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The purpose of this grant is to facilitate the development of advanced wastewater management systems, dual firing retrofits, and natural gas cofiring systems for coal-fired power plants, aiming to enhance their efficiency, reliability, and flexibility to meet increasing power demands. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any interested parties can apply, although specific requirements will be detailed in a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Currently, applications are not being accepted, and interested applicants should await the release of the NOFO for further instructions.

The grant aims to support research proposals in six specific CHE Disciplinary Research Programs related to chemical sciences. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and accredited institutions of higher education located in the U.S. Proposals must be submitted through the designated solicitation, with exceptions for certain programs that have their own submission guidelines.

The FY 2025 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (BWCPIP) aims to assist publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies in establishing or enhancing body-worn camera programs to improve evidence collection, documentation of encounters, and officer safety. Eligible applicants include special district governments, state, county, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state institutions of higher education, and independent school districts. For application details, interested parties should contact the OJP Response Center at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov.

The purpose of this grant is to support programs aimed at preventing and reducing school violence through training, threat assessment teams, intervention strategies, and technology implementation. Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and educational institutions at various levels. To apply, interested parties should contact the OJP Response Center via email at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov for further information.

The NASA Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) grant aims to solicit applied research that supports NASA's Human Research Program, focusing on human health and performance countermeasures for safe and productive human space exploration. Eligible applicants include all categories of U.S. institutions, with the possibility for collaboration with universities, federal laboratories, and the private sector. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES), with staggered due dates from November 2024 to October 2025, starting with the first due date on December 2, 2024.

The grant aims to fund environmental review and preliminary engineering for grade separations at E. Dunne and Tennant Avenue in Morgan Hill, California, as well as a pedestrian underpass at the Morgan Hill Downtown Station, to improve emergency response times affected by the California High Speed Rail project. Eligible applicants include city or township governments. For application details, contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk at 1.866.577.0771 or via email.

The grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) aims to support Training Project Grants (TPGs) focused on enhancing occupational safety and health training to ensure a qualified workforce. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and for-profit organizations, with the exception of foreign organizations. Application details are not specified in the provided description; interested parties may need to contact the grantor for further information.

The grant funds projects aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. The only eligible applicant for this award is the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Application details are not provided, but inquiries can be directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.

The grant aims to support research on the role of lake-bed habitats in fisheries productivity, specifically by developing high-resolution habitat maps using underwater images collected by USGS's autonomous underwater vehicles. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. To apply, interested parties should contact Katie Calder at kcalder@usgs.gov for further information.

The grant aims to support research on developing RNAi-based treatments for controlling invasive plant species, specifically Phragmites australis and Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, leveraging existing genomic data. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact Katie Calder at kcalder@usgs.gov for more information.

The grant provides planning guidance for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) General and Set-Aside National Grantees for Program Year 2025, detailing authorized positions and funding requirements. Eligible applicants include current SCSEP General and Set-Aside National Grantees. For application details or inquiries, applicants should email SCSEP.OGM@dol.gov.

The grant aims to fund research in regional water-availability assessments for the Illinois River Basin, focusing on water quality and nutrient issues, particularly harmful algal blooms. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Program. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact Rachel Miller at rachelmiller@usgs.gov for more information.