Grants to USA and territories nonprofit institutions and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application and should register online several weeks before applying. Funding is ...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit, governmental, and school-based libraries to address significant opportunities and challenges in the archival and library fields. Applicants must complete required registrations and submit a preliminary proposal. Funding is intended to support one of the following...

Grants to USA and Canada PhD program faculty at educational institutions for projects that involve significant scientific concepts in math, computer science, and physics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to stimulate progress on fundamental scientific questions of major importance in mat...

Grants to USA and International companies, research and industry organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and NGOs for innovative projects related to geothermal energy. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. In order to be eligible, three applicants from at least three participating countrie...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty Doctors at academic institutions to tackle specific challenges in pediatric cancer research. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for research into innovative and thorough approaches that address the most difficult is...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at academic, nonprofit research institutions and industry organizations to create personalized brain mapping to improve epilepsy care. A letter of Intent is required prior to submission of a full application. Eligible proposals will test novel, unconventional hypotheses ...

Grants to USA nonprofit colleges and universities for initiatives that build capacity to engage diverse students in undergraduate science programs. Submitting an intent to apply is the first step in the application process. Recipient institutions will join a national learning community to foster student engagement from all...

Grants and awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers with an advanced degree (i.e., MD, PhD, MS, or PharmD), for scientific research projects that may result in new treatments for people with epilepsy. To start the application process, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Funding is intended to accelerate ...

Grants starting at $75,000 per year to USA and territories and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, natural resource management agencies, and for-profit organizations for the conservation of coral reefs in eligible areas. A pre-application is required prior to submission of a full application.

Grants to USA and territories scholars from historically underrepresented and disadvantaged groups for research projects to advance health equity. Funding is intended for researchers from multiple disciplines. Funding is also intended to foster policy action and laws to ensure that all people in America can attain and pres...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits, government entities, public schools, and universities for charitable projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Programs may fall in the areas of health, poverty alleviation, environment, and education.

Prizes to USA and International teams of students in IHEs for being leaders of change in the environment through new business startups. Funding is intended as a global startup prize for new and transformative business models that improve the environment with every sale.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and individuals for a wide range of economic development and social empowerment projects that will aid underprivileged populations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. A particular focus will be given to those demographics that have been overl...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit or commercial publishers to help produce or translate scholarly manuscripts addressing the subjects of American art history, visual studies, and related topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for manuscripts that are b...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to help safeguard the basic freedoms that are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, to eliminate all forms of p...

Grants to USA and territories researchers and policymakers from nonprofit organizations and public entities for research related to costs of care discussions. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen the evidence base on how to optimize cost conversations ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that will further suicide prevention efforts. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full application. Applications will be accepted from investigators representing all academic disciplin...

Grants to USA PhDs for original, wide-ranging research in all areas of social science that relate to decision making. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding is intended for research into the processes and contexts of decision making, as well as the causes and effects, from an alternative or beha...

Grants to USA researchers to support social sciences research addressing behavioral economics, social inequality, the future of the workforce, immigration, race, and ethnicity. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. This program supports the use of new data and analysis methods to examine qu...

Grants to USA researchers for studies related to the impact of changing economies for less-skilled and moderately skilled workers. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Proposals are invited for investigator-initiated research that will broaden understanding of the role of changes in employe...

Grants to USA and Canada individual researchers to study the development of infectious diseases, with a focus on the interplay between human and microbial biology. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities for investigators, who are accomplished yet still early in their careers, to study what happens at the poi...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and Compact Free Associations individuals and non-federal associations, corporations, and nonprofits for research and development projects related to U.S. fisheries. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and complete required registrations before applying. Proposals submitted to this compe...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and researchers working in nonprofits, IHEs, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for research on the prevention of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for biomarkers research that will further the development of Alzheimer’s therapies. LOIs must be submitted before applying. New applicants are advised to allow 1-2 business days for registration in the...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and clinicians based at nonprofit organizations, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for clinical studies of therapies for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full...

Grants to USA educational, industrial, and nonprofit institutions, and small businesses for scientific research that will advance knowledge of the Earth, the solar system, and the universe. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for flight investigations and a variety of ground-based supportin...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public entities to improve access to healthier foods. A letter of inquiry (LOI) is required prior to submission of a full application. Pre-registration on the online system is required before submitting an LOI. Funding is intended to support community-based programs...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA funding source member law schools, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations to address critical issues in the field of legal education. A Letter of Inquiry is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to understand the obstacles that inhibit access to law school...

Grants starting at $30,000 to USA farmers, researchers, educators, graduate students, and agricultural service providers in the Northeast region for training in sustainable agriculture practices. Applicants must submit a preproposal prior to applying. The Northeast region includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachuset...

Grants starting at $30,000 to USA farmers, researchers, educators, graduate students, and agricultural service providers in the Northeast region for research to promote sustainable agriculture in the Northeast region. Applicants are required to submit a preproposal prior to applying. The Northeast region includes: Connecti...

Opportunity for USA certified Community Development Entities to provide investors in low-income communities with tax credits. Funding is intended to encourage economic growth and community development. Uncertified applicants must submit a certification application prior to applying. These tax credits provide a credit again...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty-level academic researchers and senior scientific researchers at nonprofit institutions for research related to selected diseases. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. The Grant Program provides a one‐year grant to support research rela...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, city and county departments and agencies, and state and federal agencies that are working locally on projects related to active transportation, bicycling, and community development. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application Important chan...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early career scientists, conservationists, and educators who are within five years of receiving their degree, for projects on marine biology. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovativ...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for creative programs to improve the quality of K-12 education. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priorities for grantmaking include proposals related to school and curriculum reform initiatives, and opportunities for p...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public entities to develop principles and guidelines for establishing higher standards of equitable healthcare. Applicants must first submit a brief proposal before being invited to apply. The purpose of this call for proposals is to identify grantees who can le...

In-kind grants of computer software valued at up to $20,000 to USA educational institutions working with students who have special needs. The grant includes a one-year subscription to a cloud-based platform designed for teaching and strengthening social skills of students in the Special Education stream. The program helps ...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or commercial entity to create a medical device for patients to monitor blood calcium levels at home. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover laboratory supplies, salary, and other research related expenses.

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA Indigenous-based nonprofit organizations to protect Native lands and water resources against threats to the environment and their cultural vitality. Funding is intended for Native-led actions against unwanted development, incursions, and extractive industries as well as threats to...

Grants of up to $60,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofits for oral health programs and the provision of assistance dogs. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for programs that provide access to emergency and restorative dental care for individ...

Awards of $1,000 to USA women for outstanding leadership in the field of education. Awards will recognize female superintendents, administrators, and other women in school leadership positions. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following three award categories: - The Superintendent Award – awarded to ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions for projects and activities that promote the protection of endangered species and their habitats. Funding is intended for species preservation activities, scientific research projects, and conservation education programs.

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, and public entities for research on policy changes to promote access to quality early childcare for low-income families. A brief proposal must be submitted before applying. Evidence generated through funde...

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofits for programs and projects that focus on wildlife, outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, and environmental protection in the Northern New England region. Projects that strengthen volunteer activity and outreach or community involvement in these categorie...

Grants to USA and Israel companies to collaborate on the research and development, manufacturing, and selling of innovative products with significant commercial potential. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying and submit a brief initial application in advance of the full proposal. Please n...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International multidisciplinary team at an IHE to research and develop long-term, effective therapies to treat hypoparathyroidism. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover the laboratory, salary, and other expenses involved in conducting this res...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that use artificial intelligence to support environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that develop and deploy algorithms and models that streamline processes related to the environmental field. As an additional opportu...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International experienced project leaders for projects in the areas of education, conservation, storytelling, research, or technology. Proposals are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with tangible and measurable results. National Geo...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. This program offers less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. National Geographic Society funded projects shoul...

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Territories, Canada, and International fintech startups to develop innovative services and products in the area of financial technology. Winning startup companies will collaborate with established organizations and businesses to accelerate new and emerging products, thereby meeting cha...

In-kind grants of mentorship and free office space to USA, Canada, and International health-based startups to promote entrepreneurial potential. The program's goal is to bring together health startups with entrepreneurs for the purpose of solving problems, promoting innovation, and transforming healthcare. The MassChalleng...

In-kind grants of cloud computing resources to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with a nonprofit, IHE, government entity, or company for projects that promote environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that align with at least one of four areas of interest: agriculture, climate chan...

Grants to USA and Canada early career researchers for research studies on the behavioral and psychosocial outcomes of pediatric cancer on children and families. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to support clinically significant projects conducted by researchers who received their degree or...

Internship stipends of $2,000 to USA post-secondary students completing a credential to work as a nonprofit professional. Funding is intended for students who are enrolled at an eligible college or university program and participating in an internship program at an eligible nonprofit institution. Only junior, senior, post-...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize outstanding and creative work in social justice and change. Awards are intended for innovators who have identified a particular need and created a systemic solution for it that has made a significant impact in the field.

Opportunity for USA STEM educators and teachers from middle and high schools to participate in field research expeditions to the polar regions. Funding is intended to match researchers with informal science educators and teachers on the basis of similar scientific interests and outreach goals, facilitate the growth of this...

Grant to a USA nonprofit, public, or private academic organization or public college or university to provide technical assistance and training to criminal justice and law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the grant program is to improve responses to individuals with mental illness and intellectual and developmental dis...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

Award of $50,000 to a USA researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of biomedicine. The award is intended to recognize major, paradigm-shifting accomplishments that will impact the field by advancing biomedical research knowledge and spreading it to a broad and substantial audience.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual artists and teams of artists to showcase their work and further their creative endeavors. Funds will be granted on an unrestricted basis to emerging musical theater artists, including composers, lyricists, and librettists who are creating new, fully producible stage works.

Awards of $20,000 to honor USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and universities for existing projects that benefit individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and support their family members or other unpaid caregivers. Eligible programs must have been implemented and running in 2018 ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational projects operating nationally or internationally. Grants are typically used for seed funding of new or expanding programs. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The Funding Source is particularly interested in supp...

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA public charity animal welfare groups and shelters to directly reduce shelter deaths and address the needs of animal shelters. Funding is intended for projects related to adoption initiatives, targeted spay/neuter, intake prevention programs, Trap-Neuter-Return or R...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Emphasis is placed on projects that develop new tools to help people engage online.

Fellowships of $77,500 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support creative new projects in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. Fellows will be based in Greater Boston during their fellowship and will be required to regularly share their work in progress. Disciplines may include biology and medic...

In-kind opportunities and grants of $500 to USA artists for electronic displays of their media artwork in an urban Seattle, Washington storefront location. Selected artists will have the opportunity to display works of up to five minutes, for up to one year. Funding is intended to enliven the urban atmosphere while giving ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research on nutrition and food security for pregnant women, infants, and children in minority and low-income communities. Concept papers are due prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research that advances health equity in the areas o...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations with the capacity to work with Alaska Native villages to enforce protection orders. Funding is intended to train law enforcement personnel, prosecutors and other government lawyers, and court personnel on the enforcement of tribal protection orders related to violence against women. In...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for wildlife conservation and conservation education programs for children. Funding is intended to support projects that protect plant life, wildlife, and natural habitats, as well as those that enhance children's appreciation of nature.

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to USA media makers and filmmakers for documentary films that highlight the health and economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations. Priority is given to projects that have not yet received funding from the Funding Source, and that can make an impact quickly.

Grants to USA organizations for research projects to improve the understanding of childhood adversity and its effects, and to offer actionable solutions to address them. Strong consideration will be given to projects in the San Francisco Bay Area but projects outside of this area will also be considered. The San Francisco...

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to benefit students from diverse populations or rural areas, as well as for teachers involved in inclusion and diversity programs for their school or community. Funding is intended to support expenses for field trips, materials, supplies, and other instr...

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit charitable organizations that address the issue of safe and secure housing in the State. The purpose of funding is to create and promote more options to access transitional and emergency housing, to provide services for those that may lose their housing, to eradicate homel...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the food system, and enhance public health. Applications are invited from both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support. Priority is given to applicants that address ...

Fellowships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International independent scholars, college and university teachers, and graduate students for short-term residencies to carry out historical research in Kentucky. Funding is intended to assist researchers with living expenses and travel costs during a one- to fou...

In-kind grants valued at $400 to $800 to USA public libraries and tribal libraries in rural areas to acquire brand new, high quality, hardcover children's books. Recipients will be able to choose which books are best suited for their community from a list of over 500 books, including award-winning and star-reviewed titles ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies in eligible communities for activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support new programs and projects that benefit locations within the Foundation’s service area. ...

Fellowships including a stipend $25,000 and fellowships including a stipend of $30,000 to USA, Canada, or International pre- and postdoctoral scholars to participate in a research residency at a renowned arts institution. Funding is intended for emerging scholars to complete research according to the Institute's annual re...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for music therapy programs. Funding is intended to support music projects, therapy, and the purchase and repair of equipment and instruments used in music therapy programs. Grant requests showing the greatest financial need and serving at-risk populations...

Grants of $10,000 and grants of $15,000 to USA universities to support graduate student field research in Latin America. This grant program provides graduate students with funds to cover travel expenses to conduct thesis/pre-dissertation research. Students from all academic disciplines and graduate degree programs are elig...

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to USA state, city, and county health agencies to counter childhood obesity. The goal of this program is to strengthen local capacity between decision-makers in health agencies to implement cost-effective strategies to reduce the incidence of obesity.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions to provide social services to elderly Holocaust survivors. Funding is intended for a range of services, including food programs, case management, homecare and housekeeping services, health and medical services, transportation, emergency assistance, and...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities within the funding source’s service area. Applications are invited from organizations working in the areas of health, affordable housing, social service, civic, environment, and the arts. Activities must bene...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions to advance the awareness and education of laboratory technology within the dental profession. Funding is intended for accredited institutions that have an existing dental laboratory technology program, as well as for those accredited institut...

Grants of $200 to USA classroom teachers of grades three to six to create an educational herb garden. Funding is intended to ensure the continued use of herbs in elementary education teaching. The gardens may be indoor or outdoor. Funding may be used to purchase soil, plant trays, containers, and gardening tools that are a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, envir...

Grants of $700 to USA teachers, educators, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of K-12 public, private, and charter schools to defray costs of learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Funding will be provided for field trips to museums, historical sites and other cultural destinations.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to support classroom-based math and science projects. Funding is intended for projects that make learning math and science fun, innovative ideas that improve STEM learning, and project-based learning that will result in measurable outcomes.

Grants to USA public housing authorities to operate job programs in qualifying public housing developments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or longer to complete. Funding is intended to address poverty affecting public housing residents by promoting, enabling, and facilitating employm...

Grants of up to $65,000 to USA, Canada, and International established scholars and writers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences for a three to nine-month residency. This opportunity will provide access to a world-class library and collections for independent research. Specifically, recipients are in residence at...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada pure or applied mathematician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominees must have a Ph.D. and published research in pure or applied mathematics, as well as a record of outstanding contributions to mathematics education.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars and professionals at a private foundation in Washington, DC to improve strategies for developing democracy throughout the world, or to conduct related research for publication. The fellowship program will take place at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The pr...

Grants ranging between $250 and $1,000 to USA children and youth, ages 18 and under, to complete community service projects in their communities. Funding will be provided to support a wide variety of projects and events. Examples of eligible community service projects include: turning a vacant lot into a community garden, ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for humanitarian aid, thereby encouraging others to expand their...

Grants to USA non-land grant agricultural colleges and universities to improve institutional capacity for research, education, extension, and outreach activities related to agriculture, natural resources, food, and human sciences. Required registrations may take up to two weeks to complete. Applications that address the na...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International university students and faculty members to conduct research projects that focus on understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of injuries among children and adolescents. Funding is specifically intended for research that relates to the prevention of inju...

Grants to USA public nonprofit organizations and government entities to advance economic and social mobility for families, children, and youth. Applicants must register for an account on the online portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people with low incomes by working across systems includ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities to encourage systemic social and economic mobility among people in poverty. New applicants are advised that pre-registration is required and may take up to a week to complete. Funding is intended to address systemic barriers to socioeconomic mobility and advance...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty at nonprofit research organizations and institutions to gather research data on childhood and adolescent cancer. Funding is intended to create sets of single-cell resolution profiling data. In-kind data lab services and consultations are also available.

Award of $1,000 to a USA college or university faculty member for excellence and innovation in teaching first-year teacher seminars. This award is intended to honor a teacher who has inspired student success, learning, and development, and who has demonstrated great success in teaching first-year seminars.