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B. Vasic (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
M. Hassan (Physics)
E. Hamden (Space Institute) 

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We will be accepting up to 3 proposals per university for review

Program Overview
JPL has formal strategic partnerships with 15 universities that have major commitments to space exploration, and broad connections to JPL. The Strategic University Research Partnerships (SURP) program supports these partnerships, providing resources to foster strong collaborative relationships. The program works with JPL researchers and our strategic partners to develop new science and technology opportunities and provide accelerated innovation for NASA’s missions.
 

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J. Burgess (Community, Environment and Policy)

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Eligible applicants may submit only one application for each eligible activity under the FP&S Grant Program (one application under the FP&S Activity and/or one application under the R&D Activity). Applications for both activities  may include up to three projects. Eligible Applicants interested in applying under both activities must submit two separate applications – one for each activity. The application questions included in the FP&S Activity are different from those in the R&D Activity application. Submissions of duplicate applications may be disqualified.  

Purpose
FP&S Grant Program supports fire departments and non-profit organizations for fire prevention programs and firefighter health and safety research and development. The FP&S Grant Program is separated into the following two activities: Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) and Research and Development (R&D). Using a competitive process that is informed by fire service subject matter experts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awards grants in both activities to applicants whose requests best address the priorities of the FP&S Grant Program. 

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Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding under this funding opportunity

Executive Summary 
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs (EAP) and U.S. Consulate General Auckland announce an open competition to implement Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Solutions Labs, a series of workshops centered around: 

• Unlocking Investment in the Pacific 
• Advancing the American Decade of Sports for Pacific Economic Impact 
• Pursuing Peace in the Pacific with Faith Communities 
• Defending Free Speech through Pacific Journalism Excellence 

Applicants may apply to host one, more, or all of the YPL Solutions Labs workshops in the series with the average cost of one workshop being roughly $100,000 to $250,000. 

Since 2013, the YPL program has cultivated the target audience and participants of emerging Pacific Island Country (PIC) leaders ages 20-40 into advocates for U.S. policy in a region of increasing strategic importance. Since YPL’s inception YPL alumni have delivered on U.S. priorities across the region. The YPL Solutions Labs will be a series of workshops throughout 2026-2028 to catalyze advocacy and action on U.S. priorities. 

Eligible recipients include foreign and U.S. not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and government institutions.

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Eligible applicants may submit only one application under the 84.325K competition.

Program Information
The purposes of the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program are to (1) help address State- identified shortages and needs for personnel preparation in special education and early intervention, including infants and toddlers, and youth with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research, to be successful in serving those children. 

The purpose of the Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel (84.325K) competition is to prepare and increase the number of personnel who have the necessary qualifications to serve children with disabilities. Under this absolute priority, ED will fund grantees that use evidence-based strategies to prepare scholars in special education, early intervention, and related services at the bachelor’s degree, certification, master’s degree, educational specialist degree, or clinical doctoral degree levels to serve in a variety of settings, including natural environments (the home and community settings in which children with and without disabilities participate), early learning programs, child care, classrooms, and schools.

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The University of Arizona may submit two proposals for each cycle. 

Program Description
The APS Foundation supports programs that enhance academic achievement in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Since 1981, the Foundation has invested more than $44 million in projects throughout Arizona that help prepare students to compete in a 21st century economy.

A workforce proficient in STEM skills is critical to attracting and retaining high-quality businesses and industries to the state. The APS Foundation targets projects that help educators increase content knowledge in STEM subjects as well as the ability to transfer this knowledge effectively to students.

Typical funding amount to universities if $50-75k. 

Program Information: 

• Organizations must be registered as a 501(c)(3) public charity in good financial and public standing. At this University of Arizona, this means that your proposal will route through the University of Arizona Foundation. For more information on this, please contact Cyndi Laughren.
• Programs should demonstrate their ability to improve educational outcomes, increase access and/or offer an innovative approach to learning. The impact should be described and quantified where possible.
• Programs that support teacher professional development is APS Foundation’s primary focus. 
• Programs that impact students, supporting them in achievements in STEM, are the next priority.
• Pilot projects may be funded, and those awards are generally in the $10,000 - $30,000 range
• Programs requesting substantial funding (≥$75,000) should demonstrate proof of concept, detailed budget, and have a detailed execution plan.
• Strong measurements for proof of success are essential, especially for higher dollar asks. (At minimum, a pre, during, and post survey or variation of measurement will be required)
• Criteria used for evaluation include scalability, sustainability, and ability to leverage other funding (not required).
• Programs that serve underserved/under resourced students are well-received.
• All grantees will have specific reporting requirements and must submit a final evaluation before they can be considered for additional funding.

Please note, the APS Foundation will not support:
• Individuals
• Individual K-12 schools
• Religious organizations, churches and programs that are purely denominational in purpose
• Political, labor or fraternal organizations, associations or civic service clubs
• Legislative, lobbying or advocacy efforts or organizations
• Private or family foundations
• Animal shelters or agencies
• Foundations or organizations which are grant-making entities or that distribute funds to other nonprofit organizations (pass through)
• Start-up organizations defined as nonprofits whose ruling year has been granted by the IRS for less than three years
• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law
• Health organizations whose primary focus is funding programs or services for a specific disease or illness
• Sports teams or sporting programs
• Scouting troops
While not a part of our traditional grant program, the APS Foundation occasionally supports capital requests of our long-standing partners on an invite-only basis.

Proposal Tips from the spring cycle webinar: 

• Proposals should be written in lay language accessible to a broad audience.
• A detailed overview of the program is recommended. Instead of stating that you plan to support the professional development of teachers, outline how you plan to do so and what the deliverables will be.
• Describe and quantify the program's intended impact (number of students, teachers, etc) and reach.
• Multi-year funding is not available.
• Higher asks will be scrutinized at a higher level. Please ensure you have a solid description, strong success measurements, and have an established program/project for best chance of being successful.
• Pilot projects are allowable but tend to be funded at a lower dollar amount, typically in the $10,000 to $30,000 range.

Full sponsor guidelines are linked here. 

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Executive Summary
The U.S. Department of State's Mission Poland announces an open competition for programs inspired by America's 250th anniversary through the Freedom 250 initiative. This initiative will support innovative projects, events, and activities that leverage America’s independence anniversary to highlight U.S. leadership and that celebrate the vibrant cooperation between the United States and Poland in business, defense, energy, science and technology innovation, and culture.  Freedom 250 in Poland builds on 250 years of friendship, shared values, and people-to-people ties and invites Polish participants to join America in celebrating the greatest experiment in human history.  Freedom 250 looks forward as much as it looks back; it invites partners to engage with the American story in ways that resonate with youth, early-career professionals, community leaders, and opinion makers to forge new partnerships between the United States and Poland that meet today’s needs.  

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The U.S. Creative Tech Exchange (U.S.CTX) is a new international arts exchange program that drives economic growth by connecting U.S. creative professionals and technologists with international peers working at the intersection of the arts and emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to position American technology as a key driver of American innovation, economic, and cultural influence in art and technology, For the purposes of this program, “arts” refers specifically to architecture, creative coding and gaming, fashion, graphic design, music and immersive art such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR); but excludes film and television.

U.S.CTX will support up to 30 participants through short-term, hands-on activities such as collaborative labs, fellowships, workshops, and public showcases. ECA will award one U.S.-based nonprofit or educational organization $1.32 million to design and implement the program in close coordination with ECA and U.S. embassies. Applicants should propose a concept that leverages their strengths and includes clear plans for recruitment, program delivery, and measurable outcomes in creative arts, economic impact, and public diplomacy.

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Only one proposal will be considered by ECA from each applicant organization. In cases where more than one submission from an applicant appears in grants.gov, ECA will only consider the submission made closest in time to the NOFO deadline; that submission would constitute the one and only proposal ECA would review from that applicant.

Executive Summary
The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Global Leaders Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Program. TechLeaders will strengthen America’s technological edge and industry dominance by promoting U.S. leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Space Technology, Biotechnology/Health Technology, Supply Chain/Cold Chain Technology, and Agricultural Technology (AgriTech). This initiative engages approximately 60 foreign participants, ages 25-40, from Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and the Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Western Hemisphere through a five-week intensive placement in the United States. Participants will collaborate with U.S.- based mentors and companies to develop actionable solutions in critical technology sectors, showcasing American expertise and innovation. The program will also feature overseas components including reciprocal exchanges and an accelerator following the second U.S.-based cohort to expand U.S. influence, inspire future STEM professionals, and foster collaboration with American businesses. TechLeaders supports U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives byexporting American expertise and technological innovations abroad, promoting U.S.- preferred technology standards globally, bolstering economic ties, and countering the proliferation of malign competitors’ technology in the global market.

Organizations applying for this federal award must demonstrate the capacity to recruit, select, and place participants, manage all program logistics, and implement overseas programming, which includes annual reciprocal exchanges and a Critical Emerging Technologies Accelerator program after the second cohort of participants. The recipient will be awarded $ 1,500,000 for the overall FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Program, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently to advance U.S. national interests and global leadership in criticaltechnology sectors.

The July 2026 deadline is institutionally coordinated. For more information, please contact RDS. 

The University of Arizona is not eligible due to an existing award: A current recipient or applicant of the NIOSH T03, Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants award is not eligible for an award or a sub-award under this Funding Opportunity Announcement.