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All applicant categories must be capable of providing support in the State of Louisiana. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications may be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Louisiana State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications, or to fund a proposal partially if the NRCS objectives can be reached with a reduced scope. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 10, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 10, 2023 and expects to execute awards no later than September 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

The U.S. Embassy Budapest Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Budapest) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Budapest invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Hungary through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of U.S. Embassy Haiti is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to fund small project activities that fall within our funding priorities. This statement describes the specific project themes that will be considered and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Incomplete applications will be rejected.Note: Applicants whose grant proposals are approved under this 2023 funding opportunity will be notified by August 31, 2023. If grant applicants do not receive a notification of approval, the grant was denied funding. Applicants who submitted grant proposals in prior years that were not approved may resubmit the proposals or submit new proposals for this or future funding opportunities.Purpose of Small Grants: PD Haiti invites proposals for programs that generate public awareness of U.S. foreign assistance efforts but fall outside the structure of other established U.S. assistance projects. The program is intended to be flexible and allow the Mission to respond directly to requests from local entities and communities for assistance with projects that have immediate impact and further mission policies and objectives. Project proposals should focus on areas such as the following: - Civic engagement and the electoral process- Good governance- Academic exchanges between the United States and Haiti- Development of civil society- Empowerment of youth and women in realizing their potential through education, innovation, and entrepreneurship- Democratic ideals of freedom of expression and of the press- English teaching - Strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and HaitiAll programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals should also detail how the grantee will evaluate the project and its impact.Examples of PD Small Grants programs include, but are not limited to:- Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; - Civil society and good governance projects;- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects;- Professional and academic exchanges;Priority Program Areas:• Promoting political awareness and participation in the electoral process• Promoting civic education and youth participation in democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service• Combatting corruption• Promoting rule of law and/effective administration in justice• Creating opportunities for at-risk youth• Fostering press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media (especially countering misinformation and disinformation)• Empowerment of women and youth• Promoting entrepreneurship and business development• Human rights and combatting trafficking in persons• Promoting Environmental awareness and conservation and combatting climate changeParticipants and Audiences:In deciding which projects to support, the Embassy will consider the full range and diversity of Haitian and U.S. organizations. The Public Diplomacy Section will also seek to target geographically and demographically diverse audiences in Haiti.American and Haitian individuals and institutions with a proven track record of executing quality programs and projects will receive preference. New grantees will generally be given priority over previous grantees. In addition, proposals that demonstrate the long-term sustainability and cost-sharing or private-sector engagement will also be considered favorably. The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding:• Programs relating to partisan political activity;• Charitable or development activities;• Construction projects;• Programs that support religious activities;• Fundraising campaigns;• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs• Scientific research;• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or• Projects that duplicate existing programs.Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding:The source of funding is FY2023 Public Diplomacy Funding.

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For more than two decades, the Klamath Basin has encountered numerous challenges due to ongoing drought conditions, limited water supply and diverse needs. The Interior Department, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), the Bureau of Reclamation and numerous other state and federal entities have sought collaborative solutions to address conditions that impact Tribes and other stakeholders who are intimately connected to the Klamath Basin. For Year 2 (FY 23) of its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding opportunity for the Klamath Basin, the Service is soliciting project pre-proposals that advance restoration activities in the Klamath Basin of Southern Oregon and Northern California. During an Interior Department workshop on Klamath restoration funding opportunities on December 15, 2022, many Klamath Basin stakeholders expressed an interest in having federal agencies adopt a more efficient process for navigating the complexities of funding opportunities across the federal and state government. As an initial response to that request, the Service, in collaboration with the Interior Department and other federal and state partners, invites applicants to submit project pre-proposals for its Year 2 BIL Klamath Basin funding opportunity. This funding opportunity incorporates a two-step process. Step one involves submitting pre-proposals, which will be ranked and evaluated by the Service. For Step two, by invitation only, the Service request full-proposals from the highest ranked projects. Both the pre-proposal process and the by-invitation-only full-proposal process are described below. Potential for Leveraging and Coordinating Funding The Service recognizes that there will likely be more request for project funding, than what is available within the Service’s Year 2 BIL funding opportunity. In an effort to leverage additional funds for high-ranking projects, the Service may share pre-proposal abstracts with other funding agencies and conservation partners in order to determine level of support, overlap with ongoing work, potential additional collaboration opportunities, and potential coordination of funds.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Baku Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Awards Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. U.S. Embassy Baku invites proposals for projects that expand and strengthen ties between the United States and Azerbaijan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PAS Small Award programs include, but are not limited to: · Programs that enhance connections between educational institutions to foster a greater understanding of American academic standards · Initiatives to support local media counter disinformation and promote transparency initiatives · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Professional and academic exchanges and programs. Priority Program Areas: · Regional cooperation and interconnectivity in the South Caucasus · Strengthening U.S.-Azerbaijan economic ties · Green energy and other economic and environmental sustainability initiatives · Rule of law, gender equality, and respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights · Programs that promote media literacy and/or combat disinformation Participants and Audiences: Selected programs should demonstrate engagement with underserved communities and equity with respect to race, ethnicity, religion, income, geography, gender identity, and disability. Proposals should demonstrate how working with underserved communities will enhance the program’s goals and objectives, as well as the experience of participants. Applicants should strive to implement projects with diversity and inclusion as guiding principles.

The primary goal of this outreach opportunity is for NRCS, in collaboration with partners, to expand conservation assistance to historically underserved producers and underserved communities and to provide opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. In this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO), NRCS requests proposals addressing priority areas listed under “Program Description” in this NFO (see section A). Projects should support outreach activities that encourage diverse and inclusive participation in NRCS programs and introduce conservation planning and climate smart practices to protect farmland ecosystems, watersheds, and wildlife habitat in geographical areas of underserved communities ranging from rural agriculture to urban and small acreage producers. This NFO is being released prior to appropriation and apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The NRCS’s Outreach and Partnerships Division provides leadership to ensure that access to all programs and services is fair and equitable, with attention given to reaching historically underserved producers and underserved communities. This a noncompetitive NFO restricted to the eligible applicants listed in section C.1. NRCS has determined that noncompetitive awards under this NFO are in the best interest of the Government and necessary to accomplishing the goals of the program to provide outreach and technical assistance to historically underserved producers and underserved communities. Applicants must submit their applications by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 4/27/2023 in an email sent to sm.fpac.nrcs.dcwa2.opd_applications@usda.gov. For inquiries about the NFO requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (see section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to clarifying specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A minimum of three webinars will be available for potential applicants. Webinar information will be posted to the following website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/partner-with-us/outreach-and-partnershi….

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 grant awards under the authority of Sec. 301 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 241. ORI seeks projects that will: 1) conduct research, on one of the four focus areas identified below, related to ensuring research integrity and compliance with 42 C.F.R. Part 93; 2) develop innovative approaches/tools/resources based on the results of this research; and 3) demonstrate the impact and/or effectiveness of these approaches/tools/resources. The purpose of this initiative is to provide assistance to recipients to promote the integrity and reliability of PHS-funded research through the development and implementation of innovative practical approaches/tools/resources that improve practices related to one of the following four focus areas: 1) transparency in the reporting of research; 2) effective communication between authors/collaborators for the purpose of avoiding, mitigating, and resolving authorship/collaborator disputes and/or issues related to the integrity of the research (e.g. conflicts of interest, research integrity, rigor, reproducibility, transparency, reliability); 3) handling allegations of research misconduct under 42 C.F.R. Part 93; or 4) interventions to address issues related to research culture and climate (e.g., ultra-competitive environments, toxic workplaces, bullying, harassment, etc.) that can negatively impact the integrity, conduct, quality, and reliability of research. ORI expects that approaches/tools/resources developed through this funding opportunity will be disseminated to and made freely available for use by the PHS-funded research community. This funding opportunity does not support projects with the primary purpose of holding meetings, conferences, or workshops (see opportunity IR-ORI-23-002). ORI anticipates making awards of between $75,000 and $150,000 in total federal share (direct plus indirect) per year, for a project period not to exceed two years (two 12-month budget periods). Recipients will be required to submit a non-competing application for any budget period after the first. (Budget periods are typically 12 months). Continuation award funding will be contingent upon availability of funding, satisfactory performance (including awardee progress towards meeting stated project milestones goals, timely submission of required reports, and compliance with all grant terms and conditions), and the best interests of the government.

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 grant awards under the authority of Sec. 301 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 241, as delegated to the Director of ORI. This notice solicits applications for projects to plan and implement conferences or workshops related to ensuring research integrity and compliance with 42 C.F.R. Part 93. In-person and virtual conferences, or a combination of both, will be considered for funding. Conferences must be designed to provide a forum for discussion and produce tangible outcomes related to at least one of the following themes: 1) fostering an environment that promotes research integrity and the responsible conduct of research; 2) prevention of research misconduct; 3) effective handling of research misconduct allegations; 4) training in the responsible conduct of research; or, 5) other topics linked to research integrity and compliance with 42 C.F.R. Part 93. The proposed conferences should be designed to produce measurable outcomes, such as demonstrated retention of knowledge, sharing of knowledge gained, and/or change in practice and are expected to disseminate materials and key knowledge resulting from the conference.Awards may be subject to the HHS Policy on Promoting Efficient Spending: Use of Appropriated Funds for Conferences and Meetings, Food, Promotional Items, and Printing and Publications available at https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/effi….

The U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to focus on Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation activities. This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity outlining a funding priority and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Proposals that do not align with stated objectives and project outcomes will not be considered for funding. The objective of this specific funding opportunity is to improve media literacy, reduce vulnerability to misinformation and disinformation, and/or raise awareness about the importance of media literacy and fact checking. Proposed projects will work with an audience of established professionals aged 25 to 50.