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Opportunity Name

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

Competition Opens

06/18/2026

Competition Closes

12/11/2026

Description

Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals:• enhancing the research and educational capabilities of HBCU/MIs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps,• encouraging cross-institutional, collaborative efforts that explore innovative solutions to naval science and technology (S&T) challenges, and• increasing the engagement of students in STEM fields important to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.This particular NOFO aims to enhance the research capacity and research infrastructure for HBCU/MIs. Competitive white papers and invited full proposals submitted to this NOFO must clearly and succinctly describe efforts that advance basic naval-relevant S&T, engage faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expand the research capacity of participant institutions.This announcement is only for research efforts that also promote student/faculty engagement, and expand the institution’s research capacity. This announcement is not intended for projects that focus on non-research STEM activities.The technical content of any proposed effort must contribute to the S&T mission and vision of the DoN.DeadlinesWhite Paper Inquiries and Questions-Email: don_hbcufoa@navy.mil09 September 2026 (Wednesday)White Papers must be received no later than18 September 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM Eastern TimeApplication Inquiries and Questions04 December 2026 (Friday)

Funding Number

362871

Agencies
Dept. of Defense
CFDA

12.300

Eligible Applicants
Others
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Opportunity Name

Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay

Competition Opens

09/04/2026

Competition Closes

10/05/2026

Description

1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.2) Project Title: Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: See Attached SOO4) Period of Performance: Base period: 12 months from date of award. Follow-on (FO) periods: (4) four 12-month FO periods.5) Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas A. ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.milNiki BakerProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted.

Funding Number

363819

Agencies
Dept. of Defense
CFDA

12.005

Eligible Applicants
Others
Opportunity Name

OVC FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking

Competition Opens

08/20/2026

Competition Closes

10/14/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking. The purpose of this program is to improve outcomes for children and youth who are victims of human trafficking by integrating human trafficking policy and programming at the state or Tribal level and enhancing coordinated, multidisciplinary, and statewide approaches to all forms of trafficking as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11).

Funding Number

363667

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.320

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Topics
AI/AN
Trafficking Prevention
Violence Prevention & Victimization
Opportunity Name

OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program

Competition Opens

09/21/2026

Competition Closes

10/29/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program. This opportunity will support states, state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to implement new or enhance existing juvenile drug treatment courts (JDTCs) to improve outcomes for youth with substance use disorders or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Funding Number

363901

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.585

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Topics
Mental Health
AI/AN
Substance Use/Misuse
Opportunity Name

OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program

Competition Opens

09/21/2026

Competition Closes

11/09/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program. This opportunity supports states, units of local government, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments and nonprofit organizations to deliver substance use prevention programs for youth in schools and extracurricular settings in coordination with law enforcement and community coalitions. This includes building community-based capacity and implementing a continuum of prevention strategies that address youth substance use, such as education, early intervention, mentoring, referral to treatment, and investigations in coordination with local law enforcement and community coalitions.

Funding Number

363902

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.838

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Topics
Education
Mentoring
AI/AN
Substance Use/Misuse
Opportunity Name

OJJDP FY 2026 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance

Competition Opens

09/21/2026

Competition Closes

10/29/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance program. This opportunity will build the capacity of state, Tribal, and local agencies to effectively investigate and prosecute cases of missing and exploited children. The program provides assistance to multidisciplinary teams of prosecutors, state and local law enforcement, child protection personnel, medical providers, and other child-serving professionals to strengthen multidisciplinary responses to cases of missing and exploited children and improve the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators.

Funding Number

363903

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.543

Eligible Applicants
Public & State institutions of higher edu
Topics
AI/AN
Violence Prevention & Victimization
Opportunity Name

OJJDP FY 2026 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals

Competition Opens

09/21/2026

Competition Closes

10/29/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals program. This opportunity will support a national training and technical assistance program for child abuse professionals to enhance coordinated, multidisciplinary investigations and responses to child abuse and increase the quality of intervention and treatment services available to child abuse victims. Multidisciplinary teams may include, but are not limited to, law enforcement, prosecutors, service providers, Child Protective Services (CPS) investigators, social workers, and adult and juvenile probation officers. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing training and technical assistance covering a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, improved child interview techniques, thorough investigative methods, interagency coordination, and effective court preparation and presentation.

Funding Number

363904

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.758

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) non higher edu
Topics
Violence Prevention & Victimization
Opportunity Name

OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Technological Investigative Capacity

Competition Opens

09/21/2026

Competition Closes

10/29/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)Technological Investigative Capacity program. This opportunity will increase the technological investigative capacity and associated training of ICAC task force personnel nationwide through the development, refinement, and advancement of widely used investigative tools, methods, and technologies that address child sexual abuse material (CSAM), exploitation, and sex trafficking.

Funding Number

363910

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.543

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Trafficking Prevention
Opportunity Name

OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs

Competition Opens

09/21/2026

Competition Closes

10/29/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth populations that are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and going into the juvenile justice system. Mentoring services can be one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types.

Funding Number

363911

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.726

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Topics
Juvenile Justice
Mentoring
Violence Prevention & Victimization
Opportunity Name

BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program

Competition Opens

09/21/2026

Competition Closes

10/30/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 Students, Teachers, and Officers Prevention (STOP) School Violence Program. This opportunity supports programs to prevent and reduce school violence by implementing training, developing school threat assessment teams and/or intervention teams to identify violence risks, introducing technologies like anonymous reporting tools, or applying other school safety strategies that assist in preventing violence. The Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act of 2018 (STOP School Violence Act) describes the following allowable uses of funding for school safety projects: • Training to prevent student violence against others and self, including training for local law enforcement officers, school personnel, and students. • The development and operation of technology solutions such as anonymous reporting systems for threats of school violence, including mobile telephone applications, hotlines, and internet websites. • The development and deployment of: o School threat assessment and intervention teams that include coordination with law enforcement agencies and school personnel or o Specialized training for school officials in responding to mental health crises. BJA’s STOP School Violence Program improves school safety and security by providing students and teachers with the tools they need to recognize, respond quickly to, and help prevent acts of violence. Activities that go beyond the allowable uses of funding as described above will not be funded.

Funding Number

363913

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.839

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Health & Nutrition
Mental Health
Violence Prevention & Victimization
Opportunity Name

OJJDP FY 2026 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program Support

Competition Opens

09/25/2026

Competition Closes

11/02/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program Support. This opportunity supports a national network of 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces engaged in investigations, forensic examinations, and prosecutions related to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation. This is accomplished through the provision of services and support to OJJDP, the ICAC task forces, ICAC National Training providers, and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies partnering with the ICAC Task Force program. Funds will support activities that enhance training access, expand prevention and outreach capabilities, advance the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, and improve collaboration among ICAC task forces.

Funding Number

363977

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.543

Eligible Applicants
Public & State institutions of higher edu
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Opportunity Name

OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Expanding Tribal Children’s Advocacy Centers

Competition Opens

09/30/2026

Competition Closes

10/06/2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Expanding Tribal Children's Advocacy Centers program. This opportunity supports the expansion and enhancement of children’s advocacy centers (CACs) serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities to improve investigative responses and treatment services for victims of child abuse and their families. The program will deliver coordinated information, resource development, and training and technical assistance (TTA) to assist Tribal communities in establishing facility-based multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and deliver support to existing CACs serving and partnering with Tribal governments and Native communities.

Funding Number

364010

Agencies
Dept. of Justice
CFDA

16.758

Eligible Applicants
Others
Topics
AI/AN
Violence Prevention & Victimization
Opportunity Name

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Competition Opens

07/29/2025

Competition Closes

01/01/2099

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Funding Number

360164

Agencies
Dept. of State
CFDA

19.415

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) non higher edu
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Opportunity Name

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Competition Opens

03/18/2026

Competition Closes

01/01/2099

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Funding Number

361540

Agencies
Dept. of State
CFDA

19.415

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) non higher edu
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Opportunity Name

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Competition Opens

03/19/2026

Competition Closes

01/01/2099

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Funding Number

361554

Agencies
Dept. of State
CFDA

19.415

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) non higher edu
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Opportunity Name

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Competition Opens

03/19/2026

Competition Closes

01/01/2099

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Funding Number

361555

Agencies
Dept. of State
CFDA

19.415

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) non higher edu
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Opportunity Name

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Competition Opens

05/07/2026

Competition Closes

01/01/2099

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Funding Number

362306

Agencies
Dept. of State
CFDA

19.415

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) non higher edu
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Opportunity Name

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Competition Opens

06/18/2026

Competition Closes

01/01/2099

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Funding Number

362887

Agencies
Dept. of State
CFDA

19.415

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) non higher edu
Topics
Education
Employment & Training
Opportunity Name

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Competition Opens

07/17/2026

Competition Closes

01/01/2099

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Funding Number

363225

Agencies
Dept. of State
CFDA

19.415

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) non higher edu
Topics
Education
Employment & Training