WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Mine Safety and Health Administration, is accepting applications for the MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY STATE GRANTS program. With an estimated total funding of $10.5 million, the program aims to distribute up to $800,000 per grant to State, Tribal, and Territorial Governments, including various U.S. territories. The grants are designed to assist these governmental bodies in developing and enforcing state mining laws and regulations, enhancing workers' compensation and occupational disea more ST

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education, through its Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), has announced an allocation of $12.8 million for the Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need (CAANN) Program. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of postsecondary education by supporting the development of centers that address critical areas of national concern. The CAANN Program is designed to bolster the capacity of institutions of higher learning to provide targeted educational resources and training in fields identified more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of State invites proposals for the U.S.-D.R. Technology and Science Fair, a program designed to foster innovation and collaboration between U.S. and Dominican scientific communities. This initiative seeks to enhance educational opportunities in science and technology fields, encouraging students and professionals to showcase their research and projects. The funding for the program ranges from $30,000 to $80,000, aimed at supporting initiatives that promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, and m more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, invites proposals for the Advancing State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers grant program. This initiative aims to strengthen support systems for family caregivers, ensuring they receive the necessary resources and assistance to provide care effectively. Eligible applicants include state and tribal agencies, non-profit organizations, and other entities focused on enhancing caregiving servi more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, is inviting proposals for its National Information and Referral Support Center grant program. This initiative aims to enhance access to critical information and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Organizations committed to improving information and referral services can apply for grant funding ranging from $200,000 to $225,000. The funding will help develop effective strategies for connecting indi more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has opened funding for the establishment of a National Technical Assistance Center on Kinship and Grandfamilies. This initiative aims to support kinship caregivers and grandfamilies in accessing vital resources and services that strengthen family bonds and enhance the well-being of children within these unique family structures. The grant offers an award range between $750,000 to $1 million, encouraging organizations to dev more ST

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families - ORR, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing services for unaccompanied alien children. The grants, which range from $1 million to $50 million, intend to support the provision of home study and post-release services essential for the welfare and integration of these vulnerable youth. This initiative is designed to ensure that unaccompanied children receive the necessary support as they transition from fe more ST