Trade & Sanctions

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Applications Open

The U.S. Mission to Tunisia has opened applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026. Alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs are invited to submit proposals addressing key priorities, with a deadline of May 9th, 2026.

NOAA Seeks Innovations for Algal Bloom Toxin Detection in Seafood

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for innovations in harmful algal bloom toxin detection in seafood. The funding opportunity aims to support projects with annual budgets between $100,000-$250,000, not to exceed $750,000 per project.

Battery Materials Processing and Recycling Grant Programs

The National Energy Technology Laboratory has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Battery Materials Processing and Recycling Grant Programs, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and increase critical mineral production, with awards ranging from $100 million to $500 million.

CMS MAHA ELEVATE Model for Lifestyle and Value-Based Approaches

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is soliciting applications for the MAHA ELEVATE Model, a voluntary, three-year service delivery model testing whole-person functional or lifestyle medicine approaches. Up to 30 recipients will be selected to participate in two cohorts starting in 2026 and 2027.

Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing the availability of funds for the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. The program awards grants to community-based organizations to provide non-clinical suicide prevention services to eligible Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members.

FY 2026 U.S. LEADS Program for Education, Manufacturing, AI

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced the FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program. This initiative aims to foster international collaboration and showcase U.S. expertise in manufacturing and AI.

NIC Cooperative Agreement for Restrictive Housing Training

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has announced a continuation of Cooperative Agreement award 25JD03GLV4 for managing restrictive housing populations. The award is for $186,000 and aims to enhance correctional agencies' capacity in developing and maintaining restrictive housing programs.

DOE Announces $500 Million for Critical Materials Manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to $500 million to expand domestic critical mineral and materials processing and battery manufacturing and recycling. This funding aims to strengthen supply chains for defense, grid resilience, transportation, and manufacturing.

Humanitarian Assistance Exception Notification for Petroleum Products

The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has released guidance and a notification form for 'relevant persons' to report the use of a humanitarian assistance exception related to petroleum products for Syria. This exception, under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, requires notification by the end of the calendar year in which activities take place.

USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor Imports

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 major trading partners to determine if they are effectively banning imports of goods produced with forced labor. The USTR is seeking public comment and will hold hearings on the matter.