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National Institute of Food and Agriculture

The purpose of ODF, under assistance listing 10.233, is to build frameworks to create neutral and secure data repositories and cooperatives where producers, universities and nonprofit entities can store and share data in ways that will foster agricultural innovation, support technological progress, profitability, and increase production ef ciencies. The program prioritizes frameworks that address farm and ranch profitability, new markets and uses for agricultural products, invasive species, soil health to regenerate long-term productivity, or improving human health through precision nutrient and food quality.

NIDDK - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

PROJECT SUMMARY Food insecurity is associated with insufficient nutrient intake, 2-3 times greater risk for diabetes, and suboptimal glycemic control. Over 50 million people in the US rely on food banks and pantries to prevent or alleviate food insecurity. To address disparities in diet-related diseases, some organizations have implemented healthier donation policies and nutrition interventions to provide clients healthier foods and encourage them to select those options. However, there is a need to develop evidence-based interventions that address multiple barriers to healthy eating that are also feasible for organizations to implement. We will use the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) to identify optimized interventions that can be implemented through the charitable food system to increase food security and reduce diabetes risk among clients. We have previously conducted extensive preliminary research to complete the preparation phase of MOST. In the NOURISH study (Nutrition intervention Optimization to better Utilize Resources and Support Health), we will complete the optimization phase. We will test four intervention components: meal kits, nutritious no-prep meals, culinary nutrition education, and text messages. Combining these evidence-based components may optimize intervention effectiveness for diabetes prevention and self-management by concurrently targeting multiple factors associated with healthy eating. The specific aims of this proposal are: Aim 1) To execute a randomized 24 factorial experiment to identify which combinations of candidate components lead to the greatest improvement in primary outcome: 1) diet (Healthy eating index) and exploratory outcomes: 2) household food security 3) percent weight change 4) Hemoglobin A1C. Clients (N=400) will be randomized to one of 16 groups that receive a combination of the candidate intervention components for 6 months. Outcomes will be measured at baseline, 3-, 6-, and 9-months (follow-up) to assess changes over time. Aim 2) To identify the cost of implementing each candidate component and the combination of components that optimally balance cost and effect (optimized interventions). Aim 3) To develop an open-source dissemination and implementation toolkit that includes detailed instructions and decision tools to guide organizations’ intervention planning. In collaboration with food assistance leaders, we will employ a mixed-methods user-centered design approach to develop a toolkit that describes how to implement intervention components, and the corresponding cost and effect of each combination of effective components. This menu of options will allow organizations to select the intervention that aligns best with their resources and goals. Our team has a 14-year community partnership that affords a unique opportunity to address noted barriers to nutrition security and health and empirically test the effectiveness of providing evidence-based intervention components in the charitable food system. The NOURISH study will provide critical data to inform the development of optimized dietary approaches to reduce diabetes risk in food assistance clients. A future study will test the effectiveness of an optimized intervention in pantries across the US through an Evaluation Phase RCT.

U.S. National Science Foundation

The world is currently undergoing unprecedented changes in global climates across all biomes, with effects on nearly every life-form. How organisms respond to these rapidly changing conditions will have large consequences for the distribution of species over space and time, the integrity and the composition of natural communities, the distribution and the yield of domesticated crops and animals, and the incidence and the severity of pathogen outbreaks. Consequences such as these are already having major impacts on the world s food security, the bioeconomy, and the ecosystem services provided by living systems to humans. Developing a comprehensive understanding of the mechanistic underpinnings of organismal response to climate change will improve our ability to predict and to mitigate maladaptive biological responses to rapidly changing environments and to facilitate organismal adaptation and persistence. Most climate change studies to date have lacked integration between the study of organismal mechanisms involved in the response to changing climates and eco-evolutionary approaches. This solicitation calls for proposals that integrate the study of genomic, physiological, structural, developmental, neural, or behavioral mechanisms oforganismalresponse toclimatechange (ORCC) with eco-evolutionary approaches to better manage the effects of a rapidly changing climate on earth s living systems. Specific areas of emphasis include but are not limited to: integrating physiology and genomics into the next generation of species distribution models; mechanistic understanding of plastic responses to climate change; functional genomics of organismal response to climate change; the role biological interactions play in organismal responses to climate change; and improving our ability to predict how organisms will respond to climate change and the consequences these responses will have across biological scales. Proposals to the ORCC Solicitation are encouraged that build on NSF s investment in growing convergence research by developing integrative, cross-disciplinary approaches that examine the organismal mechanisms that underlie adaptive and maladaptive responses to environmental factors associated with climate change, how these responses affect fitness in changing and/or novel climates, and the genetic and evolutionary processes through which these traits originate, persist, and are transmitted across generations. Further, this solicitation encourages creative approaches to translate results of these investigations to better predict and manage effects of climate change on organisms across spatial and temporal scales and biological hierarchies. Proposals that do not bridge disciplinary components, that lack a specific focus on organismal responses to climate change, that do not relate mechanistic insights to eco-evolutionary consequences above the level of the individual, and that could normally be submitted to the "core" or special programs in IOS or DEB are not appropriate for submission to this solicitation. Please contact a cognizant program officer if you have questions about where your planned proposal fits.

Otto Bremer Trust

The Otto Bremer Trust awards grants and program-related investments to nonprofits in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana for community vitality including economic inclusion, education, food and housing security, health, and civic engagement.

U.S. National Science Foundation

The Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program was established under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NSF and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). PEER is a USAID-funded competitive grants program that provides an opportunity to support scientists in developing countries who work with NSF-funded scientists at U.S. institutions. PEER is intended to build scientific capacity and empower researchers in developing countries to use science and technology to address local and global development challenges. PEER funding may be used to train students and faculty, equip laboratories and field stations, and fund research, building scientific networks to address global challenges. The National Academies, which has been selected to administer the PEER program, will receive and review PEER proposals that have been prepared and submitted by developing country scientists and will make awards directly to institutions in host countries. Please see the National Academies website for complete eligibility details, proposal submission instructions, and the application form. Potential applicants with questions are invited to contact the program's staff at peer@nas.edu. PEER proposals will be accepted from researchers in 79 eligible developing countries. Developing country PIs who apply should either be actively engaged in or plan to be engaged in a collaborative research project with an NSF-funded U.S. researcher. Proposals are not accepted from U.S. researchers.Areas in which both NSF and USAID have strong mutual interests include, but are not limited to, the following: Food security topics such as agricultural development, fisheries, and plant genomics Global health issues such as ecology of infectious disease, biomedical engineering, and natural/human system interactionsClimate change impacts such as water sustainability, hydrology, ocean acidification, climate process and modeling, and environmental engineeringOther development topics including disaster mitigation, biodiversity, water, and renewable energy

PepsiCo Foundation

Focuses on food security, safe water access, and economic opportunity for underserved communities globally.

NIH

Background: Food insecurity (FI), or the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, is common among Veteran households (approximately 1 in 4). FI worsens health across multiple dimensions, particularly for those with related diet-sensitive cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., diabetes). There is significant evidence that food security interventions that reduce cost related barriers to healthy eating, improve health related outcomes and patient satisfaction. Significance/Innovation and Impact: A prescription produce program (RxP) is an evidence-based food security intervention that subsidizes fruit and vegetable purchases. RxP improves food security, diet, and health outcomes (e.g., hbA1c, blood pressure, body mass index) and is being offered in VA and non-VA health care settings. however, there are evidence gaps related to RxP’s implementation. Specifically, RxP effectiveness is undermined by low levels of program fidelity (i.e., not using the full benefit as intended) and there is little existing research on implementation strategies that are hypothesized to improve RxP fidelity. There is opportunity to improve RxP fidelity within the unique VA service delivery environment where it may complement existing VA resources (e.g., MOVE!; diabetes self- management educational resources; nutrition counseling). Further, implementation of food security interventions, like RxP, is aligned with VHA strategic priority areas, HSR topic areas, and my proposed research and career goals advance Learning Health System Methods related to implementation science. Specific Aims: Aim 1 leverages administrative data on RxP fidelity and electronic health record data from Veteran participants from the largest RxP offered in the VA (n=3,140 Veteran households from the Durham VA Health Care System) to identify predictors of program fidelity. Aim 2 identifies RxP implementation barriers and facilitators and select and/or design strategies to improve RxP program fidelity, reach, and acceptability in real- world VA settings. Aim 3 is a feasibility pilot study of the enhanced RxP implementation strategies that are hypothesized to improve RxP fidelity in a food insecure Veteran population. These aims are guided by a conceptual model derived from the Chronic Care Model and the Health Equity Implementation Framework. Methodology: Aim 1 uses a regression tree machine learning methodology to identify factors, or combination of factors, that influence RxP program fidelity using data from the Durham VA RxP. Aim 2 collects qualitative data from a purposive sample of Veteran households with varying levels of fidelity based on Aim 1 findings that participated in the Durham VA RxP (n=~25) and collects qualitative data from clinicians/staff associated with implementation of RxPs at four VA Health Care Systems across the country (n=~15 from Durham VA; Maryland VA; Salt Lake City VA; Houston VA). I will use rapid-analysis qualitative research methods and engage with an advisory board as part of a five-step Implementation Mapping approach to identify RxP implementation barriers, facilitators, and strategies that are hypothesized to improve RxP fidelity, reach, and acceptability. Aim 3 tests the feasibility of implementation strategies developed in Aim 2 in a ~40 household randomized pilot study comparing an enhanced implementation approach designed in Aim 2 to RxP ‘implementation as usual’ based on existing best practices for offering an RxP. Paths to Translation/ Implementation: This application is based on two years of planning with operational and community partners, VA Food Security Office and Office of Health Equity’s ACORN initiative to ensure findings can support short- term, active RxP implementation efforts and long-term efforts to offer RxP as a sustainable food security benefit within the VA. IIR proposals will be submitted in years 3 and 5 test RxP implementation strategies. Findings will be shared in coordination with research collaborators, local operational partners (Whole Health; Ambulatory Care; Nutrition and Food Services), community partners, and VA national offices (VA Food Security Office and Office of Health Equity) to amplify dissemination and impact of findings.

Interbay P-Patch Community Gardeners

The Interbay P- Patch community will work with their neighbors to replace the roofing on the tool and food bank structures. These enhancements will give the garden an aesthetically consistent and secure look from the street.

Scientific Cooperation and Research 10.961

The United States Department of Agriculture s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announces the availability of funding through cost reimbursable agreements for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2020.SCRP supports FAS Borlaug Fellowship Program and other strategic goals and utilizes the scientific communities accumulated knowledge and technologies to help aid in developing practical solutions to address issues including agricultural trade and market access, animal and plant health, biotechnology, food safety and security, and sustainable natural resource management. All applications must include foreign collaborations, and projects should not exceed two years. Funding may be allocated to foreign collaborators through sub-awards.BackgroundThe Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) is a Foreign Agricultural Service Office,(FAS) administered program that has been in existence for several decades. Historically, SCRP has funded hundreds of collaborative research programs between U.S. and foreign scientists.This program supports up to 10 collaborative research programs annually, up to $50,000.ObjectivesSCRP will support applied research, extension, and education projects lasting up to two years between U.S. researchers and researchers from selected emerging market economies - that create practical solutions to challenges faced by small farmers and build regional or global trade capacities in FAS countries. In general, applications should support one or more of the following strategies of the Global Food Security Act (Public Law No: 114-195):1.Accelerate inclusive, agricultural-led economic growth that reduces global poverty,hunger, and malnutrition, particularly among women and children.2.Increase the productivity, incomes, and livelihoods of small-scale producers, especially women, by working across agricultural value chains, enhancing local capacity to manage agricultural resources effectively, and expanding producer access to local and international markets.3.Build resilience to food shocks among vulnerable populations and households while reducing reliance upon emergency food assistance.4.Create an enabling environment for agricultural growth and investment, including through the promotion of secure and transparent property rights.5.Improve the nutritional status of women and children, with a focus on reducing child stunting, including through the promotion of highly nutritious foods, diet diversification,and nutritional behaviors that improve maternal and child health;6.Align with and leverage broader United States strategies and investments in trade,economic growth, science and technology, agricultural research and extension, maternal and child health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.Issued

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Co-funds research partnerships between Swiss and developing-country institutions addressing global challenges including ecosystems, food security, employment, and governance.

Sudan USAID-Khartoum

Updated on 5/3/2023, USAID/Sudan would like to inform the potential Applicants regarding the suspension of the Annual Program Statement (APS) Number: 72066723APS00001 Support to Locally-led Development Approaches - USAID/Sudan considering the ongoing security conditions in Sudan. The call for Concept Papers, for the following Addenda, under the APS has been suspended until further notice. USAID/Sudan will continue to evaluate options for programming and will update the status of the APS as soon as possible. Addendum 1 - Local Capacity Strengthening Addendum 2 - Democracy and Governance Addendum 3 - Agriculture and Food Security Addendum 4 - Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health We understand the challenges this poses to applicants and thank you for your interest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is announcing the Support for Locally-led Development Approaches Annual Program Statement (APS). Through the Support for Locally-led Development Approaches APS, USAID aims to obtain Concept Papers, request Full Applications, and issue awards to: increase access to comprehensive health services and high-impact interventions to reduce the key drivers of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality; build climate resilient food systems; and strengthen the capacity of local organizations to implement locally valued and sustainable development outcomes. The purpose of this APS is to disseminate information to prospective Applicants so they may develop and submit Concept Papers in response to future Addenda under this APS and ultimately to be considered for USAID funding. The Addenda will be posted as an amendment to this APS. The deadline for questions, submission instructions and further information will be provided in the respective Addenda.

U.S. Mission to the Netherlands

<p>ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT</p><p>Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program Statement</p><p>Funding Opportunity Number: PD-THEHAGUE-FY25-01</p><p>Deadline for Applications: November 15, 2024 (Additional review cycles with corresponding deadlines will be determined and announced in January 2025)</p><p>CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs</p><p>CONTACT:</p><p>If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact PD at: GrantsTheHague@state.gov.</p><p>IMPORTANT:</p><p>– Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration by the Grants Committee. An application is considered complete if the following guidelines are met:</p><p>• All required forms are attached;</p><p>1. Cover Sheet U.S. Embassy The Hague Small Grants Program</p><p>2. Mandatory application forms (download below)</p><p>3. Proposal Narrative</p><p>4. Budget Justification Narrative</p><p>• All documents are in English;</p><p>• All budgets are in U.S. dollars;</p><p>• All pages are numbered;</p><p>• Applicant has an active SAM.gov registration on the date of the application submission (not needed for individuals). Registration and renewal may take several weeks to complete; applicants are advised to start these tasks well before the deadline.</p><p>– The start date of the proposed program should not be less than 60 days after the application deadline.</p><p>Program Description. The U.S. Embassy The Hague’s Public Diplomacy Section (PD) is pleased to announce</p><p>funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes of focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.</p><p>Purpose of Small Grants: PD The Hague invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Netherlands through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. component and/or American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives among Dutch audiences.</p><p>Examples of PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:</p><p>• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;</p><p>• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;</p><p>• Professional, youth, and academic exchanges and programs;</p><p>• Radio, television, and social media programming or campaigns in support of the above objectives;</p><p>• Other creative ways to tell U.S. stories and connect U.S. and Dutch audiences.</p><p>Priority Program Areas:</p><p>Though all submitted projects will be reviewed, projects that advance one or more of the following priorities will be given preference:</p><p>• Reinforcing transatlantic security alliances (with a particular interest in applications related to the 2025 The Hague NATO Summit)</p><p>• Safeguarding democracy and combating disinformation</p><p>FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION</p><p>Length of performance period: Up to 12 months</p><p>Award amounts: Awards typically range from $2,000 to $25,000 up to a maximum of $50,000</p><p>Total available funding: Approximately $150,000 for fiscal year 2025 (October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025)</p><p>This notice is subject to the availability of funding.</p><p>Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Fixed Amount Award, or Cooperative Agreement.</p><p>Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less, unless there is a substantial justification for a longer period of performance.</p><p>ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION</p><p>Eligible Applicants The Public Diplomacy Section welcomes applications from both individuals and organizations based in the Netherlands or abroad. Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, individuals, non-profit or educational institutions, and governmental institutions are eligible to apply. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.</p><p>Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing and/or matching is not required.</p><p>Participants and Audiences The primary audience should be non-Americans within the Netherlands. Special consideration will be given to programs that reach youth and/or underserved communities and/or programs with geographic diversity within the Netherlands.</p><p>The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:</p><p>• Programs relating to partisan political activity;</p><p>• Charitable or development activities;</p><p>• Construction programs;</p><p>• Programs that support specific religious activities;</p><p>• Fund-raising campaigns;</p><p>• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;</p><p>• Scientific research;</p><p>• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or</p><p>• Programs that duplicate existing programs.</p><p>APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION AND FORMS</p><p>Content and Form of Application Submission Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.</p><p>Content of Application Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration by the Grants Committee. An application is considered complete if the following guidelines are met:</p><p>• All required forms are attached;</p><p>1. Mandatory application forms (download below)</p><p>2. Coversheet U.S. Embassy The Hague Small Grants Program</p><p>3. Proposal Narrative</p><p>4. Budget Justification Narrative</p><p>• All documents are in English;</p><p>• All budgets are in U.S. dollars;</p><p>• All pages are numbered;</p><p>• Applicant has an active www.sam.gov registration (not needed for individuals).</p><p>The following documents are required:</p><p>1. Summary Coversheet (Download here):</p><p>2. Mandatory application forms</p><p>• SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance – individuals)</p><p>• SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs)</p><p>• SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs)</p><p>1. Proposal: The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but it must include all the items below.</p><p>• Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact.</p><p>• Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying: Description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies.</p><p>• Problem Statement: Clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed.</p><p>• Program Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve. What aspect of the relationship between the United States and the Netherlands will be improved? The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable.</p><p>• Program Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives.</p><p>• Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal.</p><p>• Proposed Program Schedule: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events.</p><p>• Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations.</p><p>• Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful programs. Throughout the time frame of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the stated goals?</p><p>• Future Funding or Sustainability: Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.</p><p>• Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate sheet of paper to describe each of the budget line items in detail. See section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.</p><p>All application materials must be submitted by email to GrantsTheHague@state.gov</p><p>Required Registrations:</p><p>All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations. Registration and renewal may take several weeks and applicants are advised to start these</p><p>tasks well before the deadline. All initial registrations and subsequent renewals are always free of charge:</p><p>• www.SAM.gov registration, which will generate a UEI</p><p>• NCAGE/CAGE code</p><p>Any applicant with an exclusion in the System for Award Management (SAM) is not eligible to apply for an assistance award in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.”</p><p>The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards. SAM.gov is the Federal government’s primary database for complying with FFATA reporting requirements. OMB designated SAM.gov as the central repository to facilitate applicant and recipient use of a single public website that consolidates data on all federal financial assistance. Applicants are required by law to register in SAM.gov.</p><p>Starting April 2022, the UEI will be assigned when an organization registers or renews its registration in SAM.gov at www.SAM.gov. To access SAM.gov, an organization is required to have a Login.gov account. Organizations can create an account at https://login.gov/ . As a reminder, organizations need to renew their SAM.gov registration annually and this process is free of charge.</p><p>Note: As of April 2022, a DUNS number is no longer required.</p><p>U.S.-based organizations: A CAGE code will be automatically assigned when the U.S. organizations registers in www.sam.gov . CAGE must be renewed every 5 years. Grantees may be asked for more information to be finalized and must comply with such requests for additional information.</p><p>Foreign-based organizations: Must apply for a NCAGE code before registering in SAM.gov. Click here to apply for a NCAGE code. NCAGE codes must be renewed every 5 years.</p><p>It is in the organization’s best interest to check if the CAGE or NCAGE code is active. Organizations are required to register or renew the CAGE or NCAGE code prior to registering or renewing www.sam.gov . Both registration and renewals for both CAGE and NCAGE can take up to 10 days. The organization’s legal address in NCAGE/CAGE must be identical to the address listed in SAM.gov . Even minor variations in the way the address is listed can cause significant delays.</p><p>SAM.gov requires all entities to renew their registration once per year in order to maintain an active registration status in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it has an active registration in SAM.gov.</p><p>If an organization plans to issue a sub-contract or sub-award, those sub-awardees must also have a unique entity identifier (UEI number). Those entities can register for a UEI only at SAM.gov.</p><p>If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the application will be deemed ineligible. All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations, and the registrations are free of charge.</p><p>Submission Dates and Times</p><p>The Public Diplomacy Section will accept proposals on a rolling basis, and will convene the Grants Review Committee three times. The deadlines for submission are the following:</p><p>•November 15, 2024•TBD, 2025•TBD, 2025</p><p>Applications submitted at any time before the above-mentioned deadlines will be reviewed by the Grants Review Committee at the following committee meeting.</p><p>The Grants Committee aims to review all proposals within 30 days of the deadline, and applicants can expect a response within 60 days of the deadline.</p><p>Funding Restrictions</p><p>Costs for food and drinks can only be a minimal part of the budget (no more than 10 percent) and award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.</p><p>FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION</p><p>Federal Award Notices The fixed amount award, grant award, or cooperative agreement will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grant Officer. The assistance award agreement is the authorizing document and it will be provided to the recipient for review and signature by email. The recipient may only start incurring program expenses beginning on the start date shown on the grant award document signed by the Grant Officer.</p><p>If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Department of State.</p><p>Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.</p><p>Administrative and National Policy Requirements Terms and Conditions: Before submitting an application, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply. These include: 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 600, Certifications and Assurances, and the Department of State standard terms and conditions, all of which are available on the State Department’s website . Note the U.S. Flag branding and marking requirements in the standard terms and conditions.</p><p>Reporting Recipients will be required to report on the outcome of the project. The award document will specify the frequency of project reports.</p><p>OTHER INFORMATION:</p><p>Guidelines for Budget Justification</p><p>Personnel: Describe the wages, salaries, and benefits of temporary or permanent staff who will be working directly for the applicant on the program, and the percentage of their time that will be spent on the program.</p><p>Travel: Estimate the costs of travel, visas or entry permits, lodging, and per diem for this program. If the program involves international travel, include a brief statement of justification for that travel. Please note all Federal government financed international air transportation is required by 49 U.S.C. 40118, commonly referred to as the “Fly America Act,” to use U.S. air carrier service for all air travel and cargo transportation services. Applicants are advised to budget accordingly.</p><p>Equipment: Describe any machinery, furniture, or other personal property that is required for the program, which has a useful life of more than one year (or a life longer than the duration of the program), and costs at least $5,000 per unit.</p><p>Supplies: List and describe all items and materials, including any computer devices, that are needed for the program. If an item costs more than $5,000 per unit, then list the item in the budget under Equipment.</p><p>Contractual: Describe goods and services the applicant plans to acquire through a contract with a vendor. Also describe any sub-awards to non-profit partners that will help carry out the program activities.</p><p>Other Direct Costs: Describe other costs directly associated with the program, which do not fit in the other categories. For example, shipping costs for materials and equipment or applicable taxes. All “Other” or “Miscellaneous” expenses must be itemized and explained.</p><p>Indirect Costs: These are costs that cannot be linked directly to the program activities, such as overhead costs needed to help keep the organization operating. If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, attach a copy of your latest NICRA. Organizations that have never had a NICRA may request indirect costs of 10 percent of the modified total direct costs as defined in 2 CFR 200.68.</p><p>“Cost Sharing” refers to contributions from the organization or other entities other than the U.S. Embassy. It also includes in-kind contributions such as volunteers’ time and donated venues. Cost sharing is not required.</p><p>Alcoholic Beverages: Please note that award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.</p><p>CONTACT:</p><p>If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact GrantsTheHague@state.gov.</p><p>Note: Organizations are encouraged to review this NOFO carefully. The U.S. Department of State is available to respond to general inquiries, but cannot become directly involved as the organization prepares program proposals for submission. Once an application has been submitted, State Department officials and staff — both in the Department and at embassies overseas — may not discuss this competition with applicants until the entire proposal review process is completed.</p>

U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Mission UAE invites results-oriented proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses, investors, and innovators, and showcase American leadership and excellence in science, technology, culture, arts, sports, culinary diplomacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and health. The purpose is to strengthen ties between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in ways that make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and advance the interests of the American people as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (2026) and celebrate the enduring U.S.-UAE partnership. See Section C, Program Description for more information. This APS outlines the funding priorities and strategic themes we will focus on in FY2026, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Proposals that fail to conform to the requirements outlined in this APS will not be considered. Goals and Objectives Proposals must focus on one of the seven priority areas outlined below. All proposed programs must clearly advance American strength, safety, and/or prosperity, to advance Goal 2 of the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs: Secure opportunities to advance U.S. commercial and strategic interests. Specifically, all proposals must include an American element or demonstrate meaningful engagement with American experts, organizations, or institutions in ways that advance U.S. interests and promote understanding of American policies, perspectives, society, culture, and values. Proposals that include programming across multiple emirates are encouraged. Possible PD grant proposals include, but are not limited to: Programs that generate tangible opportunities for U.S. companies and American experts and institutions by connecting them with Emirati partners, suppliers, procurement channels, investors, government stakeholders, and/or decision makers; supporting U.S. market entry and visibility in the UAE; and facilitating engagements designed to produce measurable outcomes, including deals, partnerships, exports, investment, licensing, training agreements, or expanded U.S. market share across strategic sectors. Proposals may include activities such as events, collaborative projects, workshops, conferences, speaker series, alumni engagement initiatives, performances, trade and expo engagement, business networking activities, or programs conducted in connection with appropriate UAE trade shows, festivals, or public events. Examples of programs include, but are not limited to: Programs that connect U.S. companies and experts with Emirati partners, suppliers, procurement channels, investors, and decisionmakers, facilitating business-to-business networking, investment matchmaking, and engagements designed to produce commercial partnerships, deals, exports, or expanded market access for American firms across strategic sectors. Subject-matter expert, academic, and professional lectures, seminars, workshops, and speaker programs featuring American experts. University-industry partnerships, including with research or technology parks, that generate commercialization projects and innovation initiatives, creating opportunities for U.S. companies in STEM fields and emerging technologies to expand partnerships and commercial engagement in the UAE. Programs in partnership with UAE institutions and American companies that promote U.S. technologies, products, and services through workshops, trade show engagement, expos/showcases, and business networking in priority sectors such as AI, healthcare, energy, or the creative industries. Hackathons, innovation competitions, maker spaces, or other hands-on activities that showcase American leadership in AI, space, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies. Professional and academic exchanges, training programs, and collaborative projects between U.S. and UAE institutions. (Note: This funding cannot be used to support construction-related activities. End note.) Priority Program Areas and Strategic Themes: Proposals must focus on one of the seven priority areas outlined below: 1. CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY (FREEDOM 250): Initiatives that celebrate America s 250th birthday by showcasing American excellence, innovation, technology, dynamism, culture, and strength of the U.S.-UAE partnership. 2. CELEBRATING AMERICAN SPORTS EXCELLENCE DURING THE AMERICAN DECADE OF SPORTS: Initiatives that leverage major U.S.-hosted sporting events, such as the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, to showcase American excellence in sports, sports science, athlete development, event management, tourism, and entertainment while strengthening U.S.-UAE engagement and creating opportunities for American sports institutions, companies, and experts to expand partnerships and commercial engagement in the UAE. 3. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ADOPTION AND INNOVATION: Initiatives that promote the adoption of American AI technologies and strengthen U.S.-UAE collaboration in AI, innovation, and applied STEM fields, including cybersecurity, space, energy, water security, and smart agriculture, while creating opportunities for U.S. companies, universities, and research institutions to expand partnerships and commercial engagement in the UAE. 4. CULINARY DIPLOMACY:. Initiatives that use food and culinary arts as a bridge to strengthen U.S.-UAE ties while promoting American agricultural products, food systems, hospitality expertise, and culinary innovation. Programs should create opportunities for U.S. food producers, culinary professionals, hospitality companies, and agricultural exporters to expand partnerships and commercial engagement in the UAE. 5. CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND DIGITAL HERITAGE: Initiatives that showcase American leadership in cultural heritage preservation, artifact and antiquities protection, site conservation, and digital heritage technologies, including VR/AR platforms, 3D scanning, and digital archiving, while promoting U.S. expertise and expanding opportunities for American technology providers, educational institutions, and cultural organizations to strengthen partnerships and commercial engagement in the UAE. 6. HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES: Initiatives that strengthen U.S.-UAE collaboration in health and life sciences by promoting American expertise, technologies, research, and innovation while expanding partnerships and commercial opportunities for U.S. companies, healthcare institutions, and academic organizations in the UAE. 7. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND DIGITAL INNOVATION: Initiatives that strengthen U.S.-UAE cooperation and commercial engagement in the creative industries, digital media, entertainment, gaming and game development, esports, immersive technologies, and AI-enabled creative sectors by showcasing American platforms, technologies, platforms, storytelling, and innovation models while creating opportunities for U.S. companies, creators, developers, institutions, and experts to expand partnerships, collaboration, and market engagement in the UAE. Programs may also highlight the importance of intellectual property protections, creator rights, licensing frameworks, and responsible innovation in supporting growth across the digital and creative economy. In addition to the specific requirements listed above, all proposals must: Clearly indicate the primary grant priority area the program is focused on. Clearly indicate the key public diplomacy audience(s) that will be targeted by the program and the key activities to be delivered through the program. Identify the emirate(s)/city(cities) in which activities will take place. Identify specific outcomes to be achieved by the end of the grant period. Clearly delineate how elements of the proposed program will have a multiplier effect and be sustainable beyond the life of the grant. Provide a traditional and/or social media plan for marketing program activities and outcome, if applicable. Identify any tools (surveys, beneficiary interviews, focus groups, etc.) that will be developed and used for Monitoring and Evaluation purposes. Participants and Audiences: All proposals must focus on audiences in the United Arab Emirates and in the United States. If appropriate and feasible, proposals may have a regional scope and include participants from other countries, with a view to strengthening broader U.S. engagement in the region. Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program, including age, sex, geographic location, and anticipated reach. Primary audiences are those that will participate directly in the program, and secondary audiences include those reached indirectly, for example, via traditional or social media. Specific audiences that are considered a priority include: Students, emerging leaders, and young professionals (ages 14-45), particularly in STEM, entrepreneurship, sports, media, technology, culinary arts, and the creative industries; Entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, educators, artists, chefs, content creators, startup founders, and other professionals engaged in technology, business, culture, and innovation sectors; Mid-career and senior-level professionals, decision-makers, institutional leaders, investors, and industry experts across sectors including artificial intelligence, healthcare, education, aerospace, sports, media, cultural heritage preservation, entertainment, and emerging technologies; Alumni of U.S. government-funded programs; and Representatives of academic institutions, research organizations, technology parks, innovation hubs, cultural institutions, and business associations involved in strengthening U.S.-UAE collaboration and commercial engagement. Mandatory application forms SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance organizations) or SF424-I (Application for Federal Assistance --individuals) at grants.gov. SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) at grants.gov. SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) at grants.gov or the Mission's website (Note: The SF-424B is only required for individuals, organizations exempt from registration, and for organizations not required to fully register in SAM.gov.) Budget Project Narrative Template: (detailed budget categories) at grants.gov. Summary Page (optional) Cover sheet stating the applicant's name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program. Proposal (5 pages maximum) The proposal should contain sufficient information such that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use the Mission's recommended proposal template (APS Application Form) included with our APS package on Grants.gov or your own proposal format, but the proposal must include all the items below. Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed project, including project objectives and anticipated impact. Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Mission UAE and/or U.S. government agencies. Problem Statement: Clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed Program Goals and Objectives: The "goals" describe what the program is intended to achieve. The "objectives" refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. Project Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives. Project Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate. Proposed Project Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Key Personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. What proportion of their time will be used in support of this program? Project Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees. (NOTE: If your proposal requires permission, collaboration, cooperation, and/or some form of approval from or partnership with an Emirati governmental office to effectuate the project, you should obtain that permission and support prior to submitting your proposal so you can include the required letters of permission or agreement with your proposal. Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: Throughout the timeframe of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant? Media Outreach Strategy: Applicant's plan for using traditional and/or social media to raise awareness of the program and U.S. funding of it, recruit participants, and highlight program impact and benefits for Emiratis. Budget Justification Narrative After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate file to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. See section I. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information. Proposal applications may be submitted at any time before the closing date of July 15, 2026, 5:00PM UAE Time at 5.00 p.m. UAE time. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Foreign Agricultural Service

Per the McGovern-Dole program s authorizing legislation, this funding opportunity is intended to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls, through the procurement of U.S. agricultural commodities, plus the provision of financial and technical assistance. All McGovern-Dole projects provide school feeding through a combination of predominantly U.S.-provided and some locally and regionally procured commodities and address the two strategic program objectives 1) Improved Literacy of School-Aged Children, and 2) Increased Use of Health, Nutrition and Dietary Practices. McGovern-Dole projects may also provide some context-specific complementary activities that support these program objectives, including support for maternal, infant, and child nutrition. In addition, McGovern-Dole projects need to represent America First objectives, including a strong focus on providing U.S. agricultural commodities purchased from American Farmers; clear oversight and monitoring of activities to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse; and realistic strategies to graduate project activities and have a sustainable lasting impact after USDA McGovern-Dole support ends. When applying, reference the country s specific identification number as listed in the NOFO and below: USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(511) Bolivia USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(442) Cambodia USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(518) Ecuador USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(675) Guinea USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(522) Honduras USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(669) Liberia USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(472) Timor Leste USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(000) Non-priority country applications Please note, applications will only be reviewed against other applications received for the same priority country. USDA/FAS will accept applications for non-priority countries, excepting countries listed in Proclamation 10998. However, USDA/FAS rarely funds projects in non-priority countries and USDA/FAS will prioritize funding applications for the identified priority countries. Prior McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Evaluations in Cambodia, Honduras, Liberia, and Timor-Leste are available here: https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/mcgovern-dole-food-education-program/mcgovern-dole-project-evaluation-reports Go to Related Documents to find the full announcement, details on how to apply, instructions on accessing the Food Aid Information System, weekly responses to questions, and other important information.