National and Federal Opportunities for the week ending March 25, 2022

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WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH  HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES


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Meet the Initiative’s New Leadership!

Dr. Dietra Trent

Executive Director & Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary

Dietra Trent earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Hampton University and completed her master’s and doctoral degrees in Public Administration and Policy from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has over twenty-five years of experience working to advance equity for Virginia’s most disadvantaged populations. Most recently, she served in several leadership positions at George Mason University, including chief of staff and interim VP for Compliance, Diversity, and Ethics. In 2016, Dr. Trent was appointed as Virginia’s Secretary of Education. Prior to her appointment, she served as Deputy Secretary of Education, a position she also held during the administration of then-Governor Tim Kaine. Having served in the Administrations of three former Governors (including Mark Warner), as well as the Office of Congressman Bobby Scott, she has a wealth of federal, state, and higher education experience.



Virtual Events!



Labor

U.S. Department of Labor

Join this LEAD Center webinar with speakers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Labor to learn more about the racial wealth gap and financial resources.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

2:00-3:30PM, ET

See Flyer to Register!!



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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites college students to join us for a four-part webinar series this spring semester, featuring interactive conversations with leaders in the field of historic preservation, as well as inspirational individuals who are engaged in preserving, restoring, interpreting, and discussing the history and heritage of African Americans in the United States through the power of historic sites.

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqI

  • April 27, 5 p.m. ET- Natural Disasters and Their Threat to Historic Preservation

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg



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U. S. Department of Commerce

NTIA will host a pre-Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) technical assistance (TA) webinar series in March–May 2022 in connection with the five new broadband grant programs authorized and funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program; and the Digital Equity Act Programs, which include the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program, State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, and Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. These pre-NOFO technical assistance webinars are designed to help prospective applicants understand NTIA’s IIJA broadband grant programs and to assist applicants to prepare high quality grant applications.

NTIA will hold these IIJA Pre-NOFO TA webinars based on the following schedule:

Webinar #3: Enabling Conditions

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET

Webinar #4: Digital Equity & Inclusion

Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET

Webinar #5: Managing Costs & Supply Chains

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 2:30–4:00

You can also access each webinar’s event webpage for registration details and other important information on the BroadbandUSA website at https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/events/latest-events.



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Internal Revenue Service

During the month of March 2022, several divisions from the Internal Revenue Service will be highlighting different positions which we anticipate multiple openings nationwide in FY 2022.  If you did not make our last sessions in Oct 2021. Here is another opportunity for you to come hear about these wonderful careers. Please click on the links below to register for any of these sessions.

Mar 29, 2022 4pm EST-Information session for HBCUs & Alumni-Tax Compliance & Appeals careers

Mar 31, 2022 4pm EST-Information session for HBCUs & Alumni Hiring Process & Resume tips



Student Opportunities!



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Peace Corps

Check out the Peace Corps Event held last month: Bringing the World to Your Campus: Education, Service, and Career Pathways with the Peace CorpsTo view a recording of the webinar, please CLICK HERE.



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AmeriCorps

Summer of Service, AmeriCorps NCCC is recruiting for summer members and summer team leaders through March 31, 2022.

AmeriCorps has recently created a new Summer of Service, a short-term, environment-focused experience within our NCCC program. In addition to developing employable skills and meeting young adults from around the nation, those who complete Summer of Service receive a $1,300 award. I encourage you to share this with young people ages 18-26 to make their summer count and kickstart their environmental impact career with a service and leadership opportunity. Selected applicants will complete a hands-on project focused on environmental stewardship and/or climate change mitigation.

Summer of Service members will serve alongside a team of their peers and can even apply with a friend to serve together. Members will deploy to Aurora, Colorado, for two weeks of training and then serve full-time for two months at project sites nationwide. Those interested may also apply to be a Team Leader and serve for 3 months, supervising the work and members of the teams. All members and Team Leaders will receive food, lodging, travel, and a modest stipend during their service term—plus the completion award mentioned above.

Here are the details:

  • Service Term: June 13 – Aug. 16
  • Age Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be 18-26 years old
  • Cash Award: $1,300 for completion
  • Application Deadline: Thursday, March 31, 11:59 p.m. ET


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Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program Application

ED’s Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The program is designed to deepen research knowledge and increase the study of modern foreign languages, cultural engagement, and area studies not generally included in U.S. curricula.

 Students may request funding to support overseas research for a period of no less than six months and no more than 12 months. Funds support travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research; maintenance and dependent allowances based on the location of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s); an allowance for research-related expenses overseas; and health and accident insurance premiums. Projects may focus on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories).

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States are eligible to apply for grants under this program. As part of the application process, eligible students submit their individual research narratives and application forms to their home IHE. The IHE compiles all eligible individual student applications for inclusion in the institutional application that is submitted to ED..

How to Apply: The FY 2022 application is available online through the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 system until April 6.Please refer to the official Federal Register notice for detailed information about the FY 2022 competition.

To learn more about the DDRA Program, check out the recently recorded Fellow Alumni Panel: Application Tips, now streaming on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Da5YM-ROF4U. The panel included Dr. Ashlee Dauphinais Civitello (2018, Brazil), Dr. Keshia Harris (2016, Brazil & Colombia), and Dr. David Krolikoski (2015, South Korea).



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LevelTen Energy, Energy Scholars

Renewable Energy Mentorship Program featuring Google, LevelTen Energy, EnergyGPS, and Vestas

Program Dates: June 14-August 8, 2022 ; Location: Seattle, Washington

Apply here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/leveltenenergy/jobs/4374290004

Overview: Accelerating the transition to a clean energy economy is one of the most important challenges of our lifetime. Key to doing this successfully is ensuring that leading companies can identify, recruit, and nurture skilled young professionals with the potential to lead this critical and fast-growing industry.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Paid summer internships (monthly stipend, travel, and accommodation)
  • Clear pathways to subsequent internships and full-time positions, as scholars hone their career preferences over time
  • Explore beautiful Seattle, WA

Eligibility & Expectations:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Strong energy interest
  • Solid mathematical and analytical skills (some demonstrated course work)
  • A commitment to the program, willingness to learn, and a passion for renewable energy
  • A commitment to spending the duration of the program in Seattle

Students from under-represented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Application link: https://boards.greenhouse.io/leveltenenergy/jobs/4374290004



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Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool have an exciting opportunity to share with students within the diversity pipeline – our BUILD Externship Program. The Whirlpool BUILD Externship Program is an immersive learning experience for current sophomores that takes place virtually throughout the summer (several days in June/July), culminating in a 2-day in-person/virtual all-expenses-paid career trek to our Global Headquarters in August.

In addition to the posting submitted online, we also wanted to reach out to see if you could help advertise this opportunity to your many talented students. I have attached various versions of our event flyer (in case there are issues with one vs the other) and a copy of the job description, as well as some general application requirements listed below for your reference. Additional information can also be found on our website. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Application Requirements

  • Application deadline: 4/3/22
  • Min GPA: 3.0
  • Sponsorship: WPL does not sponsor. Students must be U.S citizens/permanent residents
  • Class type: candidates must be sophomores at the time of application

BUILD Leadership Development Job Description



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AmeriCorps

Summer 2022 Virtual Internship Program

AmeriCorps is now recruiting for its Paid Summer 2022 Virtual Internship Program scheduled for June 6, 2022 – August 19, 2022.

AmeriCorps takes pride in the work it does to “Get Things Done for America” and appreciates the contributions its interns make to move forward the mission of promoting national service every day. We understand how work knowledge gained through these experiences can shape the future and careers of the participants. That is why we would like to partner with you and provide undergraduate and graduate students of all backgrounds the opportunity to work closely with America’s largest grant maker for service and receive hands on experience working in the Federal Government.

Students may apply using the this link. Please feel free to socialize it with your network of students. Thank you in advance and we look forward to working with you to bring talented and passionate individuals to our team!



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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

Apply for CBCF’s HBCU Scholarship by April 30 2022

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) invites your institution to participate in a partnership to ensure educational opportunities, maximize retention, and increase graduation rates for Black students through its HBCU Social Justice Scholarships under its National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice portfolio. (NREI)

The HBCU Social Justice Scholarships will be disbursed on an annual basis to undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level students pursuing studies related to social justice to include, but not limited to, criminal justice, education, civil rights, or community/economic development. Scholarships are one-time allotments. The HBCU Social Justice Scholarship is accepting applications until April 30, 2022. https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/921

In addition, CBCF offers four intern programs, five fellowship opportunities, and funding for 10 scholarships under its Leadership Institute. https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities 

For more information, contact mcooper@cbcfinc.org.



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U.S. Department of Energy

DOE’s Office of Science is Accepting Applications for Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Awards . The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is now accepting applications for the Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program for the 2022 Solicitation 1 cycle. Applications are due on May 4.

The SCGSR program supports awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or host site in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist — with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall graduate theses, while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE laboratories. SCGSR is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions who are conducting their graduate thesis research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE Office of Science.

More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts.



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National Science Foundation

Summer 2022: Accepting Applications for Purdue University Applied Energy Research Experience for Undergrads

We are on Year 2 of our NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program titled REU Site: Growing Entrepreneurially-Minded Undergraduate Researchers with New Product Development in Applied Energy.

Program details and application can be found here: www.PurdueREU.com. In addition, an informational flyer is attached. Application deadline is April 15, 2022. However, we plan to consider applications as they are submitted. 

Please share this opportunity with students who:

  • Want to earn $6000 during Summer 2022
  • Can commit 10 weeks to living on Purdue’s campus and conducting research in both an independent and team based environment
  • Want to learn about applied energy academic research and real-world customer discovery commercialization research
  • *Are engineering or engineering technology majors
  • *Are entering their junior or senior year
  • *Identify as a federally recognized underrepresented minority (URM)

*Are enrolled at a federally recognized Minority Serving Institution (e.g., Historically Black College and University, Hispanic Serving Institution, Tribal College and University)

NSF REU Informational Flyer – Summer 2022 – General Deadline.pdf



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National Labor Relations Board

2022 Virtual Spring Internship Webinar

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency that protects the rights of private-sector employees to improve their wages and working conditions. Our agency’s mission is to protect workplace democracy by promoting and enforcing the rights and obligations of employees, unions, and employers under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “Act”). The NLRB invites College & University Students and Career Advisors to attend our 2022 Virtual Spring Internship Webinar on Wednesday, April 6th, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST. The objective of this event is to provide information about the NLRB and access to student internship opportunities to include: Honors (law clerks – unbarred & attorneys – barred), Pathways (all majors), Apprenticeship (all majors), and Student Volunteer (all majors) programs. This event is a fantastic way to explore career paths at the NLRB! Attend our Internship Webinar for information on internship career paths and more.

You may visit us at www.nlrb.gov/careers or contact us directly at careers@nlrb.gov.

Career Advisors and Students can register in advance using the following LINK.

After registering for the 2022 Virtual Spring Internship Webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with pertinent information. View the flyer here: NLRB 2022 Virtual Spring Internship Webinar Flyer.pdf



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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites college students to join us for a four-part webinar series this spring semester, featuring interactive conversations with leaders in the field of historic preservation, as well as inspirational individuals who are engaged in preserving, restoring, interpreting, and discussing the history and heritage of African Americans in the United States through the power of historic sites.

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg

  • March 30, 2 p.m. ET –Preserving African American Burial Sites
  • April 27, 5 p.m. ET- Natural Disasters and Their Threat to Historic Preservation

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg



 Employment Opportunities!



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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is sharing links to our lists of career and internship opportunities, along with other information of interest to potential applicants.

To view and apply for FWS positions, please click here: FWS Vacancy Announcements. If you have a question about a specific position vacancy, please contact the Human Resources point of contact listed at the bottom of the announcement.



Labor

U.S. Department of Labor

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is one of the premier civil rights agencies in the Federal Government. For more than 50 years we have been on the front lines of protecting workers, promoting diversity and enforcing the laws which require those who do business with the Federal Government – contractors and subcontractors – to take affirmative action and prohibit discrimination in employment.

MID-ATLANTIC REGION

1 vacancy: Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Arlington, VA; Richmond, VA

Equal Opportunity Specialist (Technical Expert), GS-0360-13

Salary Range: $97,378 – $138,868 , Closes: Friday, April 1, 2022

Link to Apply – this announcement is open to Individuals with disabilities; Federal employees – Competitive service-Current or former competitive service federal employees.; Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) – Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.; Land & base management – Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.; Military spouses; Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista; Veterans

Link to Apply – this announcement is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) – Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.; The public – U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

For questions, please refer to the Agency Contact Information identified in the full announcement.


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Veterans Employment and Training Service

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), Office of National Programs (ONP).  ONP provides national leadership and oversight, establishes national policy, and is responsible for the development and oversight of the Agency’s veteran employment and training programs and the provision of technical assistance.

Please see the link below that includes an announcement in USAJOBS for a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14. This announcement will close Friday, March 25th, 2022.

Link to MS-22-DAL-VETS-031: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/642405300



APIC

Association for Professionals in Infection Control

About The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) APIC is the leading association for infection prevention (IPs) with more than15,000 members.  APIC’s mission is to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and controlAPIC employees enjoy a generous benefits package and flexible telecommute options.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology(APIC) is seeking the following full-time positions:

  • Executive Director, Center for Infection Prevention & Control
  • Research, Practice, & Innovation (CIPCRPI)
  • Director, Governance & Special Initiatives
  • Director, Accounting

The job announcements for eachposition are attached for more information and requirements.  Resumes canbe submitted to the job links or emailed to jobs@cessnasearch.com.

About the Vice President, Government Affairs: The VP of Government Affairs reports to the CEO and represents the Association, primarily with the federal government, in matters dealing with federal legislative and political issues affecting business aviation. The VP manages and mentors staff and assists with the development of legislative and regulatory strategy. Requires a BA plus at least eight years of experience.

About the National Business Aviation Association: The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive, and successful.  NBAA offers generous benefits and a collegial work environment in the heart of the nation’s capital.

About the Director, Accounting: The Director of Accounting directs and manages the accounting functions for APIC and its subsidiaries.  This position will establish and maintain the company’s overall account systems, procedures, and policies.  Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field plus a minimum of ten years of experience running the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of an organization. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=75f132ac-ed9b-4550-b6cb-bb942832fe39&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US



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White House Leadership Development Program

Open 02/07/2022 – 04/15/2022

The White House Leadership Development Program (WHLDP) is a one-year placement program for GS-15 career employees to work on the federal government’s highest priority challenges. This allows employees to gain experience on cross-agency initiatives and work outside of their area of subject matter expertise. Find more information about the program and its nomination process here: https://www.pic.gov/whldp/

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Grade GS-15 or equivalent
  • Approval from supervisor and participating agency
  • Ability to participate for 1 full-year in a full-time position

More information: 2022 Program Guide



National and Federal Opportunities!



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U.S. Department of Education

Pre- Application Technical Assistance, Needs Analysis

The Needs Analysis is a critical evaluation factor to the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) application. The Needs Analysis outlines who the institution is, how it is committed to international education, why there is a need for UISFL funding, and how the UISFL grant will yield positive results for students. The core intent of the UISFL program is to build capacity at institutions, and the Needs Analysis speaks to the need for assistance to build international education capacity.

See attached flyer for more information!



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Federal Aviation Administration

Advancing the Nation through Aviation! Participate in the FAAs virtual series to learn more about aviation grants available through the office of NextGeN

See attached flyer for webinar schedule!



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U.S. Department of Justice

Funding Opportunity from the National Institute of Justice, Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System: A Study of Existing Evidence and Public Policy Implications 

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released the solicitation “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System: A Study of Existing Evidence and Public Policy Implications.” for funding.

Racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system have been well documented in the research literature. Black people, Hispanic and Latino populations, and Native Americans are disproportionately represented in arrest, prosecution, conviction, and incarceration rates. Communities of color often experience high levels of crime and victimization, and inequities in public safety and access of justice. These disparities may be manifested at any point in the justice system including in policing practices (to include identification of and interactions with victims of crime), equal access to justice and services, availability of defense resources, pre-trial release practices, charging and disposition decisions, sanctions imposed, access to treatment services and victim assistance, and post-release programming. You can download the solicitation here.

  • Eligible Applicants: For profit organizations other than small businesses, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Other (see solicitation)
  • Deadlines: Note that there are two deadlines for this solicitation. April 26, 2022 for submission to Grants.Gov and May 10, 2022 for submission to JustGrants.

About the Office of Justice Programs



NTIA

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is soliciting  30-60 day detailees (NTE 90 days)  to get us through the Programmatic Review Phase for the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.  The program will award $268 million in grants to Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges or Universities (TCUs), Minority-serving institutions (MSIs), and consortiums led by these institutions for the purchase of broadband internet access service, or any eligible equipment, or to hire and train information technology personnel. See:  https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/resources/grant-programs/connecting-minority-communities-pilot-program

If you are interested, please contact Scott Woods, Director, Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, NTIA, swoods@ntia.gov



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U.S. Department of Education

Early Childhood Personnel Equity Center NIA was published in the Federal Register earlier this week.

Please see the links below for this new OSEP funding opportunity.

If you have any questions, please email: tracie.dickson@ed.gov



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 National Institute of Health

The NIH Common Fund’s New Funding opportunity to Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity, Due May 23, 2022. The NIH has established a new initiative called UNITE to end structural racism and racial inequities throughout the biomedical research enterprise. Part of ending racial inequities in biomedical research will be to ensure NIH-supported research benefits the health of all populations, especially those whose health is negatively impacted by racism. For this reason, conducting new research into health disparities, minority health, and health equity is an important goal of UNITE.

The NIH Common Fund re-issued RFA-RM-22-001: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-22-001.html

NIH staff intend to hold a Pre-Application Webinar for all interested prospective applicants with live TA.We encourage applicants to watch the recording and view slides from the technical assistant pre-application webinar to help prepare an application for this FOA posted on https://commonfund.nih.gov/healthdisparitiestransformation.

If you have questions about the FOAs, please email CFHealthDisparities@nih.gov



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U.S. Department of Defense

Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Opportunity – Department of Defense Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in cooperation with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for your participation. The FY 2022 DoD Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) seeks unclassified research proposals, basic or applied, from HBCU/MI in research topics of interest to DoD and ONR. Applications are due by May 06, 2022.

The FOA aims to (a) enhance research programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of DoD; (b) enhance the capacity of HBCU/MI to participate more fully in all DoD research programs and activities; (c) increase the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) important to the defense mission; and (d) encourage commitments by the eligible institutions to invest time and resources that will elevate their standing from R2 status to R1 status commensurate with the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. To apply, please visit the provided FOA Link or search grants.gov, FOA Number N00014-22-S-F005: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=338321



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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Research and Development Grants

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued its Fiscal Year 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Research and Development grants.  The NOFO is now available at grants.gov and closes on April 5, 2022.  All institutions of higher education are encouraged to apply.  Feel free to forward this message to others that may be interested.

If you have questions regarding grants, please contact: Nancy Hebron-Isreal; Program Manager, Sr. Grants Administrative Specialist , Program Management, Policy Development and Analysis, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nancy.Hebron-Isreal@nrc.gov; 301-415-6996



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U.S. Department of Transportation

Funding Opportunities

The Department of Transportation (DOT) currently has three (3) Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) that will be open for the next two (2) months. We would like to make sure these NOFOs are circulated to HBCUs located in the following states noted below.  These NOFOs are being announced  to establish and support regional Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC) to provide business training, technical assistance, and information to DOT grantees and recipients, prime contractors, and subcontractors.

DOT NOFO Funding Opportunities:



National and Federal Opportunities for the week ending March 11, 2022

WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH  HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Thank you for subscribing to the U.S. Department of Education, Initiative weekly newsletter. If you have questions about any of the opportunities listed or would like your organizations resources and events included in our next distribution, please email: HBCUnewsletter@ed.gov

National Endowment for the Arts

As we mark the one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan bill signing, we want to express our gratitude for the role you played in helping us provide pandemic relief to arts and cultural organizations across the country. We also want to provide you with the NEA’s ARP fact sheet, which we encourage you to share with your networks.

While the NEA’s Recue Plan program represents a historic investment in the arts and culture sector, we recognize that the extraordinary financial needs of organizations and communities far outweigh the available funds awarded through the program. We encourage any applicants who weren’t recommended for ARP or other current grants to pursue future grant opportunities with the NEA and regional, state, and local arts agencies.

Virtual Events!

Federal Student Aid Webinar Series Announced

ED’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office announced its Wednesday Webinar Series — live, two-hour webinars that will cover a variety of topics related to federal student aid programs. FSA staff will present the first seven webinars in this occasional series from February to May 2022. Additional webinars will be added in the future. You do not need to register for the webinars. Participation will be available on a first  come, first served basis, with up to 10,000 attendees permitted for each session.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites college students to join us for a four-part webinar series this spring semester, featuring interactive conversations with leaders in the field of historic preservation, as well as inspirational individuals who are engaged in preserving, restoring, interpreting, and discussing the history and heritage of African Americans in the United States through the power of historic sites.

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg

  • March 23, 2 p.m. ET –Preserving African American Burial Sites
  • April 27, 5 p.m. ET- Natural Disasters and Their Threat to Historic Preservation

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg

U. S. Department of Commerce

NTIA will host a pre-Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) technical assistance (TA) webinar series in March–May 2022 in connection with the five new broadband grant programs authorized and funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program; and the Digital Equity Act Programs, which include the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program, State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, and Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. These pre-NOFO technical assistance webinars are designed to help prospective applicants understand NTIA’s IIJA broadband grant programs and to assist applicants to prepare high quality grant applications.

NTIA will hold these IIJA Pre-NOFO TA webinars based on the following schedule:

Webinar #2: Engagement & Partnerships

Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET

Webinar #3: Enabling Conditions

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET

Webinar #4: Digital Equity & Inclusion

Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET

Webinar #5: Managing Costs & Supply Chains

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 2:30–4:00

You can also access each webinar’s event webpage for registration details and other important information on the BroadbandUSA website at https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/events/latest-events.

Federal Aviation Administration

Join the FAA for Women’s History Month events as we continue to build the future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the FAA!

Wednesday, March 23 – Words Matter: Creating Inclusive Language in Aerospace 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Vv614y7R4uM

This will be an engaging conversation with dynamic women who lead in various functions and at varying levels across the FAA. Join us, get inspired, and connect with ladies of action, taking action to break glass ceilings, create a more inclusive, creative, and innovative environment for everyone in the aerospace community.

Internal Revenue Service

During the month of March 2022, several divisions from the Internal Revenue Service will be highlighting different positions which we anticipate multiple openings nationwide in FY 2022.  If you did not make our last sessions in Oct 2021. Here is another opportunity for you to come hear about these wonderful careers. Please click on the links below to register for any of these sessions.

Mar 17, 2022 4pm EST-Information session for HBCUs & Alumni- HR & Business Admin careers

Mar 24, 2022 4pm EST-Information session for HBCUs and Alumni about STEM careers

Mar 29, 2022 4pm EST-Information session for HBCUs & Alumni-Tax Compliance & Appeals careers

Mar 31, 2022 4pm EST-Information session for HBCUs & Alumni Hiring Process & Resume tips

Student Opportunities!

U.S Chamber

Use the link below to discover resource for students:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shoniquethomas_stem-microsoftlife-blacksatmicrosoft-activity-6907383110099689473-KRiO

IC HBCU Summer Faculty Research Fellowship

The details of the IC HBCU Faculty Summer Research Program are below. NGA is fully funding this program for 5 faculty members in this inaugural year.

Please, keep us posted on any efforts your office has for promoting this opportunity to the HBCU community.

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS Pathways Program currently has several exciting career opportunities open to the public for RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES on USAJOBS with more to be announced throughout the spring.  Among these positions will be opportunities in the Large Business and International Division which include: Revenue Agent; Appraiser; Management Analyst; Engineer; Economist; Tax Compliance Officer with MORE in other divisions. Check out IRS Pathways TODAY!

Complete you profile on USAJOBS and upload your most recent college transcripts and expanded resume. Remember to please carefully read the full announcement to ensure that you meet the qualifications and that your application is complete by the closing date for the position that you are applying.

About the IRS Pathways Program – This program is for individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs and seek a dynamic, career development program with training and mentoring.  To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion (except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation, who will have up to six years to apply).

Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool have an exciting opportunity to share with students within the diversity pipeline – our BUILD Externship Program. The Whirlpool BUILD Externship Program is an immersive learning experience for current sophomores that takes place virtually throughout the summer (several days in June/July), culminating in a 2-day in-person/virtual all-expenses-paid career trek to our Global Headquarters in August.

In addition to the posting submitted online, we also wanted to reach out to see if you could help advertise this opportunity to your many talented students. I have attached various versions of our event flyer (in case there are issues with one vs the other) and a copy of the job description, as well as some general application requirements listed below for your reference. Additional information can also be found on our website. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Application Requirements

  • Application deadline: 4/3/22
  • Min GPA: 3.0
  • Sponsorship: WPL does not sponsor. Students must be U.S citizens/permanent residents
  • Class type: candidates must be sophomores at the time of application

BUILD Leadership Development Job Description

AmeriCorps

Summer 2022 Virtual Internship Program

AmeriCorps is now recruiting for its Paid Summer 2022 Virtual Internship Program scheduled for June 6, 2022 – August 19, 2022.

AmeriCorps takes pride in the work it does to “Get Things Done for America” and appreciates the contributions its interns make to move forward the mission of promoting national service every day. We understand how work knowledge gained through these experiences can shape the future and careers of the participants. That is why we would like to partner with you and provide undergraduate and graduate students of all backgrounds the opportunity to work closely with America’s largest grant maker for service and receive hands on experience working in the Federal Government.

Students may apply using the this link. Please feel free to socialize it with your network of students. Thank you in advance and we look forward to working with you to bring talented and passionate individuals to our team!

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

Apply for CBCF’s HBCU Scholarship by April 30 2022

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) invites your institution to participate in a partnership to ensure educational opportunities, maximize retention, and increase graduation rates for Black students through its HBCU Social Justice Scholarships under its National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice portfolio. (NREI)

The HBCU Social Justice Scholarships will be disbursed on an annual basis to undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level students pursuing studies related to social justice to include, but not limited to, criminal justice, education, civil rights, or community/economic development. Scholarships are one-time allotments. The HBCU Social Justice Scholarship is accepting applications until April 30, 2022. https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/921

In addition, CBCF offers four intern programs, five fellowship opportunities, and funding for 10 scholarships under its Leadership Institute. https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities 

For more information, contact mcooper@cbcfinc.org.

U.S. Department of Education

ED Summer Intern Job Announcements

ED recently announced several summer intern job opportunities. Students are encouraged to apply for positions in the following areas:  Human Resources Management, Training and Development (Adult Learning), Data Analytics, Project Management, Education Policy, Grants Management, Communications, and Information Technology. The job announcements are scheduled to close on March 16 or earlier, if 200 applications have been received, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program Application

ED’s Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The program is designed to deepen research knowledge and increase the study of modern foreign languages, cultural engagement, and area studies not generally included in U.S. curricula.

 Students may request funding to support overseas research for a period of no less than six months and no more than 12 months. Funds support travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research; maintenance and dependent allowances based on the location of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s); an allowance for research-related expenses overseas; and health and accident insurance premiums. Projects may focus on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories).

Eligible Applicants

Institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States are eligible to apply for grants under this program. As part of the application process, eligible students submit their individual research narratives and application forms to their home IHE. The IHE compiles all eligible individual student applications for inclusion in the institutional application that is submitted to ED..

How to Apply

The FY 2022 application is available online through the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 system until April 6.Please refer to the official Federal Register notice for detailed information about the FY 2022 competition.

Current Doctoral Candidates, do you need funding for your dissertation research abroad? DDRA Competition Now Open! Deadline to Apply: April 6 – New Competitive Priority for FY 2022

The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) fellowship program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students who conduct research overseas, in modern foreign languages and area studies. Fellows can receive funding for 6 to 12 consecutive months. The fellowship supports topics focused primarily on non-Western European languages and area studies. Check out our DDRA Press Kit where you can learn more about the program. New for FY 2022, the DDRA program features a competitive priority to grant two additional points to applicants applying from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges. You can read the full description, along with other competitive priorities, in the Notice Inviting Applications.

Interested? Start Here!

Lastly, to learn more about the DDRA experience, check out the Go Global ED Podcast with Dr. Diana Chioma Famakinwa, a 2018-19 Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Abroad Research Fellow to Nigeria.

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE’s Office of Science is Accepting Applications for Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Awards . The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is now accepting applications for the Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program for the 2022 Solicitation 1 cycle. Applications are due on May 4.

The SCGSR program supports awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or host site in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist — with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall graduate theses, while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE laboratories. SCGSR is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions who are conducting their graduate thesis research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE Office of Science.

More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts.

Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Paid Internship Opportunity for students!

  • Department of Energy Summer Internships, Student Stipend
  • Undergraduate- $650.00/ week
  • Graduate- $750.00/week
  • Housing- $240.00/week and up
  • Travel Allowance-up to $1,000.00.

Deadline: March 31, 2022
February 16th
March 8th
Department of Energy Summer Internships

National Science Foundation

Summer 2022: Accepting Applications for Purdue University Applied Energy Research Experience for Undergrads

We are on Year 2 of our NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program titled REU Site: Growing Entrepreneurially-Minded Undergraduate Researchers with New Product Development in Applied Energy.

Program details and application can be found here: www.PurdueREU.com. In addition, an informational flyer is attached. Application deadline is April 15, 2022. However, we plan to consider applications as they are submitted. 

Please share this opportunity with students who:

  • Want to earn $6000 during Summer 2022
  • Can commit 10 weeks to living on Purdue’s campus and conducting research in both an independent and team based environment
  • Want to learn about applied energy academic research and real-world customer discovery commercialization research
  • *Are engineering or engineering technology majors
  • *Are entering their junior or senior year
  • *Identify as a federally recognized underrepresented minority (URM)

*Are enrolled at a federally recognized Minority Serving Institution (e.g., Historically Black College and University, Hispanic Serving Institution, Tribal College and University)

NSF REU Informational Flyer – Summer 2022 – General Deadline.pdf

U.S. Peace Corps

Internship Opportunities: Peace Corps’ Office of External Affairs is soliciting applications for a summer intern. The intern will provide support to the Associate Director, Senior Advisor, Chief Administrative Officer and the Program Specialist of the External Affairs office. Such support may include helping to coordinate a variety of program activities, performing administrative functions, assisting with records management and providing specialized office or program functions, such as compiling factual program data from a variety of sources. Operating in a diverse environment, the intern will develop transferable skills that will aid in gaining employment with the Federal government or private entities.

For more information please contact Elyssa Musaraca, Program Specialist at emusaraca@peacecorps.gov. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Upcoming Virtual Sessions

Is Peace Corps for Me? A Conversation with HBCU Communities

March 17th, 5pm – 6pm CST [Register]

National Labor Relations Board

2022 Virtual Spring Internship Webinar

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency that protects the rights of private-sector employees to improve their wages and working conditions. Our agency’s mission is to protect workplace democracy by promoting and enforcing the rights and obligations of employees, unions, and employers under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “Act”). The NLRB invites College & University Students and Career Advisors to attend our 2022 Virtual Spring Internship Webinar on Wednesday, April 6th, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST. The objective of this event is to provide information about the NLRB and access to student internship opportunities to include: Honors (law clerks – unbarred & attorneys – barred), Pathways (all majors), Apprenticeship (all majors), and Student Volunteer (all majors) programs. This event is a fantastic way to explore career paths at the NLRB! Attend our Internship Webinar for information on internship career paths and more.

You may visit us at www.nlrb.gov/careers or contact us directly at careers@nlrb.gov.

Career Advisors and Students can register in advance using the following LINK.

After registering for the 2022 Virtual Spring Internship Webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with pertinent information. View the flyer here: NLRB 2022 Virtual Spring Internship Webinar Flyer.pdf

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites college students to join us for a four-part webinar series this spring semester, featuring interactive conversations with leaders in the field of historic preservation, as well as inspirational individuals who are engaged in preserving, restoring, interpreting, and discussing the history and heritage of African Americans in the United States through the power of historic sites.

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg

  • March 30, 2 p.m. ET –Preserving African American Burial Sites
  • April 27, 5 p.m. ET- Natural Disasters and Their Threat to Historic Preservation

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg

 Employment Opportunities!

The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the premier advocacy and policy organization for the world’s leading innovation companies, is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Receptionist). This is a full time, regular employment opportunity reporting to the Senior Office Manager. ITI’s headquarters is located in Washington, DC.

About the Administrative Assistant (Receptionist) The Administrative Assistant handles administrative responsibilities for the office and oversees activities at reception. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of one year of experience working in an office environment.

A detailed job announcement is attached for more information. Resumes and cover letters can be submitted here: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/16463527734900013318Tyj or emailed to jobs@cessnasearch.com.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) is a multifunctional organization responsible for directing the acquisition, logistics, construction, and leasing functions within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Principal Executive Director, OALC, is also the Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO) for the Department.

If you are interested in a career in our organization, please see our vacancy announcement page at OALC Career Opportunities – Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (va.gov).

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Association for Professionals in Infection Control

About The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) APIC is the leading association for infection prevention (IPs) with more than15,000 members.  APIC’s mission is to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and controlAPIC employees enjoy a generous benefits package and flexible telecommute options.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology(APIC) is seeking the following full-time positions:

  • Executive Director, Center for Infection Prevention & Control
  • Research, Practice, & Innovation (CIPCRPI)
  • Director, Governance & Special Initiatives
  • Director, Accounting

The job announcements for eachposition are attached for more information and requirements.  Resumes canbe submitted to the job links or emailed to jobs@cessnasearch.com.

About the Executive Director, Center for Infection Prevention &Control, Research, Practice, & Innovation (CIPCRPI)

The Executive Director overseesand directs all of CIPCRPI’s operations and serves as a hands-on leader in thedevelopment and implementation of research and practice functions. Requires a Ph.D. (or other doctorate) in a healthcare background such as publichealth, nursing, or medical plus a minimum of ten years of broad-basedexecutive management experience, preferably serving as a non-profit chiefexecutive, chief operating officer, or the equivalent. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=75f132ac-ed9b-4550-b6cb-bb942832fe39&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

About the Director, Governance & Special Initiatives

The Director of Governance & Special Initiativesprovides governance leadership, subject matter expertise, and projectmanagement for the Executive Office.  This is a great opportunity to havea direct impact with a mission driven organization.  Qualified candidateswill have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus a minimum of fiveyears of professional project/program management experience and ten years ofexperience that includes leadership positions.https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=75f132ac-ed9b-4550-b6cb-bb942832fe39&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

Aboutthe Director, Accounting

The Director of Accountingdirects and manages the accounting functions for APIC and itssubsidiaries.  This position will establish and maintain the company’soverall account systems, procedures, and policies.  Requires a bachelor’sdegree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field plus a minimum of ten yearsof experience running the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of an organization. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=75f132ac-ed9b-4550-b6cb-bb942832fe39&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

White House Leadership Development Program

Open 02/07/2022 – 04/15/2022

The White House Leadership Development Program (WHLDP) is a one-year placement program for GS-15 career employees to work on the federal government’s highest priority challenges. This allows employees to gain experience on cross-agency initiatives and work outside of their area of subject matter expertise. Find more information about the program and its nomination process here: https://www.pic.gov/whldp/

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Grade GS-15 or equivalent
  • Approval from supervisor and participating agency
  • Ability to participate for 1 full-year in a full-time position

More information: 2022 Program Guide

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Innovation Council,Open 02/14/2022

The Federal Innovation Council, overseen by the Partnership for Public Service, is an advisory organization of federal experts who are committed to fostering innovation in government in order to achieve its many important missions. They are currently accepting applications for a new cohort.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a career federal employee at the GS-14, GS-15, and SES level

Application: https://ourpublicservice.org/federal-innovation-council-application/

More Information: https://ourpublicservice.org/our-work/innovation/

ED Data Science Training Program, Open 03/02/2022 – 4/18/2022

Jointly sponsored by OCIO and OCDO, this comprehensive development program will provide participants with a solid foundation in the data science skills of today, such as data gathering, analysis, and presentation with data visualization to make informed data-driven decisions. The program will integrate online instruction, ED staff-lead classes, mentorship, and hands-on projects over a 9-month period, culminating in a Capstone Project shared with ED staff.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a permanent ED employee at the GS-11 or higher level
  • Must be able to commit 6-8 hours a week to the program over 9 months

Application: Click here for the application

More information: Click Here for the Program’s One Pager or contact data@ed.gov

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Program Analyst, GS-0343-09/11

Open: 03/04/2022   Close: 03/18/2022

Among other duties, the individual selected for this position will:

  • Serve as a Diversity Program Specialist/Management & Program Analyst reporting to the Diversity Program Manager and supporting the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity (OEEOD) Director with the administration for the Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)/ Affirmative Employment (AE), and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) programs.
  • Implement appropriate communication/marketing and social media strategies for the Diversity Program/OEEOD.
  • Conduct analysis of trends regarding demographic data.
  • Assist with the planning and implementation of internal and external DEIA events, to include participation in career fairs at Minority Serving Institutions and national organizations to promote recruitment of groups underrepresented in the workforce, to include veterans, minorities and persons with targeted disabilities.
  • Review and interpret program guidance; evaluate and assess program outreach communication effectiveness and efficiency; and develop recommendations to improve program services and organizational engagement.

U.S. Department of Labor

Department of Labor has Great Job Opportunities with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is one of the premier civil rights agencies in the Federal Government. For more than 50 years we have been on the front lines of protecting workers, promoting diversity and enforcing the laws which require those who do business with the Federal Government – contractors and subcontractors – to take affirmative action and prohibit discrimination in employment.

Anyone interested in a career in civil rights and public service is encouraged to view the following job opening(s). Please forward this information to talented candidates who might be interested.

The Division of Black Lung and Longshore Legal Services (BLLLS) provides legal services in connection with federal statutes that afford benefits to certain workers who are injured or die as a result of their employment, and to the survivors of those workers. These statutes, which are administered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), are: The Black Lung Benefits Act; and The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, as well as its extensions, including the Defense Base Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Our website is https://www.dol.gov/agencies/sol/divisions/black-lung-longshore-legal-services.

More details on the position, qualifications requirements, and the application process are set forth in the vacancy announcement, EX-22-SOL-15, which is available through the following USAJOBS link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/639842800

National and Federal Opportunities!

U.S. Department of Education

The Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program provides funding to support field-initiated PK-12 innovations (including postsecondary preparation) to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students and rigorously evaluate such innovations. Institutions of higher education with nonprofit status are eligible.

Are you interested in learning more about potential grant opportunities through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program? Is your organization considering  applying in FY 2022? If so, please join us for the EIR 101 Webinar.

Date: March 24, 2022

Time: 3-4 PM EST

Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting

Call in (audio only) +1 202-991-0393,,417257479#   Conference ID: 417 257 479#

General program information is available on the EIR Program Website. Questions may be submitted to eir@ed.gov.

 National Institute of Health

The NIH Common Fund’s New Funding opportunity to Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity, Due May 23, 2022

FOA RFA-RM-22-001: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-22-001.html, Limited Competition: Transformative Research to Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity at Minority Serving Institutions (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) to bolster innovation, solve challenges, and address health disparities and advance health equity.

U.S. Department of Defense

Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Opportunity – Department of Defense Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in cooperation with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for your participation. The FY 2022 DoD Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) seeks unclassified research proposals, basic or applied, from HBCU/MI in research topics of interest to DoD and ONR. Applications are due by May 06, 2022.

The FOA aims to (a) enhance research programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of DoD; (b) enhance the capacity of HBCU/MI to participate more fully in all DoD research programs and activities; (c) increase the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) important to the defense mission; and (d) encourage commitments by the eligible institutions to invest time and resources that will elevate their standing from R2 status to R1 status commensurate with the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. To apply, please visit the provided FOA Link or search grants.gov, FOA Number N00014-22-S-F005: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=338321

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Research and Development Grants

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued its Fiscal Year 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Research and Development grants.  The NOFO is now available at grants.gov and closes on April 5, 2022.  All institutions of higher education are encouraged to apply.  Feel free to forward this message to others that may be interested.

If you have questions regarding grants, please contact: Nancy Hebron-Isreal; Program Manager, Sr. Grants Administrative Specialist , Program Management, Policy Development and Analysis, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nancy.Hebron-Isreal@nrc.gov; 301-415-6996

U.S. Department of Transportation

Funding Opportunities

The Department of Transportation (DOT) currently has three (3) Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) that will be open for the next two (2) months. We would like to make sure these NOFOs are circulated to HBCUs located in the following states noted below.  These NOFOs are being announced  to establish and support regional Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC) to provide business training, technical assistance, and information to DOT grantees and recipients, prime contractors, and subcontractors.

DOT NOFO Funding Opportunities:

National Endowment for the Arts

Research Funding Opportunities. Guidelines are available for two funding programs offered through the National Endowment for the Arts’ Office of Research & Analysis:

  • Research Grants in the Arts funds research studies that investigate the value and/or impact of the arts, either as individual components of the U.S. arts ecology or as they interact with each other and/or with other domains of American life. Matching/cost share grants of $10,000 to $100,000 will be awarded.
  • NEA Research Labs funds transdisciplinary research teams grounded in the social and behavioral sciences, yielding empirical insights about the arts for the benefit of arts and non-arts sectors alike. Matching/cost share grants of $100,000 to $200,000 will be awarded. Application guidelines for the present round of funding are available on the Arts Endowment website. The upcoming deadline for both programs is March 28, 2022.
  •  Questions should be directed to the Office of Research & Analysis staff at nearesearchgrants@arts.gov.

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National and Federal Opportunities for the week ending January 21, 2022

WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH  HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

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Upcoming Events!

Making Public Service Loan Forgiveness Work for Us!!

Join the NAACP, U.S. Department of Education and the White House Initiative on HBCUs to learn about recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Borrowers who qualify for PSLF may have their student loan debt reduced to $0.

RSVP and get more information: Making Public Service Loan Forgiveness Work for Us | NAACP

HBCU Tax Preparation Session

On January 25, 2022 from 4-5PM, EST, The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through HBCU’s federal agency partner, the Internal Revenue Service, will be hosting a session to teach HBCU students the ins and outs of filing their taxes.

About this event. Join the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans (WHIEEAA) and the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU) for our upcoming session to teach HBCU students the ins and outs of filing their taxes. The session will also discuss ways that your HBCU can offer free income tax preparation to students and the community on campus.

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Broadband Grant Programs Public Virtual Listening Sessions

NTIA will host broadband grant program public virtual listening sessions in connection with the five new broadband grant programs authorized and funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program; and the Digital Equity Act Programs, which include the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program, State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, and Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. These public virtual listening sessions are designed to collect stakeholder input to help inform program development and implementation.

NTIA will hold the public virtual listening sessions based on the following schedule:

  1. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Broadband Programs Public Virtual Listening Session #3: Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET;
  2. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Broadband Programs Public Virtual Listening Session #4: Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET; and
  3. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Broadband Programs Public Virtual Listening Session #5: Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

These listening sessions will be hosted via NTIA’s virtual platform and conducted as a live public listening session. NTIA will post the registration information on its BroadbandUSA website .

Federal Register Notice: Broadband Grant Programs Public Virtual Listening Sessions

Exploring Career and Professional Development Opportunities in the Arts, Humanities, Museums, Libraries, and History Sectors

Feb 1, 2022 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Host: The Federal HBCU Interagency Working Group on Arts, History, Humanities & Culture.

Learn about career/job opportunities in the arts, humanities, history, museum, and library spaces as well as the ways the federal government supports professional development for HBCU faculty and leadership working in these areas. Despite economic hardships faced by the sector during COVID-19, creative and cultural occupations and industries have a history of growth and resilience. During the webinar, participants will hear from young professionals working in these fields and learn about resources for internships, fellowships, and project work that students can engage in right now.

Register in advance for this webinar. Closed captioning is available.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. ET for

Equality of Opportunity in Action: Inclusive Infrastructure Investment. Disparities in public infrastructure have profound costs on communities of color. Past decisions on highway placement in decades past continue to separate minority neighborhoods from commercial districts. Today, fewer transit options and longer commutes from minority neighborhoods to job centers can make it more difficult to maintain employment and balance family obligations. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently signed into law by President Biden provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to close the opportunity gaps that exist in our nation’s core infrastructure. Featuring policy experts, this program will examine this historic investment and the opportunities it presents for minority-owned businesses and communities of color.

REGISTER HERE

Student Opportunities

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) is excited to announce the release of our 2022 HBCU Scholar Recognition Program Application.

Our nomination period is open now until, March 22, 2022. We are looking for the best and brightest HBCU student leaders to participate in this prestigious program! This highly competitive recognition program is open to current HBCU students of all majors and classifications. Students accepted into the program will work with the Initiative for one academic school year and be immersed in an intensive experience working closely with one another and Initiative partners from wide range of disciplines.

More information on the Initiatives recognition program and application requirements can be found by accessing the link below.

Link to 2022 HBCU Scholar Application and site: White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Environmental Protection Agency

There are a few Student Trainee Opportunities at Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C.

The following vacancy announcement has been posted to USAJOBS and will be accepting applications through February 7th, 2020

Announcement Number/Link:  CIN-HG-OII-2022-0002

Peace Corps

Bringing the World to Your Campus: Education, Service, and Career Pathways with the Peace Corps, February 8, 2022, 2:00-3:00 PM EST

Join us to learn more about how to engage with various Peace Corps programs to enhance your efforts to build the intercultural competencies of your students! In this session, you will find out more about Peace Corps and how its mission can help to bring global, diverse perspectives to your campus.

See Bringing the World to Your Campus.pdf.

Office of Trade and Labor Affairs

Join our team as a Pathways Intern! Accepting applications January 19, 2022 – February 11, 2022

As an International Relations Intern-Student Trainee (GS 05-09) you will support the Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA) on programming, planning, and policy. You will be trained and given opportunity to work on:

  • Reviewing of technical assistance, engagement, grant solicitation, and/or remediation strategies and plans designed to advance workers’ rights, working conditions, and/or livelihoods for workers.
  • Develops an awareness of established analytical techniques to monitor and analyze countries’ routine/standard deficiencies, compliance, or policies and practices for enforcing their labor laws with respect to international labor standards.
  • Supporting colleagues in developing internal policy and making draft recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Attending meetings with senior staff to observe and gain experience with various interactions that involve negotiations, interagency discussions, or other external meetings in regards to policy and program areas.

Learn about ILAB’s Mission and Offices.

Social Security Administration Fellowship and Grants Opportunities!

The Social Security Administration is offering various fellowship and grant opportunities for students in a variety of disciplines at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College https://crr.bc.edu/about-us/grant-programs/. Please market these student opportunities in the Department of Education’s weekly newsletters on a continuous basis from now until the application period closes on January 31, 2022.

We are also offering opportunities in the Analyzing Relationships between Disability, Rehabilitation and Work (ARDRAW) Small Grants Program https://ardraw.policyresearchinc.org/. information webinar on January 13. 2022 and application due date is February 25, 2022 this and additional information is contained on the attached link.  Please market these student opportunities in the Department of Education’s weekly newsletters on a continuous basis.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites college students to join us for a four-part webinar series this spring semester, featuring interactive conversations with leaders in the field of historic preservation, as well as inspirational individuals who are engaged in preserving, restoring, interpreting, and discussing the history and heritage of African Americans in the United States through the power of historic sites.

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg

  • January 26, 7 p.m. ET – Find a Career in Historic Preservation and Related Fields
  • February 23, 5 p.m. ET — Interpreting Enslaved People’s History Into Historic Sites
  • March 30, 2 p.m. ET –Preserving African American Burial Sites
  • April 27, 5 p.m. ET- Natural Disasters and Their Threat to Historic Preservation

To register for one or more of our FREE webinars, just click on the following link: https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DmZEwJcvS2ax7wZQm9rqIg

ACHP Internship Opportunity for Newsletters

Are you, or do you know of, a student interested in the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of our nation’s diverse historic resources? The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) in Washington, D.C., has internship opportunities available for undergraduate or graduate students, as well as individuals at an early stage of their career and professional development. A small, independent federal agency, the ACHP oversees the historic preservation review process for federal projects and manages a variety of preservation programs dealing with national preservation policy and legislation, Native American interests, building a more inclusive preservation program, promoting public appreciation of cultural heritage, sustainability, community revitalization, economic development, and youth engagement.

Candidates should have an interest in historic preservation and may come from a wide variety of disciplines, such as history, architectural history, archaeology, planning, law, architectural design, cultural resource management, communications, or education. Selected interns complete projects contributing to or broadening awareness of the work of the ACHP nationwide. Specific assignments are developed based on current agency needs and the skills and interests of selected interns. Interns become familiar with the full range of work of the agency through orientation, training, and by participating in meetings to observe the development and implementation of federal historic preservation policy, as well as in programs with others interning at related agencies and organizations. Advisory Council members, staff, and the ACHP Foundation assist interns with networking and advice.

Summer internships generally last 10 weeks/full-time or part-time and will be carried out remotely in 2022. Projects can be designed so that academic credit can be awarded, and professional staff members supervise all interns. The ACHP Foundation provides a stipend equivalent to $15/hour.

Interested applicants should apply using this form and a resume. Send to Judy Rodenstein, Internship Program Coordinator, at jrodenstein@achp.gov. The deadline to apply in Feb. 11, 2022.

 Employment Opportunities!

PGA Works Fellowship Middle Atlantic Section Job Opportunity

“The PGA WORKS Fellowship is a program that offers access to individuals from diverse backgrounds—whether by gender, age, race or color, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, religion or Veteran status—into the golf industry to gain experience in all facets of the golf industry.”

If this is something that may interest you, please see attached to find out more about how to apply and deadline.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Career & Internship Vacancies

To view and apply for FWS positions, please click here: FWS Vacancy Announcements. If you have a question about a specific position vacancy, please contact the Human Resources point of contact listed at the bottom of the announcement.

For more information about FWS careers and available internship opportunities, please visit our FWS Recruitment Opportunities page. You can also explore and learn more about the careers we have at FWS and others within the Department of the Interior by clicking here.

U.S. Department of Labor

168 Career Opportunities at DOL! Below is sampling of this weeks’ job announcement highlights. FULL list of application links for all DOL career opportunities can be found at https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?d=DL

DIRECT application must be made via www.usajobs.gov      As of 1/20/22 there are 168 DOL agency career opportunities!. List changes daily! Check it out!        

Summer 2022 Student Internships – https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/students-and-recent-grads

Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives

Special Agent Career Opportunities with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives

Please view the ATF SA Annoucements Jan 2022.pdf for a wealth of resources as well as information regarding two ATF Special Agent Job Openings that will post this month. The ATF is also hosting several information sessions with hopes of providing answers to any questions regarding this challenging yet rewarding career. You do not need a criminal justice degree to qualify for this position. The “recent graduates” announcement is entry level and will post on January 31, 2022. It will give students within 9 months of graduating as well as those that graduated within the last two years the best chance at qualifying.

National Museum of African American History and Culture is Hiring!

Meaningful internships offering hands-on experience in digital preservation of African American history and culture.

Deadline is February 15, 2022. See attached flyer!

University Student Research Challenge (USRC)

Amendment 2 to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2021 NRA has been posted on the NSPIRES web site.

University Student Research Challenge (solicitation NNH21ZEA001N-USRC) seeks to challenge students to propose new aeronautics ideas/concepts that are relevant to NASA Aeronautics.  USRC will provide students, from accredited U.S. colleges or universities, with grants for their projects and includes the challenge of raising cost share funds through a crowdfunding campaign.  The process of creating and implementing a crowdfunding campaign acts as a teaching accelerator – requiring students to act like entrepreneurs and raise awareness about their research among the public.

The solicitation goal can be accomplished through project ideas such as advancing the design, developing technology or capabilities in support of aviation, by demonstrating a novel concept, or enabling advancement of aeronautics-related technologies.

Notices of Intent (NOIs) are not required for this solicitation.  Three-page proposals for the next USRC cycle are due February 24, 2022. Proposals can also be submitted later and will be evaluated in the third cycle. The due date for the third cycle is June 23, 2022.

U.S. Department of Energy

Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program

The DOE Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program provides paid 10-week summer internships for up to three consecutive summers for talented undergraduate and graduate students in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and other related fields.

Interns will hold appointments at DOE national laboratories, Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs), plants, DOE Headquarters, and other approved sites.

Interns will receive hands-on experience in an immersive environment that provides them with an understanding of the mission, operations, and culture of DOE. Moreover, interns will be mentored by leading scientists, engineers, and other top professionals to address cybersecurity and information technology challenges while gaining valuable, real-world experience to complement their education and open opportunities for careers within the federal government.

For more information, click here: https://orise.orau.gov/doe-omni/index.html

2021 U.S.-Brazil Innovation Fund Grant Competition

All higher education institutions in the United States are invited to apply for a grant competition with SENAI (Brazilian National Service of Industrial Training) Higher Education Schools and Innovation Institutes. The competition is sponsored by the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Proposals must promote academic exchange and training for students in the fields of: i) Internet of Things (IoT), ii) Cloud Computing, iii) Big Data, iv) Cybersecurity, v) Artificial Intelligence, vi) Environment & Climate Solutions, vii) Human Rights and Public Policy, viii) Health Sciences and Public Health, ix) Education (Technology & Distance/Virtual Ed), x) Biotechnology, xi) Business Development, xii) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), xiii) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The intent of this Innovation Fund grant competition is to award up to six (6) Innovation Fund Grants of up to US$34,250 each to selected proposals co-developed by teams of U.S. and Brazilian eligible institutions (SENAI Higher Education Schools and Innovation Institutes), pending the proposal evaluation and selection process.

Application Period: October 14, 2021 – March 28, 2022

For more information, visit: http://www.100kstrongamericas.org/grants/

National and Federal Opportunities

Coca-Cola HBCU Grant Opportunity

$40K and production focused programs.The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is facilitating this opportunity for Coca-Cola. They reached out to me because they were not getting any responses from HBCUs to give this money to.

See this letter you can share and the Academy point of contact.

National Endowment for the Arts

Research Funding Opportunities. Guidelines are available for two funding programs offered through the National Endowment for the Arts’ Office of Research & Analysis:

  • Research Grants in the Arts funds research studies that investigate the value and/or impact of the arts, either as individual components of the U.S. arts ecology or as they interact with each other and/or with other domains of American life. Matching/cost share grants of $10,000 to $100,000 will be awarded.
  • NEA Research Labs funds transdisciplinary research teams grounded in the social and behavioral sciences, yielding empirical insights about the arts for the benefit of arts and non-arts sectors alike. Matching/cost share grants of $100,000 to $200,000 will be awarded. Application guidelines for the present round of funding are available on the Arts Endowment website. The upcoming deadline for both programs is March 28, 2022. The NEA will conduct a live webinar on February 9, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) featuring an overview presentation followed by a Q&A session. Register for the webinar; an archive will be added to the Applicant Resources page. Questions should be directed to the Office of Research & Analysis staff at nearesearchgrants@arts.gov.

U.S. Department of Commerce

Request for Comments on the Execution of the FY 22/26 Learning Agenda

Agency: Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce. Action: Request for information. In accordance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (the Evidence Act), Public Law 115-435,[1] the Department of Commerce has developed a draft Learning Agenda for FY 2022 to FY 2026. The Learning Agenda lists significant priority evidence/evaluation questions that will be researched over the next four years to help achieve the Department’s Strategic Objectives. The final plan will be published in February 2022 and will be reviewed annually for possible updates and improvements. Research questions in the plan cover a broad range of topics reflecting the wide-ranging authorities and programs across the Department. One common theme across many bureaus, and consistent with the Administration’s focus on equitable economic growth, is the extent to which programs are reaching traditionally underserved communities and populations and meeting their needs. These questions are listed in the Supplementary Information.

General comments are invited but input is particularly requested on:

  • Strategies to best engage with underserved communities and populations on research methodology
  • Data sets maintained by states, localities, regional organizations, or non-profits that could support the research
  • Recent significant research most relevant to the Learning Agenda questions

The information provided will be used to develop and refine the approach used to conduct research. This includes identifying organizations and individuals who will be included in focus groups.

Dates: Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on January 31, 2022. Written comments in response to the RFI should be submitted according to the instructions in the Addresses sections below. Submissions received after that date may not be considered.

Address: Comments must be submitted via email to EvaluationOfficer@doc.gov. Attachments to the email will be accepted only in ADOBE® portable document format or MICROSOFT WORD® format. All submissions, including attachments and other supporting materials, will become part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. The Department of Commerce reserves the right to publish relevant comments publicly, unedited, and in their entirety. Personal information, such as account numbers or Social Security numbers, or names of other individuals, should not be included. Do not submit confidential business information or otherwise sensitive or protected information.

For Further Information Contact: For questions regarding this notice please call 202-604-5634 or email EvaluationOfficer@doc.gov.

The NASA SBIR and STTR 2022 Phase I Program Solicitations are now open, with proposals due by March 9, 2022, at 5:00 pm ET.

The annual NASA SBIR and STTR Phase I solicitations are your invitation to join a community of NASA experts, small businesses, and research institutions who are researching and developing the technologies of tomorrow. If selected, you could be awarded up to $150,000 to further develop your technology idea. And Phase I is just your start…you can receive up to $1.15 million during your first three years, plus up to nearly $3 million or more through our Post Phase II opportunities. Here are a few tips to help you get started on your submission:

1. Carefully read the solicitation(s) you’re applying to, including:

  • Chapter 2, which has information about how to complete the Small Business Administration (SBA) and SAM.gov registration processes: SBIR | STTR
  • Chapter 9, which contains the Focus Area and Subtopics that you will need to choose from: SBIR | STTR

2. Attend the January 20th “Dissecting the Solicitations” webinar. A recording will be posted on the program’s website if you are unable to attend.

3. Consider applying for the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program and/or Technical and Business Assistance (TABA), which help small businesses commercialize their innovations through additional funding and other support. You’ll be able to indicate interest in either one when submitting your proposal.

4. Review other materials available on the NASA SBIR/STTR program website, such as:

  • The Firm Templates, which will get you familiar with required forms
  • The Resource Library, especially the “Preparing for a Phase 1 submission to increase likelihood of award” section We look forward to receiving your proposals by March 9, 2022, at 5:00 pm ET

Institutes for Education Sciences (IES) Invites Applications for The Community College Recovery Research Network

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is encouraging applications from eligible postsecondary education agencies , community college systems, and researchers to the Improving Pandemic Recovery Efforts in Education Agencies grant program (84.305X), to examine recovery activities in community colleges. This grant program seeks to address disruptions caused by COVID-19 which have led to significant reductions in overall enrollments for learners at community colleges, stressed the existing support systems that community colleges use for meeting learners’ academic and non-academic needs, and highlighted existing disparities between community colleges and four-year institutions. IES encourages applicants to proposed projects that address the needs of student subgroups that have disproportionately been affected by COVID-19 including low-income students, racial/ethnic minority students, students experiencing homelessness, students with disabilities, migrant students, and students with low English proficiency.

More information about applying to this grant program can be found at the Funding Opportunities at IES web page. Interested applicants should consult the Request for Applications for the full set of eligibility and application requirements. Some key dates and resources are as follows:.

  • January 31, 2022: Deadline for submitting a prospectus (not required) of your project plan to the program officer (by midnight). The program officer will review prospectuses and provide written feedback by COB on February 11, 2022.
  • March 10, 2022, by 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time: Applications are due.
  • September 1, 2022: Approved projects will start.

If you have questions about the Community College Recovery Research Network, please feel free to email the program officer responsible for this competition: James.Benson@ed.gov

Joint IES and NSF Funding Opportunity for National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes

IES has partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) in a new funding initiative to encourage scientists to focus on research and development of AI-driven innovations to radically improve human learning and education.

As a result of this partnership, IES is providing partial funding for NSF’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes – Accelerating Research, Transforming Society, and Growing the American Workforce (Solicitation 22-502) under Theme 6: AI-Augmented Learning to Expand Education Opportunities and Improve Outcomes. This theme has two tracks associated with the two IES Research Centers:

  • Theme 6 Track A: AI-Driven Digital Platforms to Expand and Accelerate STEM Learning in PreK-12 Settings. Under Track A, NSF and the National Center for Education Research intend to fund an institute that will advance AI research on digital learning platforms and create next-generation architectures for preK-12 STEM learning. Through this track, researchers are invited to propose to study the design and implementation of AI technologies (such as intelligent/cognitive tutors) that support highly adaptable, personalized, and distributed systems to expand access, equity, and depth of learning across diverse learners, institutions, and settings.
  • Theme 6 Track B: AI-Augmented Learning for Individuals with Disabilities. For Track B, NSF and the National Center for Special Education Research intend to fund an AI Research Institute that will advance AI-driven research and innovations for learners (birth through postsecondary) with or at risk for physical, cognitive, or social and behavioral disabilities, aiming to transform identification, assessment, and support for these learners. This institute will be funded through the American Rescue Plan and proposals must discuss how the work will respond to the needs of learners with or at risk for a disability in an area where the COVID-19 pandemic has further widened existing gaps and/or resulted in decreased access and opportunities for students with disabilities to learn and receive support services.

We strongly encourage education and special education researchers to consider applying to this funding opportunity by establishing partnerships with experts in the field of AI to design a research-based approach to meet the goals of Theme 6.

Please review the full solicitation for more information about each track and additional requirements for this AI Institute. Additional program-related announcements and resources, including information about an upcoming webinar and FAQs, can be found here. Note the following important dates:

  • The deadline for required preliminary proposals is January 14, 2022
  • The deadline for full proposals is May 13, 2022
  • Projects can start as early as June 1, 2023 (For the work focused on students with disabilities (Track B) the start date can be as early as January 1, 2023)

The Institute of Education Sciences is the independent research, evaluation, and statistics arm of the U.S. Department of Education. Visit the IES website, sign up for the IES news flash or follow IES on Twitter and Facebook to learn more.

IES Invites Applications for the PreK-12 Education Recovery Research Network

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is encouraging applications from eligible education agencies and researchers to the Improving Pandemic Recovery Efforts in Education Agencies grant program (ALN 84.305X), to examine recovery activities in preK through grade 12. This grant program will support research to counteract instructional and learning loss encountered by many learners during the COVID-19 pandemic; identify, explore, and evaluate state and local programs and policies designed to accelerate learning and recovery of those learners; and provide evidence to state and local agencies to improve learner engagement, reengagement and achievement through recovery activities. The specific research questions posed by the research teams should be determined by the education agencies partnering in the application. IES encourages applicants to propose projects that address the needs of student subgroups that have disproportionately been affected by COVID-19 including low-income students, racial/ethnic minority students, students experiencing homelessness, children and youth in foster care, students with disabilities, migrant students, and students with low English proficiency.

The network will have a Lead and 5 research teams. You may apply for either one. More information about applying to this grant program can be found at the Funding Opportunities at IES web page. Interested applicants should consult the Request for Applications for the full set of eligibility and application requirements. Some key dates and resources are as follows:

  • March 10, 2022, by 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time: Applications are due.
  • September 1, 2022: Approved projects will start.

If you have questions about the PreK-12 Education Recovery Research Network, please feel free to email the program officers responsible for this competition: Corinne.Alfeld@ed.gov and Allen.Ruby@ed.gov.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

About the Farm to School Grant Program On an annual basis, USDA awards competitive Farm to School grants that support planning, developing, and implementing farm to school programs. USDA’s Farm to School grants are an important way to help state, regional, and local organizations as they initiate, expand, and institutionalize farm to school efforts.

FY2022 Request for Applications (RFA) Now Available!

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Farm to School Grant Program RFA is now available through www.Grants.gov. Be sure to visit the Grant Applicants Resources page to access other helpful resources, including links to webinars that provide specific assistance on applying for a Farm to School Grant.

Application Period Opens for Rural Business Development Grants

The Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) is a competitive grant designed to support targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas that have fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenues.

Rural public entities are eligible to apply, including but not limited to: towns/local government, state agencies, authorities, nonprofit corporations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Tribes, and rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation).    RBDG funds must be used for projects that benefit rural areas or towns outside the urbanized periphery of any city with a population of 50,000 or more.

Applications must be submitted to Rural Development by February 28, 2022, 4:30 p.m. local time.

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SBIR Conference: Leading HBCUs to R&D Contract Opportunities!!

The AAMU-RISE Foundation will host  a STTR/SBIR Conference

Small Business Technology Transfer/Small Business Innovation Research 

Is your institution prepared for the paradigm shift? Funding for research and development is moving away from grants. Instead, it is becoming essential for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as all Minority Serving Institutions, to start competing for government and private industry contracts. This conference is also ideal for scientists and small businesses.

The AAMU-RISE Foundation and the AAMU Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, & Economic Development are hosting this conference to bring together experts from government agencies, leading R&D companies, and academic institutions. They will be sharing their expertise, thus enabling HBCUs and MSIs to partner with the government and its contractors as they develop and commercialize innovative technologies.

Please find the conference registration link:

 AAMU-RISE Foundation SBIR/STTR Conference

Announcement of 2016-2017 Campus RainWorks Challenge

EPA is announcing the fifth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge prize competition that asks student teams to design green infrastructure for their campus.  This year, teams will incorporate climate resiliency and consider community engagement in their stormwater management designs.   EPA is calling for college and university students to form teams with a faculty advisor to participate in the competition.  EPA encourages teams to be multidisciplinary (comprised of planners, engineers, designers, scientists, and more).  Teams will be able to submit in either the master plan or demonstration project categories.

Registration for this year’s competition will be open from September 1-30, 2016.  Submissions for this year’s competition will be due December 16, 2016 and winners will be announced in Spring 2017.

EPA will offer faculty and student prizes. Faculty advisors will receive $3,000 for first-place teams and $2,000 for second-place teams. Student team members will receive $2,000 for first-place teams and $1,000 for second-place teams.

Please see (https://www.epa.gov/campusrainworks) for more information.  Additional questions may be directed to Katelyn Amraen at RainWorks@epa.gov

 

 

 

 

RFP – NSF INCLUDES – Preliminary Proposal Due Date – April 15, 2016

The National Science Foundation just released a new solicitation – Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (NSF INCLUDES).

NSF INCLUDES is a comprehensive national initiative designed to enhance U.S. leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) discoveries and innovations focused on NSF’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and broadening participation in these fields. NSF INCLUDES supports efforts to develop talent from all sectors of society to build the STEM workforce. The initiative aims to improve the preparation, increase the participation, and ensure the contributions of individuals from groups that have traditionally been underrepresented and underserved in the STEM enterprise, including women, members of racial and ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with low socio-economic status. Significant advancement of these groups will result in a new generation of promising STEM talent and leadership to secure our nation’s future in science and technology.

The grand challenge of broadening participation in STEM is to transform the STEM enterprise at all levels in order to fully engage the nation’s talent for the ultimate improvement of the STEM enterprise. As a comprehensive national initiative, NSF INCLUDES aims to address the various complex equity and inclusion-related challenges and opportunities that characterize the nation’s cultural and linguistic diversity, with a specific emphasis on the aforementioned groups. The goal is to achieve national level impact and progress toward STEM inclusion. Viewing this challenge as a social innovation problem, NSF is particularly interested in using approaches to scaling and growth such as collective impact, networked communities and strategic partnerships. The objective is to develop networks that involve representative organizations and consortia from different sectors that are committed to a common agenda to solve a specific STEM inclusion problem at scale. The long-term goal of NSF INCLUDES is to support, over the next ten years, innovative models, networks, partnerships, and research that enable the U.S. science and engineering workforce to thrive by ensuring that women, blacks, Hispanics, and people with disabilities are represented in percentages comparable to their representation in the U.S. population.

 

NSF INCLUDES aims to fund approximately 40 Design and Development Launch Pilots at ~$300,000 each.  Proposers are encouraged  to enlist partners (e.g., industry, foundations, states) who can help leverage and expand support beyond the federal dollars.  More importantly, in FY 2017, all  Pilot projects will be eligible to apply for full NSF INCLUDES Alliances, proposed in the President’s FY 2017 Budget Request at a level of $12.5 million each for five years.

 

Below is the link to the NSF INCLUDES solicitation and a Dear Colleague Letter about the program. HTML: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2016/nsf16544/nsf16544.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click Public Comment: Please see Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) NSF 16-048 for related information.

WHIHBCU Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health! Feb. 25,1:30PM-3:30PM EST

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU) is co-hosting a series of webinars to educate Historically Black Colleges and Universities on the grants and opportunities available to them throughout the federal government.

This webinar will provide participants with information about federal contract funding opportunities for research and development at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the nation’s medical research agency which makes important discoveries that improve health and save lives. During this webinar NIH staff will provide a high-level overview focusing on funding opportunities inclusive of cooperative agreements and contracts. In addition, there will be a high-level discussion on the NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program area.

Attendees will gain an understanding of how their work and research matches available NIH opportunities. Faculty, staff, and administrators from the HBCU community are invited to view the webinar live and ask questions. Registration information is forthcoming!

Lastly, here is the WebEx link for the webinar:

https://nih.webex.com/nih/j.php?MTID=m53583d450ce25e6818cf9c8e7f04a645

We will be utilizing the toll free number provided WebEx for the participants, the number and access code are listed below.

Number :1-877-668-4493

Access code is: 620 676 411

Participants will be required to enter an attendee ID# which would be shown when they enter into the WebEx meeting on the day of the webinar.

Here is a short how-to-guide for participants that NIH has put together: http://video.nih.gov/webex/docs/WebEx_Participants_Getting_Started_Guide.pdf

 

RFP: HBCU-UP – Letter of Intent Due July 26, 2016

The National Science Foundation’s updated Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) solicitation has just been released.   HBCU-UP is committed to enhancing the quality of undergraduate STEM education and research at HBCUs as a means to broaden participation in the nation’s STEM workforce. To this end, HBCU-UP provides awards to develop, implement, and study evidence-based innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue STEM graduate programs and/or careers. Support is available for Targeted Infusion Projects, Broadening Participation Research Projects, Research Initiation Awards, Implementation Projects, Achieving Competitive Excellence Implementation Projects, and Broadening Participation Research Centers; as well as other funding opportunities.

Below is a link to the solicitation.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP)

WHIHBCU Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities at National Endowment of the Humanities! Feb. 11, 2:00PM-3:30PM EST

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU) will be hosting a series of webinars to educate Historically Black Colleges and Universities on the grants and opportunities available to them throughout the federal government.

This webinar will provide participants with information about federal funding opportunities at the National Endowment for the Humanities. NEH staff will describe selected NEH grant programs in the areas of education, research, public programs, challenge, and preservation and access. Additional topics to be addressed include application-writing strategies, and the application submission and review process. Faculty, staff, and administrators from the HBCU community are invited to view the webinar live and ask questions.

Please register for the White House Initiative for HBCUs: Federal Funding Opportunities at NEH webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/765506755274272769

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar!

WHIHBCU Staff