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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) applications aimed at supporting the commercialization of cancer-relevant projects previously funded under SBIR or STTR Phase II awards. Eligible applicants include small businesses, nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions. While applications are not currently being accepted, the NOFO is expected to be published in Summer 2025, with applications due in Fall 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to develop collaborations and projects in the meantime.

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 fund programs that teach Cambodian youth to combat misinformation and disinformation online, particularly on Facebook, by enhancing their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience, and non-profit or governmental educational institutions. Interested parties should follow the outlined instructions for submission and can contact the grantor via email at PASExchanges@state.gov for further information.

The grant, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, aims to support teams of alumni from U.S. government-sponsored international exchange programs in funding public service projects that address global challenges, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants are teams of at least two alumni who propose projects focused on engaging youth in STEM education, climate change solutions, or health challenges in the Dominican Republic. To apply, proposals must be submitted to the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, and interested parties can contact the embassy via email for more information.

The Joint Center of Excellence (COE) for Advanced Materials (JAMS) aims to foster a partnership among academic, industrial, and governmental entities to enhance the safety and reliability of composites and advanced materials in commercial aircraft. Eligible applicants include member universities of the COE. Interested parties can contact Ahmet Oztekin, the FAA Program Manager, at ahmet.oztekin@faa.gov for more information.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is offering the Institutional Network Award for KUH Research Training Program to support pre- and post-doctoral trainees in kidney, urologic, and hematology research, fostering a collaborative network across institutions. Eligible applicants include private and public higher education institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and businesses. Applications are not currently being accepted, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of a future Notice of Funding Opportunity.

The BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (BRAIN CONNECTS) grant aims to support specialized projects that develop scalable technologies for mapping brain connectivity, with a focus on enhancing research capacity and technical capabilities in neuroscience. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, small businesses, government entities, and NIH Intramural programs. The application process will begin with the publication of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in June 2025, with applications due in September 2025.

The grant aims to solicit applications for the Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) Network to advance research on autism using innovative technologies and methods, building on 23 years of ACE research. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, and various government entities. While applications are not currently being accepted, potential applicants are encouraged to prepare collaborative projects in anticipation of the upcoming funding opportunity.

The grant aims to support Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers in assessing the impact of FEMA Disaster Declarations on small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) and to assist these manufacturers in recovery efforts and risk mitigation planning. Eligible applicants are current recipients of MEP Center cooperative agreements, who may collaborate with other organizations or subawards. To apply, MEP Centers must submit one application per FEMA Disaster Declaration and can contact Ashley Smothers at grants@nist.gov for more information.

The grant aims to support various initiatives by providing funding to eligible applicants. Eligible entities include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations. To apply, applicants must refer to the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity and submit their applications via the provided email address.

The grant aims to promote bilateral relationships between the U.S. and Mauritius and Seychelles through various programs. Eligible applicants include U.S., Mauritian, and Seychellois registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. To apply, interested parties must submit a concise Statement of Interest (SOI) of no more than 1,500 words by June 1, 2024, after which selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals by July 15, 2024.

The grant aims to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas of the U.S. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Applications must be submitted through the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform at sfgrants.eda.gov, as submissions via Grants.gov are no longer accepted.