WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through AmeriCorps, seeks applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition. This funding opportunity aims to support programs that engage older Americans in volunteer service, addressing critical community needs while enhancing the quality of life for seniors. The RSVP program allows volunteers aged 55 and older to connect with their communities through meaningful service opportunities. By participating, seniors can contribute their skills and exp more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at reducing injury and death among individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities. The BJA FY 2026 Kevin and Avonte Program will provide grants of up to $150,000 to eligible applicants, which include units of local government as well as healthcare agencies working with affected individuals. This initiative seeks to bolster public safety efforts, specifically targeting the risks associated with wan more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, seeks applications for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. This funding opportunity will provide essential treatment and recovery support services to parents with substance use disorders who are either pregnant or have minor children and are under correctional control in a facility or community-based setting. Eligible applicants include other units of local government, such as towns, parishes, a more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office for Victims of Crime, has announced the opening of applications for the OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking. This funding opportunity aims to support organizations that provide housing and essential support services to victims of human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. Sec. 7102(11). With an estimated total funding of $16.8 million, the Office for Victims of Crime anticipates making approximately 17 awards, with each award having a ceiling more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office for Victims of Crime, seeks applications for the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant program. This funding opportunity aims to develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs specifically for individuals impacted by human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. Sec. 7102(11). With an estimated total funding of $22.3 million, the Office for Victims of Crime anticipates making approximately 27 awards, with an award ceiling of $950,000 per appli more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Statistics, seeks proposals for the FY 2026 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) Training and Technical Assistance. This initiative aims to enhance efforts under the NCHIP, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act Record Improvement Program, and select provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. With an award ceiling of $1.5 million and an estimated total funding of the same amount, the program is designed to offer dir more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office for Victims of Crime, has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at combating human trafficking. The Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force grants will provide jurisdictions with resources to develop and expand multidisciplinary task forces that enhance victim identification, service provision, and case investigations related to human trafficking. With a total estimated funding of $22 million, the grant has an award ceiling of $1 million per proposal, and it is more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office for Victims of Crime, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing services for minor victims of human trafficking. The OVC FY 2026 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking initiative is set to provide a total of $9.5 million, with an award ceiling of $950,000 for individual projects. This funding opportunity is focused on projects that aim to improve the availability, quality, and delivery of critical services for minor victims of human traff more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office for Victims of Crime, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at supporting prevention and early intervention services for girls at risk of, or victims of, human trafficking as defined by 22 U.S.C. Sec. 7102(11). The program, titled OVC FY 2026 Preventing Trafficking of Girls, underscores a commitment to addressing the pressing issue of trafficking in minors. This initiative has an estimated total funding of $3.5 million, with an award ceiling of $500,000 for individua more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, invites proposals for the Limited Competition: Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR). This funding opportunity is designed to enhance clinical and translational research capabilities in institutions with a commitment to supporting investigators from underrepresented backgrounds in health-related research. The IDeA program aims to foster collaboration within state and local communities more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has opened funding for the Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program: Phase 2. This initiative aims to enhance research in single-cell biology as it relates to substance use disorders (SUD) and HIV infection. With an award ceiling of $1 million and an estimated total funding of $5 million, the program expects to grant approximately eight awards. Eligible applicants include Indian and Native American Trib more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing laboratory services and diagnostic networks within the Ghana Health Service. This initiative is designed to support the Ministry of Health in responding to HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and other critical health threats. The funding opportunity will provide operational support through both financial and technical resources, with an approximate total funding amount of $500,000 availab more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has launched a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing surveillance and research on birth defects and stillbirths in the U.S.. The initiative, titled Surveillance and Case Control Study of Stillbirth and Birth Defects (SUCCSSBD), is expected to provide an estimated total funding of $55 million, with the intention of awarding approximately 20 grants. Birth defects affect around three percent of all births in the U.S. and are a leadin more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at eradicating HIV and tuberculosis (TB) as public health threats in India. The initiative, titled Ending HIV and TB as Public Health Threats Through an Accelerated and Sustained Comprehensive Response in India, supports the National AIDS Control Organization, Central Tuberculosis Division, and other departments within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. CDC anticipates approximately more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D). This grant program aims to enhance the capabilities of institutions in supporting biomedical research and fostering the development of emerging investigators in this field. Eligible applicants include institutions that are currently funded under the COBRE program and are focused on building their research capacity more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for innovative research aimed at utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence to enhance precision medicine specifically for Type 1 Diabetes. This initiative is focused on fostering advancements that can lead to tailored treatment strategies and improved patient outcomes. The grant is designed to support projects that integrate various data types, including clinical, genomic, and behavioral information, to derive  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC). This initiative continues a legislatively mandated Centers of Excellence program, designed to enhance research efforts on muscular dystrophy. With an award ceiling of $1 million, the program anticipates funding three awards aimed at promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and shared resources among the research community. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for research focused on maternal and pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics. This funding opportunity aims to enhance the understanding of drug interactions and therapeutic strategies tailored specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children. Applications that investigate the effectiveness and safety of medications in these populations will be prioritized. The initiative recognizes the urgen more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of African Affairs, seeks proposals for the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program. This initiative aims to channel investments between the U.S. and African nations, promoting economic growth and sustainable development across the continent. The funding range for this program is between $5 million and $50 million, offering substantial financial resources to organizations engaging in significant projects destined to bolster trade and investment relations between the U.S.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Agricultural Marketing Service, is offering a financial opportunity aimed at enhancing food assistance initiatives. The agency seeks applications for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance, which are designed to improve the infrastructure necessary for maintaining food quality and safety during transportation and storage. Award amounts for the grants will range from $2 million to $7.5 million, providing significant support for projects that strengthen the cold chai more ST