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Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The AFCP Small Grants Competition aims to support the preservation of cultural sites, objects, and traditional expressions in developing countries through various project activities, such as conservation and documentation. 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. To apply, interested parties should contact Jakarta PAS Grants via email at JakartaPASGrants@state.gov.
Economic Development Administration
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support economic development activities in communities and regions through funding for planning, technical assistance, and infrastructure construction, as outlined in the Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, city and county governments, state governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible. To apply, interested parties should refer to the EDA's website for the NOFO and application procedures.
The Mind, Machine, and Motor Nexus (M3X) program aims to support fundamental research that enhances bidirectional interactions between intelligent engineered systems and humans in physics-based environments, focusing on safety, productivity, and well-being. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a one-page Project Summary to M3X@nsf.gov for feedback before applying.
The grant aims to support civil society by promoting civil engagement, human rights, good governance, environmental protection, education, and economic engagement in the People's Republic of China. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, individuals, and other entities qualified to receive U.S. grants, while proposals from for-profit entities and those focused on Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan are not accepted. To apply, interested parties should submit their proposals as outlined in the grant guidelines, and can contact the grantor via email at chinasmallgrants@state.gov for further information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to establish a national coordinating center for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMIs) initiative, enhancing research capacity and collaboration among institutions focused on health disparities. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions in the U.S. that have received limited NIH support and offer doctorate degrees in health-related fields. Currently, applications are not being solicited; this notice is intended to allow potential applicants time to prepare collaborative projects.
Administration for Community Living
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to provide disaster reimbursement and assistance funds to State Units on Aging (SUAs) and federally recognized Tribal Organizations currently receiving funding under Title VI of the Older Americans Act (OAA). Eligible applicants include SUAs and Tribal Organizations that have received a Major Disaster Declaration from the President. Applications must be submitted electronically via http://www.grants.gov, and applicants are encouraged to consult with local Emergency Managers before applying.
Administration for Community Living
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and communities by creating opportunities for participation in community life and supporting policy development that enhances self-determination and inclusion. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, while foreign entities are not eligible. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support economic development, job creation, and private investment in economically distressed areas of the U.S. by providing planning and technical assistance investments. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Indian Tribes. Applications must be submitted through the new Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) platform, with further details available in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.
The Media Projects program aims to foster collaboration between media producers and scholars to create engaging documentary films, television, radio programs, and podcasts that highlight humanities scholarship. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, various levels of government, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor at publicpgms@neh.gov.
The grant supports the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), which aims to advance research in marine geosciences through various drilling expeditions and scientific initiatives. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing any interested parties to apply. Applications should be submitted through appropriate NSF programs for pre-expedition and post-expedition studies, with additional support available via the U.S. Science Support Program for related research activities.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of a human abuse potential study for botanical Kratom, addressing its abuse potential due to its activity at opioid receptors. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit businesses, and government entities. Interested parties must submit an Investigational New Drug application and obtain Institutional Review Board clearance, and they may submit multiple distinct applications, but not overlapping ones.
The Geospace Cluster (GC) grant supports fundamental and applied research, technology development, and education related to the Earth's near-space environment and its interactions with the Sun, aiming to enhance understanding and resilience to space weather and upper atmosphere climate change. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing proposals from all institutions, including Minority Serving Institutions and Emerging Research Institutions. Proposals can be submitted at any time, and applicants are encouraged to refer to the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) for submission instructions and compliance requirements.
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