Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:
Policy Update: Agency Responses to Executive Orders Engagement Opportunity: RFI on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan Funding Opportunity: ARI Releases BAA for Behavioral and Social Sciences
The United States Army Research Institute (ARI) for Behavioral and Social Sciences released its fiscal year (FY) 2026 broad agency announcement (BAA) seeking proposals for its Basic Research program. This BAA seeks proposals that focus on novel, state-of-the-art, and multidisciplinary approaches in the behavioral and social sciences that will contribute to theory as well as benefit the Army. White papers are not required for this solicitation; however, they are highly encouraged. White papers are due by 5:00 PM ET on March 9, 2025, and full proposals are due by 5:00 PM...
The Small Business Administration has released its 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). This core program at SBA supports efforts from Entrepreneur Support Organizations to strengthen innovation ecosystems and entrepreneur growth partnerships in critical industries. The competition will comprise of two stages, and proposals must meet one of the two identified theme areas: Lab-to-Market or Capital Formation for Stage One. SBA will award additional funds to Stage One recipients to scale their proposed solution. Stage One submissions are due on January 31, 2025. Please see...
Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about NSF's new solicitation for Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace 2.0. The solicitation aims to increase trust in global cyber ecosystems and includes the security, privacy, and resilience of cyberspace. SaTC 2.0 includes the NSF Directorates for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), and STEM Education (EDU), but...
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report In this report:
Agency Update: NIJ Releases Anticipated FY 2025 Research Interests New Policy Update: Department of Energy Research Security Overview Engagement Opportunity: ARPA-H’s Announces Proposers’ Day for EHI Initiative Funding Opportunity: NSF Releases Updated ExLENT Solicitation
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a list of anticipated research interests for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This list includes 15 topics, under which a majority are focused on research and evaluation. It is important to note that these topic ideas are subject to change and may not result in a funding opportunity depending on final priorities and available funding. NIJ typically releases funding opportunities between December and May, though this timeline may be delayed due to the lack of resolution on the FY 2025 spending bills. The topics...
Lewis-Burke Assosicates have provided us with a report about NSF's Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) program. The ExLENT program provides funding to support experiential learning opportunities that increase access to emerging technology careers for individuals no matter their educational or career background. The ExLENT solicitation supports proposals across three tracks, all focused on individuals with different levels of STEM education or...
Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about the Department of Defense's Minerva Research Initiative, DOD's signature university-led social science research program. There are six topics of interest: Societal Cohesion and Conflict; Advancing Influence Measurements; Artic at the Polar Crossroads; Cultural Resilience, Climate, and Human Security in Oceania; Social Impact of Technological Change; Deterrence and Competition Across Military and Civilian Spheres. Though not...
Lewis-Burke has provided a report that provides an overview of federal grant opportunities that support infrastructure and large equipment investments. In considering physical infrastructure projects across university campuses, this document should be used as a guide. The information in this document is current as of October 9, 2024, the time it was originally disseminated.
Lewis-Burke has provided a report that provides an overview of federal grant opportunities that support infrastructure and large equipment investments. In considering physical infrastructure projects across university campuses, this document should be used as a guide. The information in this document is current as of October 9, 2024, the time it was originally disseminated.
