Department of Agriculture

Rural Energy for America

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service seeks to help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy investments to lower energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations.

Projects should advance the following key priorities:

• Assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure;
• Ensuring all rural residents have equitable access to rural development (RD) programs and benefits from RD funded projects; and
• Reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural communities.

The maximum federal share which may be requested is up to 50% of the total project cost for all energy-efficiency projects and zero-emissions renewable energy systems. An award of up to 50% of the total project cost is also available for any project in a designated energy community and/or submitted by an eligible tribal entity. All other projects are eligible to apply for grants of up to 25% of the total project cost.

Awards:

Multiple awards are expected.

Eligibility:

Units of government; institutions of higher education; an electric cooperative; a Public Power Entity; an Investor-owned utility; a Council; nonprofit organizations; and for-profit entities.

Deadline:

12/31/2023

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Department of Defense

Accelerating the Development and Testing of Materials for Low Earth Orbit

The Air Force Research Laboratory is accepting applications for the development of a combined computational and experimental approach for materials discovery and low-earth-orbit applications. Research should produce actionable, quantifiable information that furthers fundamental knowledge of materials systems.

Awards:

1 award is expected.

Eligibility:

Institutions of higher education.

Deadline:

12/20/2023

Awards ID(s):

FA8650-24-S-5210

Links:

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Young Faculty Award

DARPA seeks to support researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative Department of Defense capabilities.

Applications should identify one of 24 Technical Areas, including 3D Microphysiologic Systems, Multiscale Modeling of Microbial Communities, and Electromagnetic Interference Safeguards Secured by Ionics.

Awards:

Multiple awards are expected.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted.

Deadline:

02/22/2024

Awards ID(s):

DARPARA2401

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Department of Energy

Challenges and Opportunities at the Interface of Wind Energy and Radar Technology

The Department of Energy is seeking feedback regarding wind energy.

Specifically, it is seeking information for:

1. Siting challenges of wind energy developers related to radar interference,
2. Potential mitigation technologies at the radar and/or turbine level that currently exist or are in development to address wind turbine-radar interference,
3. Commercialization and market adoption of wind-radar interference mitigation measures, and what obstacles need to be overcome to accelerate commercialization and maximize adoption, and
4. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provisions and Requirements, and Buy America Requirements.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted.

Deadline:

01/12/2024

Awards ID(s):

DE-FOA-0003166

Links:

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Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy

The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy seeks to develop the most disruptive and unconventional ideas into transformative new technologies across the full spectrum of energy applications. The objectives of this program are to support and accelerate the technical progress led by early-career scientists and engineers, and to encourage these early-career innovators to focus their careers on tackling current energy-related problems.

Applicants must submit a concept paper where one of the following Technical Categories is identified:

1. Grid;
2. Transportation;
3. Buildings and Construction;
4. Electricity Generation and Storage;
5. Carbon Capture, Sequestration, and Utilization;
6. Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization; and
7. Other Energy Technologies.

Concept papers are due January 5.

Awards:

Up to 20 awards are expected.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted domestically.

Deadline:

01/05/2024

Awards ID(s):

DE-FOA-0003224

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Spurring Projects to Advance Energy Research and Knowledge Swiftly

The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy seeks to identify disruptive concepts in energy-related technologies that challenge the status quo.

Concepts of particular interest have the potential to:

• achieve percentage-level reductions in U.S. energy consumption, energy-related imports, or greenhouse gas emissions;
• improve the resilience, reliability, and security of energy infrastructure; and/or
• improve the management, clean-up, and disposal of nuclear byproducts.

Applicants must submit a concept paper where one of the following Technical Categories is identified:

1. Grid;
2. Transportation;
3. Buildings and Construction;
4. Electricity Generation and Storage;
5. Carbon Capture, Sequestration, and Utilization;
6. Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization; and
7. Other Energy Technologies.

There is currently no deadline.

Awards:

Up to $500,000 per award.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted.

Awards ID(s):

DE-FOA-0003164

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Department of Health and Human Services

Advancing Genomic Medicine Research

The National Institutes of Health is accepting proposals that advance understanding of when, where, and how best to implement the use and sharing of genomic information and technologies in clinical care in all persons.

There are three opportunities available:

1. Applicants seeking support for a discrete project with preliminary data should apply to the link ending in RFA-HG-23-032.html.
2. Those interested in exploring scientific ideas or new model systems, tools, or technologies that have the potential for significant impact on biomedical or biobehavioral research should apply for the award ID RFA-HG-23-033.
3. Small, discrete, and well-defined projects that realistically can be completed in two years and that require limited levels of funding may be supported by the award ID RFA-HG-23-048.

Awards:

Multiple awards are expected.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted domestically.

Deadline:

12/01/2023

Awards ID(s):

RFA-HG-23-032, RFA-HG-23-033, RFA-HG-23-048

Links:

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Clinical Research in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) seeks to support studies that lead to advances in the prevention or reduction of symptoms and improve outcomes and function in patients with rheumatic, musculoskeletal, or skin conditions or diseases.

There are two opportunities available:

1. Applicants seeking support for short-term, interventional studies using drugs, biologics, devices, or surgical, dietary, behavioral or rehabilitation therapies should apply to the award ID PAR-24-035. Applicants are encouraged to consult with NIAMS staff as plans for an application are being developed. Up to $600,000 for direct costs over three years is available per award.
2. Those applying for clinical observational (CO) studies to obtain data necessary for designing clinical studies for musculoskeletal, rheumatic, or skin diseases or conditions should use the link ending in PAR-24-036.html. Up to $475,000 over four years is expected per award.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted domestically.

Deadline:

03/04/2024

Awards ID(s):

PAR-24-035, PAR-24-036

Links:

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In Vivo High-Resolution Imaging for Inner Ear Visualization

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders seeks to support the development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ear. Proposed projects should focus on improving the resolution of current imaging techniques or developing new imaging techniques that can visualize inner ear structures in vivo with significantly greater detail and accuracy than currently possible.

There are two opportunities available:

1. Low-risk clinical trials will be supported through the award ID RFA-DC-24-004.
2. Applicants interested in support for clinical trials that require FDA oversight, are intended to formally establish efficacy, or have potentially higher risks to participants should use the link ending in RFA-DC-24-005.html.

Awards:

2-4 awards are expected.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted.

Deadline:

02/01/2024

Awards ID(s):

RFA-DC-24-004, RFA-DC-24-005

Links:

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National Drug Early Warning System Coordinating Center

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is accepting applications for a Coordinating Center to enhance the Epidemiology Research Program's research efforts to identify and address emerging drug threats. The Center will use multiple sources of data to identify and track key indicators related to drug use with a particular emphasis on "leading" and real-time indicators that can facilitate the early identification of emerging drug threats.

Specific responsibilities are:

1. Establish a Scientific Advisory Group to provide guidance and direction;
2. Engage an Early Warning Network composed of two components: local health experts on drug use from selected communities and a broader network of community-based health researchers;
3. Identify, compile, analyze, and triangulate research data and resources from multiple sources to assess and contextualize emerging drug threats; and
4. Disseminate contextualized research findings, data, and resources to potential end users of the data to inform their response.

Awards:

1 award of $1 million is expected.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted domestically.

Deadline:

03/20/2024

Awards ID(s):

RFA-DA-25-029

Links:

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The National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is accepting applications to participate as a Node in the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN). Applicants should demonstrate how they could contribute to addressing key and emerging substance misuse/substance use disorder (SUD) issues in a variety of healthcare settings. Applicants should also demonstrate their capacity to conduct large multi-site clinical trials and briefly describe a research agenda likely to have substantial public health significance and impact on clinical practice.

The following is a list of objectives for Nodes:

• Develop and conduct clinical trials to evaluate SUD prevention, treatment, recovery, and implementation interventions;
• Engage and involve community partners to inform needs and benefit the health of participants and ensure health equity and inclusion principles are a fundamental aspect of research;
• Ensure that CTN SUD research encompasses youth and individuals from health disparity populations;
• Develop collaborations with organizations where patients are located;
• Generate evidence that addresses sustainability and informs healthcare policy decisions and clinical guidelines in healthcare settings; and
• Translate and disseminate research findings to the public, clinicians, and policymakers.

Awards:

Up to 16 awards are expected of up to $500,000 per year per award for direct costs.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted domestically.

Deadline:

03/13/2024

Awards ID(s):

RFA-DA-25-027

Links:

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National Science Foundation

Incorporating Human Behavior in Epidemiological Models

The National Science Foundation seeks to support collaborations to integrate research on behavioral and/or social processes in mathematical epidemiological models.

Awards:

10 to 15 awards of $4 million to $5.5 million.

Eligibility:

Institutions of higher education.

Deadline:

02/14/2024

Awards ID(s):

NSF 24-507

Links:

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American Kidney Fund

Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Program

The American Kidney Fund seeks to support nephrologists who desire an academic career and whose primary professional commitment is to scholarship in patient care.

Awards:

One application from pediatrics and one application from adult medicine will be selected. Up to $90,000 per year for up to two years is expected.

Eligibility:

Institutions of higher education.

Deadline:

12/18/2023

Links:

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Therapeutics Development Award

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is accepting applications to develop commercial products to benefit individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF).

The following areas are of particular interest:

• Gastrointestinal symptoms;
• CF-related Diabetes;
• Respiratory microorganism treatment against microbes of particular interest to people with CF;
• Inflammation;
• Mucociliary clearance;
• CF-related Liver Disease; and
• Diet and Nutrition.

There are two mechanisms of support:

1. Component I–Preclinical Development Phase: aims to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a new therapeutic intervention. Grants of up to $600,000 over no more than three years will be awarded.
2. Component II–Clinical Phase: aims to support the continuation of preclinical studies and clinical assessment of new interventions. Funding may range from $3 million to $5 million over up to three years.

Letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility:

For-profit organizations.

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Environmental Research & Education Foundation

Waste Management Practices

The Environmental Research & Education Foundation seeks to advance scientific research and create educational pathways that enable sustainable innovation in sustainable waste management practices.

Pre-proposals must address at least one of the following priorities:

1. Climate Change Impacts/Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Quantification of greenhouse gas emissions; impacts and reduction strategies from waste management collection and disposal options; and impact of waste management activities.
2. Emerging Contaminants: Potential impacts of emerging contaminants on waste management operations; fate and transport/environmental and health impacts from emerging contaminants; and best practices/effective management strategies during waste collection and disposal.
3. Advancing Materials Circularity and Recycling: Evaluation/efficacy of policies that impact waste management or circularity; assessment of trade-offs between environmental burdens associated with circular priorities; and understanding barriers/benefits experienced across the value chain.

Awards:

An average of $160,000.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted.

Deadline:

12/01/2023

Links:

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Misophonia Research Fund

Misophonia Research

The Misophonia Research Fund is accepting applications to understand misophonia better, characterize symptomatology and associated impairments, and assess interventional strategies to treat those with the disorder. Proposals should address clear gaps in the field and/or generate new knowledge about misophonia and build upon previous findings

Proposals should focus on at least one of the following areas:

• Characterization of misophonia;
• Development of objective methods; and
• Clinical and/or animal model study of interventional approaches.

Letters of intent are due December 8.

Awards:

Up to 10 grants of up to $500,000.

Eligibility:

Nonprofit academic or research institutions.

Deadline:

12/08/2023

Links:

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Department of Energy

Power At Sea Prize

The Department of Energy seeks marine energy concepts that can fulfill Powering the Blue Economy initiatives. This includes supporting offshore industries, science, and security activities, and meeting the energy and water needs of coastal and rural island communities.

Competitors must select one of the following challenge areas:

• Access - How does your marine energy solution help to reduce the high cost or limited opportunities for service, maintenance, and/or intervention for at-sea blue economy applications?
• Deployment duration - How does your marine energy solution improve the deployment duration of at-sea blue economy applications?
• Energy storage - How does your marine energy solution improve the capabilities and duty cycles currently limited by battery capacity?
• Environmental/ecological impact - How does your marine energy solution minimize the negative effects of interactions with local flora and fauna at the deployment site?
• Harsh operational conditions - How does your marine energy solution minimize or otherwise address operations in challenging conditions?
• Hybridization with other renewable energy resources - How does your hybrid solution utilize marine energy to address power gaps caused by intermittency of other non-marine renewable energy resources?
• Suitability of power - Sensors, instrumentation, and automation require specific power at specific times. How does your marine energy solution match power generation to power needs to maximize efficiency?

Competitors must also select a blue economy application, which includes mCDR, ocean observation and navigation, marine aquaculture, underwater vehicle charging, subsea communications, mining seawater minerals and gasses, data centers, hydrogen electrolysis, marine restoration, pollution remediation, and offshore fuels production.

Awards:

Up to $10,000 for 20 winners each for Phase 1.

Eligibility:

Unrestricted except for Federal entities.

Deadline:

07/26/2024

Links:

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