WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its child agency DOC National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - ERA Production, has unveiled a substantial funding opportunity aimed at enhancing research and collaboration in the Northern Gulf of America. The grant, known as the Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America (CINGA), offers awards ranging from $1 million to $100 million, designed to promote scientific inquiry and partnerships that address the ecologica more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its National Institute of Standards and Technology, has announced the opening of applications for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center State Competition grant. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of local MEP centers, which provide vital support to small and medium-sized manufacturers across the United States. The MEP Center State Competition grant will allocate up to $4 million to foster innovative solu more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at revitalizing public transportation facilities. The funding initiative, titled FY22 Essex Junction Multimodal Train and Bus Station Redevelopment-Congressional Directed, will provide a total of $3 million to support the redevelopment of the Essex Junction Multimodal Train and Bus Station. This financial investment is expected to enhance local transpo more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Limited Competition Renewal of the Liver Cirrhosis Network: Clinical Research Centers (U01 Clinical Trial Required). This initiative aims to support clinical research focused on liver cirrhosis, a critical area of study that affects numerous individuals across the country. With an estimated total funding of $3.3 million, t more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at advancing the research capabilities of the Mutant Mouse Resource and Research Centers (MMRRC). This initiative seeks to enhance informatics and coordination services essential for supporting the scientific community's need for diverse mutant mouse models. The funding, designated under the title Informatics, Coordination and Service Center f more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has launched a funding opportunity titled Engineering Improved Stem Cell-Derived Islet Cells for Replacement Therapies. This initiative aims to advance research into the engineering of stem cell-derived islet cell products, with the goal of enhancing outcomes in cell replacement therapies for individuals with type 1 diabetes. With an estimated total funding of $3 million available, more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at fostering innovative resource-related research projects. The funding, designated for the development of models and related materials for studying human health and diseases, is categorized under the program title Resource-Related Research Projects for Development of Models and Related Materials for Studying Human Health and Diseases (R24 Cli more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) inviting applications for Diabetes Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional). This initiative aims to bolster the national research efforts focused on diabetes, its complications, and related endocrine and metabolic conditions. The Diabetes Research Centers are designed to foster collaboration among basic and clinical resear more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a grant opportunity titled Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers. This initiative aims to enhance research capabilities by funding the development of resource centers that provide access to animal models and biological materials crucial to scientific inquiries. The grant seeks to support institutions that can effectively create and maintain these centers, en more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The National Endowment for the Arts has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing urban design in cities across the United States. The initiative, titled Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD), is set to support mayors and city leaders in their efforts to improve public spaces and foster community engagement through innovative design practices. With an award range of $540,000, the MICD program is designed to empower local governments to collaborate with artists, ar more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Fort Worth District, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing coastal resilience through the Oyster Pads and Wave Trip project at Long Bird Island in the Houston Ship Channel. This initiative seeks to protect and restore vital ecosystems while mitigating the impacts of wave energy on the shoreline. The available funding ranges from $100,000 to $533,000, supporting various aspects of the project including research, pla more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Statistics, has announced an opportunity for organizations to apply for the FY25 National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Estimation Project Supplement. This funding initiative aims to enhance the quality and completeness of national crime data, providing vital statistics to inform law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and the public. With an award amount set at $1.5 million, the grant seeks to support more ST