FederalDue Jul 18, 2029
Air Force -- Research Lab
Original Solictation:
Closing Date of the FOA
FROM: 18 July 2024
TO: 18 July 2029
Cost Ceiling
$49M
Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)
Agreements Officer
Mariah Salazar
Agreements Specialist
Monique Esquibel-Sena
Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil
Solicitation Amend 1:
Closing Date of the FOA
FROM: 18 July 2024
TO: 18 July 2029
Cost Ceiling
$49M
Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)
Agreements Officer
Mariah Salazar
Agreements Specialist
Monique Esquibel-Sena
Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil
(Revisions made: Updated information on Mandatory Letter of Intent to allow for interested parties to submit Letters of Intent through Valid Eval portal)
Solicitation Amend 2:
Closing Date of the FOA
FROM: 18 July 2024
TO: 18 July 2029
Cost Ceiling
$49M
Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)
Agreements Officer
Mariah Salazar
Agreements Specialist
Monique Esquibel-Sena
Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil
(Revisions made: Added detail for Letter of Intent Evaluation Criteria)
Solicitation Amend 3:
Closing Date of the FOA
FROM: 18 July 2024
TO: 18 July 2029
Cost Ceiling
$49M
Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)
Agreements Officer
Mariah Salazar
Alternate Agreements Officer
Jennifer Jaramillo
Agreements Specialist
Monique Esquibel-Sena
Brendan Merritt
Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil, jennifer.jaramillo@us.af.mil, brendan.merritt@us.af.mil
(Revisions made: Changed Letter of Intent review from 10 business days to 30 business days, Added verbiage to Section, D. Review and Selection Process, on Security Risk Review, added Agreement Specialist, Brendan Merritt, brendan.merritt@us.af.mil)
Solicitation Amend 4:
Closing Date of the FOA
FROM: 18 July 2024
TO: 18 July 2029
Cost Ceiling
$49M
Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC)
Agreements Officer
Mariah Salazar
Alternate Agreements Officer
Jennifer Jaramillo
Agreements Specialist
Monique Esquibel-Sena
Emails: mariah.salazar@us.af.mil; monique.esquibel_sena@us.af.mil, jennifer.jaramillo@us.af.mil
(Revisions made: Changed Attachment 2 of Solicitation to DoD R&D General Terms and Conditions MARCH 2025. Removed Agreement Specialist, Brendan Merritt, brendan.merritt@us.af.mil)
Up to $49,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Aug 31, 2029
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research manages the basic research investment for the Department of the Air Force. Conferences and workshops constitute key forums for research and technology interchange. We provide partial support for conferences and workshops as defined in the DoW Joint Travel Regulations in special areas of science that bring experts together to discuss recent research or educational findings, or to expose other researchers or advanced graduate students to new research and educational techniques in our areas of research interest. Our research interests are described in the most recent version of our general Broad Agency Announcement titled, “Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research” posted on Grants.gov.
We can only consider funding requests from U.S. institutions of higher education (IHE) or nonprofit organizations as described in 2 CFR 200.1, including foreign public entities and foreign organizations operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest. We do not award grants to organizations with a for-profit organization type.
Our support for a workshop or conference is not an endorsement of any organization.
FederalDue Sep 29, 2029
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy
The purpose of this modification is to clarify the meaning of the Program Policy Factors in Section V.C.
To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to the ARPA-E website 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 concept papers 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, dr…
$5,000,000 – $20,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Dec 31, 2029
Environmental Protection Agency
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 included the transfer of 44 million acres to Alaska Native regional and village corporations. Some of these lands became contaminated prior to conveyance (transfer) from a variety of past activities such as fuel storage, power generation, waste handling practices, mining, and other activities. These contaminants can pose health concerns to Alaska Native communities, impact subsistence resources, and impair economic activity.
In the fiscal year 2023 omnibus bill, Congress appropriated $20 million for EPA to establish and implement a grant program to assist Alaska tribal entities with addressing contamination on ANCSA lands that were contaminated prior to the time of conveyance. Grants may be used for site assessment and remediation, as well as related community outreach and involvement.
Eligible entities include Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia comprised of Alaskan tribal entities.
Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. As long as funds remain available, EPA expects to extend the closing date for this funding opportunity.
Before submitting a proposal, please contact Contaminated ANCSA Assistance Program project managers to indicate interest. Details on how to apply are provided in the Contaminated ANCSA Lands Assistance Program Guidance.
FederalDue Jan 13, 2030
Naval Supply Systems Command
This FOA is intended for proposals related to basic and applied research in the STEM categories, and not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement.
The proposal submission process has two stages:
I. Applicants are encouraged to submit a white paper first to Grants@NPS.edu, ; and
II. Applicants must submit a full proposal through Grants.gov (do not submit white papers through Grants.gov, only full proposals)
Applicants are encouraged to submit a White Paper in advance of a Full Proposal to minimize the labor and other costs associated with the production of detailed full proposals that have little chance of being selected for funding. Based on an assessment of the white papers, the responsible Research Program Officer will provide informal feedback notification to the prospective awardees to encourage or discourage submission proposals. The Research Program Officer may also, on occasion, provide feedback encouraging re-work to strengthen a proposal.
White Papers may be submitted at any time during the open period of this FOA. A separate White Paper is required for each research proposal.
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗ FederalDue Jan 22, 2030
Washington Headquarters Services
See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
The Department of War (DoW) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of Title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoW cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education.
Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as designated institutions) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2026-2027.
Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoW CSA.
$50,000 – $20,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Jun 2, 2030
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
The ARO is soliciting proposals for Staff Research Program opportunities. The purpose of the program is to enable ARO scientific staff to maintain and expand professional competence in support of fulfilling the ARO mission through the conduct of hands-on, basic research. The staff research will be performed collaboratively with institutions external to ARO. Staff research efforts will involve scientific study directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge and scientific understanding in engineering, physical, life and information sciences, when there is an intersection with the interests and capabilities of the participating external institutions in these basic research areas.
Protection of Mission Integrity: The primary role of the ARO scientific staff is to objectively assess and fund extramural research at numerous institutions across the U.S. and throughout the world. Since it is vitally important that the ARO be impartial in its actions, ARO scientists cannot engage in activities that could compromise the perceived objectivity of that scientist with respect to the institution, or with respect to the areas of science/engineering that they are responsible for as Program Managers. Consequently, ARO Program Managers will be disqualified from taking official actions regarding any institution at which that PM conducts Staff Research.
Staff research will be conducted, directed and managed by an ARO scientist at the institution's laboratory facilities or field research sites, in collaboration with a PI designated by the institution. ARO scientists will not be named as a PI on any proposal or resulting award. Results of the Staff Research Program may include publication or co-authorship of research results and presentation at scientific forums, and contribute to the education and training of students, in accordance with the terms of the cooperative agreement.
NOTE: ARO scientific staff will seek out a collaborating institution to engage in staff research as opportunities arise and at the discretion of ARO.
$200,000 – $10,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Oct 14, 2030
Idaho Field Office
A. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to award multiple cooperative agreements to accredited United States (U.S.) two- and four-year colleges and universities (Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)) to receive and administer scholarship and fellowship funding—provided through the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) and as administered by the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE)—on behalf of selected students attending these U.S. IHEs. The selection of students to receive scholarships and fellowships through the program will occur via a separate DOE-NE process.
A.1 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
UNLP works to attract qualified nuclear science and engineering students (NS&E) to nuclear energy professions by providing undergraduate level scholarships and graduate level fellowships. The scholarships and fellowships are focused on two-, four-year, and graduate programs in science and engineering disciplines related to nuclear energy such as nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, health physics, nuclear materials science, radiochemistry, applied nuclear physics, nuclear policy, radiation protection technology, nuclear power technology, nuclear maintenance technology, nuclear engineering technology, computer science, cybersecurity, nuclear safety, nuclear operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and radiation protection.
NE’s mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation:
• Keep existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating
• Deploy new nuclear reactors
• Secure and sustain our nuclear fuel cycle
• Expand international nuclear energy cooperation
Collectively, all NE-sponsored activities support the Department’s priorities to combat the climate crisis, create clean energy jobs with the free and fair chance to join a union and bargain collectively, and promote equity and environmental justice by delivering innovative clean energy technologies for nuclear energy systems.
UNLP supports NE’s Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP), which enables outstanding, cutting-edge, and innovative research at U.S. IHEs through the following:
• Integrating research and development (R&D) at U.S. IHEs, national laboratories, and industry to revitalize nuclear education and support NE’s Programs
• Attracting the brightest students to the nuclear professions and supporting the nation’s intellectual capital in science and engineering disciplines
• Improving U.S. IHE’s infrastructure for conducting R&D and educating students
• Facilitating knowledge transfer to the next generation of workers
Educating undergraduate and graduate students in NS&E will:
• Support the ongoing need for personnel who can develop and maintain the nation’s nuclear power technology
• Enhance the R&D capabilities of U.S. IHEs
• Fulfill national demand for highly trained scientists and engineers to work in NS&E areas
FederalDue Nov 1, 2030
National Park Service
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). ORLP provides funding to 1) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and 2) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ORLP is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants to States. ORLP funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments.
ORLP projects must be within a Qualifying Area, defined as:
an urban area that has a population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census, or
2 or more adjacent urban areas with a combined population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census; or
an area administered by a federally recognized Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization.
Additional requirements under the ORLP program:
Matching Requirement - ORLP is dollar for dollar match, meaning it covers up to 50% of all project costs. Applicants are responsible for providing non-federal funds for at least 50% of project costs.
Perpetuity Requirement - Projects assisted through ORLP must be maintained and accessible for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. This applies to the assisted park or site in its entirety, not just the area assisted by the grant funds.
Alignment with LWCF Law and Policy - As an LWCF program, ORLP projects must align with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual.
Alignment with National Priorities – Projects must be responsive to Executive and National priorities, including those outlined in Executive Order 14313, "Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission" and Secretarial Order 3442, "Land and Water Conservation Fund Implementation by the U.S. Department of the Interior."
$300,000 – $15,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Sep 30, 2034
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026**
This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil
Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗ FederalDue May 10, 2043
Air Force -- Research Lab
Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗ FederalDue Aug 22, 2044
Air Force -- Research Lab
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RH and USAFSAM's range of Science and Technology (S&T) requirements, allowing for progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition.
20 Nov 2025: Amendment 01 - Annual Update
The CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) MUST be reviewed in tandem with the solicitations in order to have access to all applicable attachments and instructions. There are three (3) open, 2-step, solicitations currently accepting white papers. Please see below for solicitation numbers.
Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA), Notice FA238424S2233:
1. CHEERS MAA Open Period 1 – Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Solicitation FA238424S2334
2. CHEERS MAA Open Period 2 – Procurement for Experimental Purposes (ARA), Solicitation FA238424S2335
3. CHEERS MAA Open Period 3 - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Solicitation FA238424S2336 (NOTE: THIS CSO IS NOT GRANT-ELIGIBLE)
Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the MAA and/or the solicitation(s). Technical questions may be directed to the technical POC’s identified in the announcement/solicitations. General questions may be directed to the CHEERS email org box: AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗ FederalDue Jan 1, 2099
Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
Note: This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. The TIP Office is not accepting applications at this time. Please review the attached notice for full details.
Background:
The goal of PEMS is to measurably and substantially reduce the prevalence of human trafficking and the harms associated with the crime in targeted populations through innovative interventions driven by research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and the expansion of partnerships with government, academia, civil society organizations, international organizations and the private sector. The U.S. Congress has appropriated $25 million annually since 2016 for PEMS, with $200 million in funding obligated to date.
The TIP Office intends to further build the evidence base around what interventions work effectively to address trafficking in persons through funding the implementation and rigorous evaluation of high-potential and high-impact promising interventions. The TIP Office intends to consider interventions that have some evidence pointing to their effectiveness which could benefit from an evaluation to validate the intervention approach and answer important research questions about what is effective in anti-trafficking in persons programming. The TIP Office will consider interventions that have shown promise but have not had the funding to be rigorously evaluated; interventions that have shown success in other fields but have not been adapted and tested as a human trafficking intervention; and interventions for which there is a design for programming supported by significant research, which have not yet had the funding to implement and evaluate. Local expertise will be considered critical for implementing projects under this future opportunity. Please review the full notice attached.
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗ FederalDue Jan 1, 2099
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.
FederalDue Jan 1, 2099
Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
The TIP Office invites applications for the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS). PEMS programming establishes a strategic funding framework to develop, test, evaluate, and scale evidence-based anti-trafficking interventions that directly advance U.S. national security, economic competitiveness, and efforts to combat transnational crime.
$500,000 – $8,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Jan 1, 2099
Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
The TIP Office invites applications for projects to combat all forms of child trafficking as part of a potential Child Protection Compact (CPC) between the United States and a recipient country proposed by the applicant. A CPC is a multi-year plan developed jointly by the United States and another government to strengthen capacity to effectively prosecute and convict child traffickers, provide comprehensive care and support for child victims, and prevent child trafficking in all its forms.
$5,000,000 – $10,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Jan 1, 2099
Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
The TIP Office invites applications for projects that aim to combat human trafficking following the legislative framework laid out in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, and subsequent reauthorizations, to prosecute traffickers, protect victims, and prevent trafficking. Projects should address human trafficking challenges, respond to the priorities articulated in the National Security Strategy, executive orders, the FY 2026-2030 State Department Agency Strategy, and country-specific recommendations in the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, and advance America First Foreign Policy priorities.
$1,000,000 – $10,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Jan 1, 2099
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.
FederalDue Jan 1, 2099
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seeks proposals for projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and put American interests first. Proposals must demonstrate how projects will leverage assistance as a tool of statecraft to advance U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives. Programming should promote trade, not aid, by leveraging assistance resources to champion American enterprise and infrastructure and catalyze private capital through market principles. Proposals may address sectors including: energy development and exports; trade facilitation; emerging technologies (particularly AI and telecommunications); critical infrastructure (aviation, transport); critical minerals; regional economic integration; advanced manufacturing; workforce training aligned with U.S. business needs; and economic recovery in conflict-affected areas. Projects should orient implementing partners toward the American business community, foster burden-sharing, and demonstrate how they will help U.S. businesses secure foreign contracts and tenders for key projects. Review country-specific guidance in the sections below and tailor your proposal to address identified priorities. NEA/AC may decide to grant multiple awards, one award, or no awards, subject to funding availability and proposal viability.
Up to $25,000,000Official notice ↗ FederalDue Jan 1, 2099
U.S. Mission to Tunisia
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS Tripoli FY2024
CFDA Number: 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
Maximum for Each Award: $25,000 USD
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy Tripoli Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.
The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to build capacity and community, promote social good, and enhance mutual understanding between the people of Libya and the United States. The U.S. Embassy to Libya is seeking projects that:
Capitalize on arts initiatives to increase unity, social cohesion, and reconciliation that deepen Libyan national identity and are consistent with U.S. values.
Promote leadership, positive community engagement, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and soft skills development among youth, women, and underserved communities.
Increase Libyan youth capabilities to help them explore and develop technological solutions for social problems through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs.
Projects that address environmental challenges to mitigate the effects of climate change are highly encouraged.
Note: Alumni of U.S. Government funded exchange programs are encouraged to apply. Initiatives that support diversity and inclusion of minority groups and link with U.S. universities or organizations are also welcome.
Additional information on this link: https://ly.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo/
SDRolling / see notice
South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development
Reinvestment Payment Program
The Reinvestment Payment Program
The Reinvestment Payment Program provides reinvestment payments to projects in excess of $20,000,000, or with equipment upgrades in excess of $2,000,000. The awards are intended for projects that would not have occurred without the reinvestment payment. The program is a component of 2013’s “Building South Dakota” legislation, which focuses on education, housing, infrastructure, local economic development efforts, and large and small project needs. The Board of Economic Development oversees the Reinvestment Payment Program.
South Dakota Jobs Program
This program is available to assist companies in offsetting the upfront costs associated with relocating or expanding operations and/or upgrading equipment in South Dakota. The program allows for project owners to receive a South Dakota Jobs Grant for new or expanded facilities with project costs less than $20,000,000, or for equipment upgrades with project costs less than $2,000,000. The Board of Economic Development oversees the South Dakota Jobs Program.
How it Works
Eligible Recipients
Application Details
How it Works
The project owner must apply to the Board of Economic Development for the consideration for a reinvestment payment no later than 90 days after starting construction. If the board approves the application, the project owner must comply with the conditions of the approval
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗ SDRolling / see notice
South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development
E15 Tax Refund
Ethanol Infrastructure Incentive Program
South Dakota produces about one billion gallons of ethanol each year. And thanks to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s Ethanol Infrastructure Incentive Program, South Dakota fuel retailers now have another tool to help promote South Dakota’s homegrown energy.
The ethanol infrastructure incentive fund provides a tax refund for ethanol blended gasoline classified as E15 dispensed in South Dakota for calendar years 2025 to 2029. All money deposited in the ethanol infrastructure incentive fund will be used to provide fuel tax refunds to licensed marketers that demonstrate compliance with alternative fuel compatibility requirements set by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Eligible licensed marketers may claim a fuel tax refund in an amount equal to five cents multiplied by the total number of gallons of ethanol blended gasoline classified as E15 dispensed during the preceding calendar year through motor fuel pumps located on its retail premises in South Dakota.
How it Works
Eligible Recipients
Application Details
How it Works
The licensed marketer must complete and submit the E15 Fuel Tax Refund Application to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development within thirty days after the end of the calendar year for which the refund is claimed. The following steps outline the process in more detail:
File the application with GOED
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗ SDRolling / see notice
South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development
REDI Fund
Revolving Economic Development and Initiative
South Dakota’s REDI (Revolving Economic Development and Initiative) Fund is South Dakota’s flagship financing tool. It is available to start-up firms, businesses that are expanding or relocating in South Dakota, as well as local economic development corporations. This low-interest loan can be structured in relation to a project’s total cost and requires a 10% minimum equity contribution, and a shared 1st lien position on financed assets. Projects can include: land purchases; site improvements; construction, acquisition or renovation of a building; or to the purchase and installation machinery and equipment.
The current REDI base rate is 3%.
Downloads
GOED Loan Application (pdf)
GOED Loan Application (word)
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗ SDRolling / see notice
South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development
Bond Financing
Financing For For-Profit Businesses
For more capital-intensive projects, GOED offers a pooled bond program through the Economic Development Finance Authority (EDFA). The Economic Development Finance Authority prides itself on maintaining its “AA” rating by Standard and Poor’s, and as a result, can offer lower interest rates to borrowers. Bonds can be issued individually or pooled together to help lower the cost of the issuance. The program is open to all for-profit businesses that are engaged in industrial operations, ag processing or manufacturing.
How It Works
Eligible Borrowers
Stand-Alone Issuance
How It Works
Bonds can be either taxable or tax-exempt. To qualify for tax-exempt financing, the borrower must be a manufacturer and total project costs must be less than $20,000,000. Bond proceeds can be used to finance 80% of new construction or purchase an existing building, and 75% of new equipment costs, with no greater than 25% of the bond proceeds being used for ancillary activities such as office or inventory space.
Eligible Borrowers
All for-profit businesses that are engaged operating an industrial, ag processing or manufacturing business may apply for bond financing through the South Dakota Economic Development Finance Authority.
Stand-Alone Issuance
Individuals may also apply for Stand-Alone Bond Issuances when t
Amount not specifiedOfficial notice ↗