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The grant aims to advance youth activism and engagement in Albania by supporting civic participation and capacity-building among young activists. Eligible applicants include Albanian not-for-profit organizations, such as civil society groups and think tanks, with experience in youth issues; U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible. Application instructions are not detailed in the provided text, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

The grant aims to fund noise mitigation projects through the Community Noise Mitigation Program, specifically for sound insulation in facilities near military installations, with a total of $75 million available. Eligible applicants include county, state, and city or township governments, as well as other local government entities. To apply, interested parties must engage with the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and can reach out via the provided email for further information.

The grant aims to support a 4-year program in the Solomon Islands focused on implementing policy and institutional reforms to reduce poverty through economic growth, specifically through the Accessing Land for Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) Project and the Forest Value Enhancement Project. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and for-profit companies with relevant experience in community governance and land use issues in the Solomon Islands. Interested organizations should respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by submitting their qualifications and relevant project experience via email by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on February 18, 2021.

The grant aims to fund specialized technical assistance projects that enhance the capacity of partners involved in the Reception and Placement Program (R&P) to improve refugee resettlement outcomes in the U.S. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, both with and without 501(c)(3) status, and they may apply individually or as part of a consortium. Applications must be submitted through grants.gov following the anticipated request for concept notes, which will be posted around April 28, 2022.

The U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit Bangladesh 2024 grant aims to support initiatives related to public diplomacy and engagement with U.S. exchange alumni. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and public and private educational institutions, all of which must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and valid registration on SAM.gov. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024, and applicants are advised to start the registration process early to ensure timely completion.

The grant aims to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), their families, and communities by creating opportunities for participation in community life and supporting policy development that promotes self-determination and inclusion. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, with foreign entities excluded. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

The grant aims to provide funding for qualified private, nonprofit, and public intermediary organizations to deliver financial and technical assistance programs that enhance community capacity in housing, community facilities, and economic development. Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, various levels of government, small businesses, and nonprofits, with a requirement for the intermediary to have at least three years of relevant experience. To apply, organizations must demonstrate their capacity and provide matching funds equal to the grant amount, which ranges from $50,000 to $500,000.

The Annual Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024) aims to provide funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to develop and implement innovative solutions to global challenges in their communities. Eligible applicants must be teams of at least two alumni, with U.S. citizen alumni participating as team members but not as primary applicants. Proposals must be submitted via the provided online form by February 15, 2024.

The Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program aims to support non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Albania in developing capacities to counter and prevent violent extremism while fostering cohesive communities. Eligible applicants include Albanian not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and civil society groups with relevant experience in countering violent extremism (CVE) issues. Interested organizations can apply by responding to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and may contact pdgrantstirana@state.gov for more information.

The grant aims to fund a 3-year cooperative agreement to develop sustainable peer support models for individuals who use or can benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), addressing the needs of those with speech disabilities, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Eligible applicants include nonprofit community-based service-provider organizations, self-advocacy organizations, and families of individuals who use AAC; foreign entities are not eligible. Details on how to apply are not provided, but interested parties can contact Pamela O'Brien via email for more information.

The grant aims to enhance historic preservation at the local level by providing training opportunities and promoting the Federal Certified Local Government program through a partnership between the National Park Service and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education. For application details, interested parties should contact LaQuita Palmer at the provided email or phone number, noting that this is a Notice of Intent Only.

The grant aims to support Community-Led Monitoring initiatives in Mozambique under the PEPFAR Community Grants Program, providing up to $25,000 to enhance the quality and accessibility of HIV services through community engagement. Eligible applicants include non-profit Mozambican Community Based Organizations (CBOs) led by individuals living with or affected by HIV, particularly those focusing on key populations. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on August 8, 2021, and detailed submission guidelines can be found on the U.S. Embassy's website.