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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to provide funding for public housing authorities (PHAs) to implement the Jobs Plus program, which focuses on enhancing employment opportunities for residents of public housing projects. Eligible applicants are limited to PHAs that operate qualifying public housing projects, with restrictions on those who have previously received Jobs Plus grants for the same target sites. To apply, interested PHAs must submit an email with the subject line "FY 2025 Jobs Plus NOFO" to the Jobs Plus Program Office at jobsplus@hud.gov.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant is intended for designated state authorities or agencies to apply for funding, with applications from non-approved organizations being rejected. Only state governments are eligible to apply, as the program is not open to the public and eligibility is determined by federal statute. Interested applicants should contact Cynthia Dudzinski at 571-608-2233 or via email at Cynthia.M.Dudzinski@uscg.mil for more information.
The Statistics Program supports research in statistical theory and methods applicable to various domains of science and engineering, promoting projects from single investigators to interdisciplinary teams. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing any interested applicants to apply. For application details, contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to facilitate the development of large pilot-scale facilities for recovering domestic critical minerals and materials from operating industrial facilities, such as those in phosphate, fertilizer, oil and gas, smelting, mining, and waste management. Eligibility is unrestricted, but final determination will be made with the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Currently, no applications or concept papers are being accepted in response to this Notice of Intent (NOI), and interested parties should await the release of the NOFO for further details.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to fund the implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans (SIANSMP) approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, focusing on preventing and managing aquatic invasive species. Eligible applicants include States, Territories, and Indian tribes that are part of an interstate organization with an approved ANS Management Plan. To apply, eligible entities must first submit a pre-proposal for review before completing the full application process through GrantSolutions, with a requirement for a 25% cost-share on total project costs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13) grant aims to fund high-quality scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops that advance occupational safety and health research relevant to NIOSH's mission and priorities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that are not higher education institutions and do not have 501(c)(3) status. To apply, interested parties should prepare an application that addresses significant research areas in occupational safety and health, as training-only events are not eligible for consideration.
Environmental Protection Agency
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program aims to support local waste management authorities in enhancing post-consumer materials management and improving municipal recycling programs. Eligibility details can be found in Section 2 of the funding opportunity announcement, and interested applicants can contact Chris Carusiello and Jamie Lutz at SWIFRTribal@epa.gov for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (U13) grant aims to fund high-quality scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops that advance research in occupational safety and health, aligning with NIOSH's mission and priorities. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and various other organizations, with specific exclusions for non-domestic entities. Application details are not provided in the description.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The NSF's IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) program aims to enhance STEM education at two-year colleges by investing in projects that promote student success and innovation. Eligible applicants include accredited two-year colleges, specifically Associate’s Colleges and Baccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges, with the requirement that they lead any collaborative proposals. To apply, institutions must submit proposals that align with the program's goals, with potential funding of up to $600,000 for projects lasting up to four years.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Department of Navy's HBCU/MI program aims to enhance the participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions in Navy research and development activities, focusing on improving STEM capabilities and fostering collaborative efforts in naval science and technology. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act and accredited post-secondary minority institutions, with specific requirements for the Principal Investigator. Applications can be submitted without a limit on the number of submissions per organization, and inquiries can be directed to the grantor via email.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The "Windows on the Universe" Multi-Messenger Astrophysics (WoU-MMA) program aims to enhance the integration of observations and theory in multi-messenger astrophysics, focusing on electromagnetic waves, high-energy particles, and gravitational waves. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. Proposals should address at least one of the specified criteria and must begin with the title "WoU-MMA:" to be considered for this program.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant from the Division of Physics (PHY) aims to support physics research and the training of future scientists across various physics disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and tribal nations. To apply, proposals must be submitted by specific deadlines depending on the program, with the next deadlines occurring in November and December 2023.
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