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This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications for centers to support transdisciplinary teams of clinical and mental health services researchers, behavioral scientists, social scientists, health information and communications technologists, health systems engineers, decision scientists, and mental health stakeholders (e.g., service users, family members, clinicians, payers) to engage in high-impact studies that will significantly advance clinical practice and generate knowledge that will fuel transformation of mental health care in the United States. Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers will support the rapid development, testing, and refinement of novel and integrative approaches for (1) optimizing the effectiveness of therapeutic or preventive interventions for mental disorders within well-defined target populations; (2) organizing and delivering optimized mental health services within real world treatment settings; and (3) continuously improving the quality, impact, and durability of optimized interventions and service delivery within diverse care systems. The ALACRITY Centers program is intended to support research that maximizes synergies across various components of the mental health research ecosystem, including new discoveries in clinical research, transformative health care technologies, advances in information science, and new federal and state mechanisms for organizing mental health care.

The Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance (R&M Fund) is administered by the Fisheries Program of Region 7.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) receives funds for implementation of the Yukon River Salmon Agreement of 2000 (Agreement) with Canada. The Agreement authorizes funds for the implementation of the Agreement including funds for cooperative research and management projects on the Alaska Portion of the Yukon River. The Service administers these funds through financial assistance on a competitive basis for projects, studies, and events that advance the scientific and public community"s understanding of the biology and management of salmon, with focus on Yukon River Chinook and Chum salmon stocks in Alaska. The following is a request for Detailed Project Proposal of one year in length addressing the needs of the priority general Categories and Factors and specific near-term needs listed below.Funding will support work beginning in May 2026 with project activities completed in early 2028. Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop projects that incorporate local capacity with members of Yukon River communities in which they may be working. Coordinating projects with state and federal regulatory agencies is also recommended, but not mandatory.

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Managua announces an open competition for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to advance U.S. security, commercial interests, and regional stability in Nicaragua through innovative public diplomacy initiatives.Proposals must address one of three priority areas: advancing U.S. trade and economic interests by promoting market-oriented, private sector–led growth, fostering trade relationships with the United States, and increasing awareness of foreign economic practices that undermine U.S. and Nicaraguan commercial interests; protecting free speech, defending religious freedom, and countering anti-U.S. narratives by strengthening independent voices, expanding access to credible information, and building the capacity of independent media and civil society; or supporting border security and ending mass migration by increasing public understanding of U.S. immigration laws, the dangers of illegal migration, and combating criminal networks.Target audiences may include independent journalists, civil society organizations, religious workers and institutions, youth and university students, entrepreneurs and small businesses, and rural producers. Programs may use workshops, trainings, exchanges, media initiatives, and community-based activities to expand access to information and create economic opportunities.Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profit organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, media organizations, and other qualified entities capable of implementing programs aligned with these priorities.

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut announces an open competition to implement a program to roll-out the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), our annual funding opportunity designed to invest in U.S. government-funded exchange participants and programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects that promote shared interests and policy objectives and benefit local communities. We invite you to submit proposals for projects that meet the requirements of the program (discussed in Section C below). Please read this notice carefully before preparing and submitting a funding proposal.  PDS invites past participants (Alumni) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government sponsored exchange programs to submit their concept notes for possible funding through the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). The concept notes should be comprised of a proposal from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below and a budget (see Section D below for required documents).  AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition.   U.S. Embassy Beirut will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support the following U.S. administrati...

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of hybrid-electric propulsion architectures for the Ultra-Efficient SMR aircraft. This topic covers the demonstration of hybrid-electric sub-systems integrated into ducted or unducted engines at TRL5 through ground demonstrations with an aim to demonstrate the benefits from such propulsion architectures targeting at least 5% CO2 emissions reduction at aircraft level, with a clear roadmap towards TRL6 by 2030 supporting a future product launch compatible with an EIS by 2035. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Integration and performance assessment of the fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft and the direct hydrogen combustion propulsion aircraft concepts introduced in the CAJU SRIA. The topic covers the integration and co-ordination of CAJU key technology projects into a comprehensive aircraft concept at TRL4, demonstrating the viability of the aircraft concept and delivering a performance, emissions and maturity assessment. See the topic description document published with this call for full details,

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of a superconducting alternating current motor winding at TRL5, for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft. This topic aims to demonstrate their reliability and performance, enabling the development of more efficient, compact and scalable cryogenic electric propulsion systems. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of advanced noise-reducing and lightweight technologies for UHBR propulsion systems on the Ultra-Efficient SMR aircraft concept. The topic aims to mature distortion-tolerant fan and intake solutions supported by improved and validated aero-acoustic modelling to TRL5 with an aim to achieve cumulative noise reduction and structural weight benefits. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of an advanced airframe, including the wing, fuselage, empennage, and key enabling systems, for the Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft concept based on hybrid-electric propulsion. The topic targets a 10% CO2 reduction contribution from airframe technologies compared to 2020 State of the Art, and covers ground demonstrations to TRL6, supporting an entry into service by 2035. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of harmonized icing certification methodologies for Appendix O Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) Icing conditions. The topic covers validation of numerical prediction tools against representative test results and creation of a means of compliance and regulatory roadmap in close collaboration with EASA and other aviation authorities to support (TRA)t efficient future certification process enhancing aviation safety and ensuring EIS 2035 for the Ultra-Efficient SMR and Regional aircraft. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of an optimized systems platform enabling the next-generation Ultra-Efficient SMR aircraft. The topic aims to integrate high-performance computing, electrical power and data architectures into a unified, certifiable platform, supporting advanced functions such as active control, hybridisation and predictive maintenance by means of a representative ground demonstration at TRL6 validating performance, safety and cybersecurity, with clear pathways to CRL4 and future maturation towards aircraft integration and EIS 2035. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of key lidar technologies enabling a feed-forward Gust Load Alleviation (GLA) system for the Ultra-Efficient SMR aircraft. This topic aims to mature critical lidar sub-systems and system integration approaches in representative airborne conditions with an aim to demonstrate reliable ahead of the aircraft turbulence detection and system compatibility with flight control architectures, supporting load reduction and structural weight benefits. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Develop and demonstrate an innovative lightweight and reliable liquid hydrogen tank concept, for integration into hydrogen powered aircraft concepts. The topic aims to demonstrate a reliable and safe hydrogen tank design at TRL4, with a gravimetric index no less than 40% a dormancy no less than 12 hours, demonstrated through on ground cryogenic and tightness testing. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of innovative acoustic treatment technologies ensuring the cabin noise mitigation for an Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft concept based on hybrid-electric propulsion. The topic covers ground demonstrations to TRL5 in representative noise and vibration environment and targets a lightweight and low volume solution compatible with the integration into a regional aircraft. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of the integrated hydrogen fuel system, from the hydrogen tank pressure management system to the hydrogen distribution and conditioning system, for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft. This topic targets the demonstration of the critical distribution and hydrogen conditioning components, at TRL5, and the on-ground demonstration of the integrated fuel distribution system, at TRL4. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of the critical components and sub-systems of a hydrogen fuel cell engine for the fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft concept. This project will deliver and demonstrate the components and sub-systems on ground at TRL5, for a lightweight, compact and efficient fuel cell engine, demonstrated at TRL4 thus enabling a viable hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft concept. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of a low power Ice Protection System for the wing and empennage of an Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft concept based on hybrid-electric propulsion. The topic covers ground demonstrations to TRL5 representative of EASA CS-25 icing conditions and targets a lightweight and low drag solution compatible with regional aircraft non-propulsive power levels. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of a cryo-cooled motor inverter power electronics at TRL5, for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft. This topic aims to demonstrate their reliability and performance, enabling the development of more efficient, compact and scalable cryogenic electric propulsion systems. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Support action to form a group of operators tasked to assess the operational implications of the innovative aircraft concepts and disruptive technologies addressed by the Clean Aviation programme. Operational gaps and risks will be identified and recommendations delivered to the Clean Aviation JU and project coordinators, to ensure adequate anticipation and favour a seamless deployment of technologies in operations from 2035. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of the hydrogen distribution and conditioning system, from the tank interface until the combustor, for a direct hydrogen combustion propulsion aircraft. This topic targets the demonstration of the critical distribution and hydrogen conditioning components, including the high-pressure hydrogen pump, at TRL5, and the on-ground demonstration of the fuel distribution system at TRL4. The project will perform a scaled-on ground demonstration of the engine thrust control function. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of an advanced low NOx hydrogen direct combustion propulsion system. This topic targets the demonstration of a low NOx combustor at TRL5, delivering minimum 30% reduction of NOx and demonstrating the combustor operability and integrity, and an efficient and hydrogen combustion engine architecture at TRL4, enabling the demonstration of a viable direct hydrogen combustion aircraft concept. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Outcome:Development and demonstration of an Ultra-Efficient Rear Fuselage and Empennage (RFE) and its integrated industrial system for the Ultra-Efficient SMR Aircraft. This topic targets the delivery of a RFE full component assembly alongside an Industrial system including advanced manufacturing and assembly processed supporting the high-rate production of such structural components at TRL6, with an aim to significantly reduce the weight at component level and increase competitiveness through co-development of product and production processes, ensuring a clear route towards certification, exploitation and industrialisation for EIS 2035. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Expected Impact:To effectively progress in developing and testing elements necessary for cross-border digital public services and pave the way towards seamless digital public services across the Union.Objective:The objective of the action is to allow Member States to work together, jointly identify needs and develop interoperability assets needed for cross-border digital public services, leveraging collective resources and expertise to achieve impactful results unattainable by single entities. The MCP supports the implementation of the Interoperable Europe Act by enhancing collaboration among stakeholders to contribute to the priorities of the Interoperable Europe Agenda, focusing on improving public services through seamless data exchange and addressing interoperability challenges. This effort aligns with the EU’s Digital Decade goal of ensuring full online access to public services and...

Objective:The overall objective is to improve civil protection preparedness and response to all kinds of disasters inside the Member States/Participating States of the Mechanism by providing a testing environment and a learning opportunity for all actors involved in civil protection assistance interventions: a full-scale exercise.Themes & priorities:The scenario for the exercises should build on risk assessments.Examples, but not exclusively, extreme weather, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, industrial risk, critical infrastructure disruption, marine pollution, epidemic/health risk, CBRN, and multi-sectorial emergencies.In addition to the main theme, cross-cutting issues such as gender, age, persons with disabilities, human rights, environmental sustainability, green economic practices, digitalisation, resilience in infrastructure, the protection of cultural heritage, etc. are e...

Objective:Objective:Themes & priorities:Applicants are invited to select one or several of the following priorities:Priority 1: Increasing risk awareness and preparedness of the populationPopulation plays an important role in disaster prevention and preparedness and citizens are usually the first responders to disasters. National, sub-national and local authorities should cooperate, together with the private sector and civil society organisations, to i) increase disaster risk awareness and understanding of the population, ii) foster a culture of risk prevention and preparedness to risks, iii) create favourable conditions for individuals to actively engage in disaster risk reduction/DRM activities, iv) communicate appropriately during emergencies, v) fighting disinformation and information manipulation in the DRM domain.Evidence-based risk information and communication, as well as educati...