WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at reducing injury and death among individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities. The BJA FY 2026 Kevin and Avonte Program will provide grants of up to $150,000 to eligible applicants, which include units of local government as well as healthcare agencies working with affected individuals. This initiative seeks to bolster public safety efforts, specifically targeting the risks associated with wan more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, seeks applications for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. This funding opportunity will provide essential treatment and recovery support services to parents with substance use disorders who are either pregnant or have minor children and are under correctional control in a facility or community-based setting. Eligible applicants include other units of local government, such as towns, parishes, a more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced the availability of funding under the FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Integration Initiative. This program, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, aims to support state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies in establishing and expanding CGICs to effectively address firearm-related crime. With an award ceiling of $700,000, eligible applicants include not o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced funding for the BJA FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP). This initiative aims to support the development, implementation, or expansion of comprehensive responses to the pressing issues of overdose deaths and the improper use of illicit opioids, stimulants, and other substances. The program allocates up to $7 million, targeting various local government units, including towns, boroughs, more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity designed to enhance education and employment outcomes for adults and youth transitioning from prison and jail. The initiative, BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes, aims to support state, local, and tribal governments, as well as community-based organizations, in developing programs that provide vocational training and career pathways. With an award ceiling of $1 milli more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, seeks proposals for the FY25 and FY26 Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) grant program. This initiative aims to enhance the construction management capabilities of state and local transportation agencies by integrating advanced digital technologies. Eligible applicants include state and local government entities as well as other qualifying organizations involved in transportation construction management. The funding  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking proposals for the Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Opportunity aimed at supporting eligible Indian Tribes and intertribal consortia in implementing approved Nonpoint Source management programs under the Clean Water Act Section 319. This initiative, with an estimated total funding of $3.5 million, will provide grants with a ceiling of $175,000 per award, facilitating financial assistance for around 20 projects. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribes and intertri more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing laboratory services and diagnostic networks within the Ghana Health Service. This initiative is designed to support the Ministry of Health in responding to HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and other critical health threats. The funding opportunity will provide operational support through both financial and technical resources, with an approximate total funding amount of $500,000 availab more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has launched a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing surveillance and research on birth defects and stillbirths in the U.S.. The initiative, titled Surveillance and Case Control Study of Stillbirth and Birth Defects (SUCCSSBD), is expected to provide an estimated total funding of $55 million, with the intention of awarding approximately 20 grants. Birth defects affect around three percent of all births in the U.S. and are a leadin more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at eradicating HIV and tuberculosis (TB) as public health threats in India. The initiative, titled Ending HIV and TB as Public Health Threats Through an Accelerated and Sustained Comprehensive Response in India, supports the National AIDS Control Organization, Central Tuberculosis Division, and other departments within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. CDC anticipates approximately more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at addressing youth violence. The initiative, titled Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL 2.0), is focused on developing effective strategies and interventions to combat violence impacting young people in the U.S.. This grant has an award range of $450,000, available to organizations that can demonstrate innovative approaches to prevention and support for affected youth. Eligible more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a funding opportunity inviting proposals for the Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) program. This initiative is designed to support foundational research across various fields within biological sciences, fostering innovation and discovery that can contribute to the greater scientific understanding. Eligible entities include universities, colleges, and non-profit organizations that demonstrate the capacity to conduct significant biological research. This fund more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced an opportunity for researchers to apply for funding through its Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation program, specifically for Wave-Based Computing. This initiative aims to advance the understanding and application of wave-based technologies across various fields, promoting innovative research that leverages the unique properties of waves to solve complex problems. The EFRI program encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists and engineers, inviti more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for its Engineering: Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems program. This initiative aims to advance research and development in vital areas of engineering that encompass chemical, bioengineering, energy, and transportation technologies. Proposals are invited from eligible institutions and researchers with projects that demonstrate potential for innovation and real-world application in these fields. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collab more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a funding opportunity aimed at advancing engineering innovation through its program titled Engineering: Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation. This initiative seeks to support research and development in critical engineering fields that encompass civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing innovation. Grants awarded through this program are designed to facilitate innovative research and the development of new methodologies, technologies, and pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced an opportunity for funding under its Engineering (ENG): Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS) program. This initiative aims to support basic engineering research and development in electrical and computing systems. By fostering innovative research, the program seeks to enhance the capability and efficiency of these critical fields. The ECCS program invites a spectrum of proposals that may lead to advancements in technologies crucial for society's infra more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for its Expeditions in Computing (Expeditions) program, designed to support innovative research that pushes the boundaries of computer science. This competitive grant opportunity aims to drive transformative advances in the field by funding large-scale collaborative projects. With an award floor of $15 million, the Expeditions program targets groundbreaking ideas that can significantly impact various aspects of computing, from theoretical foundations to practical  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced the availability of funding through its MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs. This initiative aims to support a wide range of research activities in the field of astronomy, encouraging innovative scientific inquiry and advancements within the discipline. Funding is targeted at enhancing the understanding of astronomical phenomena through observational, theoretical, or computational means. The program is open to a diverse array of projects, including those that foc more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced an opportunity for funding under the MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem). This initiative aims to support innovative research projects that advance knowledge and understanding in the field of chemistry within the mathematical and physical sciences. Proposals are invited from academic institutions, researchers, and teams working in atmospheric, inorganic, organic, physical, or analytical chemistry. The foundation is particularly interested in projects that demonst more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced the opening of its MPS Materials Research Programs, aimed at advancing the field of materials science through innovative research projects. This initiative supports efforts that enhance the understanding, design, and application of materials across various domains, including energy, electronics, and biotechnology. Eligible applicants include universities, colleges, and research institutions, as well as collaborations among these entities. The program encourages interdisc more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced an opportunity for researchers to secure funding through the MPS Mathematical Sciences Research Programs (MPS MathSci). This initiative aims to promote innovative research within the mathematical sciences, supporting projects that advance the field and its applications. Eligible applicants include researchers from a variety of institutions, including universities, colleges, and nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S.. Proposals should demonstrate novel approaches to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation has opened funding for the MPS Physics Research Programs, inviting research proposals that advance the understanding of physical phenomena. This initiative aims to support innovative projects that enhance scientific knowledge and foster collaboration among researchers in various fields of physics. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and research organizations that demonstrate the capacity to carry out high-impact physics research. Proposals shou more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, seeks proposals for a funding initiative aimed at documenting human rights abuses and countering propaganda from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). This grant opportunity is designed to support organizations that can provide evidence of ongoing human rights violations within DPRK, highlighting the need for accountability and transparency. The award range for this initiative is set at $3.0 million, with the aim of empoweri more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, seeks proposals for projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and prioritize American interests. With an award ceiling of $25 million, the program aims to leverage assistance as a tool of statecraft to enhance U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society groups, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations i more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Navy, through its Office of Naval Research, seeks proposals for the Young Investigator Program, an initiative aimed at fostering scientific research and innovation within the naval research community. This program is designed to support the early career researchers who are working on relevant scientific and engineering topics that align with the strategic interests of the U.S. Navy. The Young Investigator Program encourages the participation of researchers who have received their doctorate or equivalent degree w more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Agricultural Marketing Service, is offering a financial opportunity aimed at enhancing food assistance initiatives. The agency seeks applications for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance, which are designed to improve the infrastructure necessary for maintaining food quality and safety during transportation and storage. Award amounts for the grants will range from $2 million to $7.5 million, providing significant support for projects that strengthen the cold chai more ST