European Council Meeting Press Briefing Advisory

The European Council has announced a press briefing for the upcoming meeting on March 19-20, 2026. The briefing will be held on March 17, 2026, in a hybrid format, with a registration deadline of 13:30 on the same day. This is an 'off the record' event.

Press Briefing for General Affairs Council

The Council of the EU has announced a press briefing for the General Affairs Council on March 17, 2026. The briefing will take place on March 16, 2026, and is designated as 'off the record'. Registration is required for journalists wishing to attend.

National UI Convening Reimbursement Instructions

The Employment and Training Administration has issued reimbursement instructions for the 2026 National Unemployment Insurance Convening. State Workforce Agencies are eligible to apply for reimbursement for travel expenses related to the event.

FY 2026 YSEALI Academic Fellows Program Opportunity

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to administer the FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program. This program will fund approximately eight institutes for undergraduate and recent graduate students from Southeast Asia, focusing on themes such as economic prosperity and natural resources.

NOAA Seeks Proposals for Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for its Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) prevention program. Approximately $2.5 million is available for three to five projects focused on testing and developing technologies to prevent, control, or mitigate HABs. The solicitation prioritizes proposals for comprehensive testing of control technologies.

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.