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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT ABSTRACT PROJECT TITLE: MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM (MIECHV)- BASE GRANT APPLICANT NAME: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH/OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADDRESS: 246 N. HIGH STREET; COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME: ALICIA LEATHERMAN CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS: 614-441-7918 WORK; 614-946-8789 CELL EMAIL: ALICIA.LEATHERMAN@CHILDRENANDYOUTH.OHIO.GOV WEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.HELPMEGROW.OHIO.GOV ANNOTATION: PENDING FEDERAL APPROVAL, THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WILL BE TRANSFERRING THE MIECHV LEAD ENTITY RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE NEWLY FORMED OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. MIECHV FUNDING WILL PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING (EBHV) SERVICES TO OVER 2,262 FAMILIES IN TWENTY-SEVEN COUNTIES (27) THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-RISK THROUGH THE 2020 MIECHV NEEDS ASSESSMENT. OHIO WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING HIGH LEVELS OF ENROLLMENT, IMPROVING SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION UTILIZING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SCIENCE, AND DEVELOPING AND ESTABLISHING BASELINE PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND SATISFACTION RATES. PROBLEM: OHIO WILL UTILIZE EBHV SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SCHOOL READINESS AND POSITIVE PARENTING TO PROVIDE PARENTS WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS THEY HAVE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. AN EXAMPLE OF AN EXISTING DISPARITY IS THE INFANT MORTALITY RATE THAT CONTINUES TO BE OVER TWO AND A HALF TIMES HIGHER FOR BLACK BABIES THAN WHITE BABIES. PURPOSE: ALL EXPECTANT AND NEW PARENTS BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING SUPPORT TO PREPARE, CARE FOR AND FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR BABIES. HOWEVER, RESEARCH FINDS THAT FAMILIES WITH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BARRIERS MOST BENEFIT FROM CONSISTENT, REGULAR, AND NON-JUDGMENTAL FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMMING. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: REACH STATEWIDE CAPACITY OF 85% BY JUNE 30, 2025 AND MAINTAIN THAT BENCHMARK THROUGH THE GRANT PERIOD. GOAL 2: IMPROVE STATEWIDE BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE OF SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENTS BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. GOAL 3: ESTABLISH PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND SATISFACTION RATES BY JANUARY 1, 2025. APPROACH: EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING MODELS- HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA), NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP) AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT). THE NEARLY 500 NEW SLOTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EARLY HEAD START HOME-BASED (EHS-HB), HFA, PAT OR NFP BASED ON A COMPETITIVE PROCESS. COMMUNITIES: TWENTY-SEVEN (27) COUNTIES WILL BE FUNDED AND ARE CONSIDERED HIGH-NEED COMMUNITIES: ADAMS, ALLEN, ATHENS, BUTLER, CLARK, COSHOCTON, CUYAHOGA, FAYETTE, FRANKLIN, GALLIA, GUERNSEY, HAMILTON, HIGHLAND, JACKSON, LAWRENCE, LUCAS, MAHONING, MARION, MEIGS, MONTGOMERY, MORGAN, MUSKINGUM, PIKE, ROSS, SCIOTO, SUMMIT AND VINTON. THE ADDITIONAL SLOTS WILL BE AWARDED IN THE COUNTIES WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF BLACK INFANT DEATHS AND WHO NEED TO INCREASE SLOTS TO BE ALIGNED WITH COMPARABLE COUNTY ALLOCATIONS. THOSE COUNTIES ARE BUTLER, CUYAHOGA, FRANKLIN, HAMILTON, LUCAS, AND MONTGOMERY. CASELOAD: APPROXIMATELY 2,262 FAMILIES TOTAL WILL BE SERVED IN FFY 24 AND FFY 25. OHIO WILL FUND A STATEWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, THE CURRENT CENTRAL INTAKE AND REFERRAL VENDOR, BRIGHT BEGINNINGS WILL SECURE MAJOR REFERRAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH MEDICAID PROVIDERS, THE WOMEN INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM AND LOCAL PUBLIC CHILDREN’S SERVICES AGENCIES (PCSAS), AS WELL AS DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY-BASED RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES. THROUGH THE INTAKE PROCESS, EACH FAMILY WILL BE SCREENED FOR SOCIAL DETERMINATES OF HEALTH RISK FACTORS AND CONNECTED TO AN EBHV PROGRAM OF THEIR CHOICE. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED INTAKE RISK FACTORS SCREENING, OHIO EBHV PROVIDERS SHALL FACILITATE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT FOR EACH FAMILY. THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT WILL IDENTIFY CHALLENGES, BARRIERS, COMMUNITY LINKAGES NEEDED, AS WELL IDENTIFY FAMILY STRENGTHS THAT WILL BE LEVERAGED TO ACHIEVE THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Department of Health and Human Services

MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: TENNESSEE’S MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM FY 2024 FORMULA GRANT APPLICANT NAME: TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADDRESS: 710 JAMES ROBERTSON PARKWAY, ANDREW JOHNSON TOWER, 8TH FLOOR NASHVILLE, TN 37243 PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME: SARAH SANDERS, SECTION CHIEF, EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES CONTACT INFORMATION: PHONE: 615-253-4137 EMAIL ADDRESS: SARAH.SANDERS@TN.GOV PURPOSE: THE FY 2024 MIECHV GRANT WILL ENSURE THAT TENNESSEE FAMILIES ARE SERVED WITH HIGH QUALITY HOME VISITING SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN EXPERTLY TRAINED WORKFORCE AND THAT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IS COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED AND ENSURES THAT FAMILIES ARE ENROLLED IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE SERVICES AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, ASSURE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH QUALITY EBHV SERVICES IN THIRTY-ONE OF THE MOST AT-RISK COUNTIES IN TENNESSEE. GOAL 2: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF TENNESSEE’S HOME VISITING WORKFORCE TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT HIGH-QUALITY, FAMILY-CENTERED, RESILIENCE-INFORMED, AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SERVICES. GOAL 3: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, PROMOTE A COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IN TENNESSEE THAT BEGINS PRENATALLY OR AT BIRTH. GOAL 4: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, MAINTAIN COORDINATION OF FAMILY SERVING TDH AND OTHER STATE AGENCY PROGRAMS TO INCREASE COORDINATION OF REFERRALS OF FAMILIES INTO EBHV SERVICES. METHODOLOGY: PLANNED PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL RESULT IN FAMILIES BEING SERVED BY EBHV PROGRAMS IN THIRTY-ONE OF THE MOST AT-RISK COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING ONE ADDITIONAL PROJECT THAT SERVES MILITARY FAMILIES LIVING CLOSE TO FORT CAMPBELL ARMY INSTALLATION. TANF (TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES) AND STATE FUNDED EBHV PROGRAMS ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CASELOAD, BASED ON THE HRSA DEFINITION OF CASELOAD. MIECHV FUNDS SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TWO EBHV MODELS: HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT). THE TOTAL CASELOAD OF FAMILY SLOTS FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 IS 1,073 AND THE TOTAL CASELOAD OF FAMILY SLOTS FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 IS 1,074. TENNESSEE MAINTAINS STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS AND STATE AGENCIES INVOLVED IN PERPETUATING A COLLABORATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IN TENNESSEE. PARTNERS INCLUDE: THE EARLY SUCCESS COALITION IN MEMPHIS, TN; THE ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH IN TENNESSEE (AIMHITN); THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (TDHS); THE TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH (TCCY); AND THE TENNESSEE YOUNG CHILD WELLNESS COUNCIL (TNYCWC, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE TCCY).

Department of Health and Human Services

MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: NEVADA HOME VISITING (NHV) PROGRAM APPLICANT NAME: NEVADA DIVISION OF PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADDRESS: 4150 TECHNOLOGY WAY, STE. 200, CARSON CITY NV 89706-2009 PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME: VICKIE IVES, MA CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS: (775) 684-2201 (OFFICE); (775) 220-4109 (MOBILE) E-MAIL ADDRESS: VIVES@HEALTH.NV.GOV WEB SITE ADDRESS: HTTP://HEALTH.NV.GOV/HOMEVISITING.HTM ANNOTATION: THE NHV PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING IN COMMUNITIES THAT FACE BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING POSITIVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. NHV AIMS TO IMPROVE COORDINATION OF SERVICES WITHIN ‘AT-RISK COMMUNITIES’ THAT ARE IDENTIFIED IN THE APPROVED STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AS AT RISK FOR POOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. IDENTIFIED POPULATION GROUPS INCLUDE WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE, PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMEN ONE YEAR POSTPARTUM, NEWBORNS AND INFANTS, YOUNG CHILDREN, CHILDREN 6-11 YEARS OF AGE, ADOLESCENTS/YOUNG ADULTS 12-21 YEARS OF AGE, CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. NHV PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES IN UNDER RESOURCED COUNTIES. LINKAGE AND REFERRAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING AN ONLINE RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM, SUPPORTING AGENCIES’ PRIMARY CONTACT WITH KEY SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL-READINESS ACTIVITIES. PROBLEM: FAMILIES LIVING IN UNDER RESOURCED COUNTIES, INCLUDING RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS, HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO SERVICES, EXPERIENCE HIGHER LEVELS OF SUBSTANCE USE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OTHER ADVERSE EXPERIENCES. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF NHV IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ENROLLED FAMILIES AND IMPROVE ACADEMIC, HEALTH, AND FAMILY OUTCOMES. HOME VISITING HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE LIFE COURSE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, SERVICE REFERRAL, TIMELY HEALTH INFORMATION, AND LITERACY SUPPORT. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: • IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. ? BY SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV WILL FACILITATE AT LEAST SIX (6) QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MEETINGS FOR IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES TO PRESENT ON CQI TOPICS. ? OCTOBER 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV WILL CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL (ECAC) BY ATTENDING 8 QUARTERLY MEETINGS. ? BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH AND ATTEND QUARTERLY MEETINGS FOR THE NEVADA STRONG START INITIATIVE (PRITZKER) AND THE ECCS RECIPIENT TO ADVERTISE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE ON THE NHV PROGRAMMING AND LEARNING ABOUT SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. • STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE, INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER TITLE V OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. ? BY SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV WILL PROVIDE AT LEAST SIX (6) COMPETENCY LEVEL CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) IN ADDITION TO THE START EARLY CURRICULUM REQUIRED THAT ADDRESS PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE, INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER TITLE V OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. ? BY SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV WILL PROVIDE AT LEAST FOUR (4) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND ENHANCED ADVERTISING FOR THE NHV PROGRAM. EFFORTS WILL FOCUS ON PROMOTING A WELCOMING APPROACH TO SERVE FAMILIES. TA ACTIVITIES WILL ENSURE RECRUITMENT AND ADVERTISING IS CULTURALLY HOLISTIC AND WELCOMING TO ENSURE PROGRAMS ARE SERVING THEIR FULL CAPACITY AND POTENTIAL. • NHV WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS IN THE COORDINATION AND REFERRALS OF AT-RISK FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ? BY SEPTEMBER 2026, PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE TRAINING ON THE USE OF NEVADA 2-1-1 TO IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES. ? OCTOBER 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATEWIDE ECCE CENTRAL REFERRAL SYSTEM (CRS) WORKGROUP QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND ENSURE NHV PROGRAMS ARE WELL REFLE

Department of Health and Human Services

MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PURPOSE: THE NEVADA HOME VISITING (NHV) PROGRAM AIMS TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES, AS IDENTIFIED THROUGH A STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT. NHV ENHANCES SERVICE COORDINATION IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS BY OFFERING EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORT TO WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE, PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN, INFANTS, YOUNG CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS (12-21 YEARS), AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS THE NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP), EARLY HEAD START HOME-BASED OPTION (EHS), HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY), AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) MODELS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY WELL-BEING THROUGH HOME VISITS, LINKAGE TO RESOURCES, AND COLLABORATION WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS. MATCHING FUNDS, IF AWARDED, WILL BE USED TO EXPAND OUTREACH AND ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY BY INCREASING PROVIDER CAPACITY AND IMPROVING DATA SYSTEMS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION. GOAL(S) AND OBJECTIVES: THE NHV PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING FAMILY WELL-BEING BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. KEY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: IMPROVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES FACILITATE AT LEAST TWO (2) QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MEETINGS BY SEPTEMBER 2027 TO DISCUSS CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) TOPICS. PARTICIPATE IN FOUR (4) QUARTERLY EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL (ECAC) MEETINGS FROM OCTOBER 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 2027 TO ALIGN WITH STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES. CONTINUE COLLABORATION WITH THE NEVADA STRONG START INITIATIVE (PRITZKER) AND ECCS RECIPIENT BY ATTENDING QUARTERLY MEETINGS TO PROMOTE NHV PROGRAMMING AND ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS BY SEPTEMBER 2027. STRENGTHEN PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES PROVIDE AT LEAST SIX (6) COMPETENCY-BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) SESSIONS FOR LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) FOCUSED ON PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES UNDER TITLE V OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT BY SEPTEMBER 2027. OFFER AT LEAST FOUR (4) TA OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE OUTREACH BY SEPTEMBER 2027. ENHANCE COORDINATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS CONDUCT AT LEAST ONE TRAINING ON THE NEVADA 2-1-1 REFERRAL SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES BY SEPTEMBER 2027. PARTICIPATE IN QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF THE STATEWIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION (ECCE) CENTRAL REFERRAL SYSTEM (CRS) WORKGROUP FROM OCTOBER 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 2027. REVIEW REFERRAL DATA WITH LIAS DURING MONTHLY CHECK-INS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON TRACKING REFERRALS IN VISIT TRACKER AT LEAST ONCE DURING A STATEWIDE MEETING. APPROACH: THE NHV PROGRAM UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING MODELS, INCLUDING NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP), EARLY HEAD START HOME-BASED OPTION (EHS), HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY), AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT). THE PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES IN CARSON CITY, DOUGLAS COUNTY, WASHOE COUNTY, LYON COUNTY, STOREY COUNTY, MINERAL COUNTY, NYE COUNTY, AND CLARK COUNTY. CASELOAD: NHV CURRENTLY SERVES 320 FAMILIES OUT OF 349 AVAILABLE SLOTS. THE PROPOSED CASELOAD FOR FY 2025 IS 420 FAMILIES. MIECHV COMMUNITIES SERVED: NHV WILL CONTINUE SERVING THE SAME NINE COUNTIES IN FY 2025, WITH NO NEW COMMUNITIES ADDED. LIAS: NHV WILL DESIGNATE SEVEN LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) TO RECEIVE FY 2025 MIECHV FUNDING, ALIGNING WITH ATTACHMENT 2. MATCHING FUNDS: NHV IS APPLYING FOR FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS. IF AWARDED, THESE FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF OUTREACH EFFORTS, ENHANCEMENT OF SERVICE DELIVERY CAPACITY, AND IMPROVEMENT OF DATA COLLECTION SYSTEMS. TO MEET THE FEDERAL MATCHING REQUIREMENT, NON-FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS, VOLUNTEER AND PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURS, PAYROLL TAXES, AND RENT.

MENTOR

Funds youth mentoring program expansion, quality improvement, and research.

U.S. Mission to Morocco

Funding Opportunity Title: Moonshot: Artemis Edition Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY26-02 Deadline for Applications: Monday July 13, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1 Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 Length of performance period: 12 to 18 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 award Total available funding: $200,000 pending availability of funds Type of Funding: FY26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated project start date: October 2026 Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement. Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 18 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. This notice is subject to availability of funding. A. Executive Summary: Moonshot: Artemis Edition is an 18-month nationwide public diplomacy initiative designed to promote American leadership in space exploration and the Artemis Program by engaging Moroccan youth in science, technology, and entrepreneurship. This initiative will leverage lessons from the Artemis program to help equip participants with practical ability and exposure to real-world applications in the emerging space economy. Commercial diplomacy is a central component of Moonshot: Artemis Edition , which will introduce participants to the U.S. space industry and its global leadership. The program will highlight the role of leading American companies engaged in advancing space technologies, innovation, and supply chains. Participants will gain insights into how U.S. companies operate, collaborate internationally, and create opportunities across sectors, positioning the United States as the partner of choice in high-tech industries and trusted technology ecosystems. B. Goals and Objectives Moonshot: Artemis Edition is an 18-month public diplomacy initiative designed to build on prior Moonshot programming by advancing from inspiration to workforce alignment in the space and technology sectors. Anchored in the Artemis Program, the program will highlight U.S. leadership in space exploration while introducing Moroccan youth to practical applications of science, engineering, and entrepreneurship within the emerging lunar and commercial space economy. The initiative will also incorporate a strong commercial diplomacy component, showcasing how U.S. companies dr[B(1] [S(2] ive innovation, supply chains, and global partnerships. Program Goal The overarching goal is to promote U.S. leadership in space exploration and innovation by increasing awareness of American technological excellence, strengthening connections to U.S. industries, and advancing U.S. economic and foreign policy interests in Morocco. Program Objectives Applicants should design programs that achieve the following U.S.-focused objectives[MS3] : Increase awareness of U.S. leadership in space exploration, including NASA s Artemis program and broader U.S. space ecosystem Promote understanding of U.S. innovation models, entrepreneurship practices, and technology development frameworks Highlight the role of U.S. private sector leaders in driving global space industry growth Encourage engagement with U.S. companies, technologies, and platforms as preferred partners[MS4] for future collaboration with their Moroccan counterparts in academia, industry, and government Reinforce U.S. leadership in trusted technologies, including artificial intelligence, advanced engineering, and secure space systems Performance Goals, Indicators, and Targets Applicants must include a monitoring and evaluation plan. Expected performance indicators include: Reach: Number of participants engaged (target: 800 1000 direct participants; broader outreach audience) U.S. perception shift: At least 70% of participants report increased awareness of U.S. leadership in space and technology (pre/post surveys) Engagement with U.S. content: Number of activities featuring U.S. experts, companies, or technologies (target: majority of engagements) Outputs: At least 15 20 team projects aligned with U.S.-led innovation themes Engagement: Number of activities implemented (target: 5-8 events over 18 months) Press/social media content Participant Eligibility Program participants should primarily be Moroccan youth aged 15 35, including students, early-career professionals, entrepreneurs, and STEM practitioners. Applicants are encouraged to prioritize participants who have an interest in engaging with U.S. technologies, innovation models, and partnerships. Budget Guidance Applicants should budget for all program-related costs, including: Participant travel, accommodation, and per diem for in-person activities Venue rental, logistics, and materials for workshops and events Honoraria, travel, and expenses for U.S. and local speakers and trainers Equipment and supplies for hands-on activities Communications, outreach, and visibility materials highlighting U.S. leadership Monitoring and evaluation activities Limitations and Regulations All proposed activities must comply with U.S. government regulations and public diplomacy guidelines. Funds may not be used for construction, major equipment purchases not directly tied to program delivery, or activities that are purely academic or research-focused without a clear public diplomacy component. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the capacity to manage an 18-month, multi-phase program and deliver measurable outcomes that advance U.S. leadership, visibility, and partnerships in space and technology. C. Substantial Involvement The Public Affairs Office will be actively involved in the award implementation. U.S. Embassy staff will: Provide standardized logos/branding guidelines for promotional materials. Approve marketing materials and participate in promotional activities of the program, utilizing the U.S. Mission s social media platforms and media contacts. Approve proposed venues. Approve participant and trainer recruitment and selection plans. Assist in identifying and contacting alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, representatives of U.S. companies, and enlisting U.S. Mission personnel as potential speakers or trainers. Review and approve proposed program speaker and trainer rosters and activity/workshop/site visit content and formats. D. Application Content and Format: 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. Content of Application The following documents are required: 1. Mandatory application forms SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance organizations) SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) 2. Proposal (10 pages maximum)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. 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 State Department 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 Project 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. Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful grants. 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? Future Funding or Sustainability Applicant s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. 3. Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget, 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. 4. Attachments 1-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, include your latest NICRA as a PDF file. Official permission letters, if required for program activities. E. Submission Requirements and deadlines: 1. Address to Request Application Package Application forms required above are available at U.S. embassy website and grants.gov. 2. Department of State Contacts If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: RabatGrants@state.gov 3. Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)Required Registrations All organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov. A 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. An applicant must maintain an active registration while it has a proposal under review by the Department and must continue to keep the registration active for the entire duration of the period of performance of any Federal award that results from this NOFO. The 2 CFR 200 requires subrecipients to obtain a UEI. Please note the UEI for subrecipients is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed and/or directed to a subrecipient. 4. Submission Dates and Times : All proposals and application materials must be submitted by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov Applications are due no later than Monday July 13, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1 Address to Request Application Package Application forms required above are available under "Related documents" in Grants.gov and; at: https://ma.usembassy.gov/education/funding-opportunities/ Department of State Contacts If you have any questions about the grant application process or the NOFO, please contact: Rabatgrants@state.gov Please include "Moonshot Artemis" in the subject line.

National Park Service

The NPS wishes to promote greater public and private participation in historic preservation programs and activities. The project builds resource stewardship ethics in its participants. The information, products and services identified or developed by this project will be shared through a variety of strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nation s cultural and historical heritage. The principal purpose of the project is to provide opportunities for tribes, museums and others to receive training on Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), in order to facilitate compliance with the law. The project motivates individual participants (including youth) to become involved in the natural, cultural and /or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond. Students gain real world or hands-on experience outside of the classroom of natural, cultural and/or historical resource projects. The project assists in the creation, promotion, facilitation, and/or improvement of public understanding of cultural and historic resources.

NASA Headquarters

Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, and inter- or intra-agency transfers depending on the nature of the proposing organization and/or project requirements. The period of performance for an award may be one to five years. Note that it is NASA policy that all investigations involving non-U.S. organizations will be conducted on the basis of no exchange of funds. An optional pre-proposal teleconference will be held on Feb 20, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Prospective proposers are requested to submit any questions in writing to CP4SMP@jpl.nasa.gov no later than 4 business days before the teleconference so that NASA will be able to cover as much information as possible at the teleconference. NASA plans to post written questions and answers and teleconference charts to the NSPIRES website. An opportunity to ask questions and solicit clarification will be provided in the teleconference. To dial into the teleconference, call 1-888-469-1385. The participant passcode is CP4SMP. For relay services for the hearing impaired, call 711 at least 30 minutes before the call is to begin. Only non-profits that are legally recognized by a federal, state or local authority, including all types of NASA Visitor Centers (e.g., private, state or federal entities) located in the United States or its Territories that provide science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programming (such as but not limited to exhibits) are eligible to apply for this NASA Research Announcement (NRA). An eligible institution does not need to have the words museum, visitor center, science, or planetarium in its legal name. No later than the due date for proposals, proposers to this NRA are required to have: 1) a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, 2) a valid registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) [formerly known as the Central Contractor Registry (CCR)], 3) a valid Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code, 4) a valid registration with NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) (this also applies to any entities proposed for subawards or subcontracts.) Consult Section VII. Eligibility Requirements of this NRA for the complete detailed explanations and caveats related to institutional and all other eligibility criteria. Principal Investigator Requirement: Principal Investigators (PIs) must be the President, Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman of the Board, or similarly ranked executive (e.g., Planetarium Director, Director of Sponsored Research) from an eligible institution. Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: Eligible organizations shall submit only ONE (1) proposal per DUNS number. If an eligible organization submits more than one proposal using the same DUNS number, then none of the proposals will be evaluated. The NASA Office of Education, in cooperation with NASA Headquarters' Offices of Communications and Chief Technologist, Mission Directorates (i.e., Aeronautics Research, Human Exploration and Operations, and Science), and Mission Support Directorate solicits proposals to support NASA-inspired space, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (S-STEM) informal education projects, including exhibits and partnerships with K-12 schools or districts, to support inquiry-based education. This NRA or solicitation seeks projects featuring NASA-themed content in space exploration, aeronautics, space science, Earth science, or microgravity, or a combination of these topics (See Section III of this document) to support NASA education outcomes. Leadership of the proposed projects must reside at informal education institutions (IEI); partnership relationships are highly encouraged (See Appendix C for partnership discussion). Proposed projects should address NASA's most current Strategic Plan and propose efforts that are well-aligned with NASA and do not duplicate other federal investments. Proposals also should address substantiated (e.g., through an existing needs assessment or other evidence) national, regional or local educational needs or challenges and offer solutions with potential for significant impact. Examples of eligible projects include but are not limited to: exhibits (permanent, traveling, or virtual); STEM programming serving educators, students, youth, parents, and the general public; STEM programming for informal education providers and staff professional development (e.g., youth groups, out-of-school-time programs, youth group leaders, workshop or activity leaders, curriculum developers, docent managers, exhibit designers, library professionals, community education leaders, education and public outreach (EPO) professionals); informal learning research in STEM, informal education programs, data usage and analysis; curriculum support for informal science education, technology development, performing arts, or activities that are culturally focused on targeted populations, such as women and minorities. Grantee institutions have the responsibility for budgeting and documenting compliance with Code of Federal Regulations, 14 CFR 1230, commonly referred to as "the Common Rule for the Protection of Human Subjects." Research to develop NASA-themed exhibits, programs, curriculum products, etc., may involve full human subjects review through an Institutional Review Board or IRB or it may be exempt. An IRB also certifies when research is exempt. Every institution that intends to submit a proposal to this NRA, including the proposed prime award or any partner whether an informal education institution, other non-profit institutions, state and local Government agencies, and other organizations that will serve as subawardees or contractors, must be registered in NSPIRES. Electronic submission of proposals is required by the due date and must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Such registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the electronic proposal. All principal investigators and other participants (e.g. co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of submission system. Potential proposers and proposing organizations are urged to access the system(s) well in advance of the proposal due date(s) of interest to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested information. Electronic proposals may be submitted via the NASA proposal data system NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. Organizations that intend to submit proposals via Grants.gov must be registered 1-- with Grants.gov and 2--with NSPIRES. Additional programmatic information for this NRA may develop before the proposal due date. If so, such information will be added as a Frequently Asked Question or FAQ or formal amendment to this NRA and posted on http://nspires.nasaprs.com . It is the proposer's responsibility to regularly check NSPIRES for updates to this NRA. When the CP4SMP+ portal page on NSPIRES is updated a notice will be added to the NASA Education Express weekly news service. To subscribe to NASA Express, go to http://www.nasa.gov/education/express .

National 4-H Council

Funds 4-H youth development programs including STEM, healthy living, and agriculture.

National Institutes of Health

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to encourage individuals who have not had substantial biomedical research experience, or who have the potential to significantly benefit from additional biomedical research experience to pursue further studies or careers in research. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this NOFO will support educational activities with a primary focus on: (1) Research Experiences, (2) Curriculum or Methods Development and (3) Outreach. The NCI s mission is to conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs concerning cancer. This funding opportunity seeks to facilitate educational activities that encourage students to become knowledgeable about cancer and available to focus on cancer later in their careers. To promote broad interest in pursuing a career in biomedical research via early intervention strategies, the NCI Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program will support efforts to create and maintain an institutional program to engage grades 6-12 and/or undergraduate students in cutting edge cancer research experiences. The proposed institutional programs may also provide research experiences for the grade 6-12 teachers and undergraduate faculty members. The goals are to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills. In alignment with these goals, institutions may develop unique programs that capitalize on their research strengths and are responsive to their target populations.

National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Park Service

The Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) for the purpose of hiring four GYF Interns to support the research, programming, and dissemination of knowledge regarding the key African-American figures in National Capital Parks- East.

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB

The Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth will award one cooperative agreement on a competitive basis for a period of three years to operate the National Communication System (NCS) for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program. The NCS is a dedicated toll-free, US national communication system that provides information, referral services, crisis intervention, prevention approaches, and other supportive services to vulnerable, at-risk, and runaway and homeless youth, and their families or legal guardians. The purpose of the NCS is to a) prevent youth from running away and becoming homeless, b) link youth with a family member or guardian, and/or an available resource that can provide and/or assist the youth in acquiring needed services, and c) increase prevention education to reduce runaway incidents and youth homelessness.

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB

National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB

<p>​​The Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth will award one cooperative agreement on a competitive basis for a period of three years to operate the National Communication System (NCS) for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program.&nbsp; The NCS is a dedicated toll-free, US national communication system that provides information, referral services, crisis intervention, prevention approaches, and other supportive services to vulnerable, at-risk, and runaway and homeless youth, and their families or legal guardians.&nbsp; The purpose of the NCS is to a) prevent youth from running away and becoming homeless, b) link youth with a family member or guardian, and/or an available resource that can provide and/or assist the youth in acquiring needed services, and c) increase prevention education to reduce runaway incidents and youth homelessness.​&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

National Park Service

Creation of Predictive Model using GIS for Grazing Allotments and Archaeological Field School in Dinosaur National Monument. This cooperative agreement between Dinosaur National Monument (DNM) and Utah State University (USU) will focus on creating a predictive model using Geographic Information System (GIS) to determine high probability locations for cultural resource sites located within grazing allotments in DNM. USU PI, Judson Finley, and DNM Chief of Resource Stewardship and Science (RSS), Lisa Baldwin, will consult with both the Utah and Colorado State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) on a research design in order to provide consistency across state lines. The predictive model will be used to target areas for survey to be conducted during Archaeological Field Schools over the course of the next 5 years as funding becomes available. This project will provide an opportunity for student youth to be involved in cultural resource management in the National Park Service and provide basic training in techniques used by professional archaeologists. The skills that students will develop completing the scheduled tasks for this project will give them some of the necessary tools to pursue a career in a state or federal land management agency as a cultural resource specialist. Statement of work: A.Statement of work: This cooperative agreement between DNM and USU will focus on the creation of a predictive model to determine high priority locations that may contain cultural resources. Once the predictive model has been created, students, as part of an Archaeological Field School, will conduct a Class III pedestrian survey in grazing allotments. Funding is currently available for fieldwork for summer 2018 and 2019. Additional fieldwork will be conducted under this agreement when funding is available. The objectives of the field school are threefold. First, we seek to educate promising new archaeological students, exposing them to the basic techniques of the discipline and instilling an understanding of Cultural Resource Management on public lands. Second, the field school will collect important information through survey and testing which will be used to further refine the GIS predictive model which will be used in future planning efforts. Last, the field school will provide important information which will be used to inform park visitors and other researchers about the cultural resources located within DNM. B.Project schedule and products: The project schedule will depend on an academic calendar. Final dates for the field school will be determined by the PI and DNM Chief RSS as the field school portion of the project approaches. Products: Shapefiles for GIS high, medium and low probability archaeological site locations; field forms for sites recorded, photographs, maps, and locational data; final report. C.Recipient agrees to: Task 1: Identify Suitable Students PI will identify suitable students for participation in the project and consult with the DNM Chief RSS on final selection. The PI, in connection with DNM Chief RSS will provide an orientation to DNM and an overview of the project itself including necessary training, supervision and review of work products. PI will provide supervision and instruction of field school students. Task 2: Conduct Archival Research Archival research will include DNM s archaeological site and curatorial files to obtain all site locations within DNM for use in GIS predictive modeling. PI will ensure protection of sensitive information from un-necessary distribution. Task 3: Creation of Predictive Modeling for Archaeological Sites within Grazing Allotments USU students will create a predictive model for determining probability of archeological sites within grazing allotments. PI will assist in the consultation with the Utah and Colorado SHPOs on the use of the predictive model and research design. Task 4: Field School USU students will conduct a pedestrian Class III archaeological survey in grazing allotments to field check and refine predictive modeling parameters. The field school will consist of two to three 10-day sessions, depending on availability of funding. 1. Complete IMACS site recording forms, photo documentation, and update/obtain spatial data. Site numbers must be obtained from the Utah SHPO. 2. Produce archaeological site maps showing surface features, artifact concentrations, and major environmental features such as surface relief, outcrops, and vegetation. 3. Analyze representative samples of surface artifacts as needed from archaeological sites located within the boundary of grazing allotments for the purpose of determining dates of site occupation or use, range of activities conducted at the sites and cultural affiliations of the people responsible for site formation. 4. Create GIS shapefiles of project area, archeological sites, features and isolated occurrences with appropriate metadata following NPS guidelines. Submit GIS information as part of final products to DNM for inclusion in archeological geodatabase. Task 5: Final Report USU students will produce a professional quality final report on the creation of the predictive model and the results of the pedestrian survey. The report will summarize the finds of the project and the management implications of the findings and include recommendations of specific actions that might be taken by the NPS to better preserve and manage the cultural resources in the project area. Five bound copies and one digital version (PDF) of the final report will be submitted to DNM. Two complete sets of photos must be submitted (one for the SHPO and one for DNM archives). Include all photos in archival photo sleeve, on acid-free photographic paper with archival quality ink. A photo log must be included. Photos must not be smaller than 3 x 5 . Site data will be entered into the NPS Archaeological Sites Management Information System (ASMIS). DNM will arrange for student(s) to obtain temporary access to ASMIS in order to enter site information. D. NPS agrees to: 1). Assist the PI in the selection of suitable students for this project. The DNM Chief RSS will provide an orientation, in connection with the PI, to DNM and the project. The Chief RSS will oversee all assignments related to this agreement, provide technical assistance, and any necessary training related to the project or DNM. 2). Assist in the development of the predictive model and field school research design. Provide logistical and scheduling support for the project. 3). Provide access to all field forms, records, reports, GIS spatial data etc. located within the DNM site files and archives. A signed non-disclosure form may be required by DNM, prior to being granted access to archives. Coordinate access to information held outside of the monument (i.e. SHPO, BLM, and ASMIS). 4). Conduct consultation with the Utah and Colorado State Historic Preservation Offices related to the use of the predictive model in determining locations of survey in grazing allotments. 5). Provide opportunities to participate in other cultural/environmental programs, field trips, etc. for students involved in this agreement.

Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS

<p style="margin-left:5.25pt;">The Resource Centers support efforts to prevent and respond to family, domestic, and dating violence by providing information, training, and technical assistance to individuals, organizations, government agencies, and communities.</p><p style="margin-left:5.25pt;">The National Resource Centers on Domestic Violence focus on strengthening services and knowledge in the field. One center provides training and technical assistance on domestic violence programs, research, and services for victims and their children. Another maintains a national resource library to collect, analyze, and share information on domestic violence, prevention strategies, and services for adult and youth victims.</p><p style="margin-left:5.25pt;">The National Indian Resource Center works with tribes and tribal organizations to improve responses to domestic violence and increase safety for Indian women. It also coordinates with federal partners that serve Native communities.</p><p style="margin-left:5.25pt;">Special Issue Resource Centers address key systems that impact victims of domestic violence. These centers provide training and technical assistance on responses within the justice system, child protective services, health care, and mental health systems. Additional centers focus on improving services and prevention efforts for racial and ethnic minority communities.</p><p style="margin-left:5.25pt;">Native-focused resource centers, including those serving Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native communities, build capacity among tribes, organizations, and service providers. They coordinate with the National Indian Resource Center and deliver culturally relevant prevention and education efforts.</p><p style="margin-left:5.25pt;">The National Resource Center to Expand Services for Children, Youth, and Abused Parents strengthens support for non-abusing parents and their children, including efforts to prevent or reduce foster care involvement.</p><p style="margin-left:5.25pt;">Sexual Assault Technical Assistance Centers support grantees in improving sexual assault prevention and response through specialized expertise and training.</p>

Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS

The Resource Centers support efforts to prevent and respond to family, domestic, and dating violence by providing information, training, and technical assistance to individuals, organizations, government agencies, and communities.The National Resource Centers on Domestic Violence focus on strengthening services and knowledge in the field. One center provides training and technical assistance on domestic violence programs, research, and services for victims and their children. Another maintains a national resource library to collect, analyze, and share information on domestic violence, prevention strategies, and services for adult and youth victims.The National Indian Resource Center works with tribes and tribal organizations to improve responses to domestic violence and increase safety for Indian women. It also coordinates with federal partners that serve Native communities.Special Issue Resource Centers address key systems that impact victims of domestic violence. These centers provide training and technical assistance on responses within the justice system, child protective services, health care, and mental health systems. Additional centers focus on improving services and prevention efforts for racial and ethnic minority communities.Native-focused resource centers, including those serving Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native communities, build capacity among tribes, organizations, and service providers. They coordinate with the National Indian Resource Center and deliver culturally relevant prevention and education efforts.The National Resource Center to Expand Services for Children, Youth, and Abused Parents strengthens support for non-abusing parents and their children, including efforts to prevent or reduce foster care involvement.Sexual Assault Technical Assistance Centers support grantees in improving sexual assault prevention and response through specialized expertise and training.

National Restaurant Association Foundation

Supports restaurant and foodservice workforce development, culinary education, and career readiness programs for youth.

U.S. National Science Foundation

The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. These challenges are identified by K-12 students, families, and educators. The program aims to create and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies that improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future. A key focus is early exposure to AI to build curiosity, understanding, and readiness for future careers. The program encourages partnerships across sectors - schools, universities, industry, government, and nonprofits - to co-design responsive, technology-based solutions. NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program includes two phases: Planning and Development. Planning proposals help teams explore one of several focus areas. Only teams awarded Planning grants may submit Development proposals, which support the growth and implementation of promising ideas. The program aligns with national priorities, including the Executive Order 14277, Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth (April 23, 2025), and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Public Law 117-167, Sections 10381-10383 and 10395.

Fish and Wildlife Service

Understanding and characterizing visitor demographics and their experiences on refuges is a critical element of managing public lands and waters. The national visitor survey effort, being led by the Service s Human Dimensions (HD) Branch, will provide the Service with information regarding visitors recreational, educational and informational experiences, as well as visitors levels of satisfaction with current services and facilities, and desires for future services and facilities. Information collected as part of this work will provide refuge managers, planners, and visitor services professionals with scientifically sound data about visitors that can be used to prepare conservation planning documents, improve the design of visitor facilities, tailor services and facilities to match visitor interests and needs, better protect refuge resources by combining social data with biological data, understand the economic impact of visitors to local communities, and track demographic trends in the visitor population over time. This work will also inform transportation planning, which can help to ensure that visitors have exemplary, publically accessible wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities via auto tour routes, trails, parking lots, and roads. Additionally, this research can address the important question of who exactly visits different refuges, and whether or not visitors to urban refuges expect the same (or different) opportunities than what is offered at more rural refuges. Thus, results can help to meet the goals of the Service s Urban Wildlife Conservation Program (Urban Program), which are to create a connected conservation community and for urban residents to find, appreciate, and care for nature in their cities and beyond (http://www.fws.gov/urban/). The baseline data collected by this effort will be particularly valuable when compared with previously collected visitor survey data from the National Visitor Survey (NVS) effort conducted on 78 refuges during 2010-2011 (http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/685/) and 2012 (http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/754/), and U.S. Census data. For example, in combination, these data can address the question of whether the demographics of visitors to specific refuges mimic the demographics of surrounding communities and, if not, who are the additional audiences that might be reached beyond current efforts. Finally, this collection of information from refuge visitors will help the Service to track and understand how some of the complex changes occurring within American society (e.g., demographic changes, stakeholder preferences) are likely to affect the future of the Refuge System. Funds under this award are to be used to hire one fellow and six interns to coordinate and conduct onsite visitor sampling for the national wildlife refuge visitor survey. This award is made through the Service s CFDA (15.676) Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment under the authority of Powers and Duties of the Secretary of the Interior (16 U.S.C. 460 Sec. 460l (lower case L )-1(d) and (f); Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended by the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 742a-754j-2, as amended; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661); National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-360); National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997; National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 ( 16 U.S.C. 742j); Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, as amended 2005 (16 U.S.C. 1721-1726, P.L. 109-154); Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1972 (P.L. 93-408).

Nestle Foundation

Supports nutrition, water stewardship, and youth development in US communities.

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Supports community organizations in NL providing youth engagement, employment, and community service programs.

National Park Service

Youth Engagement and Development Program. This is an opportunity for an intern to work alongside the National Park Service, Southeast Regional Youth and Volunteer Program Manager to provide support to the 70 parks and multiple programs and partners of the SE Region in the area of NextGeneration Stewardship.