What’s New in Federal Grants: Opportunities Supporting Space Science, Youth Mentoring, and More

This week’s edition of #FundingFriday highlights new grant opportunities supporting…

• research opportunities in space and earth sciences
• mentoring initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency
• pilot research in experimental therapeutics
• and more!

ROSES 2018: Planetary Mission Concept Studies

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters
• Current Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2019
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) announces the release of its annual NASA Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES)– 2018. ROSES is an omnibus NRA, with many individual program elements, each with its own due dates and topics. All together these cover the wide range of basic and applied supporting research and technology in space and Earth sciences supported by SMD. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the work proposed, the proposing organization, and/or program requirements.

 

#FundingFriday: Grants Supporting National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

In April, federal government agencies, along with a network of nonprofit organizations and individuals, have provided support and funding to raise awareness and prevent crimes of sexual assault.

This month is “an opportunity to underscore the scourge of sexual assault on our society and the trauma this violent crime imposes on its victims,” says Acting Assistant Attorney General Alan R. Hanson (OJP Works to Serve Victims of Sexual Assault, Office of Justice Programs Blog). Below are a range of federal funding opportunities that work to prevent future crimes and care for victims of sexual assault.