WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through its National Energy Technology Laboratory, seeks proposals for its Annual Recurring University Training and Research program. This initiative is designed to enhance energy-related research, training, and development at academic institutions. Award amounts range from $1 to $750,000, providing critical funding for projects that align with the department's objectives of fostering innovation in energy technologies. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, which are more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has opened funding opportunities for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Community Systems Development. This program aims to enhance the capacity of behavioral health systems in rural areas by promoting the development and expansion of formalized networks that implement evidence-based services for substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, treatment, recovery, and related services. With an estimated total more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, seeks proposals for capacity building aimed at strengthening immunization programs in priority countries. The grant, with an estimated total funding of $120 million, intends to enhance efforts to prevent, control, and eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) such as polio, measles, and rubella. With an award ceiling of $120 million and expected to fund two awards, this initiative will help improve immunization services, bolste more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced the availability of fiscal year 2027 funds to support initiatives aimed at enhancing state capacity in alcohol epidemiology and preventing excessive alcohol use. The initiative, officially termed CDC-RFA-DP-27-0072, will provide a total of $12.0 million across approximately 12 anticipated awards. Eligible applicants must be physically located and operate within the state or territory for which they are proposing work. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, seeks proposals for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Evaluation. This initiative aims to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to address the opioid crisis in rural areas across the U.S.. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders with a vested interest in tackling substance use disorders. The program is focused more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Office of National Drug Control Policy has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the ability of Tribal communities to recognize and respond to developing drug threats. This initiative will provide up to $300,000 to support research that addresses obstacles faced by these communities in identifying emerging substance misuse issues. Only hospitals are eligible to apply for this grant, which is expected to result in one award. The initiative's primary objective is to encourage researchers to conduct a pilot more ST