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Centers for Disease Control-GHC
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The purpose of this grant is to enhance the International Health Regulations (IHR) capacities of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other relevant government agencies to improve health threat detection and response through a multisectoral approach. Eligible applicants include private and public higher education institutions, nonprofits, government entities, and for-profit organizations. Application details are not provided, but inquiries can be directed to DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to establish a National Training Center that will provide training and technical assistance to Title X family planning service delivery grantees and Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program recipients. Eligible applicants include public or private non-profit entities for Title X funding, and both public and private (non-profit or for-profit) entities for TPP funding; collaborations between entities are allowed. Applications must be submitted under the PA-FPT-25-001 announcement in Grants.gov, consisting of two parts for each program, and interested parties should contact OASH_Grants@hhs.gov for guidance on joint applications.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for Lead Academic Organizations (LAOs) that will conduct early phase clinical trials as part of the NCI Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN). Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Applications will not be accepted until the NOFO is published in Summer 2025, with an anticipated application due date in Fall 2025.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program aims to enhance biomedical research capacity in states with historically low NIH funding by supporting the expansion and sustainability of biomedical research centers at eligible institutions. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions located in IDeA-eligible states that award doctoral degrees in health-related sciences or are independent biomedical research institutes. To apply, interested institutions should propose a sustainability plan during the COBRE-E Phase for implementation in the COBRE-S Phase.
The Sociology Program supports basic research on human social organization and processes of change, encouraging theoretically focused empirical investigations to enhance understanding of social dynamics. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. To apply, Principal Investigators must select PD 98-1331 in the program announcement/solicitation block on the proposal cover sheet when submitting regular research projects.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to continue the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) research, focusing on the effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development and behavior into emerging adulthood. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and businesses. Currently, applications are not being solicited, but interested investigators are encouraged to prepare for future opportunities and collaborations.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) aims to support research on how influenza infections and vaccinations affect the immune responses of infants and mother-infant dyads, with the goal of informing the design of effective influenza vaccines. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, small businesses, and certain nonprofit organizations. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at michelle.arnold@nih.gov for more information.
The grant aims to fund projects that enhance the participation and contribution of individuals with developmental disabilities in community life, while also supporting the development of relevant national and state policies. Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, various government entities, and nonprofit organizations, including those without 501(c)(3) status. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The AFCP Large Grants Program aims to support the preservation of significant cultural heritage sites, including ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings, and museum collections, through various conservation activities. Eligible applicants include foreign institutions of higher education, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, U.S. non-profit organizations (501(c)(3)), and U.S. institutions of higher education. For application details, interested parties can contact Jakarta PAS Grants via email at JakartaPASGrants@state.gov.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to renew a cooperative agreement that supports stakeholders in retail food safety to enhance practices and reduce food-borne illnesses in the U.S. Eligible applicants include non-profit national organizations affiliated with higher education institutions that represent regulatory personnel focused on retail food safety. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov for more information.
The Environmental Sustainability program aims to promote sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being while preserving natural systems, focusing on areas such as circular bioeconomy engineering, industrial ecology, green engineering, ecological engineering, and earth systems engineering. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. Proposals should be submitted following the guidelines in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide, and it is recommended to discuss innovative proposals with the program director prior to submission.
Administration for Community Living
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to enhance and strengthen elder rights and justice for older adults in economic and social need by improving the quality and accessibility of legal assistance. Eligible applicants include unrestricted entities, but foreign entities are not eligible. Specific application instructions are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.
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