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Capacity Building of Afghan Journalists and Establishing Sustainable Platforms for Afghan Journalists to Report from Pakistan The project aims to connect and support Afghan journalists residing in Pakistan. The award will:• Provide capacity building opportunities to approximately 20 Afghan journalists who are residing in Pakistan;• Support 2-3 existing and/or new platforms created by exiled Afghan journalists in Pakistan;• Find sustainable and safe ways to provide vital information about events in Afghanistan to the rest of the world; and• Encourage partnerships between Afghan journalists in Pakistan and international media.The target audience of this program is approximately 20 Afghan journalists in Pakistan, with equal participation by female Afghan journalists wherever possible. Proposals have a funding floor of $80,000 and a funding ceiling of $100,000. Proposals should cover a 12-to-18-month period of performance and take place in major cities of Pakistan.Important: Please review below the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for the complete list of requirements.
[ "Journalism", "Capacity Building", "Afghanistan", "Pakistan", "Media", "International Reporting" ]
U.S. Embassy Haiti’s 2023 Grants PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of U.S. Embassy Haiti is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to fund small project activities that fall within our funding priorities. This statement describes the specific project themes that will be considered and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Incomplete applications will be rejected.Note: Applicants whose grant proposals are approved under this 2023 funding opportunity will be notified by August 31, 2023. If grant applicants do not receive a notification of approval, the grant was denied funding. Applicants who submitted grant proposals in prior years that were not approved may resubmit the proposals or submit new proposals for this or future funding opportunities.Purpose of Small Grants: PD Haiti invites proposals for programs that generate public awareness of U.S. foreign assistance efforts but fall outside the structure of other established U.S. assistance projects. The program is intended to be flexible and allow the Mission to respond directly to requests from local entities and communities for assistance with projects that have immediate impact and further mission policies and objectives. Project proposals should focus on areas such as the following: - Civic engagement and the electoral process- Good governance- Academic exchanges between the United States and Haiti- Development of civil society- Empowerment of youth and women in realizing their potential through education, innovation, and entrepreneurship- Democratic ideals of freedom of expression and of the press- English teaching - Strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and HaitiAll programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals should also detail how the grantee will evaluate the project and its impact.Examples of PD Small Grants programs include, but are not limited to:- Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; - Civil society and good governance projects;- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects;- Professional and academic exchanges;Priority Program Areas:• Promoting political awareness and participation in the electoral process• Promoting civic education and youth participation in democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service• Combatting corruption• Promoting rule of law and/effective administration in justice• Creating opportunities for at-risk youth• Fostering press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media (especially countering misinformation and disinformation)• Empowerment of women and youth• Promoting entrepreneurship and business development• Human rights and combatting trafficking in persons• Promoting Environmental awareness and conservation and combatting climate changeParticipants and Audiences:In deciding which projects to support, the Embassy will consider the full range and diversity of Haitian and U.S. organizations. The Public Diplomacy Section will also seek to target geographically and demographically diverse audiences in Haiti.American and Haitian individuals and institutions with a proven track record of executing quality programs and projects will receive preference. New grantees will generally be given priority over previous grantees. In addition, proposals that demonstrate the long-term sustainability and cost-sharing or private-sector engagement will also be considered favorably. The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding:• Programs relating to partisan political activity;• Charitable or development activities;• Construction projects;• Programs that support religious activities;• Fundraising campaigns;• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs• Scientific research;• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or• Projects that duplicate existing programs.Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding:The source of funding is FY2023 Public Diplomacy Funding.
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Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – OREGON SUMMARY INFORMATION for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – OREGON Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-OR-CIG-23-NOFO0001255 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listing numbers (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance (CFDA)) on Sam.gov under 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program. SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity) for projects carried out in the state of Oregon. A total of up to $300,000 is available for the Oregon CIG competition in FY 2023. All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $100,000. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 08, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of the NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for April 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the State CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Oregon State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by June 09, 2023 and expects to execute awards by August 04, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $50,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $100,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period. Federal Financial Assistance Training The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).
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Conservation Innovation Grants Wisconsin State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Wisconsin. A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Wisconsin CIG competition in FY 2023. All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $500,000. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 5, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Wisconsin State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $50,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $500,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period. Federal Financial Assistance Training The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).
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Louisiana Conservation Deliver Technical Assistance, FY2023 All applicant categories must be capable of providing support in the State of Louisiana. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications may be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Louisiana State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications, or to fund a proposal partially if the NRCS objectives can be reached with a reduced scope. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 10, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 10, 2023 and expects to execute awards no later than September 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program
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U.S. Higher Education Guidance Counselor Training Program The Embassy of the United States in Kathmandu announces an open competition for U.S. alumni (Nepali Graduates from U.S. institutions) or alumni from U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2023 U.S. Higher Education Guidance Counselor Training Program. Teams with at least two U.S. graduates/alumni who meet all the program's eligibility conditions are invited to submit applications. The deadline for submitting proposal to [email protected] by Sunday, April 16, 2023. Any submission received after the deadline will not be considered for this grant opportunity. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This program provides grants to qualified teams with experience in U.S. higher education to train Nepali teachers and guidance counselors from local secondary schools and provide them with a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. higher education system, the college application process, and the U.S. student visa process. The program’s objective is to increase the number of informed counselors who can serve as mentors to students interested in studying in the U.S. With this foundational training under their belt, the counselors will return to their home institutions ready to excel in their counseling and academic role as mentors to students interested in studying in the U.S. PAS Kathmandu will oversee successful applicants which will: · In the first phase, find suitable locations in at least three major cities in Nepal including Kathmandu for holding a two-day training conference that will train 20 – 30 guidance counselors at each location to be U.S. higher education mentors. · In the second phase, conduct the training program in Kathmandu, and then conduct the training program in at least two different provinces outside the Kathmandu Valley. These programs should enable the guidance counselors and teachers to act as mentors to their students and deliver accurate information, as well as relevant skill-building activities and resources to interested students and parents at their local institutions. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Program Office: Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the United States in Kathmandu, Nepal Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Higher Education Guidance Counselor Training Program Announcement Type: Small Grant Deadline for Applications: Sunday, April 16, 2023, Kathmandu, Time Total Amount Available: $15,000 USD CFDA Number: 19.040 C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants: The following individuals are eligible to apply: · Applicants must be U.S. Graduates or alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) · Projects teams must include at least two (2) alumni. · Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. · Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. · Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to submit applications but can serve as partners for implementing project activities. 2. Cost Sharing Inclusion of cost share is not a requirement of this opportunity. 3. Grant Program Area: The proposed project will: · Provide open access to accurate, high-quality information that counters fee-based consultancy services’ misinformation in Nepal. · Increase the number of informed counselors to serve as mentors to students interested in studying in the U.S. · Foster strategic mentor/mentee pairings to cultivate informed families and students better prepared to apply for study in the U.S. The proposed program will take place in cities across Nepal over the course of one year, with the following requirements: · Number of participants: a minimum of 100 guidance counselors and teachers from Nepal trained, at least 50% of whom are women. · Training locations: At least one training in Kathmandu, and at least two trainings in cities in other provinces. Applicants may choose to partner with colleges, universities, and American Corners in the three cities. · Outputs: The creation of digital training resources, in both English and Nepali and targeted towards student and parent populations, on studying in the U.S. 4. Other Eligibility Requirements If the grant is awarded to a team of individuals only, those individuals are not required to have a UEI (Unique Entity ID) number or be registered in SAM.gov. However, if the team includes an organization as a partner in the project, that organization must have a UEI, as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Organizations must have a commitment to equal opportunity employment practices and to non-discrimination practices with regard to beneficiaries, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Note: Applicants are only allowed to submit ONE proposal. If more than one proposal is submitted, all proposals from that alumni team will be considered ineligible for funding. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Important: Interested applicant must submit a project proposal and a clear budget electronically via email [[email protected]] to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu no later than April 16, 2023. 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. 1. Project Team Information: At least two exchange alumni team members are required for a project to be considered for funding. Applications need to provide the name and contact information, describe the role each team member will have in the project, and their experience, qualifications, and ability to carry out that role. Applicants need to indicate what proportion of the team member’s time will be used in support of the project. 2. Proposal Summary: A short narrative which outlines the proposed project, including challenge/s to be addressed, project objectives, and anticipated impact. 3. Project Goals and Objectives: The goal/s of the proposed project need to describe what the project is intended to achieve and include the objectives which support the goal/s. Objectives should be specific, measurable, and realistically achievable in a set time frame. 4. Project Methods, Design, and Timeline: A description of how the project is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal/s. This should include a description of the project’s direct and indirect beneficiaries as well as a plan on how to continue the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. The proposed timeline for the project activities should include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Applicants may also submit proposed workshop or training agendas and materials. 5. Local Project Partners: A list of partners who will support the proposed project, if applicable. 6. Communication Plan: The communication plan should include a communication and outreach strategy for promoting the proposed project. It may include social media, websites, print news, or other forms of media intended to use to share information about the project to beneficiaries and the public. 7. Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: The Monitoring and Evaluation component of the proposal should outline in detail how the proposal’s activities will advance the program’s goals and objectives. This should include any outcomes showing a change in knowledge, awareness, and attitudes; improved quality of services; increased capacity at a school, group; etc. 8. Budget Justification Narrative: Applicants must submit a detailed budget and budget narrative justification. Line-item expenditures should be listed in the greatest possible detail. Budgets shall be submitted in U.S. dollars and final grant agreements will be conducted in U.S. dollars. Note: Applicants will be required to submit additional federal forms after their proposals are shortlisted. Disclaimer: This notice is subject to availability of funding. U.S. Embassy Kathmandu does not guarantee availability of funding by receiving applications under this announcement. Only successful applicants will be contacted. E. FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACT Questions about the grant application process should be directed to: [email protected] or Rekha Giri, Education Outreach Coordinator at [email protected] or 01-423 4176.
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F23AS00125 - Latin America Regional Program The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (“Service”) mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The International Affairs Program delivers on this mission through its financial assistance programs by supporting projects that deliver measurable conservation results for priority species and their habitats around the world. Latin America is the single most biologically diverse region of the world and of critical importance to wildlife conservation efforts and global health. The United States and Latin America share a great number of species that largely depend on the region’s unique landscapes for their survival. The region’s ecosystems provide important environmental services and reduce the severity of climate change impacts. Protecting wildlife and their habitats in Latin America is critical for regional stability, security, and economic prosperity. The goal of the Service’s Latin America Regional program is to conserve priority species, habitats, and ecological processes across landscapes with high biodiversity value in the region. The Latin America Regional program is soliciting proposals to reduce threats to key wildlife and ecosystems and to strengthen local capacity to sustain conservation in the long-term. Proposals should describe specific conservation actions that will foster sustainable resource use, mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, and/or combat wildlife poaching and trafficking. The Service works with national governments, U.S. agencies, civil society organizations, and a range of other partners to ensure a results-based approach to wildlife conservation. The Latin America Regional program maintains a strong focus on working with local communities to support rural stability, greater security, and good health for both people and wildlife. For example, efforts that create local support for conserving wildlife by strengthening or creating incentives for communities to be stewards of their biodiversity (e.g., conservation incentive agreements, alternative sustainable livelihood activities, land use stewardship plans, etc.). The Service also supports efforts that decrease the costs of living with wildlife. This includes working with landowners to reduce human-wildlife conflicts that cause damage to human lives and livelihoods and can lead to poaching and/or wildlife trafficking. Project activities should take place in Latin America in eligible geographies. If work is to be conducted in the United States, the proposal must show a clear impact on biodiversity conservation in Latin America to be eligible. Project activities that emphasize data collection and status assessment should describe a direct link to management action and explain how lack of information has been a key limiting factor for management action in the past. Proposals that do not identify how actions will reduce threats or that do not demonstrate a strong link between data collection and management action will be rejected. Please note that local government endorsement is required for all proposals prior to award. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with relevant government authorities prior to preparing applications for Service funds. Due to other grant programs supported by the Service, the Latin America Regional program will not fund projects related to marine turtles, tortoises, and freshwater turtles (Marine Turtle Conservation Fund) or neotropical migratory birds (Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Fund). Thematic Eligibility For all countries, regions and landscapes under the Geographic Eligibility section below, proposed projects should include one or more of the following three themes, 1) Sustainable Resource Use, 2) Wildlife Trafficking, and 3) Human-Wildlife Conflict to conserve priority species and ecosystems by implementing activities that will measurably: (i) curtail the drivers of deforestation and habitat degradation, (ii) strengthen management of protected areas, community forests, and indigenous territories; (iii) foster habitat restoration, (iv) promote alternative livelihoods, (v) reduce impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on conservation goals, (vi) promote climate change adaptation and resilience, and (vii) mitigate threats to key wildlife. Geographic Eligibility* Mexico geographic eligibility and species of concern: Northern Mexico: Bison, California condor, Sonoran pronghorn, Black-footed ferret, and Black-tailed prairie dog Pacific Southwest and Greater Lacandon system: Jaguar Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve: Monarch butterfly Veracruz and Chiapas: Scarlet macaw Mayan Forest: tropical rainforest Central America geographic eligibility by country: Guatemala El Salvador Honduras South America geographic eligibility by region and country: Gran Chaco:  Eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, northern Argentina   Patagonia:  Southern Argentina and Chile   Andes-Amazon:  Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru  *Priority will be given to projects from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador
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Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of New Jersey The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in one individually defined service area within New Jersey. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the list of available service areas and their corresponding funding levels in this state. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
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Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Notice of Funding Announcement SOUTH DAKOTA Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing availability of cooperative agreements in South Dakota for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration, and developing state- and community-level conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in South Dakota. Proposals are requested from eligible applicants identified in Section C.1 of this document for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for projects between 1 and 4 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 6, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed The agency anticipates making selections by early summer and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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Tennessee Natural Resources Conservation Service General Conservation Agreements Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in providing strategic conservation delivery assistance and/or provide tools or data that enhance the ability of the agency to support conservation. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in Tennessee. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $400,000.00. Proposals are requested from eligible entities for competitive consideration of agreement awards for projects between one (1) to three (3) years in duration. Entity types that may be eligible under these criteria include the following: · City or township governments · County governments · Independent school districts · Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) · Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) · Private institutions of higher education · Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education · Special district governments · State governments For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 7th, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 15, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Missouri Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Missouri. A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Missouri CIG competition in FY 2023. All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $300,000.00. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 7, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for April 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Missouri NRCS web site at: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/nrcs/missouri. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brad McCord or Amanda Zapien at 573-876-0901 or [email protected], or [email protected] The agency anticipates making selections by June 25, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands
[ "Conservation", "Youth", "Public Lands", "Idaho", "Environment", "Wildlife", "Nature" ]
U.S. Consulate Lagos Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) The U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for non-governmental organizations (NGO) that is registered, or individuals based in, the following states: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, and Cross River to submit applications to carry out a program to applying for funding to propose projects to address issues under one of the six priority theme areas listed below. Please follow all instructions below. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals should include whether any training, meetings, workshops, and/or seminars would be conducted at an American corner or Window on America when possible. American Corners or Windows on America are in Lagos (Lekki, Victoria Island, and Ikeja), Ibadan, Calabar, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Awka, Enugu, Osogbo, Uyo, and Benin City. Priorities will be given to programs that encourage collaboration with U.S. Government exchange alumni. This notice outlines PDS’ funding priorities and the procedures for submitting applications for funding. Implementation of this program remains subject to the approval and availability of U.S. government fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023) funds. Please carefully read through and follow all instructions attached.
[ "International Relations", "Cultural Exchange", "Development", "Education", "Community Building", "Global Understanding" ]
Conservation Innovation Grants Alaska State Program 2023 Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Alaska. Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-AK-CIG-23-NOFO0001272 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listing numbers (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance (CFDA)) on Sam.gov under 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program. SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Alaska. A total of up to $479,250 is available for the Alaska CIG competition in FY 2023. All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $479,250. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 22, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 1 p.m. Alaska Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Alaska CIG Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov) website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Alaska State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by September 1, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
[ "Conservation", "Environment", "Agriculture", "Natural Resources", "Innovation", "Technology", "Sustainability" ]
IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Threatened and Endangered Species Program Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management California Threatened and Endangered Species Program
[ "Wildlife Conservation", "Environmental Protection", "Species Preservation", "Conservation Efforts", "Ecosystem Management" ]
Implementing a Culture of Labor Compliance in Costa Rica's Agricultural Exporting Sector NOTE: This is a Notice of Intent. There is no announcement related to this notice. We are not accepting applications. Subject to the availability of funds, USDOL’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) intends to provide funding to Fundación del Servicio Exterior para la Paz y la Democracia (FUNPADEM) without full and open competition. Authority: DLMS 2-836 G.3: The recipient has unique qualifications to perform the type of activity to be funded.
[ "Agriculture", "Labor Compliance", "Exporting", "Costa Rica", "International Labor Affairs" ]
Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – NEBRASKA Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of cooperative agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state- and community-level conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Nebraska. Proposals are requested for competitive consideration for cooperative agreement awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Applicants can be tribal government, State or local unit of government, non-profits with a 501 (c) (3) with status, or institution of higher learning. Entities may submit more than one application as long as the proposals are for different projects and entities may receive more than one award. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 8, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 8, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
[ "Conservation", "Collaboration", "Cooperative Agreements", "Natural Resources", "Environmental Issues", "Community Development", "Leadership", "Grants", "Funding", "Government Programs" ]
FY23 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC) The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Research Collaboration (RC) opportunity. The program is sponsored and managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The DoD plans to award FY23 DEPSCoR appropriations through this announcement. DEPSCoR's objectives are to: (1) increase the number of university researchers in eligible States/Territories capable of performing science and engineering (S&E research responsive to the needs of the DoD; and (2) enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education (IHE) in eligible States/Territories (listed below) to develop, plan, and execute (S&E) research that is relevant to the mission of the DoD, and competitive under the peer-review systems used for awarding Federal research assistance; (3) increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that IHE in eligible States receive from the Federal Government for S&E research. Consistent with these long term objectives of building research infrastructure, the DoD intends to competitively make, and fund from fiscal year 2023 appropriations, multiyear awards for S&E research in areas relevant to the DoD’s mission and important to national security. The Basic Research Office anticipates up to $16 million in total funding will be made available for this program to fully fund and award up to twenty five (25) grants up to $600,000 (total cost) each. Each grant award will be funded up to $200,000 (total cost) per year for three (3) years. Awards are subject to funding availability. There is no guarantee of an award.
[ "Research Funding", "Defense", "Science and Engineering", "University Research", "National Security", "Competitive Grants", "Federal Funding", "Higher Education" ]
IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Funding for projects is not guaranteed and is subject to the availability of funds. Evaluation of proposals is based on the criterion in this NOFO. In appropriate circumstances, BLM reserves the right to partially fund proposals in discrete portions or phases of proposed projects. If BLM chooses to partially fund a proposal, it will do so in a manner that does not prejudice any applicants or affect the basis upon which the proposal or portion thereof, was evaluated and selected for award, and therefore maintains the integrity of the competition and selection process. Funded proposals through this competitive NOFO is not a guarantee of future funding. When or if additional funding becomes available, BLM reserves the right to issue additional awards under this NOFO through the next fiscal year. These awards will not require further competition. Any additional selections will be made in accordance with the terms of this NOFO and BLM policy. Only Grants Management Officers can bind the Federal Government to the expenditure of funds.
[ "Land Management", "Fuels Management", "Community Fire Assistance", "Wildland Fire Prevention", "Environmental Conservation", "Natural Resource Management" ]
FY 2023 Faculty Exchange Program – Philippine and Vietnamese Veterinary Science A. Program DescriptionThis program will support the design and delivery of training activities for university professors in Veterinary Science from the Philippines and Vietnam. Veterinary training design and training under the FEP must include a curriculum that addresses science based Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) issues that connect to international trade.Training programs are designed and organized in conjunction with U.S. universities, USDA, and other government agencies. The FEP emphasizes the development of improved and updated courses and curricula, teaching and student assessment methods, exposure to current research techniques, and practical field experiences while the Fellows study in the United States. In addition, the FEP includes follow-up visits by U.S. host professors (the Mentors) to their Fellow’s home country. While visiting the participants' universities, U.S. faculty members are expected to assess progress on the implementation of courses developed during the U.S. based portion of the program and should continue to encourage collaboration between U.S. and participating universities.BackgroundFEP began in 1995 to bring junior or mid-level university professors from countries in the Former Soviet Union to the United States for one semester to increase their knowledge of, and ability to, teach agricultural economics, marketing, and agribusiness management at their home institutions. Between 2002-2012, the program evolved to also include an Agricultural Science area, which focused on subjects such as animal health, food quality, food inspection, phytosanitary measures, and grades and standards, and involved scientists from Africa and Central America in addition to Eastern Europe and Eurasian countries. Starting in 2016, the FEP narrowed its geographic focus solely to Africa, and to the area of Veterinary Science. Since 2016, this Veterinary Science area of the program has hosted 71 early to mid-career instructors at Colleges of Veterinary Science and Medicine from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.FEP further expanded in 2021 to host early to mid-career instructors at Colleges of Veterinary Science and Medicine from all of Africa, including new participant countries like Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Morocco. For the 2022 program, the FEP shifted focus to veterinary medicine in Southeast Asia, specifically Vietnam and the Philippines. In 2023 the FEP will continue to program in Southeast Asia, again with a specific focus on Vietnam and the Philippines.ObjectivesThe purpose of the FEP is to assist developing countries with improvements to their university agricultural education, research, and extension programs by providing a one-semester training program at U.S. Land Grant Agricultural Universities. Participants upgrade their technical knowledge in their subject area, learn new teaching methods through class observation, and new research methods through experience in the lab, short courses, and/or one-on-one instruction. Lastly, assist Fellows in researching additional public/private grants/funding opportunities as well as proposal writing.During this FY 2023 FEP programming cycle, it is expected that each participant from the Philippines and Vietnam revise and modernize their class outlines for introduction at their home university after they return. Participants should travel to laboratories, farms, agribusinesses, and government offices to gain an understanding of how the veterinary science and animal health systems operate in the United States. Faculty Mentors should visit each participant in their home country 3-9 months after the conclusion of the U.S based program to provide follow-on support and advice. USDA/FAS will select Fellows based on their experiences and expertise in their field and will place them in two groups of up to ten Fellows. Each group will be hosted by a selected Land Grant University for the program.ExpectationsDuration:The U.S.-based training will be 4-5 months within the full period of performance (one semester). All Fellows from the Philippines and Vietnam should participate in the program at the same time as a cohort. Ideally, this period would align with the Fall session of classes at the respective host university.Location:The implementing institution is expected to host the Fellows at a research facility on their campus in the United States. The Mentors are expected to make reciprocal visits of up to 2 weeks to the Fellows’ home institutions in the Philippines and Vietnam. In addition, the implementing institution is expected to conduct pre and post visits for the Fellows to Washington, DC to be greeted at USDA’s Washington, DC headquarters and participate in meetings and presentations organized by the USDA/FAS Fellowship Programs team.Funding Opportunity NumberUSDA-FAS-10613-0700-10.-23-0001Assistance Listing Number10.613 Faculty Exchange ProgramAuthorizing LegislationNational Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, PL 95-113, as amended, 7 USC §§ 3291 and 3319a
[ "Veterinary Science", "Agriculture", "Education", "International Trade", "Sanitary and Phytosanitary Issues", "Technical Barriers to Trade", "International Development", "Capacity Building", "University Education", "Research", "Extension", "Animal Health", "Food Quality", "Food Inspection", "Phytosanitary Measures", "Grades and Standards" ]
2023 AFRL/RW Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET SURVEY 5-page limit does NOT include the cover page. All other information remains the same. SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET SURVEY 2023 AFRL/RW Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) FA8651-23-S-0003 NAICS Code 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Science (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) NOTE: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. I. PURPOSE/BACKGROUND: AFRL/RWK, Eglin AFB is conducting a sources sought/market survey to gauge interest in various research topics associated with a future Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA).  The Government is seeking Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIAs) with entities that will facilitate joint projects and accelerate technology transfer/transition between the AFRL and the commercial market. These intermediaries will act in a matchmaker capacity, to assist companies in identifying federal technologies that can be licensed and commercialized, with a goal of successful collaboration between the AFRL, small businesses, academia, and industry. The PIAs Program goals are: Transfer technology developed by/for AFRL into Commercial Markets. Transition commercial and academic innovation for use within AFRL. Foster partnerships between AFRL, industry, and academia. Inspire and support the next generation of technology leaders through STEM initiatives. Foster and support innovation both within and external to AFRL. Support transition of Phase I, Phase II and Phase III SBIR/STTR-developed technology. The PIAs Objectives are: Technology Transfer (T2): The PI shall assist AFRL/RW with all technology transfer related activities to include regularly outreaching to inventors, increasing invention disclosures, marketing and outreach to potential collaborators to increase Technology Licensing Agreements (TLAs), Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), and Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs). They shall also prioritize connecting the AFRL/RW with nontraditional companies and universities increasing exposure to innovative technologies of interest. Actively promote AFRL/RW technology transfer partnership opportunities to entrepreneurs, businesses, and academic institutions. Conduct technology and market landscape analysis and forecast studies to identify future directions for specific technologies and provide broad situational awareness regarding the origins and development of a particular technology domain or industry. Evaluate the AFRL/RW Intellectual Property (IP) patent portfolio to identify patents with the highest potential for commercial applications and research companies/markets, develop technology marketing summaries, and reach out to potential licensee companies/industries to promote T2 agreements and assist in negotiations. Broker and facilitate license agreements, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and other technology transfer (T2) agreements between AFRL/RW and businesses and academic institutions. Innovation and Technology Transition: The PI shall promote innovation by supporting AFRL engagement and collaboration with industry and academia. Additionally, the PI shall connect AFRL/RW with industry/academia to transition technologies into AFRL/RW. Publicize and promote AFRL/RW technology innovation and supporting Technology Transfer and Transition (T3) activities through a variety of channels and forums, which may include websites, paid advertising, events, digital campaigns, social media, email, press releases, articles, videos, infographics, surveys, and other forms of communications. Establish/manage physical and/or virtual collaboration spaces to promote AFRL/RW engagement with industry and academia. Conduct events which promote technology transition into the Air Force (e.g., demonstrations, showcases, industry days, design sprints, hackathons, workshops, and other similar events). Facilitate technology transition of innovative industry and academia approaches that mature Munitions concepts and their technology/manufacturing readiness level. Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Support: The PI shall leverage the AFRL/RW SBIR/STTR Programs to achieve their mission and increase their effectiveness by supporting transition of SBIR/STTR-developed technology, leveraging Air Force technology transfer mechanisms, providing business and technical assistance to award recipients, conducting studies, and publicizing and promoting Air Force SBIR/STTR successes. Perform technology scouting to identify and recruit small businesses to the SBIR/STTR programs and support transition of Phase I, Phase II and Phase III SBIR/STTR-developed technology. Assist small businesses in navigating the SBIR/STTR process to facilitate transition of technology beyond Phase II, including the utilization of mechanisms such as Tactical Funding Increases (TACFI) or Strategic Funding Increases (STRAFI). Identify partner companies with promising previous or current SBIR Phase I’s or Phase II’s and canvas the DoD ecosystem for government users to partner with for transition to Phase III efforts. Assist SBIR technical Program Managers with transitioning later stage SBIR technologies into programs of record, and transition them into other commercial products. Conduct studies related to AFRL/RW SBIR/STTR programs, which include the economic outcomes and impacts resulting from research and development performed with SBIR/STTR funding, best practices for achieving success in commercializing and transitioning the results of SBIR/STTR funded programs, and feasibility of new, innovative approaches to increasing the effectiveness of the AF SBIR/STTR programs. Facilitate SBIR/STTR Pitch Days and assist SBIR technical Program Managers with developing Pitch Day topics and events. Provide facility support for execution of Pitch Days and ensure all security safety measures are adhered to. Promote and publicize AFRL/RW SBIR/STTR successes through a variety of mechanisms, effectively communicating such successes to the Pentagon, Congress, industry, and the general US public. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach: The Partnership Intermediary shall work with AFRL and regional/national educational entities to expose students to high-value Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities. Leverage local, state, regional, and national efforts to enhance STEM programs, increasing proficiency in the fields most directly related to the AFRL mission. Identify trends in local and national K-12 STEM programming as well as compile data on student demographics to assist AFRL in designing programming that will have the maximum impact on students and families. Identify potential partnerships with local and national organizations that provide STEM programming, paying particular attention to opportunities for underserved or underrepresented students and communities. II. BUSINESS INFORMATION: Business Information in response to this market survey must include the following: Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page URL: Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: Small Business (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) Is your company interested in possible subcontracting opportunities? (Yes/No) State and local Government entities and their affiliates may qualify as Partnership Intermediaries. A Partnership Intermediary can be: (I) a state or local government agency; (2) a non-profit entity owned, operated, or funded in whole or in part by, or on behalf of, a state or local government; or (3) a non-profit entity chartered by a state or local government. 10 USC §2368(f)(2); 15 USC §3715(c). A non-profit entity seeking to qualify as a partnership intermediary therefore must provide a nexus to a state or local government. This nexus may consist of legislative sponsorship and/or (partial) funding, a defined state or local role in its operations, even if limited, or some form of government action demonstrating the organization is authorized to work on behalf of a state or local government. Place of performance is anticipated to be within 20 miles of Eglin AFB, FL III. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Capability Statements in response to this notice must include: 1. Briefly describe the capabilities of your company and the nature of the services you provide. 2. Describe your company's past experience on projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Forward all responses to Laura Kirkman, [email protected] with the subject line: "Sources Sought Response to AFRL/RW Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)". Responses must be received no later than 1600 CST on 07 April 2023. Responses shall not exceed 5 pages. Contractor format is acceptable.
[ "Research and Development", "Technology Transfer", "Partnership Intermediary Agreement", "AFRL/RW", "Government Contracting", "Small Business Innovation Research", "Small Business Technology Transfer", "STEM Education", "Science and Technology", "Engineering", "Mathematics", "Innovation", "Commercialization", "Licensing", "Cooperative Research and Development", "Educational Partnership", "Grant Funding", "Government Funding", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Agencies", "Public-Private Partnerships" ]
Scientific Discovery Through Advanced Computing (SCiDAC) - FES Partnerships The DOE SC programs in Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) (https://science.osti.gov/fes) and Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) (https://science.osti.gov/ascr) hereby announce their interest in receiving multi-institutional applications for the Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) Partnerships program (https://www.scidac.gov/). This FOA invites new applications for the SciDAC-5 Partnerships that enable or accelerate scientific discovery and programmatic objectives, aligned with the FES mission and the Department’s vision for fusion energy (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2022/04/19/readout-of-the-white-house-summit-on-developing-a-bold-decadal-vision-for-commercial-fusion-energy/), through effective collaborations between fusion / plasma scientists and applied mathematicians and/or computer scientists from the SciDAC Institutes (https://www.scidac.gov/institutes.html) that fully exploit the capabilities of DOE High Performance Computing (HPC) facilities
[ "Fusion Energy", "Advanced Computing", "Scientific Discovery", "Computational Science", "High Performance Computing", "Fusion Plasma Science", "Mathematics", "Computer Science", "Energy Research" ]
FY23 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – CAPACITY BUILDING (CB) The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Capacity Building opportunity. The program is sponsored and managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R&E]), awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The DoD plans to award FY23 DEPSCoR appropriations through this announcement. DEPSCoR's objectives are to:(1) increase the number of university researchers in eligible States/Territories capable of performing science and engineering (S&E) research responsive to the needs of the DoD;(2) enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education (IHEs) in eligible States/Territories (listed below) to develop, plan, and execute S&E research that is relevant to the mission of the DoD, and competitive under the peer-review systems used for awarding Federal research assistance; and(3) increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that IHEs in eligible States/Territories receive from the Federal Government for S&E research.The Basic Research Office anticipates up to $6 million in total funding will be made available for this program to fully fund and award between one to four grants up to $1.5 million (total cost) each. Each grant award will be funded up to $750,000 (total cost) per year for two (2) years.The award is subject to funding availability. The Basic Research Office reserves the right to select and fund for award all, some, part, or none of the proposals received. There is no guarantee of an award.
[ "Research", "Defense", "Science", "Engineering", "Education", "University", "Government", "Funding", "Grants", "Technology" ]
F24AS00006 - NAWCA 2024 Mexico Standard Grant Mexico Standard Program's goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and diversity of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America. A 1:1 match is required. This program supports the DOI and FWS mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access.
[ "Wetlands", "Wildlife Conservation", "Environmental Protection", "Ecosystem Management", "Habitat Restoration", "Migratory Birds", "Fish and Wildlife", "Natural Resources", "Conservation Efforts" ]
2023 PENNSYLVANIA NRCS PEOPLE’S GARDEN INITIATIVE REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Pennsylvania Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications from non-profit community groups within designated urban areas for projects to receive funds under the People’s Garden Initiative (PGI). The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) allocated funds for the PGI to provide “other assistance to maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency” by educating the public about ways that gardening and growing food locally can strengthen food supply chain resiliency. In the current fiscal year, funding is available in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the surrounding metropolitan area to support food-producing gardens with an educational component. Pennsylvania NRCS can enter into cooperative agreements from $10,000 up to $75,000 each to fund projects that meet the criteria described below. Deadline for proposals to be submitted is April 21, 2023. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 21, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by May 5, 2023 and expects to execute awards by May 12, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
[ "Food Security", "Agriculture", "Gardening", "Community Development", "Urban Planning", "Sustainability", "Food Supply Chain", "Local Food Systems", "Education", "Community Engagement" ]
AL NRCS Outreach and Education, FY2023 The NRCS, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key outreach projects for Fiscal Year 2023. Proposals will be accepted for projects performed in Alabama. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2023 will be up to $600,000. Agreements awarded pursuant to this NFO may be 1-5 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications may be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Alabama State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 10,2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 10, 2023 and expects to execute awards by July 25, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
[ "Agriculture", "Conservation", "Environment", "Natural Resources", "Partnerships", "Outreach", "Education" ]
International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program The International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (IAEFP), in coordination with 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA), will provide opportunities to eligible U.S. citizens to assist developing countries in establishing school-based agricultural education and youth extension programs. The IAEFP’s purpose is to connect United States agriculturalists to the demand for experiential, school-based agricultural education in developing countries. The IAEFP was first implemented in Ghana during calendar year 2021-2022. The IAEFP allows United States agriculturalists the opportunity to develop a global mindset, help collaboratively meet the food and fiber needs of the domestic population of eligible countries, and help strengthen and enhance trade linkages between eligible countries and the United States agricultural industry.The IAEFP emphasizes positive youth development and agricultural skill transfer to youth in beneficiary country secondary schools. It also encourages community-based agricultural extension and teacher training as well as development of 4-H clubs for strong sustainability of the program. Application submission should include, but is not limited to, program outlines that involve classroom instruction, field demonstrations, entrepreneurship projects, and leadership development. The application should address the identified country’s receptiveness of the IAEFP and what, if any, country policies and procedures will be necessary to incorporate into the project work plan for strong program implementation and sustainability. The country’s government, agriculture community, and local authorities should demonstrate support and commitment to collaborate on the implementation and execution of the IAEFP.FAS will consider applications from all eligible organizations, including current recipients and new organizations.
[ "Agriculture", "Education", "Development", "Youth", "Extension", "Sustainability", "Trade", "Food", "Fiber", "Community", "Leadership", "Entrepreneurship" ]
2023 The Shared Beringian Heritage Program Funding Call PaymentsDomestic recipients are required to register in and receive payment through the U.S. Treasury’s Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), unless approved for a waiver by the Service program. Foreign recipients receiving funds to a final destination bank outside the U.S. are required to receive payment through the U.S. Treasury’s International Treasury Services (ITS) System. Foreign recipients receiving funds to a final destination bank in the U.S. are required to enter and maintain current banking details in their SAM.gov entity profile and receive payment through the Automated Clearing House network by electronic funds transfer (EFT). The Bureau will include recipient-specific instructions on how to request payment, including identification of any additional information required and where to submit payment requests, as applicable, in all Notices of Award.
[ "Funding", "Grants", "Programs", "Payments", "Government", "Finance", "Economy" ]
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Massachusetts Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-23-NOFO0001259 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listing (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance (CFDA)) on Sam.gov under 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program. SAM a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Massachusetts. A total of up to $290,000 is available for the Massachusetts CIG competition in FY 2023. All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $290,000. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 19, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 9, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $50,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $290,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period. Federal Financial Assistance Training The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).
[ "Conservation", "Environment", "Agriculture", "Natural Resources", "Grants", "Funding", "Government", "Policy", "Sustainability", "Innovation", "Technology" ]
Cochran Fellowship Program – U.S. Softwoods for Structural Material: Quality, Grades, and Applications for Peru The Cochran Fellowship Program’s Latin America and Caribbean Region is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for a cohort of up to seven Fellows from Peru, currently consisting of (and subject to change): (1) Architect and Real Estate Supervisor for Fondo Mivienda S.A. (My Housing Fund)(1) Project Manager for Andina Proyectos (company)(1) CEO of Proycon Contratistas SAC(1) General Manager and Owner of Huayruro Furniture, Design, and Remodeling(1) Dean of Faculty for Architecture, Urbanism and Arts of Antenor Orrego Private University (1) CEO for the Peru Green Building Council(1) Executive President of National Construction Industry Training Service (SENCICO)BACKGROUNDSince 1984, the U.S. Congress has made funds available to the Cochran Fellowship Program for training agriculturalists from middle-income countries, emerging markets, and emerging democracies. Training opportunities are for senior and mid-level specialists and administrators working in agricultural trade and policy, agribusiness development, management, animal, plant, and food sciences, extension services, agricultural marketing, and many other areas. Individuals selected for Cochran trainings come from both the public and private sectors. All training occurs in the United States. Training programs are designed and organized in conjunction with U.S. universities, USDA and other government agencies, agribusinesses, and consultants. The Cochran Fellowship Program is part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. Since its start in 1984, the Cochran Fellowship Program has provided U.S.-based training for over 19,250 international participants from 127 countries worldwide.SCOPEGovernment officials, academia, and architects in Peru need to strengthen their knowledge of technical science-based wood housing building codes and structures. This program on U.S. Softwoods for Structural Material should provide training on the technical science-based standards used for U.S. wood housing building codes and introduce participants to U.S.softwoods and engineered woods and their uses and qualities for building construction. The Fellows should have opportunities to visit softwood plantations, sawmills, wood grading, and standardization facilities, and to see examples of wood housing construction. The Fellows should also meet with representatives of the U.S. lumber industry, including the Softwood Export Council, Southern Wood Products Association, and Engineered Wood Association (APA) as well as with architects, engineers, and wood construction companies. The objective of the program is to build demand for U.S. softwood and engineered wood products in Peru. The goal of the program is to increase the Fellows’ capacity for agricultural research, extension, and teaching.LEARNING OBJECTIVESThe recipient will ensure that the Fellows increase their knowledge in the following areas:Overview of U.S. lumber:Types of U.S. lumber: classification, grades, and sizes (nominal vs. actual)ASTM standards development processPhysical and mechanical properties, including resistance capacityProduction of sawn woodProduction of pressure treated wood, including pressure treated wood studsTechnology used for selecting lumber, treatments for preservation, and wood testingEngineered woods: wood-plastic composites, cross-laminated timber (CLT), and plywood OSB beamsUses and characteristics of engineered woods for construction, including fire resistanceWood housing construction:Benefits of building with lumber over other materialsPractical wood frame design, balloon framing, and wood flooringUsing lumber in large scale constructionU.S. standard construction standards, practices, and safety codesConstruction for tropical climates, rural housing, and structure reinforcement forearthquakesGreen building: tiny houses, energy efficiency, low ecological impact, and reducingwasteWood construction solutions for social housing, including multifamily buildingsPrefabricated house constructionWood trailer constructionImproving building speed: pre-fabrication and tools for increasing efficiencyMarketing wood construction:Strategies for advertising advantages and sustainability of wood buildings and explaining benefits to clients
[ "Agriculture", "Architecture", "Building Codes", "Construction", "Engineering", "Forestry", "Housing", "Lumber", "Sustainability", "Wood Products" ]
U.S. Embassy Libreville PDS Annual Program Statement The U.S. Embassy Libreville Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Gabon through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
[ "Cultural Exchange", "International Relations", "Diplomacy", "Global Cooperation", "American Culture", "International Understanding" ]
International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (Cooperative Agreement) Overview:The International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (IAEFP), in coordination with 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA), will provide opportunities to eligible U.S. citizens to assist developing countries in establishing school-based agricultural education and youth extension programs. The IAEFP’s purpose is to connect United States agriculturalists to the demand for experiential, school-based agricultural education in developing countries. The IAEFP was first implemented in Ghana during calendar year 2021-2022. The IAEFP allows United States agriculturalists the opportunity to develop a global mindset, help collaboratively meet the food and fiber needs of the domestic population of eligible countries, and help strengthen and enhance trade linkages between eligible countries and the United States agricultural industry.The IAEFP emphasizes positive youth development and agricultural skill transfer to youth in beneficiary country secondary schools. It also encourages community-based agricultural extension and teacher training as well as development of 4-H clubs for strong sustainability of the program. Application submission should include, but is not limited to, program outlines that involve classroom instruction, field demonstrations, entrepreneurship projects, and leadership development. The application should address the identified country’s receptiveness of the IAEFP and what, if any, country policies and procedures will be necessary to incorporate into the project work plan for strong program implementation and sustainability. The country’s government, agriculture community, and local authorities should demonstrate support and commitment to collaborate on the implementation and execution of the IAEFP.FAS will consider applications from all eligible organizations, including current recipients and new organizations.Objectives:For this opportunity, the IAEFP will focus on any low to middle income country as defined by The World Bank. The USDA anticipates issuing up to 2 awards in this program cycle. Each award is expected to support up to nine (9) Fellows. The Fellowship is expected to last 8-9 months in concurrence with the priority country’s secondary school academic year. Fellows participating in the IAEFP are required to hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related field and be U.S. Citizens.Although each Fellow should be assigned to a specific site within the proposed country, they are expected to participate as a cohesive cohort. All applications must demonstrate that security considerations have been assessed and address all measures that would be implemented to ensure the safety and security of participating U.S. Fellows.Award recipients should coordinate with the USDA/FAS IAEFP Team, and relevant FAS overseas offices and/or appropriate U.S. Embassy personnel on programmatic issues, such as priority country partnerships, site selection and Fellow placement, and security measures. Additionally, a strong social media presence displaying the ongoing activities of the IAEFP is encouraged. Finally, regular updates on program implementation should also be provided to USDA/FAS Washington, D.C. and FAS overseas office representatives as requested.Place of Performance:Applicants may submit multiple applications for different countries; and all will be considered. All applications must address the safety and security situation in proposed country and the regions within the country where Fellows will be placed. All applications should address where the IAEFP can work in conjunction with the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program, the Cochran Fellowship Program, the Food for Progress Program, the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program, the Local and Regional Procurement Program, and with Peace Corps, USAID, and/or other USG programming.All applications should recognize and demonstrate incorporation of any priority country government requirements to allow for smooth implementation of this program. Program implementation must be focused on program sustainability and collaboration with the host government to help build/enhance the country’s agricultural education curriculum. This may include formal registration with the government in the country. Applicants should determine if the proposed country requires registration to work there. If registration is required, applicants must clearly state their registration status in the proposed country or detail plans for the registration process should they be selected. The timeline for any registration processes will be considered in the proposed timeline of the IAEFP.Issuance of this funding opportunity does not constitute an award or commitment on the part of the United States Government (USG) to make awards, nor does it commit the USG to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a concept note or full application.Each application must be country-specific and tailored to the context of that country. Depending on ever-changing security situations in eligible low to middle income countries, the USDA selecting official may elect not to award or fund applications for certain proposed locations. In addition, the USDA may elect to negotiate applications. The USDA selecting official may also select applications out of rank order in consideration of strategic program priorities, such as geographical distribution, incorporation of minority-serving institutions, congressional directive, or other documented considerations. These determinations are final and cannot be appealed.Lastly, the implementing institution is expected to conduct a post-program visit for the Fellows to Washington, DC to be greeted at USDA’s Washington, DC headquarters, participate in meetings organized by the FAS Fellowship Programs team, and provide a debriefing of their Fellowship experiences to USDA/FAS leadership.
[ "Agriculture", "Education", "Development", "International Cooperation", "Youth Development", "Sustainability", "Food Security", "Global Development" ]
F23AS00302 - Migratory Bird Conservation in the Midwest This program provides grants for the conservation of birds that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act but not Federally-listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Proposals should address projects in the geographic area that includes USFWS Region 3 (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin); non-breeding season areas important for birds breeding in Region 3 states; or broad-scale actions that will have tangible benefits that include birds in these states. To focus conservation on the highest priority issues with the greatest probability of making a difference for birds, the Midwest Migratory Bird Conservation Program operates under the USFWS business model known as Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC). SHC integrates biological planning, landscape design, conservation delivery, and monitoring and evaluation in a way that generates adaptive feedback that enables sound decisions and constantly improves our efficiency and effectiveness in conserving birds.In 2023, the Midwest Migratory Bird Conservation Program will consider proposals addressing the following themes. NOTE: Applicants must consult with MB Staff as listed below BEFORE submitting an application (see contacts listed below within the respective proposal themes)Further understanding of migration, migratory connectivity, migratory threats, wintering ecology, and annual survival for birds moving within and through the Midwest—including local movements of birds-of-the-year during the period between hatching and dispersal/migration. Proposals addressing focal/priority species identified by Joint Venture partnerships in the Midwest are preferred - especially those focused on grassland-dependent species, shorebirds, or aerial insectivores. Visit https://umgljv.org/planning/joint-venture-plans/, https://www.chjv.org/priority-birds-habitats, or https://ppjv.org/assets/pdf/PPJV_2017_ImplPlan_Sec5.pdf to learn more. Staff Contacts: Andrew Forbes ([email protected]), Sarah Kendrick ([email protected]), Michael Wells ([email protected]), Kelly VanBeek ([email protected]) or Rachael Pierce ([email protected]). 2) Build capacity for sustainable conservation and monitoring of Neotropical migrants during the non-breeding season. Staff Contacts: Andrew Forbes ([email protected]), Sarah Kendrick ([email protected]), Michael Wells ([email protected]), [email protected]) or Rachael Pierce ([email protected]).3) Assess trends, status, limiting factors and /or causes of decline of Great Lakes waterbirds (e.g. King Rail, Yellow Rail, Herring Gull, Caspian Tern, Common Tern, Black Tern) or shorebirds (e.g. Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitcher, Dunlin). Staff contact: Rachael Pierce ([email protected]) or Michael Wells ([email protected]).
[ "Wildlife Conservation", "Bird Conservation", "Environmental Conservation", "Habitat Conservation", "Migration Patterns", "Species Conservation", "Grassland Ecology", "Shorebirds", "Insectivores", "Waterbirds", "Great Lakes Ecosystem" ]
Quality Samples Program The QSP is designed to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by assisting U.S. entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation for the high quality of U.S. agricultural commodities. The QSP is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). QSP participants will be responsible for procuring (or arranging for the procurement of) the commodity samples, exporting the samples, and providing the on–site technical assistance necessary to facilitate successful use of the samples by importers. Participants that are funded under thisPage 2 of 20announcement may seek reimbursement from FAS for the sample purchase price and for the cost of transporting the samples domestically to the port of export and then to the first foreign port or point of entry. No other expenses will be reimbursed through the program, including the transportation costs from the first foreign port or point of entry to the final destination are not eligible for reimbursement. FAS will also not reimburse the costs incidental to purchasing and transporting samples, such as: inspection or documentation fees, certificates of any kind, tariffs, demurrage, etc. Although providing technical assistance is required for all projects, the costs of providing such technical assistance are not reimbursable under the program. The program operates on a reimbursement basis.
[ "Agriculture", "Export", "Commodities", "Trade", "International Business", "Economy" ]
Higher Education for Innovation and Growth The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement a cooperative agreement for the Higher Education for Innovation and Growth Activity. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and the selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. Please refer to the attached NOFO in "Related Documents" in this announcement.
[ "Education", "Innovation", "Growth", "Development", "International Development", "USAID", "Government", "Funding", "Grants", "Higher Education" ]
2023 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is designed to support initiatives that contribute to open and competitive political systems and to the protection of human rights. For this NOFO, the Embassy is seeking project proposals that support tolerance, diversity and inclusion within Montenegrin society. Project proposals should contribute to one of the priority areas stated below: Protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance, especially among youth Ethnic minority, LGBTQi, and gender equality Women’s empowerment in the political and economic sphere Projects may include various elements, including, for example, strategic policy engagements, advocacy, communication campaigns targeting key audiences, workshops, hackathons, cultural programming, hands-on activities requiring follow-on actions from project participants, and community initiatives. We encourage quality proposals which target audiences from outside the capital, especially in economically disadvantaged areas of the country, which have had notable brain drain over the years. All application materials must be submitted by email to [email protected] by close of business, 17:00 on May 8, 2023. Please send all supporting documents via email attachments or in a zipped folder (RAR files/zipped folders won’t be accepted). Do not send application materials via WeTransfer links or Dropbox. For detailed information about this funding opportunity, please access a complete text of this Notice of Funding Opportunity via link below. Required forms and guidelines available on the same link and as attachments to this announcement.
[ "Human Rights", "Tolerance", "Diversity", "Inclusion", "Political Systems", "Society", "Youth", "Ethnic Minorities", "LGBTQi", "Gender Equality", "Women's Empowerment", "Economic Development", "Community Initiatives" ]
Women in STEM Mentorship Program FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. MISSION IN MOROCCO PUBLIC DIPLOMACY GRANT PROGRAM Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2023 Funding Opportunity Title: Women in STEM Mentorship Program Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-05 Deadline for Applications: April 24, 2023 Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 Email: [email protected] A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Morocco is pleased to announce an open grant competition to award a cooperative agreement to organize a Women in STEM Mentorship Program. The Embassy’s Public Affairs Office invites proposals from established Moroccan associations, committed, and organized civil-society organizations to implement a Women in STEM mentorship program, an initiative designed to address the underrepresentation of women in the STEM fields. The program will foster a community of women in STEM and will provide a platform for young women to connect with each other, share their experiences and support one another. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Morocco Program Objectives The program’s goals and objectives are to: 1. Increase the representation of women in STEM fields: The program aims to increase the number of women pursuing careers in STEM by providing mentorship support and resources to young women interested in these fields. 2. Promote gender equality in STEM: The program aims to address the barriers and biases that prevent women from participating in STEM fields and to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for women in STEM. 3. Enhance the employability of young women in STEM: The program aims to provide young women in STEM with the skills and experiences needed to succeed in the workforce and to increase their chances of getting hired in STEM fields. 4. Promote STEM education and awareness: The program aims to promote STEM education and awareness among young women and to encourage more girls to pursue studies in STEM fields. The applicant must meet the specific criteria below: - Project design and preparation: The Recipient will define, in consultation with the U.S. Embassy, the project scope, main outcomes and outputs including participants, projects, and participants’ profiles. The recipient will also handle all project logistics including venues, training dates, facilitators, trainers, and volunteers. - Call for applications: The Recipient will advertise the application to become a mentor and mentee using social media and direct engagement and outreach through their own youth networks. The Recipient will also develop and implement a competitive established recruitment process to select 200 female university students, create mentor-mentee teams, and make sure each team of mentor’s recruits and works with 15 mentees to develop pertinent technology projects. - Design of training: The Recipient will provide continuous training and support to the teams and complement the trainings with team building and leadership activities. - Program delivery: The Recipient will organize a three-day training of trainers for a selected number of mentors. Four months later, the recipient will organize regional and national events where teams will benefit from additional training and will pitch their projects. - Program locations and logistical support: The Recipient will select target (under-represented, under-served and at-risk) cities/regions/populations for recruitment and delivery of the training in coordination with the Public Affairs Section. The Recipient will be responsible for all logistics for the trainings including securing training facilities, hotel accommodation for staff and trainers, and arranging for the procurement of meals and supplies. - Monitoring and evaluation: The Recipient will develop a monitoring and evaluation plan. This M&E plan will consist of pre-training and post-training surveys to measure the impact of the program on the beneficiaries in consultation with PAS. The recipient will be responsible for sending an update about the participants’ projects six months after the national competition. - Sustainability: The Recipient will develop a sustainability plan to maintain close contact with participants and provide mentorship to the beneficiaries and include them in future events. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that use a mix of interactive activities and learning experiences to help participants develop their skills. All proposals should contain a proposed syllabus covering the title and content of sessions and how each relates to the overall program objectives. Proposals should also include a detailed explanation of how applicants will be recruited and a description of how program activities will bring about the intended results. All program activities should have a strong American focus. Curriculum modules should include U.S. models, examples, and precepts. GUIDELINES: B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 10 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 award Award amounts: The award may range from a minimum of $60,000 to a maximum of $70,000 Type of Funding: FY23 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: October 2023 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement. The Public Affairs Office will be actively involved in the award implementation. U.S. Embassy staff will: a. Provide standardized logos/branding guidelines for promotional materials b. Approve marketing materials and participating in promotional activities of the program and utilizing the U.S. Mission’s social media platforms and media contacts. c. Approve the selection of the venue. d. Approve participant and trainer recruitment and selection plans. e. Assist in identifying and contacting alumni of U.S. government exchange program, representatives of U.S. companies, and U.S. Mission personnel as potential speakers or trainers. f. Review and approve proposed program speaker and trainer rosters and activity/workshop/site visit topics and formats. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in twelve months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Only Moroccan associations and committed and organized civil-society organizations with full SAM registration and experience executing youth STEM programs will be eligible to receive funding. - U.S. organizations and NGOs are not eligible. 1. Cost Sharing or Matching There is no minimum or maximum percentage required for this competition. 2. Other Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain these registrations. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION • Applications are due by April 24, 2023. • The proposal should be $60,000-$70,000. • Acquisition of a UEI number and a SAM.gov registration is required. • The project should not have an intended start date before October 2023. • All proposals must adhere to the policy explained in the Women in STEM Mentorship Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) including the “eligibility requirements.” Please review these requirements carefully. Upload, complete, and return these required forms: •SF424 (Application for Federal Assistance) •SF424A (Budget Information) •SF424B (Assurances) •Project Narrative Form (in English) •Applicant Organizational Information Form •Detailed proposed program •Budget Proposal (in USD) (please use $1 = 10 MAD as exchange rate) •CVs for Director and key project personnel •Final registration papers for the organization (وصل نهائي) Submit all forms in electronic format to [email protected] no later than April 24, 2022, at midnight. All questions about this NOFO should be addressed to: [email protected]
[ "Women in STEM", "Mentorship", "STEM Education", "Gender Equality", "Employability", "STEM Awareness", "Youth Development", "Morocco", "Public Diplomacy" ]
FY23 Southern Area State Fire Capacity Hazard Mitigation All non-State Forestry Agency applications (except Tribes) must have a letter of support from the State Forestry Agency when submitting in Grants.gov.The USDA Forest Service State Fire Capacity (SFC) Hazard Mitigation priorities are consistent with the goals of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (https://forestsandrangelands.gov/strategy/thestrategy.shtml), specifically as listed below.1. Restore and Maintain Landscapes: Landscapes across all jurisdictions are resilient to fire-related disturbances, in accordance with management objectives.2. Create Fire Adapted Communities: Human populations and infrastructure can withstand a wildfire without loss of life or property.Additionally, SFC priorities reflect the national USFS priorities of improving the condition of forests, and grasslands, promoting shared stewardship by increasing partnerships and volunteerism, and by being good neighbors and providing excellent customer service.SFC Hazard Mitigation application activities should clearly focus on identifying and creating fire adapted communities by:• Reducing hazardous fuels in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)• Developing, and implementing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs)• Providing prevention and mitigation education, and/or• By achieving Fire Adapted Community and Firewise programming and other community hazard mitigation activities.
[ "Fire Management", "Wildland Fire", "Hazard Mitigation", "Landscapes", "Community Development", "Fire Adaptation", "Forest Conservation", "Grasslands", "Stewardship", "Partnerships", "Volunteerism", "Customer Service" ]
Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change U.S. MISSION IN ISRAEL PUBLIC DIPLOMACY GRANT PROGRAM Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2023 Funding Opportunity Title: Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change Funding Opportunity Number: PD-TLV-FY23-01 Application Deadline: April 23, 2023 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 19.021 Contact Email: [email protected] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The U.S. Embassy in Israel is pleased to announce an open grant competition to award a cooperative agreement to organize a regional Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change. The Embassy’s Public Affairs Office invites proposals from established Israeli associations, committed, and organized climate-change-focused organizations, to implement an Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change, an initiative designed to bring together young leaders from Morocco and Israel. TechCamp expertise and planning will be provided by the U.S. State Department, and they will carry out project management and content in Morocco and Israel working closely with all participants. A.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The objective of this TechCamp, “Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change” is to bring together promising young leaders from Israel and Morocco to promote economic and scientific cooperation surrounding adaptation and mitigation responses to climate change. This interactive program will assemble talented young Moroccan and Israeli leaders, activists, influencers, and entrepreneurs and connect them with experts in climate change, to build teams that will work together before, during, and after the TechCamp to address climate change challenges in their communities and in the region. The program will also provide participants with the necessary tools to expand their knowledge on the topics of climate change and entrepreneurship, which will potentially enable them to launch projects resulting in sustainable job creation around climate action. It is designed as a three-phase program to bring together young leaders from Morocco and Israel to: Connect on climate change challenges to broaden networks and partnerships to address intensifying environmental threats. Strengthen entrepreneurship skills to take effective action. Initiate an intercultural exchange around climate solutions. Audience Thirty emerging leaders, aged from 20-35 from Morocco and Israel from diverse backgrounds. All participants must be proficient in written and spoken English and could include civil society leaders, education leaders, young entrepreneurs, social media influencers, youth network leaders, climate change advocates, students, and young professionals. Timeline The TechCamp will be a hybrid format and designed in three stages so that the participants will benefit from continuous engagement throughout the program. B. AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: June 2023 - June 2024 Program Performance Period: Proposed programming should be completed in 6 months with a 6-month follow-on period. Number of awards anticipated: 1 in Morocco and 1 in Israel Award Amount: $110,000 - $130,000 in Israel Anticipated Program Start Date: June 2023 Award Type: Cooperative Agreement – U.S. Embassy Israel will be actively involved in the planning and implementation of this grant. Type of Funding: FY23 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds, FY 23 Fulbright-Hayes Public Diplomacy Funds Required Registration SAM.gov Before applying, please read the entire NOFO package and follow the outlined steps. Applications that do not meet the application deadline, eligibility criteria or do not provide all the required information, will not be considered. This Notice is subject to the availability of funding B.1 U.S. Embassy staff and State Department (ECA/TC) will: 1. Provide standardized logos/branding guidelines for promotional materials 2. Review and approve marketing materials and participating in promotional activities of the program and utilizing the U.S. Mission’s social media platforms and media contacts. 3. Review and approve the selection of the venue. 4. Review and approve participant and trainer recruitment and selection plans. 5. Assist in identifying and contacting alumni of U.S. government exchange program, representatives of U.S. companies, and U.S. Mission personnel as potential speakers or trainers. 6. Review and approve proposed program speaker and trainer rosters and activity/workshop/site visit topics and formats. C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to not-for-profit Israeli organizations, associations, think tanks, public or private institutions, or civil society organizations with expertise in environmental programming and climate change, a SAM.gov registration and a history of successful programming. All applicants should be familiar with 2 CFR Part 200: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200 All applicants must have a SAM.gov registration and UEI number at the time of application. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Completed applications are due by April 23, 2023 The proposal should be for no more than $130,000 Acquisition of a UEI and SAM.gov registration is required to apply. The project should not have an intended start date before June 1, 2023. All proposals must adhere to the policies explained in the TechCamp Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) including the “eligibility requirements.” Please review these requirements carefully. Upload, complete, and return these required forms available on our website (#’s 1-6) SF424 (Application for Federal Assistance) SF424A (Budget Information) SF424B (Assurances) Proposal Narrative Form (in English) Applicant Organization Information Form Budget Proposal(in USD) CVs for Director and key project personnel Organization’s registration confirmation Cost Sharing is not required and will not be evaluated during the Merit Review. Submit all forms as PDFs in electronic format to [email protected] no later than April 23, 2023, at midnight. All questions about this NOFO should be addressed to: [email protected] 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 not be reviewed. INFORMATION SESSIONS: The U.S. Embassy Israel will hold a virtual information session about the Notice Of Funding Opportunity PD-TLV-FY23-01 titled the “Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change” project, on the following dates: Tuesday April 11th, at 10:00 Wednesday April 17th at 11:00 For registration please fill the form via this link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CFpH6TsOhupugQFCueqRdGeeusFLLpbdv_VJ7b3CorA/edit
[ "Climate Change", "Intercultural Exchange", "Sustainability", "Entrepreneurship", "Environmental Programming", "Public Diplomacy", "International Cooperation", "Youth Leadership", "Education", "Climate Action", "Job Creation", "Social Media", "Influencers", "Civil Society", "Non-Profit Organizations" ]
2023 Media Professionalization Assistance Program The U.S. Embassy in Montenegro, acting through the Public Affairs Section, is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, subject to the availability of funds, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Media Professionalization Assistance Program. The Embassy plans to support specific projects and initiatives that facilitate the development of media freedom and journalistic professional standards in Montenegro through grant awards ranging from $30,000 – $70,000. Grants will be awarded to media or civil society/non-governmental organizations registered in Montenegro that adhere to high professional standards in their reporting and/or activities and have a record of trustworthiness and success. Proposals will be evaluated according to the ability of the applying organization to carry out a project with clearly formulated goals that benefits the intended beneficiaries and has the greatest positive impact. Project proposals should address the following priority areas: 1. Support for the practice of high-quality, professional journalism through projects designed to support independent and fact-based journalism, as well as through initiatives involving practicing journalists and students aspiring to a career in media. 2. Support for media literacy and critical thinking through projects designed to help citizens of all ages recognize, analyze, and ultimately reject disinformation. 3. Support for investigative journalism through projects that support Montenegro’s continued Euro-Atlantic integration. Areas of focus include (but are not limited to) the following topics: a. The rule of law (e.g., corruption, organized crime, etc.) b. Environmental protection c. The strengthening of democratic institutions d. Human and minority rights (e.g. ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+, etc.) e. Gender equality Applicants should clearly define project goals that advance one or more of the priority areas, as well as define tangible outcomes that can be measured after the project’s completion. All application materials must be submitted by email to [email protected] by 17:00 local time on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Please send all supporting documents via email attachments or in a zipped folder (RAR files/zipped folders won’t be accepted). Do not send application materials via WeTransfer links or Dropbox. Upon submission, if you haven’t received an automatic reply that your application has been received within a few hours after emailing the application package, please request a confirmation of the receipt of your application in a follow-up email. Please email any questions about this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to [email protected]. 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. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. Please find more information about this funding opportunity on the link below.
[ "Journalism", "Media Freedom", "Professional Standards", "Media Literacy", "Critical Thinking", "Investigative Journalism", "Euro-Atlantic Integration", "Rule of Law", "Environmental Protection", "Democracy", "Human Rights", "Minority Rights", "Gender Equality" ]
Bureau of Land Management IIJA Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program Bureau of Land Management Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program
[ "Conservation", "Restoration", "Land Management", "Environmental", "Wildlife", "Ecosystem", "Plant", "Alaska" ]
The National Network of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) Program Supplement Mpox is a zoonotic infection caused by mpox virus, an orthopoxvirus with an unknown animal reservoir endemic in several Central and West African countries. Since mid-May 2022, the United States and many other countries without a history of mpox activity, have witnessed an increase in reported mpox cases. Although the primary mode of mpox transmission is close contact, meaning that anyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, can acquire mpox, most of those affected in the current global outbreaks are gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men (MSM). Close contact, sustained skin-to-skin contact including sexual contact with a person with mpox or contact with contaminated fomites (e.g., shared linens) are the most significant risk factors associated with human-to-human transmission of mpox virus and many have called to consider mpox a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Not only is the clinical presentation of mpox similar to some STIs, such as syphilis, herpes, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), or other etiologies of proctitis, but co-infections of mpox with STIs are common. Although the case-fatality rate for mpox in the current outbreak is low, infection can cause a significant degree of pain and morbidity, including hospitalization. There is no treatment specifically for mpox. However, because the mpox and smallpox viruses are closely related, drugs and vaccines developed to protect against smallpox may be used to prevent and treat mpox virus infections. Vaccination can be given as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) or as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).The National Network of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) are regional and national centers created in partnership with health departments and universities. NNPTC is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and skills of health professionals in the areas of sexual and reproductive health. The NNPTCs are well positioned to address mpox in the United States for several reasons including: 1) established expertise in infections transmitted through sexual contact 2) content expertise focused on MSM populations; 3) broad geographical reach of the network which covers the entire United States; 4) faculty with deep expertise in infectious diseases and public health.The purpose of this non-competitive supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to fund components A, B, and C of the PS20-2004 NNPTC NOFO. This supplemental NOFO leverages the strengths of the NNPTCs to support public health efforts to address the mpox epidemic using a syndemic approach. PS20-2004 recipients will develop an implementation strategy to train and provide technical assistance to healthcare providers and clinical settings for the purposes of supporting the integration of mpox vaccination, diagnosis, and treatment activities into routine sexual health care using a syndemic approach. The training and technical support to be developed and delivered through this supplement will include aspects of epidemiology, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnostic testing, treatment, vaccination, and prevention.
[ "Public Health", "Infectious Diseases", "Sexually Transmitted Infections", "Vaccination", "Prevention", "Epidemiology", "Clinical Presentation", "Diagnosis", "Treatment", "Prevention", "Public Health Policy", "Healthcare Providers", "Clinical Settings", "Syndemic Approach" ]
Demand Reduction Community Coalition Assistance Program The main purpose of this project is to develop ten (10) effective community-based groups (coalitions) by engaging with local stakeholders to collaborate and develop plans, policies, and strategies to achieve community changes that lead to reductions in the rates of illicit drug use and gang activity at the community level. The project should also provide communities with the support they need to become stronger, more effective, and better able to sustain reductions drug use and criminal activity. This will be accomplished through the delivery of training, provision of technical assistance, and ongoing support to mutually agreed communities in Panama.
[ "Substance Abuse", "Community Development", "Public Health", "Social Change", "Community Engagement", "Collaboration", "Community Building", "Social Justice", "Community Empowerment" ]
U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The implementers will be a legally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organization, or individual that meets U.S. and Somali technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Diplomacy Section can be found at https://so.usembassy.gov/. PDS Mogadishu invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, academic, and professional ties between the United States and Somalia through programming and exchanges that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element and/or connection(s) with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals have a funding floor of $5,000 and an average amount of $10,000 for a project of up to one year in duration.
[ "International Relations", "Cultural Exchange", "Education", "Academia", "Professional Development", "Diplomacy", "International Cooperation", "Global Understanding" ]
OVC FY 2023 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. To enhance capacity to identify, assist, and provide services to all victims of human trafficking, OVC leads the Nation in supporting victim-centered and trauma-informed programs, policies, and resources that promote justice, access, and empowerment.With this solicitation, OVC provides support to develop and expand multidisciplinary, collaborative model task forces to combat human trafficking, as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 and its reauthorizations. This program will provide funding for services to victims of human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11).
[ "Human Trafficking", "Crime Prevention", "Justice System", "Victim Services", "Trauma-Informed Care", "Community Safety", "Law Enforcement", "Racial Equity", "Civil Rights" ]
Innovation for Sustainable Value Chains in Peru Phase One (Concept Paper): Deadline for Questions March 23, 2023 Closing Date Phase One: April 20, 2023 Closing Time Phase One: 5:00PM Lima Time Phase Two for selected Concepts ONLY (Full Application): Deadline for Questions Phase Two: May 11, 2023 (subject to change) Closing Date Phase Two: May 25, 2023 (subject to change) Closing Time Phase Two: 5:00 PM Lima Time The United States Agency for International Development in Peru (USAID/Peru) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Innovation for Sustainable Value Chain activity as described in Section A, Program Description. Eligibility for this award is restricted to local entities, as defined in ADS 303.6. Subject to availability of funds, the merit review criteria described in this NOFO and a risk assessment, USAID intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this NOFO and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at [email protected] for technical assistance. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section C. Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section G. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense. This is a phased solicitation. Participation in phase 2 is based on successful participation in phase 1 and a request for full application by USAID. Exclusive teaming arrangements are prohibited. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs in the Republic of Peru. Sincerely, Andre-Guy Soh Regional Agreement Officer USAID/Peru
[ "Sustainability", "Value Chains", "Innovation", "Peru", "Development", "Economy", "Business", "Environment" ]
2024 Market Access Program Under the MAP, FAS enters into assistance agreements with eligible Participants to share the cost of certain marketing and promotion activities designed to foster healthy exports and market diversification by encouraging the development, maintenance, and expansion of diverse commercial export markets for United States agricultural commodities and products. Assistance may be provided for either generic or brand promotion activities. While activities generally take place overseas, reimbursable activities may also take place in the United States. Financial assistance under the MAP is made available on a competitive basis, and applications are reviewed against the evaluation criteria contained herein. FAS endeavors to enter into agreements with eligible Participants to cover as broad an array of agricultural commodity sectors as possible and to maximize the likelihood that benefits generated will be available throughout the relevant agricultural sectors and that no single entity gains an undue advantage or sole benefit from program activities. All U.S. agricultural commodities, except tobacco, are eligible for consideration. Applicants should refer to and have a common understanding of the MAP programmatic regulations,7 CFR Part 1485, and the definitions contained within to fully understand this opportunity.
[ "Agriculture", "Exports", "Marketing", "Promotion", "Trade", "Commodities", "Economy" ]
Bureau of Land Management Alaska IIJA Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Alaska Invasive and Noxious Plant Management
[ "Environmental Conservation", "Wildlife Management", "Ecosystem Preservation", "Invasive Species Control", "Land Management", "Conservation Efforts" ]
FY23 BLM Oregon Washington SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS, TITLE II GRANTS BLM ORWA Secure Rural Schools Program Funding Opportunity
[ "Education", "Rural Development", "Government Funding", "Community Development", "Economic Development", "Public Policy", "Social Welfare", "Community Building" ]
Space-Themed Summer Camp A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Morocco is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a space-themed summer camp for youth ages 15-18 that offers hands-on learning opportunities for 30 Moroccan participants to explore and discover the world of space science and technology. The camp's curriculum will include activities such as model rocket building and launching, stargazing and astronomy, planet and solar system studies, and visits to observatories and science centers. Additionally, the camp will provide lectures and workshops led by scientists, engineers, and other experts in the field to help the participants understand the science behind space exploration. The camp will also provide an opportunity for the participants to interact and socialize with other space enthusiasts, and to develop teamwork and leadership skills. The camp will have a strong participation of trainers with a connection to the United States, application of U.S. models, or approaches typically applied in the United States. The overall goal of this camp is to inspire, educate, and empower young Moroccans to pursue their interests in space exploration and technology, and to support their development as future leaders in STEM fields. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Morocco Program Objectives: 1. Inspiring interest in space science and technology: The camp aims to foster a love of space exploration and learning among the campers, and to encourage them to pursue further education and careers in related fields. 2. Developing teamwork and leadership skills: The camp should provide opportunities for campers to work together in teams to solve problems, develop projects, and complete tasks. This can help to build leadership skills, communication skills, and other important social and emotional competencies. 3. Fostering personal growth and development: The camp should create an environment that is safe, inclusive, and supportive, where campers can develop new skills, build confidence, and broaden their professional networks. 4. Encouraging environmental awareness: The camp should promote an awareness of the importance of protecting the planet and its natural resources and encourage campers to think critically about environmental issues and solutions. The implementer must be able to carry out the following: - Project design and preparation: The Recipient will define, in consultation with the U.S. Embassy, the project scope, main outcomes and outputs including participants’ profiles. The recipient will also handle all project logistics including venues, camp dates, facilitators, trainers, and volunteers. - Call for applications: The Recipient will advertise the application to participate using social media and direct engagement and outreach through their own youth networks. The Recipient will also develop and implement a competitive recruitment process to select the 30 participants. - Design of training: The Recipient will develop the curriculum and design the camp activities to ensure a high-quality learning experience for the participants. This may involve research into best practices for science education and youth development, as well as collaboration with experts in the field of space science and technology. The curriculum should be tailored to the interests and abilities of the campers and should provide a balance of hands-on learning activities and classroom instruction. Additionally, the camp should be designed to promote safety, inclusivity, and a positive learning environment for all participants. - Program delivery: The Recipient will organize a six-day summer camp. This will involve overseeing the logistics of the camp, such as arranging for facilities, equipment, and supplies needed for the activities, as well as recruiting and training camp staff to ensure the safety and well-being of the participants. The implementer will also manage the day-to-day operations of the camp, including scheduling and coordinating activities, providing guidance and support to campers and staff, and ensuring that the program is running smoothly and according to plan. Additionally, the implementer should be prepared to handle any unexpected challenges or issues that may arise during the course of the camp and should be able to adapt the program as needed to ensure the best possible experience for the campers. - Monitoring and evaluation: The Recipient will develop a monitoring and evaluation plan. This M&E plan will consist of pre-camp and post-camp surveys to measure the impact of the program on the beneficiaries in consultation with PAS. - Sustainability: The Recipient will develop a sustainability plan to maintain close contact with participants and provide mentorship to the beneficiaries and include them in future events. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that use a mix of interactive activities and learning experiences to help participants develop their skills. All proposals should contain a proposed syllabus covering the title and content of sessions and how each relates to the overall program objectives. Proposals should also include a detailed explanation of how applicants will be recruited and a description of how program activities will bring about the intended results. All program activities should have a strong American focus. Curriculum modules should include U.S. models, examples, and precepts. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 3 to 6 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 award Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $30,000 Total available funding: $30,000 Type of Funding: FY23 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: June 2023 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement. U.S. Embassy staff will: a. Provide standardized logos/branding guidelines for promotional materials. b. Review and approve marketing materials and participation in promotional activities of the program, and the use of the U.S. Mission’s social media platforms and media contacts. c. Review and approve selection of the camp venue. d. Review and approve participant and trainer recruitment and selection plans. e. Assist in identifying and contacting alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, representatives of U.S. companies, and U.S. Mission personnel as potential speakers or trainers. f. Review and approve proposed program speaker and trainer rosters and activity/workshop/site visit topics and formats. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 6 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Only Moroccan associations and committed and organized civil-society organizations with full SAM registration and experience executing youth STEM programs will be eligible to receive funding. - U.S. organizations and NGOs are not eligible. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching There is no minimum or maximum percentage required for this competition. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements 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.2 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Submit all forms as PDFs in electronic format to [email protected] no later than April 30, 2023, at midnight. All questions about this NOFO should be addressed to: [email protected] 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 not be reviewed. 1. Content of Application · All documents are in English. · The proposal should be $25,000-$30,000. · Acquisition of a UEI number and a SAM.gov registration is required. · The project should not have an intended start date before May 2023. · All proposals must adhere to the policy explained in the Space-Themed Summer Camp Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) including the “eligibility requirements.” Please review these requirements carefully. The following documents are required and the first 6 can be found on our website: · SF424 (Application for Federal Assistance) · SF424A (Budget Information) · SF424B (Assurances) · Project Narrative Form (in English) · Applicant Organizational Information Form · Detailed proposed program · Budget Proposal (in USD) (please use $1 = 10 MAD as exchange rate) · CVs for Director and key project personnel (you provide) · Final registration papers for the organization (وصل نهائي) (you provide) 2. Registrations All organizations applying for this grant should apply for a UEI number and a SAM.gov registration at the time of application. Both are free of charge. The DUNS number and NCAGE code (if not applying for Department of Defense funding) are no longer required for federal assistance applications. 1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements Before applying, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply. These include: · 2 CFR 25 - UNIVERSAL IDENTIFIER AND SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT · 2 CFR 170 - REPORTING SUBAWARD AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION · 2 CFR 175 - AWARD TERM FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS · 2 CFR 182 - GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE) · 2 CFR 183 - NEVER CONTRACT WITH THE ENEMY · 2 CFR 600 – DEPARTMENT OF STATE REQUIREMENTS · U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
[ "Space Exploration", "STEM Education", "Youth Development", "Leadership Skills", "Teamwork", "Environmental Awareness", "Science Technology", "Engineering", "Mathematics", "Astronomy", "Rocketry", "Stargazing", "Planetary Science", "Solar System", "Observatories", "Science Centers", "Hands-on Learning", "Model Rocketry", "Workshops", "Lectures", "Expertise", "Leadership", "Teamwork", "STEM Fields", "Future Leaders", "Morocco", "United States", "International Cooperation" ]
Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program The Cooperator program is designed to maintain and develop foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities and products through cost–share assistance. Financial assistance under the Cooperator program will be made available on a competitive basis and applications will be reviewed against the evaluation criteria contained herein and in the Cooperator program regulations. Applicants should refer to and have a common understanding of the Cooperator program regulations, 7 CFR Part 1484, and the definitions contained within to fully understand this opportunity. All U.S. agricultural commodities, except tobacco, are eligible for consideration.
[ "Agriculture", "International Trade", "Economy", "Commodities", "Business" ]
Georgia NRCS Technical Outreach and Education for Fiscal Year 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/orapportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions oran appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.The Georgia NRCS, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), isseeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help provide outreach and education on USDA-NRCS programs.Proposals will be accepted for projects performed in Georgia. NRCS anticipates that the amountavailable for support of this program in FY 2023 will be approximately $1,500,000. Agreementsawarded in pursuant to this NFO may be 1-3 years in duration.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applicationswill be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Georgia State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities.For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 17, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by May 5, 2023 and expects to execute awards by July 31st, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
[ "Conservation", "Natural Resources", "Agriculture", "Environment", "Education", "Outreach", "Partnerships", "Grants", "Funding", "Government", "USDA", "NRCS" ]
Museums Empowered (2024) Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program. It is designed to support projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate systemic change within museums of all types and sizes. Museums Empowered has four project categories: • Digital Technology: Provide museum staff with the skills to integrate digital technology into museum operations. • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Support museum staff in providing inclusive and equitable services to people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds and to individuals with disabilities. • Evaluation: Strengthen the ability of museum staff to use evaluation as a tool to shape museum programs and improve outcomes. • Organizational Management: Strengthen and support museum staff as the essential part of a resilient organizational culture.
[ "Museums", "Professional Development", "Digital Technology", "Diversity", "Equity", "Inclusion", "Evaluation", "Organizational Management" ]
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2024) National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the American public.
[ "Museums", "Cultural Heritage", "Arts and Culture", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Community Development" ]
U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau, EducationUSA Academy Scholarship Program The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for one cooperative agreement to carry out the 2024 EducationUSA Academy Scholarship Program (Academy) in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR, China. Priority Region: Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR Program Objectives: Up to ten 15- to 17-year-old students from Hong Kong and Macau will participate in the U.S. Department of State EducationUSA Academy (Academy) summer enrichment program in 2024. In addition to English language training, the program facilitates the development of skills necessary for success as undergraduates at U.S. higher education institutions. In-person Academy sessions are intensive campus-based programs that provide participants with the experience of living on a U.S. campus and exploring the U.S. higher education landscape and options. A list of institutions can be found here: https://www.edusaacademy.org/ PAS Hong Kong and Macau invites U.S., Macau, and Hong Kong organizations skilled in facilitating and managing academic exchange programs to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Hong Kong and Macau to submit a proposal for a Cooperative Agreement to implement this program.
[ "Education", "Scholarship", "Academy", "Program", "Exchange", "Cultural", "Ties", "Higher Education", "Language Training", "Summer Enrichment", "Campus Life", "International Relations" ]
USAID Flagship Caribbean Marine Biodiversity Activity The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Flagship Caribbean Marine Biodiversity Activity.
[ "Marine Biodiversity", "Caribbean", "Conservation", "Environmental Protection", "Wildlife Preservation" ]
Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids - DE-FOA-0002934 Amendment 000001 - The purpose of this amendment is to grant an extension of the application submission deadline.
[ "Community Development", "Indigenous Communities", "Microgrids", "Renewable Energy", "Sustainability" ]
FY23 WIC Food Packages Research Grants and Symposium This request for applications (RFA) will provide $1,500,000 in Federal funding, through a one-time cooperative agreement, to one external entity (institute of higher education or other non-profit research organization) that will ultimately provide grants to researchers to conduct pre- and post-implementation research around changes to the WIC food packages. Eligible external entities include accredited institutions of higher education (colleges/universities), nonprofit research organizations, and other nonprofit organizations. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to better understand facilitators and barriers to implementation encountered by State/local programs, participants, and vendors and to generate evidence around implementation of the final changes to the WIC food packages rule. The goal of this work will be to assess the impacts of the recommended revisions to the WIC food packages on program satisfaction, program participation, availability and redemption of WIC foods, and participants’ diets and health.
[ "Health", "Nutrition", "Food", "Research", "Public Health", "Government Programs" ]
Climate Program Office FY2024 Climate variability and change present society with significant economic, health, safety, and security challenges. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a vision, mission and a set of strategic goals to build a Climate Ready-Nation. The Climate Program Office (CPO) supports this vision as part of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR). A CPO core function is to support extramural research through a competitive grants process. CPO’s programs span foundational, cross-disciplinary climate sciences, assessments, capacity building, tool development, and education. CPO collaborates closely with partners within NOAA and with the broader academic, Federal, Tribal nations, international bodies, and private sector community. CPO works in close partnership with the OAR laboratories and programs to complement and support its in-house research. CPO also works with other parts of NOAA to support its mission areas in weather, oceans, fisheries, and service delivery. CPO further builds networks, coalitions, and collaborations, converges around the best ideas, and provides support to accelerate emerging innovation across the climate enterprise. Undertaking a range of climate science and services initiatives, CPO helps our Nation and the world address climate-related challenges and pursue solution-focused opportunities. CPO’s definition of climate services is comprehensive, encompassing not only the development and dissemination of actionable climate science to inform decision making, but also the partnerships to engage in and understand the social and policy contexts within which climate-relevant decisions are made. Through this announcement, CPO is seeking applications for six individual competitions in FY24. CPO plays a critical role in advancing science and informing decisions for climate adaptation, resilience, and mitigation as part of NOAA and the U.S. Global Change Research Program. CPO research/science programs and activities meet urgent climate challenges, and incubate innovative advancements in Earth system and social sciences; support world-class assessment reports, including the National Climate Assessment; enhance and expand NOAA’s capabilities for integrated information systems for drought, heat and floods to deliver timely science-based information that can reduce the impacts and costs of these climate-driven challenges; educate and grow the next generation of experts in support of NOAA’s climate mission. Through these new investments, CPO expands previous efforts focused on climate risks to address a suite of urgent climate-driven societal challenges faced by our Nation — including water availability and quality, marine and freshwater ecosystems, coastal changes and inundation, drought and extreme heat and related cascading hazards like wildfire, and air quality, and climate mitigation (more information about CPO Societal Challenges and Risks framework can be found here: https://www.cpo.noaa.gov/Initiatives/Climate-Risk-Areas-Initiative). NOAA, OAR, and CPO require applicants and awardees to support the principles of diversity and inclusion when writing their proposals and performing their work; indeed, applicants will be evaluated, in part, on how well principles of diversity and inclusion are addressed. Diversity is defined as a collection of individual attributes that together help organizations achieve objectives. Inclusion is defined as a culture that connects each employee to the organization. Promoting diversity and inclusion improves creativity, productivity, and the vitality of the climate research community in which CPO engages.
[ "Climate Change", "Environmental Science", "Weather Patterns", "Oceanography", "Atmospheric Research", "Climate Adaptation", "Sustainability", "Environmental Policy", "Science and Technology", "Research and Development" ]
Advancing Aging Network Capacity to Support Family, Kinship and Tribal Family Caregivers: Financial and Workplace Security The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to implement the demonstration authority in Section 373(i) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (OAA), using the framework provided by the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (the Strategy). The project funded under this NOFO will join four grantees recently funded under (insert old NOFO number) to undertake multi-faceted, cross-collaborative work to advance the capacity of the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP – OAA, Title III-E) and the Native American Caregiver Support Program (NACSP-OAA, Title VI-C) to better recognize and support family caregivers. The project funded under this NOFO will focus solely on goal 4 of the Strategy: strengthening financial and workplace security of family caregivers.The target audiences for the technical assistance and related activities of the successful grantee are entities typically involved with implementing and operating programs funded by the OAA, including state units on aging (SUAs); area agencies on aging (AAAs); local aging services and family caregiver support providers; kinship, grandparent and grandfamily services providers; tribes and tribal entities, and other entities that may be part of the aging and/or tribal services networks. Additionally, given the NFCSP’s inclusion of family caregivers of individuals with early onset-dementia and older relative caregivers supporting adults with disabilities, ACL desires that applicants identify how they will work to advance the capacity of the program to reach and serve these populations more effectively, with specific emphasis on approaches for strengthening the financial and workplace security of family caregivers.Applicants must demonstrate the understanding, expertise, and capacity for developing and undertaking activities such as (but not limited to):Gathering, analyzing, developing, and disseminating employee/employer-focused tools and resources for supporting employed family caregivers;Identifying and disseminating planning resources for family caregivers and care recipients;Curating and disseminating information on affordable long-term services and supportsDeveloping, testing, and broadly disseminating employer awareness and training programsOther activities and initiatives to promote greater financial and workplace security for family caregivers.
[ "Aging", "Caregiving", "Family Support", "Financial Security", "Workplace Security", "Healthcare", "Disability", "Long-term Care", "Employment", "Support Services" ]
Central Asian Museum Educators Exchange: Kazakhstan The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy to Kazakhstan announces an open competition to implement an exchange program that aims to strengthen the capacity of museums and other institutions in Kazakhstan to research, interpret, and teach domestic and foreign audiences about their recent past and the social and cultural contributions of ethnic and religious minority communities. The program will bring museum and cultural heritage professionals from Kazakhstan on a three-week study tour to the United States, where they will meet and engage with their peers at various U.S. museums and cultural institutions and learn about innovative models for educational programming, outreach, and cultural diversity and accessibility practices. At the end of their U.S. exchange, program participants shall receive small grants for pilot projects at their home institutions, such as the improvement of mobile museum exhibitions, in order to engage audiences that have traditionally had limited access to museums and collections. Please follow all instructions in the NOFO document.
[ "Cultural Exchange", "Museum Education", "Cultural Heritage", "Minority Communities", "Cultural Diversity", "Accessibility", "Museum Programming", "Cultural Institutions", "International Cooperation" ]
Building Community Cohesion through Radio Through this cooperative agreement, U.S. Embassy Abidjan seeks to support Ivoirian projects that help open dialogue among diverse communities, security forces, and government through up to two cooperative agreements for up to $250,000 each. This program aims to foster peace and build community cohesion through creating and transmitting radio programming in one of the primary languages native to northern Côte d’Ivoire (i.e., Senoufo, Dioula, Peuhl). Radio programming will include a minimum of three hours of broadcast time per week, at set times each week, for 52 weeks. Programming should include peace-building conversations with and among relevant and influential religious leaders, government officials, security forces, civil society members, community leaders, or other influential proponents of community cohesion in the region. Programming should also include educational content related to government assistance and other resources, including but not limited to information related to registering to vote in local and national elections, registering for schools, receiving healthcare, vaccinating livestock, reporting criminality, and filing legal proceedings. Project resources may also be dedicated to targeted media training for government officials, religious leaders, and other community influencers participating in radio programming. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to transmit the messages to broad audiences throughout areas of northern Côte d’Ivoire at risk of violent extremism. In addition, applicants must be able to provide proof of message transmission in the required monthly reports. U.S. Embassy Abidjan intends to issue 1-2 awards. for a period of 12 months. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
[ "Community Cohesion", "Radio Programming", "Peace-Building", "Dialogue", "Community Development", "Education", "Government Assistance", "Healthcare", "Vaccination", "Criminality", "Legal Proceedings", "Media Training", "Extremism Prevention" ]
FY2023 State Justice Statistics for Statistical Analysis Centers Technical Assistance Program OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJS seeks to provide funding for the Technical Assistance Program to support activities under the State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers (SJS-SAC) in FY 2023. The SJS-SAC is designed to maintain and enhance each state’s capacity to coordinate statistical activities in the state, conduct research on relevant criminal justice issues, and serve as a liaison to help BJS gather data from state agencies. Statutory Authority: BJS is issuing this solicitation under the authority of 34 U.S.C. §§ 10131-10132, which authorizes BJS to provide assistance in the development of state and local government justice information systems for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of criminal justice data and statistics and directs BJS to, in carrying out this purpose, give primary emphasis to the problems of state and local justice systems.
[ "Justice", "Statistics", "Criminal Justice", "Data Analysis", "Research", "Public Safety", "Law Enforcement", "Community Trust", "Civil Rights", "Racial Equity", "Access to Justice", "Crime Victims", "Justice System" ]
Ensuring Research Integrity - Conferences The Office of Research Integrity announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 241 (Section 301, Title III of the Public Health Service Act).This notice solicits applications for projects to plan and implement conferences on research integrity and compliance with 42 C.F.R. Part 93. In-person and virtual conferences, or a combination of both, will be considered for funding.Conferences must provide a forum for discussion and produce tangible outcomes related to at least one of the following themes: 1) fostering an environment that promotes research integrity and the responsible conduct of research; 2) prevention of research misconduct; 3) effective handling of research misconduct allegations; or 4) other topics linked to research integrity and compliance with 42 C.F.R. Part 93.We anticipate up to four one-year awards of between $25,000 and $50,000 in total costs (i.e., direct plus indirect costs).The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Grants and Acquisitions Management Division (GAM) will administratively support this competition. GAM encourages all applicants to review all program requirements, eligibility information, application format and submission information, evaluation criteria, and other information in this notice to ensure that applications comply with all requirements and instructions.
[ "Research Integrity", "Conferences", "Compliance", "Public Health", "Healthcare" ]
Merit Switzer Research Fellowships for Doctoral Dissertation Research The purpose of the Switzer Research Fellowships program is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to conduct research on rehabilitation, independent living, and other experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. Fellows must conduct original research that is focused on the experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities in one or more of NIDILRR’s three outcome domains: (1) community living and participation; (2) employment; or (3) health and function. The purpose of this particular Switzer Fellowship opportunity is to support doctoral candidates as they conduct their dissertation research. NIDILRR plans to make five fellowship awards under this opportunity. Applicants must demonstrate their formal academic status as doctoral candidates. Fellowship awards will have one 12-month project period.
[ "Disability Research", "Rehabilitation", "Independent Living", "Disability Experiences", "Outcomes", "Community Living", "Employment", "Health", "Function", "Dissertation Research" ]
Medical Reserve Corps Small Grant Program The purpose of this funding opportunity is to continue to build the capabilities of MRC units across the Nation to respond to and meet their communities’ public health and medical needs in emergencies. It is not sufficient to just build capabilities; those capabilities should also be called upon during times of need, so the awardee should also identify barriers to the use of MRC units and volunteers during emergencies and plan to address those barriers. This multi-year cooperative agreement is also intended to enable awardees and sub-awardees, especially the MRC units, to develop a sustainability plan to continue to maintain and even build response capabilities after the end of the period of performance. One award will be made to a single entity (eligibility is described below) which will provide support to MRC units across the country.
[ "Healthcare", "Emergency Response", "Public Health", "Medical Response", "Community Needs", "Sustainability" ]
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Florida This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in multiple communities with defined service areas within Florida. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
[ "Education", "Children", "Families", "Community Development", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Funding", "Social Services", "Youth Development" ]
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Wisconsin This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in communities with defined service areas within Wisconsin. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
[ "Education", "Children", "Families", "Community Development", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Funding", "Social Services" ]
BOLD ACTION WORKSHOP ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to design and implement one (seven-day) BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri, Balkan Young Leaders) Economic Development/Entrepreneurship Workshop for Youth Leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The goal of the workshop is to develop the skills of young leaders in BiH to create opportunities for economic development in their communities through developing and/or launching their own business plan or developing projects in support of entrepreneurship.Special emphasis should be placed on innovative business model design; project-based collaboration; and leveraging assets within the BOLD network to ensure project success.
[ "Economic Development", "Entrepreneurship", "Youth Leadership", "Business Development", "Community Development", "Innovation", "Collaboration" ]
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Maryland This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in communities with defined service areas within Maryland. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
[ "Education", "Children", "Families", "Community Development", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Funding", "Social Services", "Youth Development" ]
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Kentucky This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date.The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in communities with defined service areas within Kentucky. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
[ "Education", "Children", "Families", "Community Development", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Funding", "Social Services" ]
Class of 2024 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship (VBFF) Program The VBFF program is sponsored by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R&E)). VBFF supports innovative basic research within academia, as well as opportunities intended to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers for the defense workforce.The Office of Naval Research (ONR) manages the VBFF program for USD (R&E). To accomplish this task, ONR is soliciting proposals for the VBFF program through this FOA. This FOA seeks distinguished researchers for the purpose of conducting innovative basic research in areas of interest to the DoD and fostering long-term relationships between the VBFF Fellows and the DoD.VBFF is oriented towards bold and ambitious “blue sky” research that may lead to extraordinary outcomes such as revolutionizing entire disciplines, creating entirely new fields, or disrupting accepted theories and perspectives.The objectives of the program are to:Support unclassified basic scientific and engineering research that could be the foundation for future revolutionary new capabilities for DoD.Educate and train student and post-doctoral researchers for the defense workforce.Foster long-term relationships between university researchers and the DoD.Familiarize university researchers and their students with DoD’s current and projected future challenges.Increase the number of talented technical experts that DoD can call upon.Please see full text announcement for more details.
[ "Basic Research", "Defense Workforce", "Scientific Research", "Engineering", "Academia", "Innovation", "Blue Sky Research", "Revolutionary Technology", "National Security" ]
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Health and Function (Development) The purpose of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with disabilities who have the greatest support needs, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act). Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a development project that is aimed at improving the health and function of people with disabilities. In carrying out a development project under this program, a grantee must use knowledge and understanding gained from research to create materials, devices, systems, or methods beneficial to the target population, including design and development of prototypes and processes. NIDILRR's three field-initiated DRRP awards in the health and function domain will be (1) research projects, (2) development projects, or (3) a combination of research and development projects, depending on the ranking of applications provided by the peer review panel. The grants will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Disability", "Rehabilitation", "Health", "Function", "Inclusion", "Integration", "Employment", "Independent Living", "Family Support", "Economic Self-Sufficiency", "Social Self-Sufficiency", "Research", "Development", "Technology", "Rehabilitation Technology" ]
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Michigan This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date. This forecast has also been modified to update the Estimated Total Funding Amount, Award Ceiling, and Expected Number of Awards.The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in multiple communities with defined service areas within Michigan. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
[ "Education", "Children", "Families", "Community Development", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Funding", "Social Services", "Youth Development" ]
Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies -- to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self sufficiency of people with disabilities, especially people with the greatest support needs. In carrying out a research activity under a Field Initiated Projects research grant, a grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study directed toward producing (1) new scientific knowledge, or (2) better understanding of the subject, problem studied, or body of knowledge. Please note that this will be the funding opportunity for Field Initiated Projects Research proposals. We will invite Field Initiated Projects Development proposals under a separate announcement. NIDILRR plans to make 15 Field Initiated Projects awards. Grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods. NIDILRR's Field Initiated Projects will include a combination of research applications and development applications, depending on the combined ranking of individual research and development applications by the peer review panel.
[ "Disability", "Research", "Inclusion", "Integration", "Rehabilitation", "Technology", "Employment", "Independent Living", "Family Support", "Economic Self-Sufficiency" ]
Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program for BOLD Alumni Program Fellows 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, Balkan Young Leaders) Small Grants Competition for BiH BOLD alumni fellows. 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, is to empower BOLD alumni fellows to apply the knowledge acquired during their fellowship by implementing projects in their communities that will contribute to economic development or encourage increased civic engagement. Project proposals may be submitted by one BOLD fellow alumnus/alumna or a group of BOLD fellow alumni and may be implemented in partnership with organizations, government authorities, or educational institutions.
[ "Leadership", "Youth Empowerment", "Community Development", "Civic Engagement", "Economic Development", "Education", "Training", "Project Implementation" ]
Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes are national resources that aim to advance research in the mathematical sciences through programs supporting discovery and dissemination of knowledge in mathematics and statistics and enhancing connections to related fields in which the mathematical sciences can play important roles. Institute activities help focus the attention of some of the best mathematical minds on problems of particular importance and timeliness. Institutes are also community resources that involve a broad segment of U.S.-based mathematical sciences researchers in their activities. The goals of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes program include advancing research in the mathematical sciences, increasing the impact of the mathematical sciences in other disciplines, and expanding the talent base engaged in mathematical research in the United States.
[ "Mathematics", "Statistics", "Research", "Institutes", "Science", "Discovery", "Knowledge", "Advancement", "Community", "Research Institutes" ]
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of New York This NOFO is modified to update the Estimated Application Due Date. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in multiple communities with defined service areas within New York. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
[ "Education", "Children", "Families", "Community Development", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Funding", "Social Services" ]
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Program: RERC on Technologies to Enhance Independence and Community Living Among People with Cognitive Disabilities The purpose of the RERC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. RERCs also demonstrate and evaluate such technologies, facilitate service delivery system changes, stimulate the production and distribution of new technologies and equipment in the private sector, and provide training opportunities. The purpose of this particular RERC is to conduct research, development, and related activities toward technologies that support the community living and participation of adults with cognitive disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one RERC award under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Rehabilitation Engineering", "Cognitive Disabilities", "Community Living", "Independence", "Disability Support", "Technology Development", "Innovation", "Accessibility", "Participation" ]
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Health and Function (Research) The purpose of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with disabilities who have the greatest support needs, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act). Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a research project that is aimed at improving health and function outcomes of people with disabilities. In carrying out a research project under this program, a grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study directed toward producing (1) new or full scientific knowledge, or (2) understanding of the subject or problem studied. NIDILRR's three field-initiated DRRP awards in the health and function domain will be (1) research projects, (2) development projects, or (3) a combination of research and development projects, depending on the ranking of applications provided by the peer review panel. The grants will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Disability", "Rehabilitation", "Health", "Function", "Research", "Inclusion", "Integration", "Employment", "Independent Living", "Family Support", "Economic Self-Sufficiency", "Social Self-Sufficiency" ]
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Ohio This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date. This forecast has also been modified to update the Estimated Total Funding Amount, Award Ceiling, and Expected Number of Awards.The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in multiple communities with defined service areas within Ohio. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
[ "Education", "Children", "Families", "Community Development", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Funding", "Social Services" ]
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment Among Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities The purpose of the RRTCs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit people with disabilities, family members, rehabilitation service providers, policymakers and other research stakeholders. The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved employment outcomes among transition-age youth with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Disability", "Rehabilitation", "Employment", "Youth", "Transition", "Disabilities", "Research", "Training", "Technical Assistance", "Policymaking" ]
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of North Carolina This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in communities with defined service areas within North Carolina. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at [email protected] for additional information.
[ "Education", "Children", "Families", "Community Development", "Non-Profit Organizations", "Government Funding", "Social Services" ]
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to increase the commercial application of NIDILRR-supported research results and development products. NIDILRR will make 11 grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 6 month project period with a corresponding six-month budget period.
[ "Innovation", "Small Business", "Research and Development", "Disability", "Technology" ]
Public Diplomacy Small Grants - EDUCATION The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces an open competition for non-government, non-profit organizations to submit applications to carry out a Public Diplomacy Small Grants (PDSG) Program – EDUCATION. This Program is subject to availability of funding from the U.S. Government. Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces the 2024 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program - EDUCATION to support projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s educational system as a contributor to Ukraine’s post-war restoration and development. The U.S. Embassy plans to award small grants to Ukrainian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations (NGOs) to administer the projects in collaboration with counterparts in education (colleges, universities, local and central governments). Collaboration or partnerships between the United States and Ukrainian organizations is encouraged and may include but is not limited to implementation of U.S. concepts and using U.S. experts. Preference will be given to proposals that provide clear and sustainable results and strengthen US-Ukraine people to people ties or have clear potential for lasting engagement between US and Ukrainian institutions. All proposal must include a monitoring and evaluation plan with clearly defined indicators to measure the realization of project goals. Specific thematic priorities for the projects may include one or more of the following: 1. Collaboration between educational institutions, employers and government entities to produce qualified workforce in sufficient numbers for the fields identified as priorities in economic recovery and development plan. This priority addresses the need to connect the current educational system to the specific demands of Ukraine’s labor market, drawing, where practical, from US examples and leveraging U.S. experience and institutions to support Ukraine’s modernization of education. The projects should help youth stay and succeed in Ukraine, and equip representatives of business with modern business tools, concepts, and principles to build enduring professional relationships between Americans and Ukrainians, develop businesses in Ukraine and attract foreign investment. The projects may include, but are not limited to collaborative research, design of regional development plans with regard to the regional job market needs and educational offers, design of dual education programs, development of new study programs/ study plans, adjusted to employers’ present and future needs. 2. Development of training opportunities and programs for individuals with disabilities, veterans and IDPs to increase their employability and support regional economic recovery and growth. This priority anticipates leveraging U.S. experience and institutions to support Ukraine’s modernization and expansion of its education system to integrate a growing population of veterans considering disabilities and PTSD challenges, students with special learning needs, displaced and vulnerable populations. Proposals should support Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild the current and post-war economy including re-integration of mentioned target groups into the labor market. The projects may include but are not limited to the piloting of centers for veteran’s services and centers for disabilities services at Ukrainian colleges and universities focusing on entrepreneurship, career advising, vocational re-training, small business development, and soft skills development. 3. Support of optimization as part of educational reform in response to war and post-war reconstruction challenges. The projects should consider the optimization of Ukrainian educational system which has been started by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine as a response to the war-generated challenges. Where possible, Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations, particularly, in education, should be considered with regard to areas where U.S. expertise provides unique experiences for educational advancement and modernization. The projects may include, but are not limited to, development of strategies; enhancement of teaching in priority fields identified by the Government of Ukraine; ensuring access to high quality education for students in war-affected areas or studying on-line from abroad. 4. Development of civic education programs for Ukrainian students and adults to facilitate social cohesion and reintegration of citizens from occupied territories, IDPs, with a possible connection to Ukrainians sheltered abroad. The projects may include but are not limited to educational projects in Ukrainian history, culture, and citizenship for target audiences. Participants and Audiences: All project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine. The key participants are Ukrainian stakeholders in education who have power to shape educational sector so that it pragmatically addresses the challenges of the post-war recovery period. The target audience (beneficiaries) for the projects include social groups that suffered in the war the most (veterans, individuals with disabilities, IDPs), and decision-makers in crisis circumstances. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: six to twelve months Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of 25000 to a maximum of 50 000 USD Total available funding: pending funds availability Type of Funding: FY24 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: between July 1 and September 30, 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations only are eligible to apply: Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); their collaboration with the U.S. counterparts is welcome. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching is encouraged but 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. 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. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION - see attached full NOFO for all details.
[ "Education", "Ukraine", "Post-war Reconstruction", "Development", "Economy", "Labor Market", "Employment", "Disabilities", "Veterans", "IDPs", "Civic Education", "Social Cohesion", "Reintegration", "Cultural Exchange", "International Cooperation" ]
Field Initiated Projects Program (Development) The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies -- to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, especially people with the greatest support needs. In carrying out a development activity under a Field Initiated Projects development grant, a grantee must use knowledge and understanding gained from research to create materials, devices, systems, methods, measures, techniques, tools, prototypes, processes, or intervention protocols that are beneficial to the target population. Please note that this will be the funding opportunity for Field Initiated Projects development proposals. We will invite Field Initiated Projects research proposals under a separate announcement. NIDILRR plans to make 15 Field Initiated Projects awards. Grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods. NIDILRR's Field Initiated Projects will include a combination of research applications and development applications, depending on the combined ranking of individual research and development applications by the peer review panel.
[ "Disability", "Research", "Development", "Inclusion", "Integration", "Rehabilitation", "Technology", "Employment", "Independent Living", "Economic Self-Sufficiency" ]
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Transition to Employment among Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions The purpose of the RRTCs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit people with disabilities, family members, rehabilitation service providers, policymakers and other research stakeholders. The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved employment outcomes among youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Mental Health", "Youth Employment", "Rehabilitation", "Disability", "Research", "Training", "Employment Outcomes" ]
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to increase the commercial application of NIDILRR-supported research results and development products. All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of people with disabilities and promote their health and function, community living, or employment outcomes. Phase II projects expand on the results of and further pursue the development of Phase I projects. NIDILRR will make four grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 24-month project period with two 12-month budget periods.
[ "Disability", "Innovation", "Research", "Development", "Small Business", "Technology", "Healthcare", "Community Living", "Employment" ]
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Rehabilitation Strategies, Techniques, and Interventions The purpose of the RERC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. RERCs also demonstrate and evaluate such technologies, facilitate service delivery system changes, stimulate the production and distribution of new technologies and equipment in the private sector, and provide training opportunities. The purpose of this particular RERC is to conduct research, development, and related activities that lead to rehabilitation practices and services that improve the health, and the physical, cognitive, sensory, or communication abilities of people with a wide range of disabilities, especially those with the greatest support needs. Rehabilitation engineering in this area should result in new or improved products, devices, and technological advances that enhance rehabilitation services in clinical or community settings. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Rehabilitation Engineering", "Disability Research", "Healthcare Technology", "Rehabilitation Strategies", "Innovative Technologies", "Disability Support", "Rehabilitation Services", "Healthcare Accessibility", "Assistive Technology" ]
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Health and Function of People with Physical Disabilities The purpose of the RRTCs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit people with disabilities, family members, rehabilitation service providers, policymakers and other research stakeholders. The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved health and function among people with physical disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Disability", "Rehabilitation", "Physical Disabilities", "Health", "Function", "Research", "Training", "Technical Assistance", "Dissemination" ]
Trinidad and Tobago Youth Development and Diversion Grant Overview: The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project providing a community-based solution to counter gang recruitment in selected communities of Trinidad and Tobago (TT). Countering the spread of criminal gangs is an INL Priority goal under mission goal 1, “Enhanced Citizen Security and Rule of Law’, objective 1.2 ‘Institutions support at-risk communities to address the underlying drivers of crime, gang involvement and violent extremism’, Sub Objective 1.2.1 ‘TT expands youth development and diversion programs to disincentivize gang involvement, strengthens juvenile justice systems, and improve relationships between law enforcement and at-risk communities’ Criminal gang activities drive violent crime and homicides in TT. This undermines public safety, negatively impacting livelihood, consumer confidence, foreign investment, and the ability of every citizen to enjoy peaceful and friendly communities. Lack of sustainable economic opportunities creates a climate for recruiting vulnerable youth into criminal gangs, leading to a decrease in the productive capacity of the young adult population between the ages of 18-35, especially males. Youth between the ages of 10 and 18 are more susceptible to societal and cultural ‘push’ factors, and ‘pull’ factors within the gang itself. Familial factors such as parental drug and alcohol abuse, violence at home, and parental criminality or gang membership are amongst the strongest predictors or delinquency and gang involvement. Community ‘push’ factors linked to joining gangs include social disorganization, availability of firearms, access to drugs and cultural norms supporting gang behavior. Youth may be pushed towards gang culture to resist structural violence they experience in their own community. In addition, the presence of pre-existing gangs correlates strongly with furth
[ "Youth Development", "Gang Prevention", "Community Development", "Crime Prevention", "Public Safety", "Economic Development", "Youth Empowerment", "Social Development", "Criminal Justice", "Law Enforcement", "Community Engagement", "Social Services", "Youth At-Risk", "Gang Culture", "Violence Prevention" ]
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment Among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities The purpose of the RRTCs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit people with disabilities, family members, rehabilitation service providers, policymakers and other research stakeholders. The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved employment outcomes among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Disability", "Rehabilitation", "Employment", "Intellectual Disabilities", "Developmental Disabilities", "Research", "Training", "Technical Assistance", "Disability Services", "Rehabilitation Act" ]
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Program: RERC on Technology for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing The purpose of the RERC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. RERCs also demonstrate and evaluate such technologies, facilitate service delivery system changes, stimulate the production and distribution of new technologies and equipment in the private sector, and provide training opportunities. The purpose of this particular RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward understanding and optimizing technologies and services used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing. NIDILRR plans to make one RERC award under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Rehabilitation Engineering", "Deaf or Hard of Hearing", "Technology Development", "Disability Research", "Accessibility", "Innovation", "Healthcare" ]
Switzer Research Fellowships Program The purpose of the Switzer Research Fellowships program is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to conduct research on rehabilitation, independent living, and other experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. Fellows must conduct original research in an area authorized by Section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. NIDILRR plans to make six fellowship awards under this opportunity. Fellowship awards will have one 12-month project period.
[ "Disability", "Rehabilitation", "Independent Living", "Research", "Healthcare" ]
Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Program Enhancement Grants Eligible state agencies funded under this announcement shall use grant funds to advance the provision of respite services through their statewide Lifespan Respite Care system as outlined in The Act. The goal of the program is to enhance state systems and capacities to deliver respite care and related services to family caregivers of children and adults across all age groups, disabilities, and chronic conditions. All programs must from the outset, address the respite needs of all populations regardless of the age, disability, or chronic condition of the care recipient population. Funded applicants will continue to build collaborations and partnerships across the state and carry out key activities including expanding options for volunteers; ensuring adequate respite provider training is offered; identifying gaps in current services and conducting outreach to reduce those gaps; and continue to, or increase efforts to, target underserved populations across the lifespan. ACL will fund up to approximately seven (7) cooperative agreements over the course of the 4-year project period.Applications should reflect an understanding of and grounding in the principles and actions contained in the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. It is ACL’s expectation that using the Strategy as a roadmap or guide, applicants will incorporate the approaches outlined in the Strategy, as applicable, for enhancing their State Lifespan Respite Systems of care.Awardees under this funding opportunity will work with ACL to implement the data collection and reporting requirements, under Section 2904 of the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act of 2020.
[ "Healthcare", "Caregiving", "Disability", "Chronic Conditions", "Family Support", "Respite Care", "Aging", "Caregiver Support" ]
Centers for Independent Living Competition - Guam ACL intends to award funds for the establishment of one (1) center for independent living in Guam to provide, expand and improve the provision of independent living services and support the network of centers for independent living. At a minimum, centers funded by the program are required to provide the following core services:• Information and referral;• Independent Living skills training;• Peer counseling;• Individual and systems advocacy; and• Services that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assistance to those at risk of entering institutions, and facilitate the transition of youth to postsecondary life.The estimated total funding amount to be awarded to establish a center for independent living in Guam is $110,326.
[ "Disability Services", "Independent Living", "Community Support", "Healthcare", "Advocacy" ]
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Family Support The purpose of the RRTCs is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit people with disabilities, family members, rehabilitation service providers, policymakers and other research stakeholders. The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities on the family support of people with disabilities across the life course in order to improve the community living and participation, health and function, or employment outcomes of people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
[ "Disability", "Family Support", "Rehabilitation", "Community Living", "Participation", "Health", "Function", "Employment", "Outcomes" ]
National Limb Loss Resource Center ACL intends to award one five-year cooperative agreement to an organization to operate the National Limb Loss Resource Center to help improve the quality of life for people of all ages living with limb loss/limb difference, their families, and their support networks. The resource center will do this by ensuring the availability and accessibility of the most comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based information, resources, and supports so that people with and without disabilities can live, learn, work, play, and prosper. Applicants will describe how they will carry out activities within seven overlapping categories: A National Resource Center with information and referral services, a National Website, Outreach and Education programs, Peer Mentoring, Youth Engagement, Collaboration and conducting a Performance Assessment.
[ "Healthcare", "Disability", "Limb Loss", "Quality of Life", "Resource Center", "Accessibility", "Information", "Support Networks", "Disability Support" ]
Texas General Land Office Offshore Sediment Resources Inventory The Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for managing energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). BOEM’s mission is to promote economic development and energy independence while ensuring protection of the environment. The Marine Minerals Program (MMP) within BOEM provides negotiated agreements for OCS sediment resources used in coastal restoration efforts. The MMP continues to look for better ways to serve the American people and to ensure that the nation receives the best value for its resources now and into the future. The Program provides information to support decision-making not only within the Department of the Interior, but also to coastal states and local governments to ensure the responsible use of OCS resources for coastal restoration activities.The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) Section 1346 mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by offshore energy or other mineral development. OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, and stipulations relevant to outer shelf operations both onshore and offshore.Cooperative partnerships with states, through either a state agency or institution of higher learning, to conduct marine minerals investigations have successfully been completed since 1994.Purpose: The principal purpose is to manage OCS sand resources. BOEM, through its MMP, conveys the rights to OCS sand, gravel, or shell resources to local, state, or Federal agencies, for use in shore protection and coastal restoration projects. BOEM must analyze and minimize to the maximum extent practicable any potential negative effects of these activities under the requirements on the National Environmental Policy Act and other environmental laws, such as the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.This cooperative agreement is to conduct research in topics that serve the public interest relating to offshore sand resources, coastal restoration and protection, and coastal resiliency, as well as meet the MMP and Gulf states’ goal of a Gulf-wide OCS sediment inventory. Data collection in support of these goals promotes preservation of biological, cultural, and economic resources by rebuilding coastlines to safeguard the Nation’s assets and delineates OCS mineral resources to inform long term planning and ensure protection from activities that might otherwise permanently obstruct access to the resource. This research will involve collection of new geotechnical sediment core collection and data analysis which will aide in estimating restoration-quality sand reserves offshore Texas.This information will provide Gulf Coast restoration planners with information on available building material for coastal restoration projects, indirectly providing benefits to infrastructure systems, housing, economic development, community planning and capacity building. Additionally, the identification of these sand provides an inventory of resources that will be beneficial for future coastal planning efforts which ultimately promotes long-term sustainability for both communities and ecosystems. Other federal agencies, the state of Texas, local governments and local communities will benefit from the outcome of this project through improved consultations and project planning for locally and federally funded coastal restoration projects. This project will enable BOEM to help the state and localities by providing financial assistance to State stakeholders who will produce scientific information for use by Federal, state, and local resource managers.
[ "Environmental Conservation", "Coastal Restoration", "Sustainability", "Economic Development", "Infrastructure", "Community Planning", "Resource Management", "Environmental Impact", "Marine Biology", "Geotechnology", "Coastal Resiliency" ]