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The purpose of this grant is to gather information to assess the feasibility of the Government soliciting a non-profit organization for the operation and management of the DoD STARBASE program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, both with and without 501(c)(3) status. Interested parties must submit their responses by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on May 16, 2025, via email, following specific formatting requirements outlined in the RFI.

The Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) Program aims to support groups of NIH-supported investigators in purchasing or upgrading state-of-the-art instruments for shared use, enhancing research efficiency and collaboration. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and both private and public institutions of higher education. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at xiang-ning.li@nih.gov for further details.

The Switzer Research Fellowships program aims to enhance research capacity by supporting individuals, including those with disabilities, to conduct original research on rehabilitation and outcomes for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants are individuals only; institutions and organizations cannot apply. To apply, individuals must complete the application forms themselves, and non-U.S. citizens must provide documentation proving their eligibility for U.S. government research funding.

The Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Program (RISBS) aims to support projects that develop computational tools and data to enhance basic research in the social and behavioral sciences, ultimately contributing to improved health, prosperity, and security. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. Interested parties can submit proposals directly to the RISBS program at any time or refer to specific solicitations for key longitudinal surveys, with guidance available from program officers before submission.

The grant aims to support NCI-Designated Cancer Centers through P30 Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs), which enhance research capabilities in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapy across various types of cancer centers. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at ncicenters-r@mail.nih.gov for more information.

The EPSCoR grant aims to enhance scientific progress by fostering partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profits to improve research infrastructure and competitiveness in eligible jurisdictions. Eligible applicants include accredited higher education institutions, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and federally recognized Tribal Nations located within EPSCoR-eligible areas. Proposals for workshops must focus on innovative multi-jurisdictional efforts and can be submitted through the EPSCoR website, which provides detailed eligibility criteria.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) aims to establish an entrepreneurship teaching program focused on substance use disorder (SUD) research, equipping academic researchers with skills to translate their discoveries into viable products. Eligible applicants include small businesses, various educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities. Currently, applications are not being solicited, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare a grant application that includes a proposed hybrid curriculum and outreach strategy for recruiting U.S.-based SUD researchers.

The Tobacco Regulatory Science Program, in collaboration with NIH and the FDA, aims to fund high-priority research projects that will provide scientific data to inform tobacco product regulation and protect public health. Eligible applicants include government entities, small and for-profit businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations, including non-domestic entities. To apply, interested parties should contact the program via email at TRSP@nih.gov for further details.

The grant aims to strengthen Malawi's HIV health information systems by improving data reliability, security, interoperability, and management, ultimately enhancing the capacity of the Ministry of Health. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, public and private higher education institutions, for-profit and small businesses, various levels of government, and nonprofits. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov for further information.

The grant aims to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas of the U.S. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities (such as tribal governments and local governments), and educational institutions. 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.

The grant supports research aimed at enhancing the understanding of the U.S. economy and its global context, covering various areas of economics and prioritizing interdisciplinary projects. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to submit proposals, including individual or multi-investigator research projects and doctoral dissertation improvement awards. To apply, proposals must follow the submission guidelines outlined in the PAPPG, and applicants are encouraged to contact an Economics program officer for assistance with Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG).

The grant aims to support the development and maintenance of animal and biological material resource centers to enhance scientific rigor and reproducibility in biomedical research. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. Applications will not be accepted until the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is published in December 2025, with a due date expected in February 2026, allowing potential applicants time to prepare collaborative projects.