Federal Grant Opportunities
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NSF Announces $12 Million for Responsible Technology Design & Deployment
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a significant funding opportunity, totaling an estimated $12 million, to support the "Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies" (ReDDDoT).
This initiative aims to foster ethical, legal, and societal considerations in the advancement of key technological areas.
The ReDDDoT program seeks proposals from multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams focused on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and/or natural and anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation. The NSF anticipates making approximately
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a significant funding opportunity, totaling an estimated $12 million, to support the "Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies" (ReDDDoT).
This initiative aims to foster ethical, legal, and societal considerations in the advancement of key technological areas.
The ReDDDoT program seeks proposals from multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams focused on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and/or natural and anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation. The NSF anticipates making approximately31 awards, with individual grants ranging from $75,000 to a maximum of $1,500,000.
A wide array of entities are eligible to apply, including U.S.-based for-profit organizations (including small businesses with strong research capabilities), state and local governments, and accredited U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (including community colleges). Tribal Nations and U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations directly involved in education or research are also encouraged to apply. Notably, the project leadership should include individuals with expertise in responsible technology design, development, and deployment.
The program has two primary goals: to enhance collaboration across academia, industry, non-profit, and government for technology translation, and to ensure ethical and societal values are integrated into the technology lifecycle to benefit the public. The NSF highlights the importance of accelerating innovation, creating broad communities of interest, educating the STEM workforce, facilitating societal benefits while mitigating harms, and empowering public participation in technology development.
This funding opportunity will support three project types in Fiscal Year 2025: "Execute" projects for established teams with a track record of impactful activities; "Explore" projects for exploratory and formative work to validate responsible design approaches; and "Inform (Workshop)" projects for convenings that share expertise across relevant ecosystems.
The deadline for applications is July 08, 2025.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358703
SBA Offers Over $1.1 Million in Grants for Manufacturing Training Through 'Empower to Grow' Program
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a funding opportunity totaling $1,148,658 through its "Empower to Grow (E2G) Program Manufacturing."
This grant program is designed to support the development and delivery of innovative manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing businesses, with a particular emphasis on firms located within HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones).
The SBA expects to award three grants, with each award valued at $1,148,658. The funding aims to facilitate the provision of hands-on, in-person,
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WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a funding opportunity totaling $1,148,658 through its "Empower to Grow (E2G) Program Manufacturing."
This grant program is designed to support the development and delivery of innovative manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing businesses, with a particular emphasis on firms located within HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones).
The SBA expects to award three grants, with each award valued at $1,148,658. The funding aims to facilitate the provision of hands-on, in-person,virtual, or hybrid training programs tailored to the specific needs of small manufacturers.
A broad range of entities are eligible to apply for these grants, including:
* Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education.
* Private institutions of higher education.
* Non-profit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education).
* For-profit organizations that are not classified as small businesses.
* Small businesses themselves.
The primary objective of the E2G Manufacturing Program is to empower small manufacturing businesses, especially those in HUBZones, by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to grow and succeed.
The deadline for submitting applications is May 12, 2025.
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Original text here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358669
NOAA Offers $600,000 to Support Hawaii Coral Reef Fisheries Management
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering approximately $600,000 in grant funding to support the development of Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans (CR-FMPs) across the Hawaiian Islands.
According to the grant announcement, the funding, under the FY 2025 NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - Ruth D. Gates initiative, aims to aid state and national management goals. The selected organizations will collaborate with the State of Hawaii's Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and NOAA's Pacific Island Regional
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WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering approximately $600,000 in grant funding to support the development of Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans (CR-FMPs) across the Hawaiian Islands.
According to the grant announcement, the funding, under the FY 2025 NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - Ruth D. Gates initiative, aims to aid state and national management goals. The selected organizations will collaborate with the State of Hawaii's Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and NOAA's Pacific Island RegionalOffice (PIRO). The focus will be on providing technical support and creating decision-making tools for the State's Holomua Initiative, which is driven by local, island-based Navigator Teams.
The funds will specifically support technical writing for CR-FMPs in Lana'i, Hawai'i Island, Kauai, and Oahu, in coordination with DAR. The CR-FMPs will outline management actions to achieve local sustainable fisheries management targets and develop monitoring and evaluation plans. Funding will also support management-driven scientific research to inform the CR-FMPs.
NOAA anticipates awarding grants to two organizations. The maximum federal funding per application is $600,000, with a floor of $50,000. Projects should have a duration of no more than 36 months (3 years).
Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations and research institutions with demonstrated expertise in coral reef conservation or restoration, either through practice or significant scientific contributions. Coral reef research centers designated by NOAA CRCP, and regional fishery management councils established under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act are also eligible. Applicants must have a physical presence and long-term partnerships in Hawaii, and experience working with diverse partners, including government, non-profits, universities, and Hawaiian organizations.
A 1:1 non-Federal matching contribution is required, unless a waiver is granted. Applicants must also provide evidence of support from relevant State representatives.
The deadline for applications is June 13, 2025.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358662
HHS to Award $2.5 Million for Community Falls Prevention Programs
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), has announced a funding opportunity to expand evidence-based falls prevention programs for older adults and adults with disabilities.
The initiative, titled "Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming," will award cooperative agreements to entities focused on targeted partnerships and innovative strategies. The goal is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of falls prevention activities, improve outcomes, and reduce falls
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WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), has announced a funding opportunity to expand evidence-based falls prevention programs for older adults and adults with disabilities.
The initiative, titled "Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming," will award cooperative agreements to entities focused on targeted partnerships and innovative strategies. The goal is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of falls prevention activities, improve outcomes, and reduce fallsand fall risks.
The ACL expects to award two cooperative agreements under this opportunity. A total of $2,500,000 is allocated, with an award ceiling and floor of $1,250,000 per award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Eligible applicants include:
* State governments
* Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
* Private institutions of higher education
* Independent school districts
* Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
* Native American tribal organizations (excluding non-federally recognized)
* Special district governments
* Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
* County governments
* City or township governments
* Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
According to the announcement, funded entities will collaborate with partners, create and disseminate resources and education, and capture best practices. They will also design an evaluation to assess the impact of their efforts.
The estimated deadline for application is June 23, 2025.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358663
USGS Announces $5 Million for State Geological Surveys to Map Mine Waste Resources
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a bureau of the Department of the Interior, has announced a new funding opportunity under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) to support state geological surveys in inventorying and characterizing mine waste.
The "Earth MRI Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025" will allocate approximately $5 million through cooperative agreements. This initiative is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
The funding aims to support ongoing Earth MRI efforts by enabling state geological surveys to compile and acquire
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WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a bureau of the Department of the Interior, has announced a new funding opportunity under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) to support state geological surveys in inventorying and characterizing mine waste.
The "Earth MRI Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025" will allocate approximately $5 million through cooperative agreements. This initiative is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
The funding aims to support ongoing Earth MRI efforts by enabling state geological surveys to compile and acquiremine waste inventory and characterization data, conduct sampling, and perform mapping activities. State geological surveys can also apply for travel funds to attend the annual 2025 Earth MRI workshop.
The expected number of awards is not specified, but the award ceiling is set at $356,000, with an award floor of $3,000. No cost-sharing or matching is required. The maximum project period is 24 months. All Mineral Resources Program funds must be obligated by September 30, 2025. Deliverables for funded projects are due 90 days following the end of the agreement performance period. The earliest project start date will be after the USGS receives its FY2025 BIL funding or July 15, 2025, whichever is later, with the latest start date being September 30, 2025.
Eligibility is strictly limited to State geological surveys. However, a university may submit a proposal on behalf of a State geological survey if the survey is organized under a state university system. Importantly, any State geological survey with overdue deliverables or progress reports on previous or ongoing Earth MRI-funded agreements at the time of proposal submission may not be considered for funding.
The application deadline is May 9, 2025.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358654
$45 Million Available for Wetlands Conservation Projects Under NAWCA Standard Grants
By Aliza Qamar
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced a funding opportunity for the NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants, making approximately $45 million available for projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
This competitive, matching grant program supports public-private partnerships undertaking the long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats within the United States.
The program emphasizes projects that benefit a diversity of wetland ecosystems and maintain abundant
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WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced a funding opportunity for the NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants, making approximately $45 million available for projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
This competitive, matching grant program supports public-private partnerships undertaking the long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats within the United States.
The program emphasizes projects that benefit a diversity of wetland ecosystems and maintain abundantpopulations of waterfowl and other wetland-associated migratory birds, consistent with established conservation plans. A key requirement of this grant is a 1:1 non-federal match, and research funding is not eligible.
While the expected number of awards is not specified, the award ceiling is $3,000,000, and the award floor is $250,001.
A wide range of entities are eligible to apply for these Standard Grants, including:
* Special district governments
* Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education
* Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
* Private institutions of higher education
* Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
* State governments
* Small businesses
* County governments
* City or township governments
* Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
* Independent school districts
The deadline for applications is July 10, 2025.
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View grant announcement here: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358607
