Federal grants

The NIEHS Worker Training Program's Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training Program aims to provide funding for the development of health and safety training for workers involved in hazardous materials activities, including waste generation, transportation, and emergency response. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare their applications, although specific application procedures are not detailed in the description.

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) aims to support educational activities that enhance training opportunities in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research, ensuring a well-prepared workforce and promoting research careers. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, and various government entities. For application details, interested parties should contact NIH at NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is planning to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) through an Administrative and Resource Center (ARC) that will support research on integrating oral health into medical care. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses, among others. Applications are not currently being solicited, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in advance; for inquiries, contact dena.fischer@nih.gov.

The grant aims to establish a cooperative agreement for the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) to support and enhance the capabilities of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. Eligible applicants include unrestricted entities, excluding foreign organizations, while faith-based and community organizations that meet the requirements can also apply. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at contactelderjustice@acl.hhs.gov for more information.

The grant aims to support the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Threshold Program in the Solomon Islands, focusing on community engagement and cross-cutting program support services to facilitate economic growth and poverty reduction. Eligible applicants include unrestricted organizations. Interested parties can apply by registering for a virtual Industry Day event, where they can learn more about the procurements and submit questions in advance.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is planning to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish Resource-based centers that will provide essential research infrastructure and resources for investigators focused on bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions. While applications are not currently being accepted, potential applicants are encouraged to start developing collaborations and projects in anticipation of the upcoming NOFO.

The BRITE Program aims to encourage undergraduate freshmen and sophomores to pursue studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, and related STEM fields through integrated educational activities, including summer bridge programs, academic year activities, and summer research experiences. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education with modest NIH research project grant funding. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at gatlincl@nih.gov for more information.

The grant aims to support creative projects that align with the objectives of the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Spain, focusing on areas such as climate action, education, security alliances, media literacy, and human rights. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, and individual citizens from Spain, Andorra, or the United States, with a demonstrated capacity to execute the proposed activities. Applications can be submitted via email to SpainPDGrants@state.gov, and projects must include an American element and be completed within 18 months of starting.

The grant aims to enhance the capacity of public health staff in Central American countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama) to meet the 95-95-95 targets for ending the AIDS epidemic by integrating HIV services into health systems and improving access to testing and treatment. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, higher education institutions, various levels of government, small and for-profit businesses, and nonprofits. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov for more information.

The grant aims to support the establishment of Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (DDRCCs) to enhance collaboration among researchers focused on digestive and liver diseases. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations, provided they have a strong ongoing research base in the relevant field with at least $3 million in direct costs per year. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at katrina.serrano@nih.gov for more information.

The AGS Education grant supports the integration of atmospheric and geospace research and education through funding for summer internships for undergraduate students and postdoctoral fellowships for recent PhD graduates. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing various applicants to participate. Proposals for the REU Site Program can be submitted annually with an August deadline, while proposals for the AGS Education program are by invitation only, requiring contact with the education program director prior to submission.

The grant aims to enhance the generalizability and dissemination of clinical trial results in cancer research through the National Cancer Institute's Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), focusing on cancer control, prevention, treatment, and care delivery in community settings. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and businesses, specifically those with expertise in cancer clinical research. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.