WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Geological Survey's Western Fisheries Research Center has announced a $228,000 funding opportunity under the Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Pacific Northwest Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. This initiative seeks to advance research on the impacts of tire-derived chemicals in stormwater runoff, particularly focusing on the 6PPD-quinone, which has been linked to pre-spawn mortality in coho salmon. Eligible applicants  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Western Fisheries Research Center, in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, is offering a $228,000 funding opportunity under the Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with The Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This grant aims to understand the bioavailability and tissue distribution of organic chemicals such as 6PPD-quinone in salmon exposed to stormwater runoff. R more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) has announced a $240,000 funding opportunity under the Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. This initiative seeks to support research focused on ecohydrological simulation and the impacts of drought conditions in dryland ecosystems. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Colorado Plateau CESU Pr more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has announced a funding opportunity under the Cooperative Agreement affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. With a total funding pool of $300,000, this initiative aims to support research on salt marsh processes and environmental changes in estuarine ecosystems, including the Chesapeake Bay. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Chesapeake Watershed CESU Progra more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is offering $395,000 in funding for research on the biological control of Arundo donax, an invasive giant cane that threatens water resources and ecosystems in Southern California. The application deadline is April 14, 2025, with a maximum award of $120,000. This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). The research aims to evaluate the e more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of $450 million in grant funding under the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The initiative aims to enhance port facilities, improve efficiency, and boost economic growth. Eligible applicants for the program include state, county, city, and township governments, as well as special district governments and federally recognized Native American tribal  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) to support U.S. academic institutions in acquiring advanced research equipment and instrumentation. The total funding for the program is $34 million, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $3 million. This initiative aims to enhance research capabilities and strengthen education in science a more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has announced a funding opportunity under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Innovations in Qubit Science for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing (INQS) Program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), aims to push the boundaries of quantum computing by exploring revolutionary qubit technologies. The program has an award ceiling of $3.75 million and an award floor of $300,000, with eight  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) Army Research Office has opened applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI). This competitive grant program seeks to fund high-risk, high-reward research in science, technology, and engineering to drive advancements in military and civilian applications. The MURI program, which has been a cornerstone of DoD research for over 40 years, funds university teams ta more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of the Army has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), providing $34 million in funding to support research at U.S. universities. The program, under the Department of Defense (DoD), aims to enhance research capabilities in science, mathematics, and engineering by funding the acquisition of cutting-edge research equipment and instrumentation. The application deadline is April 25, 2025, and eligible appl more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has launched the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), offering a total of $170 million to support groundbreaking university research. The MURI program, a flagship initiative of the DoD, fosters multidisciplinary research teams in science and engineering fields relevant to national security. The program encourages collaboration  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), providing funding for universities to acquire equipment and instrumentation that support research in key defense-related fields. The program expects to award up to 95 grants, with the application deadline set for April 25, 2025. While the total program funding and award amounts have not been specified, the i more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), inviting proposals from U.S. universities engaged in cutting-edge scientific and engineering research. The MURI program, a cornerstone of DoD research funding for over 40 years, aims to support high-risk, high-reward basic research that advances scientific knowledge and revolutionizes milit more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a funding opportunity under the Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) to enhance the capabilities of state human and animal food testing laboratories in support of an Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS). With an award ceiling of $1.5 million, the cooperative agreement aims to boost sample testing, food defense preparedness, and laboratory capacity development in microbiology, chemistry, and radiochemistry. The progr more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) Army Materiel Command has announced the Fiscal Year 2025 Research and Education Program for HBCUs/MIs, aimed at supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) in acquiring research equipment and instrumentation. With award amounts ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000, this funding opportunity seeks to enhance the research capabilities of these institutions, strengthen STEM education, and attr more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Head Start (OHS) has announced a funding opportunity for organizations to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services in Colorado (CO), Delaware (DE), Louisiana (LA), North Carolina (NC), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Tennessee (TN), and Texas (TX). With an estimated total program funding of $70,714,054, the award range varies from $1,066,650 to $20,276,444, with approximately 20 awards expected. Eligible more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has announced a $2 million funding opportunity under the Tribal Behavioral Health: Substance Use Prevention program (SP-25-004). This initiative aims to combat substance use and overdose risks in tribal communities by strengthening prevention efforts and addressing the link between suicide and substance misuse. The program is expected to pro more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has announced a $7.15 million funding opportunity for the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Centers program (TI-25-004). This initiative aims to combat opioid and stimulant misuse in rural communities by establishing regional centers of excellence that will provide training and technical assistance. The program is expected to grant more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Indian Health Service (IHS) has announced the availability of $2,464,000 in funding through the Tribal Management Grant Program (HHS-2025-IHS-TMD-0002). This initiative aims to help tribes and tribal organizations (T/TOs) develop their health management infrastructure and enhance their capacity to assume control of Indian Health Service programs. The program is expected to fund 15 awards, with grant amounts ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. Applications must be sub more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has opened applications for the ROSES 2024: D.17 XRISM General Observer Cycle 2 funding opportunity, aimed at advancing X-ray astronomy research. This program invites proposals from eligible institutions to utilize data from the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) to explore high-energy astrophysical phenomena. NASA has not specified a total funding amount or an award ceiling, but grants will be issued more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced a $1,025,000 funding opportunity under its Research Grants in the Arts, FY 2026 program. These grants will support research projects that explore the impact and value of the arts across various sectors of American life. The application deadline is March 24, 2025, with approximately 15 awards expected. Grant amounts range from $20,000 to $100,000, requiring a 1:1 cost-sharing or matching commitment. Eligible appli more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced a $62,245,000 funding opportunity under its Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2026 program. This initiative aims to support a wide range of artistic disciplines, including dance, music, theater, film, media arts, visual arts, and arts education. The application deadline is March 11, 2025, and the program is expected to award approximately 2,075 grants. Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $150,000, with a 1:1 cost-sha more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced $1.2 million in funding for the NEA Research Labs, FY 2026 program. This initiative supports transdisciplinary research teams in exploring how the arts contribute to individuals, communities, and society at large. The application deadline is March 24, 2025, with four awards expected. Grants will range from $100,000 to $300,000, requiring a 1:1 cost-share/match from recipients. Eligible applicants include nonprofit  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a $2.5 million grant opportunity under its Landmarks of American History and Culture program. This funding will support one-week residential, virtual, and hybrid workshops to help K-12 educators, higher education faculty, and humanities professionals integrate place-based approaches into humanities teaching and research. With an award ceiling of $190,000, the program expects to issue 15 grants to institution more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a forecasted funding opportunity for the Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities, aiming to enhance digital technology skills among scholars, humanities professionals, and advanced graduate students. With a total program funding of $850,000, the initiative will support up to five projects, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $250,000. The program focuses on expanding digital humanities k more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a forecasted funding opportunity for the Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators, aimed at enhancing professional development for educators through residential, virtual, and hybrid learning programs. With a total program funding of $3 million, the initiative will support up to 18 projects, offering awards ranging from $1 to $220,000. These institutes will convene educators from across the na more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a $56 million funding opportunity to support research at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs) through its Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions program. The initiative aims to enhance research capabilities at colleges and universities that focus primarily on undergraduate education while promoting faculty engagement in research. Unlike traditional grant programs, there is no fixe more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) has announced a funding opportunity for basic research in behavioral and social sciences under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911NF25S0006. This initiative aims to support innovative research that enhances the Army's ability to recruit, train, and retain soldiers and leaders for complex operational environments. The ARI expects to fund up to 1,000 awards under this program, with funding  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Embassy in Namibia has opened applications for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), offering a total of $35,000 in grant funding to support projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. The initiative seeks to foster innovative solutions addressing local and global challenges through alumni collaboration. Applications are due by March 14, 2025, and must be submitted via email to WindhoekPublicDiplomacy@state more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration has announced the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP) for 2025, offering up to $60 million in funding to state governments, U.S. territories, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The grants will support the establishment, expansion, and improvement of state and tribal Veterans cemeteries. The pre-application deadline is July 1, 2025, with funds allocated for project more ST