FHEO has determined that fair housing testing technical assistance is critical to the Department�s Fair Housing Initiative Program�s enforcement effort. Fair housing testing is a vital tool for determining the extent of housing discrimination and is an effective component of a well-investigated complaint. Good testing results can speed up the investigation of complaints and provide a sound basis for documenting discriminatory practices. The Department has recognized the benefits of testing through our FHIP organizations. Additionally, many FHIP organizations have not been provided technical assistance on identifying the best complaints for testing nor on analyzing testing results for their most effective use. By taking the lead in establishing levels of high quality and consistency in testing protocols, the Department can set the standard in testing activities and ensure that the FHIP testing results are beneficial to on-going investigations. To address these issues, this funding will provide training and technical assistance to one or more entities by developing a course on Fair Housing Testing, and by conducting technical assistance to promote a greater and more consistent use of Testing Methodologies among FHIP organizations. Testing represents the most effective investigative tool in uncovering and corroborating claims of unlawful discrimination. Improving the quality and consistency of testing used by FHIP organizations will increase the persuasiveness and acceptance of tests in litigation. This is designed to provide FHIP organizations with the necessary tools to conduct, understand, and analyze testing with the stated goal of contributing to the Department�s enforcement efforts. Funding Opportunity Number: FR-5415-N-26. Assistance Listing: 14.420. Funding Instrument: G. Category: HO. Award Amount: $380K total program funding.

This NOFA is part of a cross-agency collaboration between HUD, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), known as the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. HUD confers regularly with these partners. The Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities Program (Program), through this NOFA, will identify intermediary organizations that can provide capacity building support for communities engaged in planning efforts that support community involvement and integrate housing, land use, land cleanup and preparation for reuse, economic and workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure investments. Each grantee will be expected to deliver capacity building support to communities across the United States. The first purpose of the Program is to assemble a collection of capacity building service providers to work directly with the FY2010 and FY 2011 HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning and Community Challenge grant recipients, HUD Preferred Sustainability Status Communities, and EPA Sustainable Community Technical Assistance recipients and Brownfield Area Wide Planning grant recipients (collectively �Sustainable Communities Grantees�), and enable them to fulfill their anticipated outcomes. HUD and other Partnership agencies will work regularly with all selected intermediary service providers to maintain a coordinated and leveraged delivery approach that ensures the maximum benefit to local governments, regions, and planning entities and partners engaged in the prescribed activities. The second purpose of the Program is to build a national coalition and leadership network of the Sustainable Communities Grantees. The purpose of the network is to facilitate the exchange of successful strategies, lessons learned, emerging tools and public engagement strategies, and approaches for avoiding or minimizing pitfalls. HUD will work with the selected intermediaries to develop a robust evaluation component for the network. Funding Opportunity Number: FR-5509-N-01. Assistance Listing: 14.705. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $5.7M total program funding.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Executive Summary: The Embassy of the United States in Kathmandu announces an open competition for the management of U.S. Embassy Youth Council (USYC) Program 2024. Every year, approximately fifty-five individuals, between 20-30 years old, are accepted to the Council. Throughout the duration of their membership term, council members participate in networking events, work on community engagement projects, and attend important events. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal is looking for an implementer to manage the USYC program through a cooperative agreement. Any not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are eligible to apply. The deadline for submitting proposals to KTMgrants@state.gov is by Sunday, July 23, 2023. Any submission received after the deadline will not be considered for this grant opportunity. Background: The U.S. Embassy in Nepal created the U.S. Embassy Youth Council (USYC) in 2011 in order to interact directly with Nepal’s youth about the issues that concern them. The Council consists of 50-55 Nepalis between the age of 20-30 years from all regions of Nepal and representing various backgrounds, regions, castes, ethnicities, religions, and professions. The USYC has two primary objectives: 1) to interact with the Embassy about the challenges young Nepalis face and what can be done to address them, and 2) to encourage participation by Council members in their communities and the larger civil society. In 2022, over 2700 Nepali youth applied to become a member of this unique platform. The selected youth participated in multiple networking events, attended meetings, and designed and implemented civic engagement projects (CEPs). Past USYC members have built teams, developed solutions to problems, and launched products, organizations, and companies that have created opportunities for progress. For example, Youth Council members created: Project Upskill, a program that helped graduating students to gain employable skills for an easier transition to the job market; eConstruction, a website to support reconstruction after the April 2015 earthquake; Lunch Box, a kit to help rural women start small businesses; iconstutution: an app to widely circulate the new constitution of Nepal and help citizen’s understand their constitutionally protected rights; and Model Debate, a program to promote dialogue between electoral candidates and youth voters. This funding opportunity seeks to identify a cooperative agreement partner to manage U.S. Embassy in Nepal’s flagship youth program. The prospective implementer will recruit USYC members through an open and objective process, bring innovative approaches to youth programming, and design and implement programs and activities to engage the USYC members throughout their tenure. Project Audience(s): Primary beneficiaries for this project are youth aged 20-30 with the following demographic variables. 1. Gender: At least 50% of the USYC members should be female. 2. Geographic location: All seven provinces should be covered in terms of geographic representation. 3. Age group: between the age of 20-30. 4. Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree or above. 5. Diversity: Selected participants should reflect Nepal’s cultural, religious, ethnic, and social diversity. Project Goal: The United States Embassy in Nepal supports initiatives that promote democracy, increase economic prosperity, and create resilience. This is only possible when youth are provided with given tools and resources to support their communities and country. USYC provides the training, mentorship, and networking for youth to be leaders of social positive change. Project Objectives: This project has the following objectives. · Select 50 to 55 Nepali Youth, through an open and transparent manner, who represent Nepal’s diverse social, religious, cultural, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds. · Strengthen the capacity of all Council members through series of training and capacity building events. · Support Council members with designing and implementation of 5-7 Civic Engagement Projects. · Strengthen the U.S. Embassy’s and USYC Members relationship through events and other appropriate networking opportunities. · Increase in empowerment, exposure, and leadership skills of USYC members. · Effectively utilize the expertise of USYC alumni and recommend ways to include them in U.S. Embassy’s programming. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 15 Months Award amounts: $75,000 Type of Funding: FY23 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2023 Note: The Public Affairs Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government, pending the availability of funds and approval of the designated grants officer. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement. Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy will work with the grantee to select the members, approve program content, and provide experts and speakers. Support for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA): All programs should consider strategies for expanding the pool of individuals/organizations/beneficiaries to afford opportunities for as diverse and inclusive population as is feasible to bring diverse perspectives based on religion, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, national origin, and age to implementation of the program. Note: NOFO is attached in the additional document Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-KTM-NOFO-23-05. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $50K – $75K per award.

Purpose: Research to expand theoretical and scientific understanding of cyberspace windows of superiority (CWoS), such that one can rapidly and reliably identify, predict, and create these windows to provide military and civil leadership with multiple courses of action. We also want to discover novel knowledge and advance the scientific foundations of multidomain cyber deception, cyber resilience, and machine learning for cybersecurity applications. To this end, we intend to fund collaborative research in two research thrusts: 1) Explore and define CWoS, and 2) Adversarial Resilient Cyber (ARC). Each of these research thrusts has separate but related topics. These research outcomes are intended to inform the public and private sectors so they can better protect critical infrastructure sectors and defend against state and non-state actors who threaten reliable access to the Internet. Background: The Army requires cyberspace superiority to successfully carry out multidomain operations. Cyberspace superiority is defined in Joint Publication 3-12[1] as, “The degree of dominance in cyberspace by one force that permits the secure, reliable conduct of operations by that force, and its related land, air, maritime, and space forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by an adversary.” While these windows are important in tactical operations, they also have similar applications in commercial applications like infrastructure, delivery fleets, etc. The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is focused on researching fundamental understanding and informing the art-of-the-possible for warfighter concepts through research to greatly improve the Army’s ability to use cyberspace windows of advantage to deter and defeat aggressive enemies. The (ARCEDD-CRP) is focused on developing and experimentally evaluating new algorithms and methodologies that contribute to understanding Cyberspace Windows of Superiority (CWoS) and Adversarial Resilient Cybersecurity (ARC). Research conducted in the ARCEDD-CRP is also applicable to applications in academia and industry. Cyberspace windows of superiority are contextually finite periods of time during which friendly forces assert cyberspace superiority. CWoS identification, prediction, and creation can help friendly forces plan and execute operations more efficiently and effectively by optimally leveraging periods of advantage. This applies even when operating in a disadvantaged state by composing and bringing to bear appropriate cyber-defense and resilience mechanisms, such as those under ARC. An in-depth discussion of CWoS can be found at https://www.arl.army.mil/cras/arcedd-crp. ARC can provide a large scope of specialized methods to resist malicious intrusion, deceive our adversary, adaptively learn adversaries’ beliefs and intent, provide an autonomous response that is robust to manipulation, and quickly recovers from cyber-attack. Cyber deception enables the defender to gain and maintain an advantage while increasing attackers’ uncertainties. Cyber deception also disrupts attackers’ reconnaissance and provides early warning to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). Cyber deception helps to misrepresent our systems to attackers by hiding critical systems or making important components appear trivial (camouflage) while making pretender hardware or software appear as real (decoy/honeypot). Cyber deception can influence the attacker’s perception of our network by showing a robust network when we are vulnerable and displaying a vulnerable network during a CWoS. Cyber resilience can be achieved in two steps. First, we must proactively design our systems to resist cyber-attack or minimize the probability of successful attack. Second, we must admit the imperfection of our cyber defense and develop schemes to fight through cyber-attack and recover capability quickly with minimum degradation. This should allow us to maintain our CWoS. Finally, game theory, machine learning and adversarial machine learning approaches provide a robust framework for an optimum cyber response in the presence of malicious agents. The ARCEDD-CRP will consist of two cycles executed through individual awards. Each thrust will be focused on addressing a different set of scientific topic areas which will support the research aims of an associated internal essential research program (ERP) or mission-funded program. The ARCEDD-CRP has been developed in coordination with other related ARL-funded collaborative efforts (see descriptions of ARL collaborative alliances at https://www.arl.army.mil/business/collaborative-alliances/) and shares a common vision of highly collaborative academia-industry-government partnerships. This program will be executed with a program model adapted from several ARL-funded collaborative efforts which established a new paradigm for collaborative research. Some key properties of this new approach are described below: • ARCEDD-CRP topics will be offered on a two-year cycle. Proposals will be solicited for a two-year period structured as seedling awards, followed by a consideration to receive funding for a single option for up to 3 years based upon progress assessed at the end of the seedling effort. The FOA may be amended annually to identify a specific problem statement and scope for that specific cycle. The topics for each cycle will be chosen to address a long-term program goal. • For each cycle, funding will be provided to those Recipients selected under a cooperative agreement (CA), described as the “seedling” award. • Enhanced Research Program funding from ARL or Other Government Agencies (OGAs) may become available during a cycle which provides a mechanism for growth and enhancement within the ARCEDD-CRP. A proposal should not include any discussion of the Enhanced Research Program. Recipients receiving a CA will be notified and provided details if the opportunity for Enhanced Research Program funding becomes available during their award period of performance. • There is no limitation on the place of performance although on-site collaboration at ARL government facilities and with ARL researchers as well as other seedling Recipients is encouraged. Individuals requiring access to ARL government facilities for purposes of collaborative research must be U.S. citizens in order to meet Government research facility access requirements. It is envisioned that Cyberspace Windows of Superiority identification, prediction, and creation, and Adversarial Resilient Cybersecurity research will employ autonomous multi-agent collaboration methods and machine learning (ML). Doing so supports achieving machine-speed operations that can improve with experience. However, it also increases the attack surface as ML is vulnerable to certain types of attacks (e.g., evasion, poisoning, inference). Thus, we require methods to defend ML implementations so that robust and resilient decisions can be produced even in a cyber-contested environment. Advanced cyber-defense and resilience techniques, such as multidomain deception, can play a major role in delaying adversary progress such that Army missions can succeed, despite an adversary’s actions. Applicants must remain cognizant of tactical network challenges and expected trends. Tactical network resource constraints include restricted processing power, low communications bandwidth, and rationed energy limits. Interconnectedness and interdependence of networks and systems and expected high data rates increase the complexity of network operations and understanding. These factors combine to create multiple opportunities for adversarial disruption. For each research thrust, assessment of theories and methodologies will be conducted via innovative experimentation methods. Data sets, network scenarios, system configurations, and machine learning models must be relevant to Army’s tactical and enterprise networks. Research results will be implemented and demonstrated by Recipients. Promising approaches will be further instantiated through collaborative efforts with Army researchers for internal evaluation on Army experimentation platforms, and modeling and simulation (M&S) systems. Applicants are to address one or both research thrusts but are not required to address both research thrusts, or all topics within a research thrust. Funding Opportunity Number: W911NF-23-S-0016. Assistance Listing: 12.630. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: $14M total program funding.

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)] is soliciting proposals for the Social, Cultural and Economic Assessment of Harmful Algal Bloom program. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2024 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that projects funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2024 start date. An informational webinar on this solicitation will be offered within approximately two weeks from the publication date of the NOFO. Information regarding this announcement, including webinars and additional background information, is available on the NCCOS funding opportunities website (https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/ ). It is anticipated that up to approximately $1,500,000 may be available in Fiscal Year 2024 for the first year for all projects combined. If funds become available for this program, 3 to 5 projects are expected to be funded at the level of $300,000 to $400,000 per year per proposal. Projects are not expected to exceed 3 years in duration. NCCOS/CRP may reject any proposals submitted with an annual budget that is greater than $400,000 for any year. NOAA encourages applicants and awardees to support the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion when writing their proposals and performing their work. NOAA defines diversity as the mixture of the unique attributes that shape an individual’s identity which they bring into the workplace to help NOAA accomplish its goals (1). Diversity refers to demographic diversity (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation), experiential diversity (e.g., affinities, hobbies, and abilities), and cognitive diversity (e.g., sensory processing and problem solving). Equity is defined as the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment (2,3). NOAA defines inclusion as a culture that values the unique attributes of all team members. Inclusion is an environment which is respectful, collaborative, supportive, and one that allows for equal access (1). Inclusion requires active and intentional engagement on the part of everyone and provides a feeling of belonging. By promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion NOAA seeks to improve the creativity, productivity, and the vitality of its research community. The required LOI should be sent by e-mail to nccos.grant.awards@noaa.gov. Full proposals will not be considered if a LOI was not submitted. Electronic Access: Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov, http://www.grants.gov . Sign up to receive any potential amendments to this Announcement via www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2024-2008101. Assistance Listing: 11.478. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: $300K – $400K per award.

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program, as provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), is to support innovative (as defined in this notice) activities aimed at increasing competitive integrated employment (CIE) as defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act) (29 U.S.C. 705(5))[1] for youth and other individuals with disabilities. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.421F. [1] See 34 CFR 361.5(c)(9) for the regulatory definition of "competitive integrated employment," which further clarifies the definition in the Rehabilitation Act. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-040924-001. Assistance Listing: 84.421. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: $236.3M total program funding.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.

The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.

The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is a financial assistance program from NYS EFC and NYS Department of Health providing low-interest loans and grants to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in New York State. Eligible borrowers include community water systems and nonprofit non-community water systems. Projects must be listed on the Department of Health's Intended Use Plan (IUP) before applying. The program prioritizes projects addressing public health risks, aging infrastructure, and emerging contaminant compliance, with enhanced funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This program provides grants to eligible adaptive sports entities to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports activities for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities, specifically targeting equine therapy for mental health issues. The primary goal is to ensure appropriate resources are provided to entities capable of meeting the needs of disabled Veterans and Armed Forces members.

Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.

AI in Agriculture Research Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program funds research projects applying AI to improve agricultural practices, examining the contributions and impact of AI on agricultural market structure, international trade, production and resource use, consumer behavior, food safety, food waste and loss, farm labor, and policy. It also supports efforts to create and examine innovative approaches for advancing economic opportunities for rural entrepreneurs and communities.

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024. Purpose of Program: Through the CSP SFIG program, the Department provides grants on a competitive basis to eligible States to help them establish or enhance, and administer, a per-pupil facilities aid program for charter schools in the State that is specified in State law and provides annual financing, on a per-pupil basis, for charter school facilities. Charter schools that receive financial assistance through CSP SFIG Grants provide elementary or secondary education, or both, and may also serve students in early childhood education programs or postsecondary students. Assistance Listing Number: 84.282D. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-050925-002. Assistance Listing: 84.282. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: $10M total program funding.

The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.

United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). This program aims to increase the use of America's navigable waterways and integrate them into the U.S. surface transportation system. It supports projects that develop and expand documented vessels or port and landside infrastructure, strengthening American supply chains, reducing emissions, and creating jobs. Eligible activities include planning, construction, and resilience. Private-sector operators of Marine Highway Projects or owners of facilities may apply with an endorsement letter from a Marine Highway Route Sponsor.

Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program-Stepping-Up Technology Implementation is sponsored by Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom; providing support for captioning and video description appropriate for classroom use; and providing accessible educational materials in a timely manner. This competition includes an absolute priority to develop and refine products and resources that incorporate principles of universal design for learning to support full implementation and use of the technology tool or approach to improve reading outcomes for children with disabilities.

Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…

The Department of Defense announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI), a major competitive funding program with $170 million total across 22 topic areas. MURI supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education with emphasis on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. The program is jointly sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Topic areas span autonomous systems, AI and machine learning, quantum science, advanced materials, and other frontier research domains relevant to national defense. Individual MURI grants typically provide $1.25 million to $1.5 million per year for three years, with an option for two additional years. The funding opportunity number is W911NF25S0004. Optional white papers were due May 2, 2025, and full proposals are due September 5, 2025. MURI has operated for over 40 years and is one of the DoD's premier mechanisms for university-based fundamental research. The program emphasizes close management by Service Program Officers and requires true multidisciplinary collaboration.

The FY2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education, with emphasis on multidisciplinary research where more than one traditional discipline interacts. The Army, Navy, and Air Force basic research offices are seeking applications across 22 topic areas including artificial intelligence and autonomy, information sensing and processing, and systems manipulation. MURI grants typically provide $1.25 million to $1.5 million per year for three years with option to extend two additional years. Approximately $170 million in total funding is available annually across all topics. The program is administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).

DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.

Agency Information Collection Activities; National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) Grant Opportunity is sponsored by Interior Department; Geological Survey. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS, we) is proposing to renew an information collection. Action: Notice of information collection; request for comment. Published in the Federal Register on 2025-07-23. Federal Register document number: 2025-13826.

The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.

Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Supports infrastructure projects that increase the resilience of midsize and large drinking water systems to natural hazards, extreme weather events, and reduce cybersecurity threats. This program aims to enhance the ability of a public water system to prepare for and withstand the effects of these threats.

Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The HSGP plays a critical role in implementing the National Preparedness System by supporting the development and sustainment of core capabilities. It funds state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events, and to prepare the nation for various threats and hazards. This includes investments in personnel, planning, organization, equipment purchases, training, exercises, and management and administration costs. The HSGP includes the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program.

The STOP School Violence Program (Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) that funds state governments, units of local government, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments in implementing school safety and violence prevention initiatives. The program supports training, technical assistance, and collaborative efforts among students, teachers, and law enforcement officers to prevent school violence. The FY25 funding opportunity had a JustGrants application deadline of November 3, 2025. Awards are up to $500,000. Eligible applicants include state governments, units of local government, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The deadline for the next cycle is May 12, 2026.

Early College Expansion Grants is a grant program from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that funds planning resources for schools seeking a Massachusetts Early College Designation. Available under FY2026 Fund Codes 461A (Fall 2026 launch) and 461B (Fall 2027 launch), the program supports development of Early College programs that reimagine the high school experience to improve post-secondary readiness. The program intentionally prioritizes underrepresented students in higher education to address equity gaps. Eligible uses include strategies to prioritize underrepresented students, building college-level course pathways, and developing advising structures. Eligible applicants are Massachusetts school districts and early college programs. Awards are up to ,000 per award, with approximately .1 million in total funding. The deadline is November 7, 2025.

The K-5 STEM Grant SFY26 is a grant from the Nevada Department of Education that funds high-quality, evidence-based STEM programs in Nevada public and charter elementary schools. Two award tiers are available: a Classroom Award of up to $2,000 for individual classroom teachers and a School Award of up to $25,000 per school. Funds may be used to purchase STEM equipment, technology, instructional kits, curriculum, and professional development directly tied to STEM instruction. Eligible applicants are Nevada public or charter elementary schools and their classroom teachers. The grant prioritizes expanding STEM access for traditionally underserved student populations and aims to increase STEM instruction to three or more hours per week. Projects must launch within 30 days of funding and sustain beyond the grant year.

Excellence Artist Fund Residency - Innovation in the Arts is sponsored by University of Wyoming Department of Theatre & Dance. The Excellence Artist Fund Residency - Innovation in the Arts is a grant from the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre & Dance that funds visiting creative artists, writers, and scholarly programs in the development and presentation of innovative new work.

Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages (ICDBG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The ICDBG program provides direct grants to eligible Indian tribes and Alaska Native Villages for developing viable communities, including housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities. While not exclusively focused on nature-based solutions, projects related to community infrastructure and environmental improvements could potentially be supported if they align with nature-based approaches to community development and resilience.