The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, within the Department of State has announced funding in the amount of $180,000 to support the Industry/Government Outreach in Saudi Arabia.

The ISN along with the Office of Export Control Cooperation invites not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and PIOs to submit cooperative agreement proposals for providing industry-government coordination, outreach, and enforcement compliance trainings to Saudi Arabia export control authorities and private industry representatives.

For more information on this government grant visit:

State Department Funds Training for Export Controls in Saudi Arabia

Department of Homeland Security: 2011 Earthquake Technology Transfer
The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA), under the DHS, has constituted the Earthquake Technology Transfer Cooperative Agreement program.

Migratory Bird Joint Ventures: Playa Lakes Joint Venture Base Operations
The Southwest Region of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is now seeking applications and proposals for the start of base operations, that is core support staff activities and functions, for the Playa Lakes Joint Venture partnership.

California Homebuyer’s Downpayment Assistance Program for First Time Home Buyers
The California Homebuyer’s Downpayment Assistance Program is a deferred payment junior loan that can be used in conjunction with other CalHFA housing programs. It provides borrowers with funds amounting to 3% of the actual value of the property that they wish to inquire in order to cover the downpayment costs.

Education Grants for High Achieving Students
Academic Competitiveness Grants assist those undergraduate postsecondary students that have completed a meticulous course of study in high school. Financial grant assistance is provided on need-basis to help these students meet their educational expenses.