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Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants

The purpose of this NOFO is to provide one-time awards to eligible applicants for developing plans to implement the Tribal title IV-E foster care, adoption assistance, and guardianship assistance programs. Each recipient must submit a plan to the Department of Health and Human Services within 24 months of the project start date. Funds under this NOFO may be used for the cost of developing a title IV-E plan under section 471 of the Social Security Act (the Act) to carry out a program under section 479B of the Act. The award may be used for costs relating to the development of data collection systems, a cost-allocation methodology, agency and tribal court procedures necessary to meet the case review system requirements under section 475(5) of the Act, or any other costs attributable to meeting any other requirement necessary for approval of a title IV-E plan.

The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support local economies. Fish passage projects benefit communities by reducing flood risk, improving recreational opportunities, and improving roads while supporting native fish populations and aquatic ecosystems. NFPP project examples include dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and the installation of fishways. It is estimated that for every $1 million invested by the program, $1.5 million in value is added to the economy.The program is delivered through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) field offices nationwide. Local Service staff work with partners to identify and implement projects. Projects are based on sound science, advance the Service mission, and promote aquatic connectivity. Contact regional NFPP Coordinator in your area for information about program priorities and application process.

OVC FY25 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - Wisconsin Crisis Response

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) supports victims of mass violence and terrorism through the Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP). Funding for this program comes from the Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve (the Emergency Reserve). Along with non-grant training and technical assistance services, there are four types of grants that may be combined into one application: crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and crime victim compensation.
AEAP grants are a mechanism by which the Director of OVC may award supplemental crime victim compensation and assistance to eligible entities responding to acts of mass criminal violence or domestic terrorism. The event must be sufficiently large that the jurisdiction cannot provide needed services to victims of the incident with existing resources, while also supporting victims of other crimes, in a timely and comprehensive manner. OVC generally accesses AEAP funds only in response to incidents that are sufficiently large in scope for the locale, and typically only where there was an unpredictable, indiscriminate, or broad targeting of victims, or otherwise unique aspect to the crime. In most cases, OVC expects States and communities to plan for and address victim needs stemming from relatively more predictable instances of gang-related violence, domestic violence, and broader community gun violence, from existing VOCA resources.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) will solicit applications to award approximately $15.2 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. CED awards will be made as part of a broader strategy to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas. CED projects are expected to actively recruit individuals with low income to fill the positions created by CED-funded development activities, to assist those individuals in successfully maintaining employment, and to ensure that the businesses and jobs created remain viable for at least one year after the project period. CED projects can be non-construction or construction projects, however, short-term construction jobs associated with preparing for business startup or expansion are not counted when determining the number of jobs created under the CED program as those jobs are temporary in nature. OCS encourages applicants to target rural and underserved areas in states with current projects.Furthermore, OCS encourages potential applicants to explore how proposed projects can be aligned and/or integrated with other OCS-funded programs and priorities to more comprehensively address the needs of rural and urban communities with high rates of poverty, unemployment, and substance use disorder, as well as communities experiencing persistent poverty, as identified by US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AT-25-004.html

NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience: Coordination Center for Interoception Research (BPCCIR) (U24, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this NOFO is to establish the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Coordination Center for Interoception Research (BPCCIR). Interoception, for the purpose of this NOFO, encompasses the processes by which an organism or a person senses, interprets, integrates, and regulates signals that represent the internal states. The goals of the NBCCIR are to: 1) promote a multidisciplinary approach for interoception research, and 2) bridge the gap between brain and body studies through a cooperative agreement funding mechanism, U24. This NOFO aims to foster interactions within the broad community of interoception researchers, rather than focusing on disease-specific subdisciplines. Specifically, the NOFO will support efforts to: 1) establish and maintain a multidisciplinary team of interoception researchers to oversee and guide NBCCIR activities; 2) create and support digital communication platforms to facilitate networking, collaborations, and information dissemination; 3) plan, organize, and host at least one scientific meeting per year that will include NIH-funded interoception researchers, trainees, and other stakeholders; 4) identify challenges and future technological and scientific opportunities for the field of interoception and develop common terminology, data standards, and common data elements; and 5) generate metrics of success and plans to ensure the sustainability of the interoception research community.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-25-035.html

Influenza Transmission Research Consortium (P01 Clinical Trial Optional)

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support basic research to understand the fundamental mechanisms underlying human-to-human transmission of seasonal influenza virus. The NOFO will establish an Influenza Transmission Research Consortium comprised of a network of individual Influenza Transmission Research Centers. Centers should propose collaborative, multidisciplinary teams that will investigate the dynamics and drivers of influenza transmission and develop novel resources to further the field of respiratory virus transmission.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-26-011.html

NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of summer research education programs for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers from all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It is essential to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease Related Dementias (ADRD) research workforce and provide exposure to AD/ADRD research to individuals early in their careers. The proposed research education programs will support intensive summer research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of exposing participants to AD/ADRD research and encourage further study or participation in biomedical and behavioral research.
This NOFO does not allow participants to lead an independent clinical trial, but does allow them to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-26-010.html

NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It is essential to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimers Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research workforce and provide exposure to AD/ADRD research to individuals early in their careers. The proposed research education programs will support intensive research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of preparing recent baccalaureates to transition into strong, research-focused advanced degree programs or competitive private sector research careers in AD-related disciplines.

https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2020-ACF-OCS-EF-1831

Rural Community Development Program (RCD) Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Training and Technical Assistance Project

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services announces the availability of approximately $11million in Rural Community Development (RCD) discretionary grant funds. RCD funds must be used to provide training and technical assistance to: Increase access for low-income families to water supply and waste disposal services, preserve affordable water and waste disposal services in low-income rural communities, increase local capacity and expertise to establish and maintain needed community facilities, increase economic opportunities for low-income rural communities by ensuring they have basic water and sanitation, utilize technical assistance to leverage additional public and private resources, and promote improved coordination of Federal, state, and local agencies and financing programs to benefit low-income communities.

Law, Justice, and Legal Services

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172443

BJA FY25 Invited to Apply- Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance (EFLEA) Program 2

This NOFO will provide funding for emergency situations in which state and local resources are inadequate to protect the lives and property of citizens and/or to enforce criminal law. The state must reimburse these jurisdictions in a manner proportionate to the incident and the areas affected. EFLEA funds may not be used for direct administrative costs. Project activities must be related to overtime and regular salary costs directly incurred during the law enforcement response.

F25AS00284 Butte Creek - Sutter Bypass Weir 1 Design and Permit

The Butte Creek Sutter Bypass West Borrow Canal (WBC) Weir #1 is a dilapidated weir and fish ladder structure and is no longer used as a weir for the purposes of diverting or delivering water to the USFWS Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (Sutter NWR). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Water Resources and NOAA Fisheries seek the design and permitting required for the partial removal or the weir and fish ladder structures and construction of a rock ramp that will maintain water surface elevations adequate to provide flows sufficient for adult salmonid upstream passage. The fish passage flows should be consistent with minimum flow agreement requirements (M&T Ranch Agreement Decree Diversion 50) as well as flows through the fish passage at the upstream Giusti Weir approximately 3.75 miles upstream. The flows of Butte Creek are diverted past the natural outlet to the Sacramento River (known as the Butte Slough Outfall Gates or BSOG) under most conditions and are directed downstream through the Butte Slough. The Butte Slough is bifurcated at a point just upstream of the State Route 20 bridge crossing, identified as the East-West Diversion Weir. The East-West Diversion splits the flows of Butte Slough to approximately 60% to the East and 40% to the West side borrow canals. Butte Slough above the East-West Diversion Weir can handle a flow of up to approximately 2,000 cfs within its natural banks (Jones & Stokes 2002).The CVPIA Science Integration Team (SIT) and Core Team recommended improving adult & juvenile passage on Butte Creek and identified it as a high priority for FY2018. Butte Creek is one of the most productive streams in the Sacramento River Valley for federal and state listed spring-run Chinook salmon (SRCS). SRCS migrate through the Sutter Bypass to Butte Creek, navigating past several water control structures on their way to spawning areas in the Upper Butte Creek system. Months later, the juvenile salmon reverse this route on their way to the Pacific Ocean. The migration of anadromous fish, which includes (fall and spring) Chinook salmon and Central Valley steelhead, is impeded by the last remaining historic weir and ladder structure at Weir 1 in the Sutter Bypass. There is also potential for out-migrating juveniles to be impacted by contact and turbulence created by the defunct infrastructure that remains instream.The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is "working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people". Fish and Aquatic Conservation is integral program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and supports the mission by working with partners to achieve benefits for aquatic species and their habitats. This project helps meet FWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation goals of a program working together to deliver resilient habitats, healthy fish, connected people, and strong partnerships. More information can be found at https://www.fws.gov/program/fish-and-aquatic-conservation.

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25546

Foundations for Operating the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource: the NAIRR Operations Center (NAIRR-OC)

The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot is a pioneering public-private initiative to catalyze a competitive national artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem for discovery and innovation by connecting U.S. researchers and educators to the most advanced public and private-sector computational and data platforms, datasets, software, AI models, and technological expertise necessary to accelerate AI-driven discovery and innovation. Beginning in January 2024, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) – together with 14 other federal agencies and 28 private sector partners – established the NAIRR Pilot, which has immediately advanced innovative AI and science research and accelerated AI workforce training and education. As recommended by America's AI Action Plan, the NAIRR Operations Center (NAIRR-OC) will serve as a lean and sustainable operations capability and be the focal point for operational transition from the current Pilot towards a sustainable long-term NAIRR.


This solicitation seeks proposals to establish a community-based organizationthat will be responsible for the foundational visioning, coordination, operations, and development activities in support of an integrated national infrastructure for AI research and education. The resulting award would advance the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) vision for a public-private partnership to accelerate AI innovation and national competitiveness. This NAIRR Operations Center (NAIRR-OC) will be responsible for the following overarching goals and responsibilities:

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<li>Organizational leadership:Establishing the operational framework, organizational management, and success metrics for the NAIRR and its successful operations according to the vision, goals, and requirements established by the NSF and other federal partners.</li>
<li>Building NAIRR capabilities and community: Undertaking specific development activities in support of NAIRR stakeholders, including interfacing with partner organizations and resources, deploying a unified web portal, integrating data-focused and other resources into the NAIRR, and conducting outreach and community building activities.</li>
<li>Interfacing with Pilot Operations: Coordinating with existing NAIRR Pilot contributing partners and interfacing with the independently supported teams conducting NAIRR Pilot operational functions, while developing tailored plans to execute such functions via the NAIRR-OC in the future.</li>
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NSF anticipates making a single award for this competition. NSF will provide oversight of award activities via the NAIRR Program Management Office (PMO) which may include representatives from partnering agencies. The awardee from this competition may be eligible for expansion of operational responsibilities and duties in a future phase, depending on NAIRR priorities, awardee performance and availability of funds. <a id="_anchor_1" name="_msoanchor_1" href="https://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/good-bye?https://nsf.sharepoint.com/sites/CISEClearance/Shared%20Documents/OAC%20Solicitations/FY26%20Solicitations/NAIRR%20Operating%20Entity/NAIRR-OC%20Solicitation%20w%20CISE-OAD%20Edits.docx#_msocom_1"><br /></a>

Law, Justice, and Legal Services

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1412516/dl?inline

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.RestorativeJustice@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.RestorativeJustice@usdoj.gov

The Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program is a 48-month funding opportunity seeking to support, strengthen, enhance, and expand existing restorative practice programs that prevent or address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in accordance with the “restorative practices” definition at 34 U.S.C. § 12514(a)(3).

F26AS00009_FY 2026 - Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act - Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Tier 2

The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program (16 United States Code (U.S.C.) 777g-1) provides cost-sharing awards to eligible agencies of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The purpose of the program is to maintain, renovate, and construct new boating facilities and associated boater amenities for transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet long that are operated, leased, rented, or chartered primarily for pleasure. Transient vessels are recreational vessels staying no more than 15 days at a facility. These facilities must provide public access and may be publicly or privately owned.Eligible activities may include but are not limited to:Boat slips, piers, mooring buoys, dinghy or courtesy docks, day docks, and gangwaysFuel stations, restrooms, showers, utilities, laundry facilities, and similar amenitiesLighting, communications, buoys, beacons, signals, markers, signs, and security featuresAdministration, coordination, and monitoring of the Tier 2 award.Complete information on other eligible and ineligible activities and the requirements for participation in the program can be found in the BIG Program regulations (50 CFR 86). Review these regulations and this announcement carefully before applying for a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 BIG Tier 2 award. The maximum Federal portion of a Tier 2 award is $1,500,000. The recipient agency, a subrecipient, and/or another third party must provide at least 25 percent of the total project cost in non-federal cost sharing or match.For more information on the BIG Program, visit the Service's Boating Infrastructure Home Page.

F26AS00008_FY 2026 - Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act - Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Tier 1

The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program (16 United States Code (U.S.C.) 777g-1) provides cost-sharing awards to eligible agencies of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The purpose of the program is to maintain, renovate, and construct new boating facilities and associated boater amenities for transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet long that are operated, leased, rented, or chartered primarily for pleasure. Transient vessels are recreational vessels staying no more than 15 days at a facility. These facilities must provide public access and may be publicly or privately owned. Eligible activities may include but are not limited to: Boat slips, piers, mooring buoys, dinghy or courtesy docks, day docks, and gangwaysFuel stations, restrooms, showers, utilities, laundry facilities, and similar amenitiesLighting, communications, buoys, beacons, signals, markers, signs, and security featuresAdministration, coordination, and monitoring for any one or more BIG Tier 1 or Tier 2 awards.Complete information on other eligible and ineligible activities and the requirements for participation in the program can be found in the BIG Program regulations (50 CFR 86). Review these regulations and this announcement carefully before applying for a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 BIG Tier 1 award. The maximum Federal portion of a Tier 1 award is $300,000. The recipient agency, a subrecipient, and/or another third party must provide at least 25 percent of the total project cost in non-federal cost sharing or match.For more information on the BIG Program, visit the Service's Boating Infrastructure Home Page.

FY25 VIETNAM WARTIME ACCOUNTING INITIATIVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

<p>The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD (P)) is the principal staff assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for all matters on the formulation of national security and defense policy, and the integration and oversight of DoD policy and plans to achieve national security objectives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (ASD (IPSA)) is the principal advisor to the USDP and the Secretary of Defense on international security strategy and policy on issues of DoD interest that relate to the nations and international organizations of the Indo Pacific regions, their governments, and defense establishments,&nbsp;and for oversight of security cooperation programs, including Foreign Military Sales, in these regions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The United States and Vietnam are comprehensive strategic partners with a friendship grounded in mutual respect. Over the past thirty years, since establishment of diplomatic relations, U.S.-Vietnam cooperation has become comprehensive, and spans political, economic, security, and people-to-people ties. The United States supports a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam that contributes to international security; engages in mutually beneficial trade relations; and respects human rights and the rule of law.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>U.S. efforts to address war legacy issues such as Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO)/demining, personnel accounting, and dioxin remediation underpin the U.S.-Vietnam defense relationship. The United States and Vietnam are committed to strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries in a number of areas, including addressing war legacy issues.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Problem: </u></p><p>Upon the conclusion of hostilities between the United States and Vietnam in 1975, the United States had a total of 2,646 missing U.S. personnel in the area of operations. As of Aug 2025, 1067 individuals have been repatriated. It is estimated that Vietnam has between 200,000-300,000 missing Vietnamese missing persons as a result of hostilities. The vast majority of which have not been located. In 2018, the Vietnamese Government officially requested U.S. assistance in locating and identifying its unaccounted personnel from the war. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><u>Objective:</u></p><p>The Department of Defense is seeking to enter into a cooperative agreement with three organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise to meet the objectives of the legislation articulated in Section 1245 of the FY22 NDAA, as amended by Section 1342 of the FY25 NDAA. The Department intends agreements with a base-year and up to four option periods.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Historic battlefields and associated sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americans. In an ongoing effort to extend the conservation of natural and cultural resources beyond our park boundaries, the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) promotes the preservation and interpretation of these important places. NPS ABPP supports community-driven stewardship of historic resources through four grant opportunities: Preservation Planning, Battlefield Restoration, Battlefield Interpretation, and Battlefield Land Acquisition.NPS ABPP administers Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants (BLAG) to assist State and local governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations with the preservation of eligible Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield lands through acquisition of fee-simple or less-than-fee (easement) interests. Funding for the BLAG program is made available from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and is awarded competitively. Applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis throughout the year. Each grant requires a dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match. Grants are available to acquire interests in eligible Civil War battlefields listed in the Civil War sites Advisory Commission's (CWSAC) Report on the Nation's Civil War Battlefields (1993) and in the principal battlefields of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 identified in NPS ABPP"s Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States (2007) (Survey Reports).As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, NPS ABPP encourages projects that promote and expand preservation as well as enhance our understanding of the origins of the United States. NPS ABPP BLAG funds may not be used to acquire land or interests in land within the legislative boundary of a unit of the National Park System. Grant recipients are required to provide for public access and enjoyment of lands or interests in lands acquired with NPS ABPP funds in a manner consistent with the preservation goals of the program. Land acquired with these funds will be subject to the LWCF non-conversion requirements. Grant recipients and their nonprofit partners who acquire an interest in eligible lands must convey a perpetual preservation easement on the land to the appropriate State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or to another organization acceptable to the National Park Service and SHPO.

Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing by Developing the Next Generation of America’s Shipbuilders through International Partnerships

<p>The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $8,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for 1 cooperative agreement to fund an $8,000,000 technical assistance project with the objective to contribute to sustaining the future of the shipbuilding industry in the United States by establishing mechanisms for international collaboration to draw on expertise in support of expanding the number of skilled U.S. workers and training institutions with shipbuilding skills and knowledge. The 4-year project will create an international shipbuilding fellowship and training development program that would facilitate the training of U.S. workers in allied countries with advanced shipbuilding expertise, as well as the development of a specialized internationally recognized trade curricula to enable subsequent training in the United States. The project will partner U.S.-based educational institutions (career technical education programs, community colleges, etc.), training centers, and, where possible, shipyards, with foreign educational institutions, training centers, and/or shipyards in Canada, Finland, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and/or other countries.</p><p>The duration of the project will be 48 months from the award date. Applicants may propose a shorter period of performance in line with their proposed strategy.</p>

<p>The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $9 million total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for 2 cooperative agreements aimed at securing fair and reliable critical mineral supply chains free of child labor (CL) and forced labor (FL). ILAB intends to fund one cooperative agreement of up to $5 million in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and one cooperative agreement of up to $4 million in Indonesia. The duration of each project will be 54 months from the award date. Applicants may propose a shorter period of performance in line with their proposed strategy. Applicants may choose to apply for one or both cooperative agreements. Applicants that wish to apply for both Cooperative Agreements must submit two distinct applications.</p><p><br></p><p>The cooperative agreements will be focused on the supply chains of critical minerals identified in the List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor, published by the Department of Labor as required under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 and subsequent reauthorizations (TVPRA List). Applications must propose a strategy to address CL and/or FL in the supply chains of at least one (1) of the following minerals in one (1) of the following countries:</p><p>• DRC: Cobalt, copper, tantalum, tin, and/or tungsten.</p><p>• Indonesia: Nickel, with the option to also include tin.</p><p><br></p><p>Applicants must propose to work with key stakeholders to identify and address child labor and/or forced labor, and related labor abuses in their proposed country of implementation. Applicants must propose a strategy to conduct activities under each of the following two focus areas:</p><p>Focus Area 1: Policy and Legal Frameworks. Applicants will propose a strategy to assist partner governments and supply chain actors to bring their mining, labor, procurement, trade rules, and other relevant policy frameworks into full alignment with international standards, particularly U.S. forced-labor import requirements, International Labor Organization conventions, and other due diligence guidelines and best practices.0F1</p><p>Focus Area 2: Capacity Building for Monitoring, Identification, Enforcement, and Remediation. Applicants will propose a strategy to improve national and local systems for monitoring and identifying child labor and/or forced labor in critical mineral supply chains. Applicants must also propose a strategy to strengthen public and private sector entities responsible for addressing child labor and/or forced labor in critical mineral supply chains through enforcement actions and through remediation measures for children and individuals placed in conditions of child labor and/or forced labor.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to work under the two Focus Areas outlined above, applicants must propose a strategy to conduct a supply chain research study and produce a final report in close coordination with ILAB. Applicants should plan to produce a final research product within the first three years of the project period of performance.</p>

Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade

<p>The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $10,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for one (1) cooperative agreement to reduce wage suppression and other unfair labor practices in key trade sectors in Mexico to allow American workers to compete on a level playing field in trade. The project should collaborate with state governments, the private sector, and worker organizations in key trade sectors in Mexico to:</p><p>• Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement: Support state labor authorities to improve enforcement of labor laws and to proactively engage employers and workers on unfair labor practices to promote stronger industrial relations.</p><p>• Improve Private Sector Compliance: Provide companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with compliance assistance and clear guidelines to improve compliance with United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) labor obligations.</p><p>• Improve Wages and Labor Conditions: Educate Mexican workers in understanding their labor rights, build their collective negotiating capabilities so they have the tools to advocate for competitive wages, fair labor practices, and how to seek remediation when their rights are violated.</p><p>The duration of the project will be 54 months from the award date. Applicants may propose a shorter period of performance in line with their proposed strategy.</p>

Historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americans. As an ongoing effort to engage all Americans in the preservation of cultural resources beyond our park boundaries, the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) promotes the preservation and interpretation of these important places. NPS ABPP awards financial assistance to support community-driven stewardship of battlefields and sites of armed conflict through four grant opportunities: Preservation Planning, Battlefield Restoration, Battlefield Interpretation, and Battlefield Land Acquisition.NPS ABPP administers Battlefield Interpretation Grants to provide assistance for projects that deploy technology to modernize and enhance battlefield interpretation and education at Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield sites eligible for assistance under the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program established under 54 U.S.C. §308103(b). These grants are funded from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help strengthen communities, preserve history and protect the national endowment of lands and waters. Funding will support scoping and implementation activities for historic preservation projects at eligible sites and will be awarded competitively. Grants require a dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match. State, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.Battlefield Interpretation Grants empower recipients to modernize and enhance battlefield education and interpretation - to inspire wonder, understanding and empathy at the places that witnessed some of our nation's most challenging events. This grant program encourages the use of technology to connect with visitors through videos, mobile apps, interpretive signs, augmented reality and more. Battlefield Interpretation Grants seek an enhanced user experience where the application of "technology" and understanding of "modernize" is keyed to the user. Who is the audience, and how do these elements engage them? The user experience also relates to the narratives shared that can be "modernized." What audiences are missing, and how might these elements engage them?Two categories of grants are available for battlefield interpretation projects in different stages: Scoping Grants: These are available to fund the early stages of project development, such as research and content creation, consultation with stakeholders, exploration of available technologies, audience research, and development of technical proposals. The federal share for these grants should range from $20,000-$50,000 and have a period of performance of 1-2 years.Implementation Grants: These are available to applicants who have completed interdisciplinary scoping prior to the application and can provide draft content and design plans. The federal share for these grants should range from $50,000-$200,000 and have a period of performance of 2-3 years. It is not necessary for an applicant to receive or complete a Scoping Grant prior to applying for an Implementation Grant, but their Implementation Grant application must show that the prerequisite steps of project development have been completed to be viable. On a case-by-case basis, the length of a project period of performance may differ from the above recommendations. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, NPS ABPP encourages projects that promote and expand preservation as well as enhance our understanding of the origins of the United States.

Mission Praia Public Affairs Grants Management Team

<p>Executive Summary</p><p>The Public Diplomacy Grants Program aims to strengthen U.S.-Cabo Verde relations by funding initiatives that promote mutual understanding and collaboration. These grants support projects aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities, including economic growth, security cooperation, democratic governance, and cultural exchange.</p><p>All projects must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.</p><p>Applicants are advised to review the executive orders and assess their potential impact on proposed projects. Ensuring that initiatives align with current U.S. foreign policy objectives and demonstrate programmatic efficiency will be crucial for funding consideration.</p>

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25544

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; margin: auto 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="TextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19px; font-family: Calibri, 'Calibri_EmbeddedFont', 'Calibri_MSFontService', sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2">NSF and the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC) have long supported the development of innovative foundational and application-specific cyberinfrastructure resources and systems to address data-intensive research needs at the campus, regional, and community scales, through programs such as </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/cssi-cyberinfrastructure-sustained-scientific-innovation" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline; line-height: 19px; font-family: Calibri, 'Calibri_EmbeddedFont', 'Calibri_MSFontService', sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation (CSSI)</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19px; font-family: Calibri, 'Calibri_EmbeddedFont', 'Calibri_MSFontService', sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2">, </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/cc-campus-cyberinfrastructure" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline; line-height: 19px; font-family: Calibri, 'Calibri_EmbeddedFont', 'Calibri_MSFontService', sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Campus Cyberinfrastructure (CC*)</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19px; font-family: Calibri, 'Calibri_EmbeddedFont', 'Calibri_MSFontService', sans-serif;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2">, and other investments. The primary goal of the IDSS program is to support national-scale foundational data cyberinfrastructure that broadly enables data- and artificial intelligence-driven research for many communities. The IDSS program supports foundational transdisciplinary and demonstrably multi-disciplinary projects aimed to broadly </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2">impact</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2"> the science and engineering research and education community. </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19px; font-family: Calibri, 'Calibri_EmbeddedFont', 'Calibri_MSFontService', sans-serif; font-weight: bold;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2">Projects that aim to primarily </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2">benefit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111820326 BCX2"> a single science discipline, domain, project, or application are not supported.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW111820326 BCX2" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19px; font-family: Calibri, 'Calibri_EmbeddedFont', 'Calibri_MSFontService', sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"></span>

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-26-014.html

Aging Mammalian Tissues In Vitro (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites applications that propose interdisciplinary research that aims to develop complex mammalian 3-dimensional (3D)in vitromicrophysiological systems (MPS) to model aging and recapitulate aging processes/phenotypes observed in the whole organismin vivo. This NOFO is primarily focused on human cell-derived MPS (e.g., tissue chip, organ-on-chip, tissue organoids). However, systems developed using cells of nonhuman mammalian origin are acceptable for benchmarking, system validation, or when their relevance to understanding human aging biology is justified. Supported projects will be expected to advance the adoption of MPS in aging biology research and as new human-relevant tools for drug discovery.
This NOFO uses the R21 activity code, which is intended for exploratory research at the early and conceptual stages of project development. Preliminary data are not required. An essential feature of responsive applications is the adoption of a multidisciplinary approach that includes expertise in aging biology and from disciplines such as stem cell biology, tissue and organ physiology, microfluidics, bioengineering, computational biology, pharmacology, and biostatistics.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-25-018.html

Mucosal Immunology Studies Team (MIST) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications from eligible organizations to participate in a cooperative research group, the Mucosal Immunology Studies Team (MIST), focusing on immune mechanisms and immune regulation at mucosal surfaces of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts. The main objective of this program is to break new ground in the understanding of basic mucosal immune mechanisms by introducing new ideas, approaches, and technologies that address difficult questions in mucosal immunology

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-25-027.html

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support the establishment of multidisciplinary Tuberculosis (TB) Research Units (TBRUs) that will operate as a collaborative network to improve understanding of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb)-host interactions through characterizing the roles of bacterial and host heterogeneity on infection outcomes and disease progression, and defining bacterial and host determinants relevant to Mtb establishment, dissemination, and disease stage.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-25-022.html

Partnerships for Development of Vaccines to Prevent Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and/or Disease (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit research applications focused on preclinical development of lead candidate vaccines to prevent Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection and/or tuberculosis, and to increase the clinical pipeline of viable vaccine candidates.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-26-012.html

Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) (R38 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The overall goal of the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) program is to provide resident clinicians in training with in-depth research experiences early in their careers, in order to recruit, retain and accelerate independence of a pool of clinician-investigators with both clinical and research experience necessary to perform basic, clinical and/or translational research.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-441.html

Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively, eligible AI/AN Tribal entities) to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-322.html

Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant supports an innovative project that represents a change in research direction for an early stage investigator (ESI) and for which no preliminary data exist. Applications submitted to this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) must not include preliminary data. Applications must include a separate attachment describing the change in research direction.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-323.html

Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Human Required)

The Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant supports an innovative project that represents a change in research direction for an early stage investigator (ESI) and for which no preliminary data exist. Applications submitted to this Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) must not include preliminary data. Applications must include a separate attachment describing the change in research direction. The proposed project must be related to the programmatic interests of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) based on their scientific missions.
This Funding Opportunity is for basic science experimental studies involving humans, referred to in NOT-OD-18-212 as prospective basic science studies involving human participants. These studies fall within the NIH definition of a clinical trial and also meet the definition of basic research. Types of studies that should submit under this NOFO include studies that prospectively assign human participants to conditions (i.e., experimentally manipulate independent variables) and that assess biomedical or behavioral outcomes in humans for the purpose of understanding the fundamental aspects of phenomena without specific application towards processes or products in mind. Studies that are NOT conducted with specific applications toward processes or products in mind and which also do not meet the clinical trial definition should submit under the appropriate Clinical Trial Not Allowed NOFO .

<p>The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) intends to award $39.6 million in additional funding to the cooperative agreement with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), Center for Employment Security Education and Research (CESER) for continued support for the operations of the Interstate Connection Network (ICON) on a sole source basis. Since 1983, ETA has provided funding to support an information technology data hub, ICON, to facilitate the exchange of data among State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) in support of their administration of the UI program and to meet statutorily required access to UI wage record data for performance accountability for workforce programs.&nbsp;Currently, NASWA/CESER oversees the day-to-day activities of ICON including managing the procurement of the contractor that operates and hosts ICON.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>

<p>The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) intends to award a cooperative agreement to the Center for Employment Security Education and Research (CESER) for continued operations of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Integrity Center of Excellence (Integrity Center).The Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Public Law 119-7) provides continuing Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funding for federal agencies for the remainder of FY 2025, funding most programs and activities at the FY 2024 levels.&nbsp;This includes the funding authorized under the Further <span style="color: black;">Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-47) which provided “… </span><em>$9,000,000 for continued support of the Unemployment Insurance Integrity Center of Excellence</em>… .” as part of the Department’s appropriation for State Unemployment Insurance and Employment Service Operations.&nbsp;The UI Integrity Center has been operated by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ (NASWA)/CESER since FY 2017.&nbsp;CESER is a 501(c)(3) entity incorporated in August 1994 as an education and research arm of the NASWA, which is a national organization of state administrators of the publicly-funded state workforce system and is a leading provider of information technology, education, and research support focused exclusively on UI and workforce development initiatives and activities. The primary mission of the UI Integrity Center is to provide training and technical assistance to states to improve UI program integrity; develop and disseminate UI program integrity resources&nbsp;and promote innovative new tools and products that are transferable and scalable for all states to prevent UI improper payments and enhance fraud prevention solutions; and enable rapid alerts to states on new improper payment practices and fraud schemes as they are identified.</p>
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MAGNETIC ACCELERATION GENERATING NEW INNOVATIONS AND TACTICAL OUTCOMES SBIR/STTR (MAGNITO SBIR/STTR)

The objective of the Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO) program is to support the discovery, synthesis, and characterization of new, more powerful magnets with either a saturation magnetization or maximum energy product higher than that of any known material. This entails finding entirely new physics, chemistries, and structure for ultra-powerful soft and/or hard magnets. The discovery of Nd2Fe14B, with its complex structural chemistry and extraordinary properties, suggests that other complex magnetic materials with three or more distinct elements, and similar chemical and structural features, are waiting to be discovered.



Advances in computational physics that can calculate Bsat, magneto-crystalline anisotropy, and Curie temperature (TC), as well as computational materials discovery using high-throughput techniques, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), are needed to reveal new materials structures not previously examined and at a pace faster than ever before.



To achieve effective materials discovery, ARPA-E anticipates successful applicants will comprise teams with various expertise such as:



Computational materials discovery, e.g., high-throughput computation, AI/ML, generation of new structures, thermodynamic stability models, and phase diagrams;

Solid state chemistry, high-throughput synthesis and characterization of new phases, including (but not limited to) specialized ability in subnitrides, high temperature borides, and carbides;

Magnetism physics and computational methods;

Magnetic measurement and interpretation of data, including hysteresis curves; high-throughput autonomous laboratories; and

Potential applications of ultra-powerful magnets.



While ARPA-E does not anticipate an active role for application engineering in this program’s materials discovery projects, all applicants must consider manufacturing and cost during their materials searches. Applicants should identify a potential application or market for their new magnetic materials and ensure that the new material can meet the performance requirements. For example, some motor applications require a Curie temperature greater than 200°C. Applicants should also discuss the supply chain for their new magnetic materials and perform a technoeconomic analysis for the new magnets which considers feedstock supply availability and manufacturing process scalability. For example, most magnet applications will require the ability to mass produce pellets of magnetic material, hence the need to consider any future constraints in this area. In addition, owing to the wide range of potential applications for ultra-strong magnets, ARPA-E encourages applicants to include both common and specialty elements in their search for new magnetic materials.

Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO)

NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003590 – Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO)


To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to ARPA-E eXCHANGE at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means. For problems with ARPA-E eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq. For questions that have not already been answered, email ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov.



Agency Overview:



The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), an organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), is chartered by Congress in the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-69), as amended by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-358), as further amended by the Energy Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260):

“(A) to enhance the economic and energy security of the United States through the development of energy technologies that—

(i) reduce imports of energy from foreign sources;

(ii) reduce energy-related emissions, including greenhouse gases;

(iii) improve the energy efficiency of all economic sectors;

(iv) provide transformative solutions to improve the management, clean-up, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; and

(v) improve the resilience, reliability, and security of infrastructure to produce, deliver, and store energy; and

(B) to ensure that the United States maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies.”



ARPA-E issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under its authorizing statute codified at 42 U.S.C. § 16538. The NOFO and any cooperative agreements or grants made under this NOFO are subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as supplemented by 2 C.F.R. Part 910.



ARPA-E funds research on, and the development of, transformative science and technology solutions to address the energy and environmental missions of the Department. The agency focuses on technologies that can be meaningfully advanced with a modest investment over a defined period of time in order to catalyze the translation from scientific discovery to early-stage technology. For the latest news and information about ARPA-E, its programs and the research projects currently supported, see: http://arpa-e.energy.gov/.



ARPA-E funds transformational research. Existing energy technologies generally progress on established “learning curves” where refinements to a technology and the economies of scale that accrue as manufacturing and distribution develop drive improvements to the cost/performance metric in a gradual fashion. This continual improvement of a technology is important to its increased commercial deployment and is appropriately the focus of the private sector or the applied technology offices within DOE. In contrast, ARPA-E supports transformative research that has the potential to create fundamentally new learning curves. ARPA-E technology projects typically start with cost/performance estimates well above the level of an incumbent technology. Given the high risk inherent in these projects, many will fail to progress, but some may succeed in generating a new learning curve with a projected cost/performance metric that is significantly better than that of the incumbent technology. ARPA-E will provide support at the highest funding level only for submissions with significant technology risk, aggressive timetables, and careful management and mitigation of the associated risks.



ARPA-E funds technology with the potential to be disruptive in the marketplace. The mere creation of a new learning curve does not ensure market penetration. Rather, the ultimate value of a technology is determined by the marketplace, and impactful technologies ultimately become disruptive – that is, they are widely adopted and displace existing technologies from the marketplace or create entirely new markets. ARPA-E understands that definitive proof of market disruption takes time, particularly for energy technologies. Therefore, ARPA-E funds the development of technologies that, if technically successful, have clear disruptive potential, e.g., by demonstrating capability for manufacturing at competitive cost and deployment at scale.



ARPA-E funds applied research and development (R&D). The Office of Management and Budget defines “applied research” as an “original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge…directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective” and defines “experimental development” as “creative and systematic work, drawing on knowledge gained from research and practical experience, which is directed at producing new products or processes or improving existing products or processes.”



Applicants interested in receiving financial assistance for basic research (defined by the Office of Management and Budget as “experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts”) should contact the DOE’s Office of Science (http://science.energy.gov/). Office of Science national scientific user facilities (http://science.energy.gov/user-facilities/) are open to all researchers, including ARPA-E Applicants and awardees. These facilities provide advanced tools of modern science including accelerators, colliders, supercomputers, light sources and neutron sources, as well as facilities for studying the nanoworld, the environment, and the atmosphere. Projects focused on early-stage R&D for the improvement of technology along defined roadmaps may be more appropriate for support through the DOE applied energy offices including: the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (http://www.eere.energy.gov/), the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (https://www.energy.gov/fecm/office-fossil-energy-and-carbon-management), the Office of Nuclear Energy (http://www.energy.gov/ne/office-nuclear-energy), and the Office of Electricity (https://www.energy.gov/oe/office-electricity).



ARPA-E encourages submissions stemming from ideas that still require proof-of-concept R&D efforts as well as those for which some proof-of-concept demonstration already exists. Submissions can propose a project with the end deliverable being an extremely creative, but partial solution.



Program Overview:



The objective of the Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO) program is to support the discovery, synthesis, and characterization of new, more powerful magnets with either a saturation magnetization or maximum energy product higher than that of any known material. This entails finding entirely new physics, chemistries, and structure for ultra-powerful soft and/or hard magnets. The discovery of Nd2Fe14B, with its complex structural chemistry and extraordinary properties, suggests that other complex magnetic materials with three or more distinct elements, and similar chemical and structural features, are waiting to be discovered.



Advances in computational physics that can calculate Bsat, magneto-crystalline anisotropy, and Curie temperature (TC), as well as computational materials discovery using high-throughput techniques, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), are needed to reveal new materials structures not previously examined and at a pace faster than ever before.



To achieve effective materials discovery, ARPA-E anticipates successful applicants will comprise teams with various expertise such as:



Computational materials discovery, e.g., high-throughput computation, AI/ML, generation of new structures, thermodynamic stability models, and phase diagrams;

Solid state chemistry, high-throughput synthesis and characterization of new phases, including (but not limited to) specialized ability in subnitrides, high temperature borides, and carbides;

Magnetism physics and computational methods;

Magnetic measurement and interpretation of data, including hysteresis curves; high-throughput autonomous laboratories; and

Potential applications of ultra-powerful magnets.



While ARPA-E does not anticipate an active role for application engineering in this program’s materials discovery projects, all applicants must consider manufacturing and cost during their materials searches. Applicants should identify a potential application or market for their new magnetic materials and ensure that the new material can meet the performance requirements. For example, some motor applications require a Curie temperature greater than 200°C.10 Applicants should also discuss the supply chain for their new magnetic materials and perform a technoeconomic analysis for the new magnets which considers feedstock supply availability and manufacturing process scalability. For example, most magnet applications will require the ability to mass produce pellets of magnetic material, hence the need to consider any future constraints in this area. In addition, owing to the wide range of potential applications for ultra-strong magnets, ARPA-E encourages applicants to include both common and specialty elements in their search for new magnetic materials.

To view the NOFO in its entirety, please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS)

NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003592 – Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS)

To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to ARPA-E eXCHANGE at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means. For problems with ARPA-E eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq. For questions that have not already been answered, email ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov.

Agency Overview:

The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), an organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), is chartered by Congress in the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-69), as amended by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-358), as further amended by the Energy Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260):

“(A) to enhance the economic and energy security of the United States through the development of energy technologies that—

(i) reduce imports of energy from foreign sources;

(ii) reduce energy-related emissions, including greenhouse gases;

(iii) improve the energy efficiency of all economic sectors;

(iv) provide transformative solutions to improve the management, clean-up, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; and

(v) improve the resilience, reliability, and security of infrastructure to produce, deliver, and store energy; and

(B) to ensure that the United States maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies.”


ARPA-E issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under its authorizing statute codified at 42 U.S.C. § 16538. The NOFO and any cooperative agreements or grants made under this NOFO are subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as supplemented by 2 C.F.R. Part 910.

ARPA-E funds research on, and the development of, transformative science and technology solutions to address the energy and environmental missions of the Department. The agency focuses on technologies that can be meaningfully advanced with a modest investment over a defined period of time in order to catalyze the translation from scientific discovery to early-stage technology. For the latest news and information about ARPA-E, its programs and the research projects currently supported, see: http://arpa-e.energy.gov/.

ARPA-E funds transformational research. Existing energy technologies generally progress on established “learning curves” where refinements to a technology and the economies of scale that accrue as manufacturing and distribution develop drive improvements to the cost/performance metric in a gradual fashion. This continual improvement of a technology is important to its increased commercial deployment and is appropriately the focus of the private sector or the applied technology offices within DOE. In contrast, ARPA-E supports transformative research that has the potential to create fundamentally new learning curves. ARPA-E technology projects typically start with cost/performance estimates well above the level of an incumbent technology. Given the high risk inherent in these projects, many will fail to progress, but some may succeed in generating a new learning curve with a projected cost/performance metric that is significantly better than that of the incumbent technology. ARPA-E will provide support at the highest funding level only for submissions with significant technology risk, aggressive timetables, and careful management and mitigation of the associated risks.

ARPA-E funds technology with the potential to be disruptive in the marketplace. The mere creation of a new learning curve does not ensure market penetration. Rather, the ultimate value of a technology is determined by the marketplace, and impactful technologies ultimately become disruptive – that is, they are widely adopted and displace existing technologies from the marketplace or create entirely new markets. ARPA-E understands that definitive proof of market disruption takes time, particularly for energy technologies. Therefore, ARPA-E funds the development of technologies that, if technically successful, have clear disruptive potential, e.g., by demonstrating capability for manufacturing at competitive cost and deployment at scale.

ARPA-E funds applied research and development (R&D). The Office of Management and Budget defines “applied research” as an “original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge…directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective” and defines “experimental development” as “creative and systematic work, drawing on knowledge gained from research and practical experience, which is directed at producing new products or processes or improving existing products or processes.”

Applicants interested in receiving financial assistance for basic research (defined by the Office of Management and Budget as “experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts”) should contact the DOE’s Office of Science (http://science.energy.gov/). Office of Science national scientific user facilities (http://science.energy.gov/user-facilities/) are open to all researchers, including ARPA-E Applicants and awardees. These facilities provide advanced tools of modern science including accelerators, colliders, supercomputers, light sources and neutron sources, as well as facilities for studying the nanoworld, the environment, and the atmosphere. Projects focused on early-stage R&D for the improvement of technology along defined roadmaps may be more appropriate for support through the DOE applied energy offices including: the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (http://www.eere.energy.gov/), the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (https://www.energy.gov/fecm/office-fossil-energy-and-carbon-management), the Office of Nuclear Energy (http://www.energy.gov/ne/office-nuclear-energy), and the Office of Electricity (https://www.energy.gov/oe/office-electricity).

ARPA-E encourages submissions stemming from ideas that still require proof-of-concept R&D efforts as well as those for which some proof-of-concept demonstration already exists. Submissions can propose a project with the end deliverable being an extremely creative, but partial solution.

Program Overview:

Rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals are essential for modern energy technologies. REEs are key to high-performance magnets and motors, superconductors, and catalysts—critical components to energy production, transmission, and conversion systems necessary for U.S. energy security. Affordable and secure domestic critical mineral supply chains will advance future energy competitiveness. The U.S. possesses significant domestic resources of REEs and other critical minerals but operates only one productive REE mine.

The development of new mines is a multistage process that typically requires years to complete. Prospect evaluation and feasibility assessment of a hard rock mine can alone take years or even decades. The goal of the Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS) program is to develop tools to evaluate the feasibility of an ore deposit in months, rather than years. This will enable rapid scoping of alternate and untapped resources. By accelerating and improving characterization, the program will enable earlier, more accurate, and lower-cost deposit assessments. A transformative increase in this capability will aid not only the development of abundant domestic REE deposits, but that of all critical minerals. Lower-cost, accurate resource characterization will enable more efficient mining with less waste rock and streamline the entire mineral processing and refining supply chain.

To view the NOFO in its entirety, please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing SBIR/STTR (ROCKS SBIR/STTR)

NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003593 – Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing SBIR/STTR (ROCKS SBIR/STTR)

To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to ARPA-E eXCHANGE at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means. For problems with ARPA-E eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq. For questions that have not already been answered, email ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov.

Agency Overview:

The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), an organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), is chartered by Congress in the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-69), as amended by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-358), as further amended by the Energy Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260):

“(A) to enhance the economic and energy security of the United States through the development of energy technologies that—

(i) reduce imports of energy from foreign sources;

(ii) reduce energy-related emissions, including greenhouse gases;

(iii) improve the energy efficiency of all economic sectors;

(iv) provide transformative solutions to improve the management, clean-up, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; and

(v) improve the resilience, reliability, and security of infrastructure to produce, deliver, and store energy; and

(B) to ensure that the United States maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies.”


ARPA-E issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under its authorizing statute codified at 42 U.S.C. § 16538. The NOFO and any cooperative agreements or grants made under this NOFO are subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as supplemented by 2 C.F.R. Part 910.

ARPA-E funds research on, and the development of, transformative science and technology solutions to address the energy and environmental missions of the Department. The agency focuses on technologies that can be meaningfully advanced with a modest investment over a defined period of time in order to catalyze the translation from scientific discovery to early-stage technology. For the latest news and information about ARPA-E, its programs and the research projects currently supported, see: http://arpa-e.energy.gov/.

ARPA-E funds transformational research. Existing energy technologies generally progress on established “learning curves” where refinements to a technology and the economies of scale that accrue as manufacturing and distribution develop drive improvements to the cost/performance metric in a gradual fashion. This continual improvement of a technology is important to its increased commercial deployment and is appropriately the focus of the private sector or the applied technology offices within DOE. In contrast, ARPA-E supports transformative research that has the potential to create fundamentally new learning curves. ARPA-E technology projects typically start with cost/performance estimates well above the level of an incumbent technology. Given the high risk inherent in these projects, many will fail to progress, but some may succeed in generating a new learning curve with a projected cost/performance metric that is significantly better than that of the incumbent technology. ARPA-E will provide support at the highest funding level only for submissions with significant technology risk, aggressive timetables, and careful management and mitigation of the associated risks.

ARPA-E funds technology with the potential to be disruptive in the marketplace. The mere creation of a new learning curve does not ensure market penetration. Rather, the ultimate value of a technology is determined by the marketplace, and impactful technologies ultimately become disruptive – that is, they are widely adopted and displace existing technologies from the marketplace or create entirely new markets. ARPA-E understands that definitive proof of market disruption takes time, particularly for energy technologies. Therefore, ARPA-E funds the development of technologies that, if technically successful, have clear disruptive potential, e.g., by demonstrating capability for manufacturing at competitive cost and deployment at scale.

ARPA-E funds applied research and development (R&D). The Office of Management and Budget defines “applied research” as an “original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge…directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective” and defines “experimental development” as “creative and systematic work, drawing on knowledge gained from research and practical experience, which is directed at producing new products or processes or improving existing products or processes.”

Applicants interested in receiving financial assistance for basic research (defined by the Office of Management and Budget as “experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts”) should contact the DOE’s Office of Science (http://science.energy.gov/). Office of Science national scientific user facilities (http://science.energy.gov/user-facilities/) are open to all researchers, including ARPA-E Applicants and awardees. These facilities provide advanced tools of modern science including accelerators, colliders, supercomputers, light sources and neutron sources, as well as facilities for studying the nanoworld, the environment, and the atmosphere. Projects focused on early-stage R&D for the improvement of technology along defined roadmaps may be more appropriate for support through the DOE applied energy offices including: the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (http://www.eere.energy.gov/), the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (https://www.energy.gov/fecm/office-fossil-energy-and-carbon-management), the Office of Nuclear Energy (http://www.energy.gov/ne/office-nuclear-energy), and the Office of Electricity (https://www.energy.gov/oe/office-electricity).

ARPA-E encourages submissions stemming from ideas that still require proof-of-concept R&D efforts as well as those for which some proof-of-concept demonstration already exists. Submissions can propose a project with the end deliverable being an extremely creative, but partial solution.

Program Overview:

Rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals are essential for modern energy technologies. REEs are key to high-performance magnets and motors, superconductors, and catalysts—critical components to energy production, transmission, and conversion systems necessary for U.S. energy security. Affordable and secure domestic critical mineral supply chains will advance future energy competitiveness. The U.S. possesses significant domestic resources of REEs and other critical minerals but operates only one productive REE mine.

The development of new mines is a multistage process that typically requires years to complete. Prospect evaluation and feasibility assessment of a hard rock mine can alone take years or even decades. The goal of the Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS) program is to develop tools to evaluate the feasibility of an ore deposit in months, rather than years. This will enable rapid scoping of alternate and untapped resources. By accelerating and improving characterization, the program will enable earlier, more accurate, and lower-cost deposit assessments. A transformative increase in this capability will aid not only the development of abundant domestic REE deposits, but that of all critical minerals. Lower-cost, accurate resource characterization will enable more efficient mining with less waste rock and streamline the entire mineral processing and refining supply chain.

To view the NOFO in its entirety, please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Arizona Water Science Center (AzWSC) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to execute research related to riparian restoration in the Colorado River basin. River corridors around the arid western US support unique, lush forests and habitats that are prized by outdoor recreation enthusiasts, as they contain abundant fish and wildlife resources for the enjoyment of anglers, hunters, and other outdoor recreationists. However, these ecosystems (many of which are on Department of the Interior lands) have been severely degraded for a variety of reasons (e.g., drought, wildfires, invasive species, dam operations), and thus restoring them is of great importance to improve their recreational and conservation values. Evaluating the efficacy of different restoration approaches, both in terms of vegetation changes and the functional values of the vegetation, is key for informing the efficient and effective use of limited resources available for riparian restoration.This Funding Opportunity is aimed at assessing riparian restoration techniques, target habitats, and bird population responses to restoration efforts in the lower Colorado River basin including the Colorado River delta and Bill Williams River. Work is to be focused on analyzing existing datasets related to restoration actions, vegetation cover, land cover, system hydrology, and responses of dozens of bird species over time. Riparian systems and their restoration are strongly dependent on appropriate surface and ground water conditions; therefore, hydrologic expertise is essential for evaluating restoration efforts and outcomes. Assessments may include not only the outcomes such as functionality of restored habitats in terms of wildlife habitat, but also functionality of areas for recreation, or other resource management objectives.This project will provide resource managers with better information on which to base decisions regarding riparian restoration efforts and the effects of different riparian restoration approaches on wildlife habitat and bird populations. Cooperation between the USGS and its CESU partner brings a combination of expertise to address this objective that is greater than that possessed by either partner on its own.

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to fill critical information gaps in the inventory of vegetation cover and soil factors including carbon relating to the site resistance to wildfire-promoting invasive plants and site recovery after fire in semiarid uplands. This will support the USGS priorities of providing objective, science-based information needed to facilitate the productive use of large landscapes for military and other uses. Exotic grass invasions and the wildfires they promote have been identified as the most significant threat to the security of the vast, semiarid military and rangeland landscapes in the cold desert range of the Western USA.Research Objectives:The broader objective is to assist state and federal military lands and partnering agencies in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of their land management, which foremostly requires the proposed inventory and analysis. The specific objectives are to 1) plan and implement a scientifically defensible, quantitatively based sampling plan, 2) process the samples including analyzing soil texture, 3) analyze the data, summarizing the spatial variation and relationships of native and exotic plants to soil properties, and 4) provide the data and reports of results to USGS.

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research on understanding the habitat of Black Carp in the Mississippi River Basin.Black carp are an invasive molluscivore in North America, initially transported to aquaculture facilities in the 1980s for their use as a biological control of snails. Since their introduction to the United States, escapes into the wild have been documented, and reproducing populations are now present in the Mississippi River basin. Black Carp reported captures have increased in the Mississippi and Illinois rivers since 2015, particularly since the start of an incentive reporting program. The most significant concern for the black carp population expansion is the impact on native mussel and snail fauna, as well as the potential invasion into the Great Lakes from the Illinois River.Little is known about the habitats of Black Carp in the invaded portions of the Mississippi River and Illinois River. Identifying habitat and any associated patterns can increase monitoring efficiency and the efficacy of removal efforts by targeting efforts in Black Carp habitats. The primary objective of this study is to predict potential habitats within the upper Mississippi River and Illinois River for targeted efforts, thereby increasing removal efficiencies by focusing efforts on locations that are likely to be Black Carp habitats. Specifically, this study will integrate a commercial capture dataset, biologist-caught specimens below Mel Price Lock and Dam, and the active telemetry relocation dataset with geospatial data to develop an analytical framework for identifying potential Black Carp habitats. The work will inform the efficient monitoring and management of Black Carp in the Mississippi River Basin.Research Objectives:This research will address the following objectives to develop critical information to guide Black Carp monitoring and management in the Mississippi River Basin:1) Develop an analytical approach that integrates the commercial capture dataset, biologist captures below Mel Price Lock and Dam, and the active telemetry relocation dataset to identify potential Black Carp habitats and2) Predict potential habitats within the upper Mississippi River and Illinois River for targeted efforts

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to assist with assessing biophysical processes for coastal ecosystem restoration. CESU and USGS partners will work closely to understand, and help resource managers respond to, stressors that affect Great Lakes coastal ecosystems. An overarching goal of the work is to support success of native fish restoration programs and management of the nuisance algae Cladophora by characterizing the interactions among Cladophora algae, invasive dreissenid mussels, native fish, and nutrients in the Great Lakes basin. This CESU project will provide support for up to four years.The specific goals of this work are to (1) expand capacity in the use of eDNA for detection of beneficial and detrimental species, (2) support ongoing benthic data collection and improve collection of data needed for model development, leading to (3) hydrodynamic model development for the interpretation of eDNA detections and the spread of nuisance aquatic species This CESU will complement ongoing work conducted to describe the biological and chemical conditions leading to overgrowth of Cladophora algae, a common feature in the lower Great Lakes. Previous work (since 2018) has assessed Cladophora abundance at sentinel sites, showing associations between Cladophora biomass, light, nutrients, and invasive dreissenid mussels. These data have been used by Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Task Teams and various ecosystem modeling groups. The collaborative analyses undertaken through this cooperative agreement would bring innovative tools (e.g., environmental DNA, eDNA), in conjunction with traditional surveys, to improve assessment of native fish communities and help detect new arrivals of potentially invasive species.Current efforts to improve understanding of the interaction of coastal processes on nearshore communities include integrating ecological factors using chemical and biophysical modeling: for example, by modeling nutrient differences between surface waters and those trapped in a benthic boundary layer. Work outlined in this CESU research project will extend data application and modeling concepts to additional Great Lakes, urban coastal regions, and other areas greatly impacted by the abundance of Cladophora growth. Results from these findings will extend the abilities to describe the transport and persistence of nuisance and harmful algae and the importance of habitat, providing critical information for coastal ecosystems throughout the Great Lakes. The data collected from these studies will be useful to develop models of Cladophora growth and relating the role of dreissenid mussels in nutrient cycling and the algal resurgence, as well as supporting new opportunities to improve habitats for native fish communities.A summary of the quality assurance procedures and considerations for each of the project elements should be submitted to the USGS for review and approval before work begins to ensure that the quality of the data to be generated will be suitable for federal and state decision-making.

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research and evaluation of Open Evapotranspiration (OpenET) capabilities to enhance the validation, application, and integration of remote sensing ET data products for hydrological and agricultural assessments in the southeastern United States. This research will provide an independent evaluation of OpenET"s accuracy across diverse land-use conditions as well as for estimating irrigation demand critical for improving water allocation and drought response strategies. In coordination with the USGS, objectives will support integration of OpenET into drought and water resource management frameworks to provide actionable insights for decision-makers and the development of more resilient and data-driven approaches for water sustainability in the Southeast.Research Objectives:Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of satellite-based OpenET data in the southeastern U.S. through model intercomparison, in situ validation, and uncertainty analysis with respect to cloud-affected conditions.Assess OpenET"s potential for real-time irrigation monitoring by comparing its ET estimates with soil water balance-derived ET and modeled irrigation demand.Improve drought monitoring capabilities by integrating OpenET into high-resolution Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) calculations and effective precipitation metrics.Develop applied science tools, including high-resolution irrigation maps and enhanced flash drought detection methods using OpenET.Establish regional stakeholder capacity and expand data-sharing efforts by incorporating OpenET into state and Southeast Drought Early Warning System (SE DEWS) drought monitoring and facilitating collaboration on irrigation and crop data.

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25545

The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning and improves understanding of education across the human lifespan and a range of formal and informal settings.

<p>The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department, or we), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is providing notice of the availability of up to $250,000 available in grant funds<span style="color: red;"> </span>for education and training programs to help the mining community identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions in and around mines.</p>
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<p>Applicants may be states, territories and tribal governments (including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Federally recognized tribes) and private or public nonprofit entities (this includes tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Native Americans and Native Hawaiians). Eligible entities may apply for funding independently or in partnership with other eligible organizations. For partnerships, a lead organization must be identified.</p>
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<p>MSHA may award up to five grants. An applicant may submit multiple applications, and MSHA will select the applications that are most advantageous in meeting the goals of this program.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>MSHA’s focus for these grants include safety initiatives such as powered haulage and mobile equipment safety, mine emergency preparedness, mine rescue, electrical safety, contract, and customer truck drivers, lack of training for new and inexperienced miners (including managers and supervisors performing mining tasks), pillar safety for underground mines, lack of personal protective equipment (including falls from heights), and other programs to ensure the safety of miners. Similarly, these grants may also include health initiatives such as respirable dust or other environmental hazards.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>MSHA is interested in programs that focus on training miners on workplace safety. Special attention will be given to programs that target miners at new or newly opened mines and smaller mines, including training miners and employers about new MSHA standards, high risk activities, or hazards identified by MSHA.</p>
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<p>MSHA will give priority to applications that support the President’s goals. The President has declared a National Energy Emergency to discover and mine critical minerals. Exec. Order No. 14156 - Declaring a National Energy Emergency (2025). To increase the response, on March 20, 2025, the President also directed the appropriate federal agencies to take immediate actions to increase mineral production. Exec. Order No. 14241- Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production (2025). In response, the mining industry may experience increases in the reopening of idled mines and developing new mines in the search for these critical minerals. With these increases, new and innovative programs to train new miners or retrain miners for extracting specific critical minerals are vital. MSHA is also recommending that grantees develop or create training and compliance assistance programs to assist operators extracting critical minerals. The Department of Energy published a list of critical materials for energy, <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/04/2023-16611/notice-of-final-determination-on-2023-doe-critical-materials-list" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Federal Register :: Notice of Final Determination on 2023 DOE Critical Materials List</a>. The Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, in consultation with other federal agencies published the list of critical minerals, <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/programs/mineral-resources-program/science/what-are-critical-minerals-0" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">What are Critical Minerals? | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)</a>. Moreover, on April 8, 2025, the President amended Exec. Order No. 14241 and declared coal a critical mineral. Exec. Order No. 14261, Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241 (2025).</p>
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<p>MSHA will also prioritize programs and materials that train miners and mine operators on new MSHA standards, high-risk activities, or hazards identified by MSHA. The Department of Labor’s goal is to fund education and training programs to better identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around mines.</p>
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 State Workforce Agency Unemployment Insurance (UI) Resource Planning Targets and Guidelines

This UIPL announces the availability of preliminary FY 2026 UI State Administration base resource planning targets for UI operations including general guidelines for resource planning. Questions regarding this Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) may be emailed to Rahel Bizuayene (Bizuayene.Rahel@dol.gov).

Law, Justice, and Legal Services

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1411696/dl?inline

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Violence Against Women Tribal Special U.S. Attorney Initiative

For assistance with the requirements of this invitation to apply, email OVW at OVW.TribalSAUSA@usdoj.gov. Applicants also may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.TribalSAUSA@usdoj.gov

This initiative supports Tribes and United States Attorneys’ Offices (USAOs) in their investigation and prosecution of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking cases in Indian country. Grant funds support dedicated Tribal prosecutors who are cross-designated as Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) to work directly with their USAO partners. The goals of the initiative are to fill gaps in jurisdictional coverage; increase communication and coordination among Tribal, federal, and state law enforcement agencies; establish consistent relationships between federal prosecutors and Tribal community(ies); and improve the quality of investigation and prosecution of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking cases through training and best practices.

Law, Justice, and Legal Services

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1411606/dl?inline

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Individuals with Disabilities and Deaf People Program

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.Disabilities@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.Disabilities@usdoj.gov

The purpose of the Disability Grant Program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) and Deaf people and to enhance direct services to such individuals.

https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/national-digital-newspaper-program

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program. This program creates a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 from all 56 states and U.S. jurisdictions. The Library of Congress (LOC) maintains this freely accessible, searchable online database.

Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program/ National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program will award one cooperative agreement to operate a national domestic violence hotline to provide information and assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; family and household members of such victims; and persons affected by the victimization.The purpose of FVPSA"s National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline is to provide crisis intervention and support, help users and callers identify problems, priorities, and possible solutions and options, including making plans for safety and a plan of action. The hotline provides a variety of information on resources that address domestic violence and dating violence, children exposed to domestic violence, intervention programs for people who use violence, and working through the criminal and civil justice systems. The primary purpose of the National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline is to provide nationwide referrals to domestic violence shelters, outreach programs, social service agencies, programs that address the needs of children exposed to domestic violence, legal assistance agencies, economic self-sufficiency programs, and other related service providers. The National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline also provides callers in need of immediate shelter or supportive services with a direct connection to a local domestic violence service provider.

Law, Justice, and Legal Services

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1411616/dl?inline

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.Research@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.Research@usdoj.gov

The purpose of the Research and Evaluation (R&E) Initiative is to study approaches to preventing and addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. By studying the efficacy of strategies for serving victims and holding offenders accountable, the R&E Initiative helps communities assess their current programs and adopt proven strategies. The initiative is designed to support researcher-practitioner partnerships and a broad range of research and evaluation methods, including qualitative, mixed-method, quasi-experimental, and experimental designs. Because OVW has limited funds to support research and evaluation, this initiative prioritizes topics for which a stronger evidence base would help OVW recipients use federal funds most effectively.