Grants & Funding

Kazakhstan Youth Leadership Camp for FLEX Alternates

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan announced an open competition for a youth leadership camp in summer 2026, targeting FLEX program alternates. The camp will focus on entrepreneurship and job skills, aiming to deepen participants' understanding of American values and equip them for future leadership roles.

U.S. Embassy Bratislava AEIF 2026 Alumni Innovation Fund

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section has announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This program seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to implement projects supporting U.S. policy objectives, with a maximum award of $35,000.

NIH Notice: Expiration of PAR-25-326 Ultra-Rare Gene Therapy Network Access

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PAR-25-326 for Ultra-Rare Gene-based Therapy (URGenT) Network Resource Access. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

FY 2026 Study of U.S. Institutes for Scholars Proposals Invited

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is inviting proposals from U.S. academic and cultural institutions for the FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSI for Scholars) program. Three programs will be funded, focusing on Critical Minerals, Digital Transformation, and Economics and Business, to be implemented in summer 2027.

AI Innovation Adoption Program Funding Opportunity

The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy has announced the Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption (FAIIA) program, a funding opportunity for U.S.-based not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. The program aims to address obstacles in international AI deployment and adoption, counter foreign influence, and promote U.S. technological leadership. Applications are being accepted.

NIC Cooperative Agreement Continuation Notice

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has issued a notice regarding the continuation of Cooperative Agreement award 24CS07GLUO. This notice is not a request for applications but provides information on an existing award for implementing a structured decision-making framework tool in parole release decisions.

WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects Funding Opportunity

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced the WaterSMART Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects funding opportunity. This program invites eligible entities in the Western United States to apply for federal cost-sharing for water recycling projects with total costs of $500 million or more.

USGS Seeks Research on Snowmelt Timing and Avalanche Trends

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has issued a funding opportunity for research on snowmelt timing and avalanche trends. Eligible applicants are partners of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The application deadline is April 14, 2026.

FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is seeking applications for its FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program. The program aims to fund projects that transition ocean observing technologies from research to operational status, with up to $7.5 million available over three years.

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The U.S. Mission to Morocco has announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), offering grants from $5,000 to $35,000 for alumni-led initiatives. Applications are due April 24, 2026, with projects expected to start in September 2026.