Preservation and Access Education and Training
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Preservation and Access Education and Training program. The purpose of this program is to support the development of knowledge and skills among professionals responsible for preserving and establishing access to humanities collections. Awards are made to organizations that offer national, regional, or statewide education and training programs that provide the staff of cultural institutions with the knowledge and skills needed to serve as effective stewards of humanities collections.
Funding Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Deadline: June 11, 2020
Amount: $350,000
For more information: https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/preservation-and-access-education-and-training
Competing Revisions to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Clinical Trial Optional)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hereby notifies NIH award recipients that funds may be available for revision applications to support the expansion of existing projects and/or programs within the awarding IC identified in the competitive revision NOSI. Applications for Revisions will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by (an) appropriate Scientific Review Group(s), in accordance with NIH peer review policy and procedures, using the stated review criteria. Only applications submitted in response to a NOSI published by an NIH Institute or Center will be allowed to apply to this FOA.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: March 16, 2023
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-20-163.html
Drug Development Science Support (U01) Clinical Trials Optional
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) and FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of Medical Policy (OMP) is announcing its intent to accept and consider applications for the award of a co-operative agreement to protect and promote the health of the American public by creating new, applied scientific knowledge, tools, standards and approaches to evaluate products more effectively, predictably and efficiently.
Funding Agency: Food and Drug Administration
Deadline: June 8, 2020
Amount: $5,000,000
For more information: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-20-033.html
Mechanisms and Consequences of Sleep Disparities in the U.S. (R01 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to promote research to understand the underlying mechanisms of sleep deficiencies among health disparity populations and how sleep deficiencies may lead to disparities in health outcomes.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: July 14, 2022
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-164.html
Global Health Security Partner Enhancement: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health in Senegal
The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa has highlighted the importance of international preparedness and coordinated epidemic response efforts across borders and within countries to properly address public health emergencies of international concern. In support of the CDC’s global health security responsibilities, this funding opportunity will contribute to two priority strategies in Senegal and West Africa: (1) strengthening surveillance system for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) threat and (2) strengthening national laboratory systems and biosafety and security to respond to public health emergencies. The key strategy-specific activities to be employed include (1) increase geographic coverage and expand maximum load of the specimen referral network; (2) Improvement of biosecurity of medical laboratories (3) Strengthening of laboratory equipment management, (4) improvement of access to and participation in national and international quality assurance programs and proficiency testing; (5) strengthening AMR surveillance system.
Funding Agency: Centers for Disease Control – CGH
Deadline: June 2, 2020
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #CDC-RFA-GH20-2117
Rock/Metal Diplomacy in India
The U.S. Embassy New Delhi is requesting proposals for a program that would bring American rock/heavy metal artists to India in 2020/2021. Traditionally, the Embassy celebrated and strengthened the cultural connection between India and the United States through the medium of jazz music. But America has a lot more to offer in terms of alternative genres of music that tie our shared values of freedom of speech and expression together. The recipient will include at least one American musician/group or production company of American, Indian, or mixed composition, with an emphasis on promoting our shared values with India on freedom of speech and expression. The proposal should also include a workshop component that would make the work and the cultural dialogue accessible to young Indians and those unfamiliar with American rock and metal music. Special consideration would be given to proposals that would assist in increasing community engagement and build institution-to-institution linkages. The goal is to engage citizens and artists in social action through music productions and highlight the achievements of the arts in America, promote respect for cultural diversity and understanding, and also emphasize the role of culture in economic development and democracy building. The recipient is encouraged to identify potential institutional partners and target audiences. The successful proposal should specify any required materials or equipment for the performances and workshops. Potential venues for performance and workshops would be proposed by both the recipient and U.S. Mission India cultural programming staff, and the final decision will be the Embassy’s. The U.S. Mission will work with the program partner, local partners, and with other appropriate institutions to identify the priority locations for this project. Performances and workshops may be recorded, prepared for broadcast/social media dissemination through a variety of platforms at the discretion of the U.S. Embassy. The local publicity would be done in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and/or its Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Funding Agency: U.S. Mission to India
Deadline: May 26, 2020
Amount: $70,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #ND-NOFO-20-108
Bridging Cultures Through Hip-Hop
Hip-hop, a music genre which began as an underground movement in New York, has in recent years surpassed many other genres of music in terms of popularity, ascending to a global art form. In India too, hip-hop culture is becoming increasingly popular. Besides Hindi, there is a phenomenal increase in number of hip-hop artists emerging in local vernacular languages across India. The recent commercial success of Bollywood blockbuster Gully Boy also acted as a catalyst in bringing the culture of India’s underground hip-hop scene to the forefront. Amidst all this organic growth of India hip-hop culture, it is hard to miss the influences from American hip-hop scene. Bridging cultures through Hip-Hop aims to explore the commonalities and differences between India and the United States through this influential music genre. From the beginning, hip-hop musicians in the USA have used their art to highlight socio-political problems, particularly pertaining to youth in underserved and other minority communities. Through this program, the Embassy aims to show the vibrancy and innovative creativity of U.S. society, and talk about using hip-hop music as a form of free expression, and promote values such as freedom of expression, pluralism, tolerance and inclusion, and to increase a sense of connection by building linkages across communities that normally do not interact. Through this funding opportunity, the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy New Delhi is requesting proposals for a project entitled Bridging Cultures Through Hip-Hop that would recruit an American hip-hop artist/group to engage with diverse audiences in 4-5 cities in India. Under this project, the grantee will organize and implement the travel to India of a hip-hop artist/group from the U.S. for 10-14 days. The recipient will include at least one American musician or production company of American or mixed composition. In addition to identifying an American Hip-Hop performer/group, the grantee will also be responsible for coordinating the travel to India, organizing their performances at prominent cultural festivals in India, and arranging for two to three other interactions per program day such as performances, master classes, and workshops that would make the work and the cultural dialogue accessible to young Indians. Special consideration will be given to proposals that would assist in increasing community engagement and building linkages between Indian and U.S. institutions. The goal is to engage citizens and artists in social action through music productions that highlight the achievements of the arts in America, promote respect for cultural diversity and understanding, and emphasize the role of music as a form of free expression and tool to promote tolerance and inclusion in democracy. The recipient is encouraged to identify potential institutional partners and target audiences. Proposals should include a proposed budget for performances and accompanying workshops/master classes in at least 4-5 cities in India. The performances would range in size from small, intimate affairs with a select audience, to large scale public performances. The successful proposal will specify any required materials or equipment for the performances and workshops. Potential venues for performances and workshops would be proposed by both the recipient and U.S. Mission India cultural programming staff, and the final decision will be the Embassy’s. The U.S. Mission will work with the program partner, local partners, and with other appropriate institutions to identify priority locations for this project. Performances and workshops may be recorded and prepared for broadcast/social media dissemination through a variety of platforms, at the discretion of the U.S. Embassy. Local publicity would be done in coordination with the U.S. Embassy New Delhi, and/or North India Office, and the U.S. Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Funding Agency: U.S. Mission to India
Deadline: May 26, 2020
Amount: $70,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #ND-NOFO-20-110
Promoting Internationalization of Indian Universities Through U.S. collaborations
The proposed funding opportunity will provide insights on U.S. internationalization best practices to Indian higher education administrators from a range of private and public institutions. This exposure to discussions, presentations and networking opportunities will help Indian administrators forge collaborations with their American counterparts. PAS India believes that higher education advocacy organizations like Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) provide opportunities for Indian and American institutions to explore common strategies and forge collaborations. Annual conferences organized by these two and other prominent associations or advocacy groups could be an excellent platform for Indian universities to meet, negotiate, and discuss with their American counterparts in order to develop ideas to collaborate. Collaboration includes setting up joint academic programs like joint Ph.D. degrees, study abroad programs, research collaborations, and potentially hiring young post-doctoral scholars from the United States. PAS India will work with the grantee to identify a cohort comprising higher education leaders from all consulate regions in India to be part of this group of education leaders that can leverage the AIEA platform. PAS New Delhi will take the lead in working with the selected grantee to identify higher education leaders who have demonstrated interest and have proven record of supporting U.S.-India collaborations. After disseminating information about this opportunity to education contacts, the project will develop and distribute an application to select best-fit candidates. In the application process, we will request the applicant to clearly outline how they will benefit from this opportunity to participate in the AIEA conference and the contacts they will be meeting at the event. We will target a combination of senior education administrators who have in the past attended these conferences and select some education leaders who may have not attended these conferences but have a clear idea of leveraging the opportunity. We will also support candidates who have clear and cogent ideas about how they will complement the AIEA experience by combining it with visits to U.S. research labs and U.S. institutions. Applicants should provide a coherent plan to utilize this opportunity beyond partaking in sessions alone in order to be selected. This opportunity will be to support intense networking and collaboration building for Indian universities. The AIEA conference is scheduled to take place at Washington DC in February 2021. PAS India intends to develop new educational collaborations and research partnerships between selected Indian and U.S. universities to reinforce our people-to-people ties, strengthen on-ground partnerships, and create economic value for American universities. Economic value will be created through academic collaborations that will allow for more Indian students to pursue partial degree requirements in the United States and by U.S. universities offering advisory and consultancy services to Indian educational institutions. The people-to-people ties of this program will be evidenced through the connections forged between scholars of both countries.
Funding Agency: U.S. Mission to India
Deadline: May 26, 2020
Amount: $100,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #ND-NOFO-20-109
Newton Award for Transformative Ideas during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Background: From 1665 to 1666, the Great Plague of London swept across England, likely taking the lives of over 100,000 people (United Kingdom Public Archives, 2020). Though the germ theory of disease would not be formulated until the 1860s, the English public engaged in “social distancing” behaviors to avoid illness (Washington Post, 2020), leading to the closure of universities. Among the displaced was a young Isaac Newton, still a student at Trinity College in Cambridge. During the ensuing year of isolated study and reflection, Newton developed the basis for calculus, as well as foundational theories in gravitation, motion, and optics. Separated from the Great Plague by 350 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to similar health responses among the general public and scientific community, forcing the closure of laboratories and universities throughout the world and slowing scientific progress across theoretical and empirical domains. To help stimulate scientific thought and encourage efforts and advancements in the spirit of Sir Isaac, the Basic Research Office in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Newton Award for Transformative Ideas during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Program Objective: This award will be presented to a single investigator or team of up to two investigators that develops a “transformative idea” to resolve challenges, advance frontiers, and set new paradigms in areas of immense potential benefit to DoD and the nation at large. Proposals should aim to produce novel conceptual frameworks or theory-based approaches that present disruptive ways of thinking about fundamental scientific problems that have evaded resolution, propose new, paradigm-shifting scientific directions, and/or address fundamental and important questions that are argued to be undervalued by the scientific community. Approaches can include analytical reasoning, calculations, simulations, and thought experiments. While data collection and production are therefore allowed, all supporting data should be generated without the use of laboratory-based experimentation or instrumentation. Given the novelty of and circumstances surrounding this one-time Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the objective of this program is to generate proposals that are equally novel and pioneering. Therefore, this FOA should be viewed as an opportunity to propose work outside the bounds of traditional proposals.
Expectations of Award Recipients: Newton Award recipients will produce novel conceptual frameworks or theoretical approaches to addressing outstanding or emerging challenges facing the scientific community. The resulting frameworks and approaches should include clear predictions that can be tested by the scientific community in the years following the return to the laboratory environment. Findings must be submitted as pre-publication material in open archives and disseminated through open publication in a journal. Award winners will brief the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) leadership at the end of the award period of performance, and may be asked to design and chair a Future Directions Workshop on the topic of their findings. In addition, OUSD(R&E) will support winners with successful projects in finding pathways to continue the funding of their transformative ideas.
Funding Agency: Department of Defense
Deadline: May 15, 2020
Amount: $100,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #BRO-20-NEWTON
National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $5,900,000 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of operating a National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement (NC PFCE). The NC PFCE will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) that reflects current evidence, is research-informed and promotes best practices. The NC PFCE will strengthen professional development outcomes for staff and improve outcomes for children and families enrolled in Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs. The NC PFCE TTA efforts will lead to improved family outreach and recruitment; improved family well-being; expanded family engagement in children’s learning and development; and enhanced community partnerships that support families. Because of the complex work the NC PFCE will conduct, the grantee will be expected to bring together knowledgeable subrecipients within the fields of human services, early childhood, social work, mental health, parenting, leadership, and family economic mobility. The NC PFCE will join three other National Centers, and is part of a large comprehensive OHS Training and Technical Assistance System. Please use the funding opportunity numbers listed to access more information on the other three National Centers: National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1827), National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1828) and National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1829) Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.
Funding Agency: Administration for Children and Families – OHS
Deadline: June 22, 2020
Amount: $5,900,000
For more information: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1826
BJA FY 20 The National Center on Restorative Justice
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to fund an accredited university of higher education or an accredited law school for the purposes of establishing a National Center on Restorative Justice with the purpose of educating and training the next generation of justice leaders. The National Center on Restorative Justice (Center) has two purposes: (1) Educate and train the next generation of juvenile and criminal justice leaders. The Center shall engage and challenge undergraduate, graduate, and law students to broaden their understanding of criminal justice systems and restorative approaches. This training will be developed in conjunction with criminal justice professionals, community members, educators, and social service providers, at the state, regional, and national levels. Approaches will include development of a degree program, a summer-term institute, and/or brief courses, while encouraging access to educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. (2) Support research focusing on how best to provide direct services to address social inequities such as simultaneous access to substance abuse treatment and higher education. This research support may include a combination of approaches, including conducting research, developing research agendas and approaches, and translating research in the area of restorative justice.
Funding Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Deadline: May 21, 2020
Amount: $3,000,000
For more information: https://bja.ojp.gov/CRJ20
FY 2020 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Professional Fellows Program
Executive Summary: The Professional Fellows Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2020 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Professional Fellows Program. YTILI will bring will bring leaders, ages 25-35 , to the United States from 45 countries in Europe. YTILI is a two-way exchange program designed to strengthen the transatlantic relationship, develop sustainable partnerships between U.S. and European entrepreneurs and innovators, promote regional integration and cooperation in Europe, and encourage European businesses, governments and civil society to develop their innovation ecosystems. The YTILI Professional Fellows Program will support at least 50 emerging European business and social entrepreneurs in a series of robust program activities in-person and virtually, including an opening summit, a four-week individually tailored fellowship placement with a U.S. business, and a closing program in Washington, D.C. Upon the conclusion of the U.S. fellowship, at least 15 American participants will travel to select European cities for a minimum one-week reciprocal exchange to assist the YTILI Fellows with implementing business Action Plans and projects in their communities, as well as help contribute to lasting, substantive partnerships between U.S. and European professionals. The YTILI Professional Fellows Program will also include follow-on alumni engagement activities.
Funding Agency: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Deadline: June 4, 2020
Amount: $1,050,000
For more information: https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations
NIAMS Rheumatic Diseases Research Resource-based Centers (P30- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) requests applications for the NIAMS Resource-based Centers Program (P30) for rheumatic diseases research areas within its mission. The Resource-based Centers will provide critical research infrastructure, shared facilities, services, and/or resources to groups of investigators conducting research on rheumatic diseases, enabling them to conduct their independently-funded individual and/or collaborative research projects more efficiently and/or more effectively, with the broad overall goal of accelerating, enriching, and enhancing the effectiveness of ongoing basic, translational, and clinical research and promoting new research within the NIAMS mission.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: October 6, 2020
Amount: $500,000
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-21-002.html
NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) award is intended to support the research and research career advancement of outstanding, exceptionally productive scientists who are in the early, formative stages of their careers and who plan to make a long-term career commitment to research in specific mission areas of the NIMH. This award seeks to assist these individuals in launching an innovative clinical, translational, basic, or services research program that holds the potential to profoundly transform the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders. The NIMH BRAINS program will focus on the research priorities and gap areas identified in the NIMH Strategic Plan.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: June 20, 2022
Amount: $500,000
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-20-525.html
Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD) Exploratory/Developmental Research Projects (UH2 Clinical Trial Optional)
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) solicits research proposals to address significant challenges in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) research in the areas of diagnosis/screening, etiology, interventions and treatment. Cooperative Agreement (UH2) applications in response to this FOA should propose exploratory/developmental projects, based on new and innovative concepts, approaches, and technologies. This solicitation is open to all. To maximize the impact of their research, awardees will be encouraged to establish a collaborative relationship with the NIAAA-supported Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD) consortium.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: May 19, 2020
Amount: $175,000
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-20-008.html
Educational Materials for Professional Organizations Working on Efficiency and Renewable Energy Developments (EMPOWERED)
The Educational Materials for Professional Organizations Working on Efficiency and Renewable Energy Developments (EMPOWERED) funding program is a collaborative effort across EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), and Building Technologies Office (BTO), to provide professionals with educational materials and training resources in fields newly interacting with distributed energy resources (DER). In this program, DER includes distributed solar, like on homes and businesses, as well as efficient building technologies and sustainable transportation technologies, such as electric vehicles. The goal of this program is to create resources that will help those on the front lines of DER adoption—like first responders, safety officials, and building managers and owners keep up with these rapidly emerging and advancing technologies. These professionals are at the forefront of America’s energy transition and play a role in easing adoption, ensuring safety, and reducing installation costs. Because of this, the participating EERE offices see these professionals as key to enabling understanding and acceptance of new energy technologies. SETO, BTO, and VTO seek applicants that will create and integrate education and training materials for professionals who have significant involvement and authority over implementing solar, building, or vehicle technologies on the distribution system but who do not work primarily with these technologies. Those technologies include but are not limited to DER—like PV systems, building efficiency technologies, energy storage systems, AFV, EV—and EV infrastructure.
Funding Agency: Golden Field Office
Deadline: July 8, 2020
Amount: $2,250,000
For more information: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId9a1ce57e-4d33-4a00-a502-b9c7cef91bb4
International Guidelines for Biosecurity Ethics
The purpose of this award is to develop a draft document containing “Ethical Guidelines for Biosecurity” to supplement existing codes and similar ethical documents that already exist for biological scientists. Such guidelines would help to strengthen the norms and practices that exist nationally and internationally against the misuse of the life sciences for biological weapons purpose, thus helping to prevent creation and use of biological weapons by non-State actors and national governments. Ultimately, such guidelines would incorporate input from the biological science community and be supported both by Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) States Parties and by relevant professional organizations. This project will be executed in coordination with the Office of Biological Policy Staff (BPS) and WMDT. BPS manages a wide range of policy issues at the intersection of national security, public health, and science and leads U.S. Government participation in activities related to the BWC. The guideline development process would take place under the aegis of the Inter Academy Partnership (IAP), a global network consisting of 111 national science academies, which would select the technical experts to participate, in close cooperation with the US National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM).
Funding Agency: Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation
Deadline: April 15, 2020
Amount: $125,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #SFOP0006756
FY 2020 Modern Multistate Conservation Grant Program
The Sport Fish Restoration Act and the Wildlife Restoration Act, as amended by the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-408, 114 STAT. 1766 §112 et seq.; Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act, 16 U.S.C. §777 et seq.; and Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, 16 U.S.C. §669 et seq.) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make up to $6,000,000 available annually under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR) to fund multistate conservation project grants. In addition to the regular annually available funds of $6,000,000, the President signed the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act (Modernizing PR Act) (Public Law (Pub. L.) 116-94) into law on December 20, 2019 as part of the larger Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. This law amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (WR Act, 16 U.S.C. 669) to, among other measures, create a new Modern Multistate Conservation Grant Program; which will provide an additional $5,000,000 to the program. The new funds are to be used exclusively for making hunter and recreational shooter recruitment grants that promote a national hunting and shooting sport recruitment program, including related communication and outreach activities.
Funding Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Deadline: May 15, 2020
Amount: $1,000,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #F20AS00068
Child Care and Early Education Research Connections
The Administration for Children and Families has funding available for a cooperative agreement to support a grantee as a trusted source for research and policy related information for the child care and early education field. The grantee will establish and operate a website for the Child Care and Early Education Research Connections database (hereafter referred to as “Research Connections”). The interactive website (http://www.researchconnections.org) will house a comprehensive and up-to-date database of resources derived from rigorous research including scholarly peer-reviewed research and ‘gray’ literature (i.e., rigorous research published as policy briefs, state and federal government reports, foundation reports, etc.) and publicly available assessment instruments relevant to child care and early education policy and practice (i.e., community based child care serving children birth through 13-years, Early Care and Education (ECE) programs, home-based child care, family child care, Head Start, public Pre-kindergarten (Pre-K), and after-school programs). The grantee will engage in vigorous marketing of the research database; outreach to gather feedback and improve the database, the site and other products; and development of high quality products to improve utilization of the site and of the evidence base. Research Connections will collaborate to gather feedback, identify the latest research and resources available; and note research needs of the state, territory and tribal administrators of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program and child care and early education researchers. Research Connections may pursue this information through collaboration with child care and education research organizations and agencies that promote the use of the research base to improve the quality and promote equal access to those programs; strengthen the supply of care and education to support parental employment, training and education; and inform the development and implementation of system-level approaches to coordination of program services for children and families (e.g., Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium (CCEEPRC); Child Care Research and Evaluation Capacity Building Center (CCRECBC); other U.S. Department of Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Child Care and Head Start Technical Assistance Centers). In addition, the grantee will attend key meetings to pursue their goals (e.g., Office of Child Care’s (OCC) annual State and Territories Administrators Meeting (STAM); CCEEPRC annual meeting; Annual Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System All Hands Meeting (hosted by ACF) and ACF’s National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC)]. The site may be based on an established platform or may be newly developed. It is expected that, at the latest, the Research Connections beta site will launch by March 2021 and that the site will be fully operational on or before June 2021. The award is expected to be for a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods. The ceiling for the first budget period is $1,000,000. It is expected that the 12-month budget period for each subsequent year (years 2-5) will not exceed $750,000 each.
Funding Agency: Administration for Children and Families – OPRE
Deadline: June 8, 2020
Amount: $1,000,000
For more information: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2020-ACF-OPRE-YE-1836
Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
The purpose of this initiative is to support multidisciplinary research examining mechanisms underlying racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity and/or testing the efficacy and/or effectiveness of multi-level interventions to reduce these disparities.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: May 29, 2020
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-20-008.html
National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $6.5 million to be competitively awarded for the purpose of operating a National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (NC PMFO). The NC PMFO will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) that reflects current evidence, is research-informed and promotes best practice. The NC PMFO TTA efforts will lead to improved organizational leadership, governance, program management, and fiscal oversight for grantees providing services to children and families in Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs. Because of the complex work the NC PMFO will conduct, the grantee will be expected to bring together knowledgeable subrecipients within the fields of program management and fiscal operations. The NC PMFO will join three other National Centers, and is part of a large comprehensive OHS Training and Technical Assistance System. Please use the funding opportunity numbers listed to access more information on the other three National Centers: National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1826), National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1828) and National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1829). Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.
Funding Agency: Administration for Children and Families – OHS
Deadline: June 22, 2020
Amount: $6,500,000
For more information: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1827
National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $10.2 million to be competitively awarded for the purpose of operating a National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NC DTL). The NC DTL will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) that reflects current evidence, is research-informed, and promotes best practices. The NC DTL TTA efforts will improve early childhood development and promote school readiness through effective teaching, home visiting, and inclusive practices that support children who may experience a broad range of adversity. Because of the complex work the NC DTL will conduct, the grantee will be expected to bring together knowledgeable subrecipients within the field of early childhood development, teaching, and learning. The NC DTL will join three other National Centers, and is part of a large comprehensive OHS Training and Technical Assistance System. Please use the funding opportunity numbers listed to access more information on the other three National Centers: National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1826), National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1827) and National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1829). Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.
Funding Agency: Administration for Children and Families – OHS
Deadline: June 22, 2020
Amount: $10,200,000
For more information: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1828
BJA FY 20 Law Enforcement National Initiative for Improving Investigations: Supporting State and Local Crime Gun Intelligence Centers Training and Technical Assistance
The purpose of this solicitation is to call for applications for a provider that will deliver training and technical assistance (TTA) to support Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) grantee sites.
Funding Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Deadline: May 22, 2020
Amount: $500,000
For more information: https://bja.ojp.gov/CGICTTA20
National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $7,582,500 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of operating a National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (NC HBHS). The NC HBHS will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) that reflects current evidence, is research-informed, and promotes best practices. The NC HBHS will strengthen professional development outcomes for staff and improve outcomes for children and families enrolled in Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs. The NC HBHS TTA efforts will lead to improved health, behavioral health, and safety of children and families. Because of the complex work the NC HBHS will conduct, the recipient will be expected to bring together knowledgeable subrecipients within the fields child nutrition and oral health; physical activity; health (including hearing and vision screening); behavioral health promotion and prevention, including the promotion of mental health, resilience and wellbeing; and the prevention of mental illness and substance use disorders; safety practices; child and adult trauma; child incidents and maltreatment; emergency preparedness, response and recovery; prenatal care; environmental health and safety; and staff wellness. The NC HBHS will join three other National Centers, and is part of a large comprehensive OHS Training and Technical Assistance System. Please use the funding opportunity numbers listed to access more information on the other three National Centers: National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1826), National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1827) and National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1828). Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.
Funding Agency: Administration for Children and Families – OHS
Deadline: June 22, 2020
Amount: $7,582,500
For more information: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HC-1829
FY 2020 Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders from Pakistan on Comparative Public Policymaking
Executive Summary: The Study of the U. S. Branch (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal submissions from accredited U.S. post-secondary education institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) and other U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) (see section C. Eligibility Information) to design and implement one (1) Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders from Pakistan on Comparative Public Policymaking to take place in summer 2021. Taking place over the course of five weeks at a U.S. academic institution, the Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) should be organized for a group of approximately 20 undergraduate students from Pakistan on the theme of Comparative Public Policymaking. The Institute should include four weeks of academic residency and approximately one week for an integrated educational travel component that will expose participants to a different region of the United States. This component should include a minimum of three days in Washington, DC. Please see the full announcement for additional information.
Funding Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Deadline: June 5, 2020
Amount: $500,000
For more information: https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations
FY 2020 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan
The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition to administer the FY 2020 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to organize and carry out academic exchange activities for students from underrepresented sectors in Pakistan. Support for this program is being provided from FY 2019/FY 2020 Economic Support Funds (ESF) that ECA anticipates being transferred from USAID to the Bureau for obligation prior to the funds’ expiration on September 30, 2020. It is anticipated that the total amount of funding for FY 2020 administrative and program costs will be up to $4,022,247, pending the availability of funds.
Funding Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Deadline: June 5, 2020
Amount: $4,022,247
For more information: https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations
BLM-CO Preserving Cultural and Paleontological Resources on Colorado’s Public Lands
BLM Colorado’s Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Resource Management Program seek to establish partnerships that collaboratively encourage the public to learn about and engage with heritage resources in Colorado, with the goals of building a meaningful conservation stewardship legacy through expanding public access for recreation opportunities on public lands, working to ensure meaningful consultation and self-determination for Tribes, enhancing visitor experience on public lands by better meeting our infrastructure and maintenance needs, and eliminating unnecessary steps and duplicative reviews while maintaining rigorous environmental standards.Broadly, the objective is to develop partnerships to improve access to, and use, of heritage resources, and promote their educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values in a manner that meets U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Program goals. Individual projects shall meet one or more objectives. Conduct studies, including inventory, excavation, records research, and collections-based research to improve the understanding of America’s natural and cultural history; Monitor at-risk heritage resources to track trends in condition and project effectiveness; Stabilize at-risk heritage resources; Train future cultural resource management practitioners and paleontologists through research projects, field schools and internships that capitalize on BLM heritage resources; Assist with cultural heritage data and records management activities such as organizing, maintaining, and scanning site and survey records; creating, digitizing and maintaining geospatial data; and performing data entry; and Preserve existing collections at recognized curation facilities through such activities as archival housing, stabilization or conservation. Promote engagement with Native American communities and foster partnerships with tribal governments and programs; and Promote public engagement, learning opportunities, and archaeological and/or paleontological ethics through heritage resources education and outreach programs, events, and products. Conduct studies directed at determining impacts to heritage resources caused by activities such as prescribed fire, juniper control projects, vegetation removal by chaining or any land disturbing activity. Stabilize at-risk historic structures; and Develop and maintain historic sites with interpretive and educational potential.
Funding Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Deadline: June 11, 2020
Amount: $75,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #L20AS00094
CBER FY20 FOA for AAV vector manufacturing for diseases affecting very small populations (R01) Clinical Trial Not Allowed
CBER seeks to advance the development of gene therapies for diseases affecting very small populations, potentially even single individuals, by enhancing innovations in the manufacture of Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors.
Funding Agency: Food and Drug Administration
Deadline: June 23, 2020
Amount: $800,000
For more information: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-20-032.html
Utilizing Cohort Studies to Address Health Outcomes in Cancer Survivors (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Through this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the NCI invites applications to support research in new and innovative cohort studies that identify clinical, lifestyle, genomic, and other factors that affect health outcomes (e.g., morbidity, mortality, quality of life, physical, social, and psychological outcomes) in cancer survivors. This RFA supports research that requires the creation of a new prospective cohort study of cancer survivors that addresses a gap in knowledge pertaining to the health of cancer survivors. Proposals must identify the scientific gap that the study addresses, which may include emerging treatments, less common cancer sites, and/or other understudied populations of cancer survivors with disparities. Sample size and proposed data collection must be driven by the scientific questions proposed and include information from the following five domains: 1) disease characteristics (e.g., type, stage), 2) individual survivor characteristics (e.g., comorbidities, SES, social connections, access to care measures), 3) treatment, treatment-related effects, and follow-up care (e.g. dose, adverse events, palliative care), 4) behavioral and lifestyle factors (e.g., diet, physical activity) and 5) quality of life outcomes (health related quality of life). These domains may represent exposures and/or outcomes, depending on the research questions, and should be measured at multiple timepoints, when appropriate. The UG3 Planning-Exploratory Phase focused on recruitment and data collection/utilization, and the UH3 Implementation Phase focused on completing the research agenda. Milestones to be accomplished in the UG3 phase for transition to the UH3 will be proposed by the PI, with approval by NCI, and must include a timeline for recruitment and show feasibility for data collection and analysis. Recruitment is not required to be completed in the UG3 phase, but reasonable progress should be demonstrated so that all aims will be completed in the UH3 phase.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: July 7, 2020
Amount: $750,000
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-20-030.html
NEA Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, FY2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recognizes that the nonprofit arts industry is an important sector of America’s economy. The National Endowment for the Arts will award funds to nonprofit arts organizations across the country to help these entities and their employees endure the economic hardships caused by the forced closure of their operations due to the spread of COVID-19. As part of this important investment, the Arts Endowment has designed a plan to expedite the distribution of critical funds to the national, regional, state, and local levels to help retain as many jobs as possible, as quickly as possible. These funds are intended to help save jobs in the arts sector and keep the doors open to the thousands of organizations that add value to America’s economy and the creative life of our communities. This program will be carried out through one-time grants to eligible nonprofit organizations including arts organizations, local arts agencies, statewide assemblies of local arts agencies, arts service organizations, units of state or local government, federally recognized tribal communities or tribes, and a wide range of other organizations that can help advance the goals of the Arts Endowment and this program. Grants will be made either to organizations for their own operations, or to designated local arts agencies, eligible to subgrant, for subgranting programs to eligible nonprofit organizations (see “Subgranting Funds”). All applicants must be previous National Endowment for the Arts award recipients from the past four years (Fiscal Year 2017-2020; see “Applicant Eligibility” for more information).
Funding Agency: National Endowment for the Arts
Deadline: April 22, 2020
Amount: $250,000
For more information: https://www.arts.gov/CARES
FY 2020 United States South Pacific Scholarship Program and FY 2020 United States Timor-Leste Scholarship Program
The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for an assistance award to administer the FY 2020 United States South Pacific (USSP) Scholarship Program and the FY 2020 United States Timor-Leste (USTL) Scholarship Program. Eligible applicants may submit a proposal to administer one or both of the scholarship programs. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3) may submit proposals to organize and carry out academic exchange program activities for approximately three (3) participants from the sovereign island nations of the South Pacific (eligible nations are listed below in the Overview section) and/or approximately three (3) participants from Timor-Leste. Working closely with U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Sections in the region, the award recipient(s) will be responsible for the administration of the programs, including publicity and recruitment, review of academic credentials, convening review panels and assisting with merit-based competitive selection and nomination, placing students at appropriate U.S. institutions for academic degree study leading to a bachelors or masters degree, facilitating student travel to the United States, providing orientation, enrichment activities, and pre-return activities, providing monitoring and support services, conducting on-going evaluation and follow-up with program alumni. The duration of the cooperative agreement(s) will be up to five years, beginning approximately on August 1, 2020 and ending on July 31, 2025.
Funding Agency: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Deadline: June 8, 2020
Amount: $700,000
For more information: https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations
Reducing Stigma Related to Drug Use in Human Service Settings (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
One of the most important barriers to the provision and utilization of HIV prevention and care services is stigma, which is defined as an identity marked by disgrace, disapproval or shame, which often leads to discriminatory treatment by others. This RFA supports formative research to support development of stigma reduction interventions, as well as pilot or feasibility studies of new or adapted interventions to reduce stigma that impedes the provision and utilization of HIV care and prevention services.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: August 11, 2020
Amount: $200,000
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-21-002.html
Reducing Stigma Related to Drug Use in Human Service Settings (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
One of the most important barriers to the provision and utilization of HIV prevention and care services is stigma, which is defined as an identity marked by disgrace, disapproval or shame, which often leads to discriminatory treatment by others. This RFA will support pilot or feasibility studies of new or adapted interventions to reduce stigma that impedes the provision and utilization of HIV care and prevention services.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: August 11, 2020
Amount: $225,000
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-21-001.html
Quality Improvement Center on Family-Centered Reunification
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to establish, by awarding a cooperative agreement, one Quality Improvement Center (QIC) to develop a model program to assess and address the array of individual and collective needs of birth families to support timely, stable, and lasting family reunification and family well-being. The model program will: Create systemic change through intentional policy, practice, and culture shifts of agency and service provider staff that promote comprehensive, holistic family-centered reunification services and supports; align with the premise that foster care and foster families should serve as a support, not a substitute for parents and biological families; implement strategies and interventions that promote foster family and birth family engagement, mentoring, and support; provide for maintaining children’s important connections and for children and youth’s normalcy while in foster care; and engage local communities in developing a comprehensive array of services and localized family supports that allow families to build protective factors and thrive within their communities of origin. The QIC will install, implement, and evaluate the model program in 4-6 local sites. The QIC will incorporate information learned through a literature review, a pool of technical assistance (TA) experts, and the input of birth parents, foster parents, youth, courts, and community service providers/support organizations throughout development and implementation of project activities.
Funding Agency: Administration for Children and Families – ACYF/CB
Deadline: June 8, 2020
Amount: $2,000,000
For more information: https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2020-ACF-ACYF-CZ-1839