WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy, has unveiled a competitive grant opportunity for the Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS) project. This initiative aims to foster innovation in ore characterization methodologies, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of mineral resource extraction. The ROCKS project seeks to attract proposals that leverage advanced sensing technologies to improve the understa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy, has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at fostering innovative approaches in energy technology development. The initiative, titled Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO), seeks to support cutting-edge projects that leverage magnetic acceleration techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across various energy sectors. Eligible applicants  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy, has launched a grant opportunity titled the MAGNETIC ACCELERATION GENERATING NEW INNOVATIONS AND TACTICAL OUTCOMES SBIR/STTR (MAGNITO SBIR/STTR). This initiative aims to propel advancements in innovative energy solutions by supporting small businesses and research entities. With funding ranging from $500,000 to $3 million, the MAGNITO grant seeks to foster projects that leverage magneti more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing reliable ore characterization technologies. The program, titled Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing SBIR/STTR (ROCKS SBIR/STTR), is designed to foster innovations that improve the mining industry's efficiency and sustainability. With potential awards ranging from $314,363 to $4.5 million, the ROCKS SBIR/STTR initiative s more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Employment and Training Administration, intends to award $39.6 million in additional funding to the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' Center for Employment Security Education and Research for continued support of the Interstate Connection Network (ICON). This funding, awarded on a sole source basis, will bolster ICON's operations, facilitating essential data exchange among State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) for effecti more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Employment and Training Administration, intends to award a cooperative agreement for the continued operations of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Integrity Center of Excellence. With an award ceiling of $9 million, this funding aims to enhance the integrity of unemployment insurance programs across the nation. The Employment and Training Administration has designated the Center for Employment Security Education and Research (CESER) more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity for Tuberculosis Research Units aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of tuberculosis. This initiative is designed to catalyze innovative research efforts and promote collaborative approaches in tackling this persistent global health challenge. The grant, titled Tuberculosis Research Units (P01 Clinical Trial Optional), invites resea more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at stimulating access to research in residency programs. The Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) initiative invites proposals that seek to integrate research experiences into the training of medical residents, allowing them to gain valuable skills and competencies in a clinical research environment. This funding opportunity more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched a funding opportunity aimed at bolstering research into vaccines for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection and tuberculosis disease. The grant, titled Partnerships for Development of Vaccines to Prevent Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and/or Disease (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), has an award ceiling of $750,000. This initiative seeks to solicit research  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has opened applications for the Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant. This funding opportunity aims to support early-stage investigators who are pursuing innovative research projects that have the potential to advance the field of health and medicine. The grant, designated as an R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed, is designed specifically for researchers who more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched the Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant. This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative research projects led by early-stage investigators focused on basic experimental studies that involve human subjects. The grant aims to foster innovation in biomedical research by providing financial resources to researchers in the early phas more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing research on aging mammalian tissues in vitro. This initiative invites innovators and researchers to explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms associated with aging, which could lead to significant advancements in understanding age-related diseases and therapies. The grant, titled Aging Mammalian Tissues In Vitro (R21 Clinica more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is set to offer planning grants under the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program. These grants aim to enhance research capabilities and foster health initiatives within Native American communities. The NARCH Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) are designed to empower organizations in their efforts to build and strengthen collaborations focused o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity titled BJA FY25 Invited to Apply- Regional Information Sharing Systems. This initiative invites applications from six designated Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Centers that assist federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial criminal justice agencies in enhancing investigative support through secure information sharing and intelligence collaboration  more ST