WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Fish and Wildlife Service, has announced funding opportunities under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for joint venture habitat restoration and protection. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the ecological health of the Great Lakes region, an area that has faced numerous environmental challenges in recent years. Grants ranging from $25,000 to $300,000 will be awarded to projects that focus on restoring and protecting critical habitats vital for the survival of vari more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, has announced the availability of grants under the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program. This initiative aims to fund projects that will help preserve the history and legacy of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. With funding ranging from $5,000 to $500,000, the program seeks to support a variety of projects, including educational initiatives, historic preservation efforts, and research that documents and interprets the ex more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced the availability of $10 million in funding through the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program. This initiative aims to enhance science education and literacy in K-12 schools and institutions by supporting innovative projects that engage students, teachers, and the community in scientific inquiry and discovery. The SEPA program specifically encourages the development of educational models that promote an un more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC, has unveiled the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Community-based Coalition Enhancement Grants. With an estimated total funding of $18.8 million, the program aims to support efforts to prevent and reduce opioid and methamphetamine use, along with the misuse of prescription drugs among youth aged 12-18 in communities throughout the United States. Eligible applicants include community-based coalitions that are no more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing tuberculosis (TB) research through the Tuberculosis Research Advancement Centers (TRACs) program. With an anticipated total funding pool of $4 million, this initiative seeks to support five awards of up to $600,000 each. The TRACs program is designed to cultivate the next generation of TB researchers and promote multidisciplinary approaches in TB science. By providing essential  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact to enhance access to integrated treatment and recovery services for substance use disorders (SUD) in rural areas. With an anticipated total funding pool of $60 million, the initiative aims to award approximately 80 grants, each with a ceiling of $750,000. RCORP-Impact is designed to drive measurable improvements in the treatment of opioid use d more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a grant opportunity titled Discovery of in vivo Chemical Probes for the Nervous System aimed at advancing research in the field of neuroscience. This initiative seeks to support innovative projects that focus on developing and discovering novel chemical probes capable of modulating nervous system function, which could lead to breakthroughs in understanding various neurological disorders. Researchers are encouraged to e more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is offering the NCI Research Specialist Award, aimed specifically at core and laboratory-based scientists. This initiative is designed to support outstanding researchers in cancer-related fields, providing them with resources to enhance their scientific endeavors and capabilities. The award will enable recipients to focus on innovative research that contributes to the understanding of cancer, its treatment, and prevention methods.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled the NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award, aimed at advancing the nation's clinical research capabilities. This award, which does not allow for clinical trials, seeks to attract talented clinician scientists dedicated to enhancing oncology research. The NCI Research Specialist Award targets early to mid-career researchers who exhibit exceptional promise in the field of cancer science. By providing essenti more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled a substantial grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the diversity of the nursing workforce. The initiative, titled Nursing Workforce Diversity, is designed to bolster efforts in training and recruiting individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in the nursing profession. Grants awarded under this program will range from $1 to $555,000, providing critical funding to educational institutions, organizatio more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - OPRE, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at advancing the field of home visiting through the lens of reflective supervision. These Reflective Supervision in Home Visiting Research Awards range from $200,000 to $330,000, supporting rigorous research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of reflective supervision practices in enhancing home visiting services. Reflective supervision emphasizes the importance of prov more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA) to bolster mental and behavioral health services for children and youth across the nation. With an estimated total funding of $9.8 million, this program aims to enhance access to necessary care by providing pediatric primary care providers with timely tele-consultation, training, and care coordination support. The PMHCA program is designed to addre more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced a notable funding opportunity aimed at improving therapeutic development for ultra-rare cancers. This initiative, titled Novel Approaches to Support Therapeutic Development in Ultra-Rare Cancers, will provide up to $1.5 million in total funding, with each award reaching a ceiling of $500,000. Approximately three awards are expected to be granted. The FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) is spearheading this  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at improving health care delivery in rural America. The Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies program will provide $600,000 in total funding, with a single award available for qualifying domestic organizations. This initiative targets pressing health issues in rural communities, offering stakeholders timely access to essential data analysi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced an opportunity for organizations to apply for funding under the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program. This initiative has an award ceiling of $110,000 and estimates funding a total of one award. The Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance (RHC TA) Program aims to provide essential technical assistance to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) across the United States. Eligible applicants include domes more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing understanding of chemical threats to skin health. The CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin offers a total of $1.5 million, with an award ceiling of $300,000 available for each of the expected five awards. This Notice of Funding Opportunity invites research applications focused on investigating the pathological mechanisms behind skin inju more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing research capabilities with the establishment of a Research Resource for a National Swine Resource and Research Center. This initiative is designed to support projects that advance swine research, critical for understanding various health and biomedical challenges. Funding for this program ranges from $960,898 to $1.0 million, enabling institutions to develop and share valuable re more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, is offering funding opportunities for projects focusing on Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND). This initiative aims to enhance the training and development of professionals who will improve the health and well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Eligible applicants can receive awards ranging from $460,000 to $734,000. These funds are intended to sup more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning grant initiative aimed at addressing opioid use disorder in rural regions. This program is designed to bolster the capacity of rural communities to combat the pervasive opioid crisis, which has significantly impacted public health and safety in these areas. Eligible entities can apply for awards ranging from $100,000 to $100,000, with the goa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced the Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program aimed at bolstering healthcare access across the nation. With an estimated total funding of $5.4 million, the program is designed to support telehealth networks that leverage technology to deliver essential nutrition services, vital for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Eligible applicants for this program include organizations and more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at establishing collaborative research teams dedicated to tackling coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley fever. The initiative will support the formation of multi-disciplinary groups to conduct translational and clinical research, particularly focusing on the development of a vaccine against the disease, in line with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' strategic more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - OHSEPR, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing emergency repatriation efforts. This initiative seeks to support the development of comprehensive planning, training, and exercises to prepare for effective repatriation in emergency situations. The grant, with a total award of $375,000, is designed to assist organizations in creating and implementing strategies that ensure the swift return of U.S. citizens an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing research in cancer epidemiology cohort studies. This initiative seeks to foster innovative approaches to understanding cancer risk factors and disease progression through large-scale, longitudinal cohort studies. The grant, titled Research Opportunities in Cancer Epidemiology Cohort Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), invites researchers to develop robust research strategie more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - OFA, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at establishing the National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families. This initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by families in achieving economic stability and fostering self-sufficiency. With funding ranging from $1.2 million to $1.5 million, the program is designed to support research that informs effective strategies and practices aimed at enhanci more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced the availability of funding aimed at advancing research for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The grant, titled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 Clinical Trial Required), seeks to boost clinical trials focusing on individuals with ALS, particularly those in the intermediate stages of the disease. This initiative is designed to enable the d more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity titled BRAIN Initiative: Exploratory Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain. This initiative invites multi-disciplinary teams to conduct exploratory research on complex neural functions through invasive surgical procedures that allow for direct access to the human brain. With an estimated total funding of $6 million, the program aims t more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced the availability of Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) aimed at fostering innovative approaches to biomedical challenges. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications that promote multidisciplinary collaborations between the life and physical sciences, emphasizing the integration and optimization of bioengineering methods to advance specific research or clinical problems. Eligible applicants, as de more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a funding opportunity titled Accelerating Product Excellence in Innovation and for Clinical Adoption (APEx), aimed at enhancing advancements in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TE/RM). With an award ceiling of $4 million and an estimated total funding pool of $6 million, the grant solicits cooperative agreement research applications. The APEx program will establish Resource Centers (RCs) and associa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has unveiled a substantial funding opportunity aimed at enhancing health care access in rural areas. The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program offers a total estimated funding of $11.2 million, with an award ceiling of $750,000 per grant. This initiative is designed to develop and expand sustainable rural residency programs, including rural track programs (RTPs), to address the pressing shortage of physici more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a competitive funding opportunity to support innovative housing policy research initiatives. The Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity aims to stimulate evidence-based approaches to tackle pressing issues in urban housing and development across the nation. Grants will range from $100,000 to $1.5 million, allowing recipients to conduct research that informs policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders about effective housing strategies. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced its latest funding opportunity, the NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2 for Fiscal Year 2027. This initiative aims to support vibrant arts projects across the nation, encouraging creativity and cultural engagement among communities. Available awards range from $10,000 to $100,000, providing a substantial financial boost to eligible organizations and individuals seeking to implement innovative artistic endeavors. The NEA seeks proposals that demonstrate artistic excellence  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Rural Utilities Service, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at expanding access to distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas. The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants program seeks to bolster educational and healthcare services by funding innovative projects that employ advanced technologies. With an award range of $50,000 to $750,000, these grants are designed to enable rural organizations and institutions to eliminate barriers to access in underserved commu more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the National Institute of Justice, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the examination and interpretation of physical evidence in publicly funded forensic laboratories. This initiative, titled NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories, has an estimated total funding of $1.5 million, with award ceilings reaching $1.5 million for each of the approximately seven anticipated awards. El more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the National Institute of Justice, has issued a grant opportunity titled NIJ FY25 Research and Development of Innovations in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes. With an estimated total funding of $12.5 million, this initiative seeks to bolster the field of forensic science in criminal justice by supporting basic and applied research and development. The grant aims to fund up to 30 awards, each designed to address discrete projects that can increase the knowledge base guid more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the National Institute of Justice, is seeking applications for the FY25 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence grant opportunity. This funding aims to support rigorous applied research that explores the critical intersection of drug crimes and firearms, directly informing the development of evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice stakeholders. With a total estimated fun more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its National Institute of Justice, has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at advancing research in the field of corrections. The initiative, titled NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Corrections, offers a total of $3 million and expects to award four grants to local government units that demonstrate the capacity to conduct impactful research. This funding is specifically designated for rigorous proposals focused on two primary areas: the management and development of the correctio more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing research and evaluation efforts to combat human trafficking. With an estimated total funding of $4 million, the program is set to award up to five grants, with a ceiling of $3 million for individual projects. This funding initiative, executed in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), seeks to address critical gaps in understanding and responding to human trafficking, especia more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the National Institute of Justice, has announced a funding opportunity focused on advancing research and evaluation in forensic science systems. The initiative, titled NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems, has an estimated total funding of $2 million, with an award ceiling of up to $2 million available for successful proposals. This funding opportunity is aimed at other units of local government and seeks applications for rigorous applied research and evaluati more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing school safety through research and evaluation. The initiative, titled NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety, offers a total of $5 million, with the expectation of awarding five grants. This funding opportunity seeks to support innovative research projects that address critical knowledge gaps in two key areas: the identification of malleable factors influencing school violence i more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, has launched a matching grant opportunity aimed at enhancing financial support for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. This initiative is designed to promote the expansion and sustainability of VITA programs nationwide, which provide free tax preparation services and financial literacy resources. Grants awarded under this program will range from $5,000 to $2 million, with funds intended to support a variety of o more ST