirements for drilling activities will be derived both from long-range science plans developed by the ocean science community as well as research proposals funded by NSF. We encourage collaborations with international partners and with scientists funded by other sources. SODCO will be capable of assisting in the planning and execution of all aspects of the drilling activities. Interested parties must respond to this solicitation with a proposal to provide for these services under a single award. SODCO award will be administered as a Cooperative Agreement with an anticipated duration of up to five-years. A mid-term management review will be required, which will guide a decision to re-compete or renew the Cooperative Agreement for up to a further five-year period. SODCOs role is expected to be coordination and management of activities for proponents seeking to develop a deep-sea drilling program; financial support for a specific drilling expedition, including lease of a specific platform will be through another award instrument. It is expected that provision of expedition-specific platforms will therefore be accomplishedearly in the science proposal development process in collaboration with individual proponents that intend to establish a drilling-based research program.

The Global Leaders Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, administer, and implement the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Program. The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program will bring a minimum of 320 emerging leaders, ages 25-35, from Southeast Asia to the United States to participate in leadership and professional development activities under the themes of Civic Engagement; Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment; Society and Governance; and Sustainability and the Environment. The U.S.-based exchange component will be five to six weeks in duration and consist of: 1) Professional Fellowship Institutes (Institute) related to each of the program themes which feature individually tailored fellowship placements at relevant U.S. non-profit, public, or private sector organizations; and 2) a program closing conference called the YSEALI Fellows Forum in Washington, DC. Upon the conclusion of the U.S.-based exchange program, a minimum of 80 American participants will travel overseas for minimum one-week reciprocal exchanges to assist the Southeast Asian Fellows in implementing action plans in their local communities. The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program will also include follow-on alumni engagement activities. The award recipient will be responsible for program planning and implementation, including the oversight and coordination of the eight Institutes under the YSEALI themes. One Institute under each of the four themes (a total of four) will take place in the Spring of 2025, with the remaining four Institutes occurring in the Fall of 2025. The recipient must also be committed to collaborating with ECA to support the Fellow;apos;s participation in broader YSEALI activities/events during the program lifecycle, including joint activities with ECAs YSEALI Academic Fellows Program (which is advertised under a separate NOFO). Applicants can administer the program fully or may propose to directly implement a minimum of two Institutes under a single theme (one in the Spring, one in the Fall) and administer sub-awards for the remaining six Institutes. No sub-recipient will be allowed to directly implement more than two Institutes (one in the Spring/one in the Fall). ECA welcomes applications from U.S. public and private non-profit organizations, consortium of organizations, and accredited post-secondary U.S. educational institutions meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Applicants may submit only one proposal under this competition. If multiple proposals are received from the same applicant, all submissions will be declared ineligible and receive no further consideration in the review process. Please see the full announcement for additional information.

This funding opportunity supports research and evaluation projects that aim to improve strategies for preventing and addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, targeting a range of eligible applicants including local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government and nonprofit organizations to improve access to medical forensic examinations for sexual assault survivors through the development and expansion of specialized programs and services.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to organizations working globally to improve the safety and security of biological research, particularly in high-containment laboratories and through policy development, with a focus on countries in Latin America and Asia.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer mentoring services to at-risk youth across multiple states, helping them improve their academic performance and avoid negative behaviors.

This grant seeks innovative research proposals to explore and amplify nuclear fusion reaction rates in solid materials at or near room temperature, targeting advancements for practical applications in national defense and energy generation.

This funding opportunity supports doctoral candidates conducting research on maternal and child health using a large dataset to explore the impact of early environmental exposures on child health outcomes.

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities to promote collaboration between the U.S. and South Korea on energy security and infrastructure development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations working to strengthen Rwanda's health systems and improve comprehensive HIV services through technical assistance and capacity building.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in California to develop and implement projects focused on native plant conservation and restoration, enhancing ecological resilience and biodiversity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve the recycling and reuse of materials from wind turbines, targeting universities, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities involved in clean energy innovation.

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at health professional and graduate schools that typically receive less NIH funding, aiming to enhance research capacity and provide valuable experiences for students.

Program Objectives: The program is meant to celebrate and support the bilateral MOU on cultural heritage protection agreement between the United States and Algeria (2024-2029). From October 2024 to March 2026, the grant should cover all costs associated with arranging of the visa, international and local travel, lodging, per diem, honoraria and events setting of a minimum of six experts priorly approved and or selected by the US Embassy in Algiers to visit Algeria for a minimum of a two days stay during which they will perform activities such as listed below but not limited to:o Conference about cultural heritage preservation best practiceso Algerian museums and cultural heritage site visitso Press conferenceso Pubic and digital outreach campaign Suggested time for travel: between 18 April 2025 - 18 May 2025 as it is Algerian Cultural Heritage Month Please note that funds transfer is not possible to Algerian officials nor to Algerian institutions. Participants and Audiences: Exchange participants should include American and foreign cultural heritage experts, community leaders, museums curators, researchers and scholars in the field. The intended target audiences are: Algerian government officials, Algerian cultural heritage experts, local community leaders, and Algerian public.B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: Up to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 award Award amounts: $50,000 Total available funding: $50,000 Type of Funding: Smith-Mundt FY2024 Public Diplomacy funding Anticipated program start date: Fall 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant or Cooperative Agreement Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply:Algerian U.S. and Foreign Institution of Higher EducationAlgerian U.S. and Foreign -based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations including think tanks and civil society and Social enterprises.Algerian and Foreign Public Entity, where permitted. U.S. and other countries public and private educational institutions. Individuals specialized in the field with required authorizations.2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is not required.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 D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. Organization are responsible to have or get all required authorizations to work in Algeria from local authorities and obtain authorization to work on the project for the execution phase.D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION1. Address to Request Application Package Application forms required below are available at https://dz.usembassy.gov/funding-opportunities_2024/ and Grnats.gov.2. Content and Form of Application Submission 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 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. Mandatory application forms SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance organizations), Instructions or SF-424-I , Instructions SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs), Instructions SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs), Instructions2. Summary Page: Cover sheet stating the applicants name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program.3. Proposal (3 pages maximum): 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 it must include all the items below. Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact. Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies. Problem Statement: Clear, concise and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed Program Goals and Objectives: The goals describe what the program is intended to achieve. The objectives refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable.Program Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives. Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate. Proposed Program Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. 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? Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful grants. Throughout the time-frame of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant Future Funding or Sustainability Applicants plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.4. Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate file to describe each of the budget expenses in detail.See section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.5. Attachments: 1-page CV or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, your latest NICRA should be included as a PDF file.3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

The RFSP supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems. The RFSP focuses on building and strengthening local or regional food economy viability and resilience, and this includes pandemic response and recovery. Applicants will work with their partners to catalyze the development of local or regional food systems. Applicants will coordinate efforts within the partnership to set priorities, connect resources and services, and measure progress towards common goals. Partnerships are authorized to:Determine the size and scope of the local or regional food system in which the projects goals, outreach objectives, and eligible activities are to be carried out,Coordinate with AMS to receive technical assistance, andConduct outreach and education for potential participation in the partnership agreement and eligible activities.Partnerships must bring a variety of financial and technical capabilities, demonstrate experience or readiness to work effectively and collaboratively with public and private entities across sectors, and present innovative, sustainable, and measurable approaches to achieving the projects goals. RFSP grant recipients may apply for other LAMP programs on behalf of producers or eligible entities that desire to participate in eligible activities under the partnership agreement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and civil society groups in the U.S. and Argentina for projects that promote economic growth, good governance, and democratic principles in Argentina.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in fostering cultural, educational, and scientific collaborations between the United States and Oman.

The OIA Technical Assistance Program 2025 provides funding for short-term projects that address immediate needs in U.S. insular areas, focusing on priorities like disaster response, climate change adaptation, and economic development, with awards ranging from $0 to $400,000.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations to manage a centralized biobank that collects and distributes high-quality biological samples for research on neurological disorders, supporting advancements in understanding and treating conditions like Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases.