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Grants to USA and territories artists for creative activities in a wide variety of arts genres and disciplines. Grant funds may be used to support the creative process, including studio time, performance and rehearsal space, supplies, and residency. Artists may also ap...
Grants to USA individuals in the entertainment and arts industries for financial assistance. The purpose of this program is to respond to urgent needs of individuals who cannot work due to injuries, mishaps, or illnesses. Eligible applicants are artists, actors, singer...
Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations for activities that will improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding areas include education, arts, community development, public affairs, the environment, historic resources, recreation, ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, arts performance venues, and art production platforms for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding source awar...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories artists in eligible disciplines for urgent physical and mental health care needs. Funding is intended to prevent the delay of important medical treatment and to mitigate the financial impact of unexpected health emergencies...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Indigenous women for funding, support, and services related to directing films. The purpose of the program is to enable Indigenous women to tell their stories. In addition to a cash award, fellows will receive a yearlong co...
Fellowships to USA PhD candidates to support dissertation research and writing in the field of art history in the United States, including Native American art. Funding is intended for proposals that employ visual studies or an art-historical approach. Projects should f...
Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music programs in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve access...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to protect New England’s railway history. Funding is intended for projects addressing the protection of historic railroad structures, equipment, and information related to New England railroads. Applications may be s...
Grant and in-kind services to a USA, Canada, and International filmmaker to support a unique film project budgeted at less than $500,000 that contributes to society. Funding is intended to support a film that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organiza...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit youth and veterans with disabilities. Projects should help individuals with disabilities acquire skills needed for successful career development, especially for work in the areas of arts a...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scholars, activists, and leaders to participate in a fellowship program in Washington, DC. Participants will research, collaborate, and develop strategies to build democracy. Applicants must be available to work in residen...
Fellowships of $35,000 to USA and territories early mid-career authors and scholars for independent projects in creative nonfiction and history. Fellowships are intended to provide time to complete independent works, and are frequently used to supplement sabbatical lea...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual, IHE, nonprofit organization, or corporate entity for efforts to make history engaging and relevant to audiences outside of academia. Applicants will be nominated based on long-term contributions and achievements in t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, and individuals for cultural activities that benefit women. Funding is intended to promote musical education, competition, and performance for female singers around the world, particularly in a cappella mu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and culture and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between the A...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for performances of music works by Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein or for relevant scholarly or educational initiatives. Additionally, grants are awarded to individuals and nonprofits for scholarly research pertaining ...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and individuals for music-related research and preservation projects. Funding is intended to help safeguard public and private collections of music and other recorded sounds th...
Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and churches for arts education, programs, and services. Funding is intended for activities that benefit youth, artists, and local communities. Previous recipients include art galleries, music camps, ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, including libraries, historical societies, museums, community service groups, colleges, and schools for humanities events and short series. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior ...
Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind donations of materials to USA and Territories nonprofit museums and libraries to exhibit and preserve collections. Funding is intended to preserve collections, promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, increase use of glazing techniqu...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to provide Japanese performing arts to local residents. Funding is intended to support touring projects that present Japanese arts in diverse locations, and collaborative projects among Japanese, American, and Canadian a...
Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction of classical linguistics. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Nominations may be made by an administrator, a colleague...
Awards to USA and Territories libraries and museums for their contributions to local communities. Selected institutions demonstrate extraordinary approaches to serving their constituents; they exceed expected levels of community outreach. These organizations have estab...
Grants to USA individuals for research and preservation projects. Funding is intended to contribute to the professional and academic field of historic preservation. Eligible project areas include architecture, arts, environmental planning, historic preservation, and ur...
Grant to a USA individual for a research project that will contribute to the field of historic preservation. Funding is intended to support research that relates to the interpretation, preservation, appreciation, teaching, and study of European architecture, art, and r...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA tribal language programs, tribal schools and colleges, and individuals from eligible tribes for the preservation of indigenous languages. Funding is intended for the documentation and revitalization of languages from tribes that came into...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories independent producers and production companies to fund the production and post-production of non-fiction programs related to indigenous Pacific Islanders. Projects must be intended for broadcast on national public televisi...
Grants of up to $1,000 to New Hampshire professional artists for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to encourage artists to participate in programs that will enhance their careers and bring their small business to the next level. Programs include th...
Grant of up to $15,000 to a USA individual for a project related to structural design and historic preservation. Preference will be given to proposals that benefit underrepresented communities. Eligible applicants include architects, engineers, and other design profess...
Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books that foster engagement with the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support well-researched books in any area of t...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife prote...
Grant of $7,500 and in-kind support to a USA female filmmaker for a film that addresses issues pertaining to developmental or physical disability. The purpose of this program is to help a director or producer complete a film project that is already in progress. Eligibl...
An award of up to $15,000 and an award of up to $20,000 to doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs at USA and Canada schools for dissertation research and writing on architecture topics. Funding may be used to support students enrolled in art history, architect...
Residencies to USA, Canada, and International women artisans to practice bookmaking. The purpose of the program is to teach students in the studio and the classroom setting and to create a limited series artist's publication by hand. The residency may last up to ten we...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 26, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...
Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce a book. Artists will receive a stipend, funds for materials and travel, and access to the funding source's studios for production. During the residency, artists will be expected to produce their own books...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in an arts residency program. Applicants will receive a stipend, funds for materials and travel, and access to the funding source's studios for production. Artists will be expected to print and bind ...
Internships to USA artists to create projects and maintain studios in the facility. Interns will work with professional artists on a wide range of projects, which may include printmaking, letterpress, papermaking, and book arts. Interns will also assist with the ongoin...
Internships to USA individuals to learn nonprofit management skills. Interns will gain experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit organization in a broad range of projects, including short and long-term marketing initiatives, public re...
Grants to USA and territories museums, and government agencies and nonprofit organizations applying on behalf of museums to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies for initiatives to enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities related to information access, liter...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies for initiatives to benefit African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to expand institutional capacity as well a...
Grants to USA Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians for culture and heritage preservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Previously funded projects include a radio show, a tr...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performance ensembles, presenting institutions, and commercial or nonprofit recording companies to increase audience exposure to the music of contemporary American composers. The Fund is i...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to engage visiting artists. Artists’ fees may include costs for the creation of...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies to improve museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of institutional capacity building and...
Grants of $5,000 to USA individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Practicing artists must be able to demonst...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for scholarly and historical research, archiving, and preservation of information about genres of Latin music. Funding is also intended to support a...