Grants to USA postdoctoral researchers to support research related to the treatment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. LOIs, as well as letters of recommendation on behalf of the candidate, must be submitted no later than August 6, 2018. The purpose of this program is to invest in the upcoming generation of autism...

Grants to USA and Canada academic faculty for new, creative approaches to pediatric oncology research. An LOI is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research projects that represent a change in direction or an idea that marks a new direction for an investigator. Alex’s Lemonade Sta...

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 first submit a preliminary proposal. Funding is intended to support one of the following three goals: lifelong learnin...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, agencies, libraries, and schools to enhance libraries through professional development and training of library employees. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application and should register online at least two weeks before applying. The Laura Bush 21st Cent...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performance ensembles, presenting institutions, and nonprofit or commercial recording companies to document and provide wider exposure for the music of contemporary American composers. The Fund is interested primarily in supporting recordings ...

Fellowships to USA mid-career professionals working at nonprofits, government agencies, and academic institutions to engage with the federal health policy process in Washington, DC. The fellowship provides exemplary health professionals and social and behavioral scientists the opportunity to learn more about health and hea...

Grants generally ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 to Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California nonprofits, public schools, school districts, and IHEs to promote access to college, post-secondary success, and career opportunities. LOIs are due by June 1, 2018 for Chicago applicants. The Foundation funds direct services a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help cover the costs of international travel to Southeast, East, and Central Europe, Central Asia, the Baltic states, Mongolia, and Russia for exchanges in the arts and the environmental sciences. LOIs are due by May 1, 2018. Proposals should involve direct, in-depth professio...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for charitable work and innovative projects and research. A funding inquiry is due August 31, 2018. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of science and the big questions, character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, ex...

Grants generally ranging between $5,000 and $25,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofits for community benefit programs in the Greater St. Louis area. LOIs are due September 28, 2018. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, arts and culture, health, social services, and the environment. Funding may be requeste...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International university labs, for-profit companies, and nonprofit research institutions for research projects that will lead to new developments in treating Parkinson's disease. The funding source seeks to build robust evidence to rationalize biological pathways and targets for further translati...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications are due prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that have come together around a commitment to he...

Fellowships of $30,000 per year to USA post-doctoral investigators for research in child and adolescent ADHD, depression, and access to mental health care. Applicants must first be nominated by pre-approved institutions. Funding is intended for candidates at American medical institutions for research projects that will dir...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofits for programs which benefit animals and their caregivers. A Letter of Introduction must be submitted by January 31, 2018. Funding is intended to provide support to organizations who work with animals to continue their work, help them offer additional services, or expand their reach t...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits, government entities, public schools, and universities for charitable projects. Letters of intent are due September 17, 2018. Programs may fall in the areas of health, poverty alleviation, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks opportunities such as new ...

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. LOIs are due September 14, 2018. A particular focus will be given to those demographics that have been overlooked and/or mar...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide consumer education or information, or financial literacy or education. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. A special emphasis is placed on issues related to large financial institutions, basic banking, access to financial services, retail bank...

Grants starting from $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit or municipality-affiliated museums for projects that increase their capacity to serve the public. Funding is intended for ongoing or new museum activities within three funding categories that promote museums as a center of learning, as strong community anchors, a...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. A letter of inquiry is due by October 4, 2018. Funding is intended to address contemporary societal issues and to foster public accountability of government agencies. This p...

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA doctors and medical researchers employed at nonprofit hospitals and medical schools for career-advancing research opportunities. An LOI is due by August 15. Orthopaedic surgeons, PhDs, DVMs will work as the principal investigator on basic, translational, clinical and health services resear...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits or commercial publishers to fund scholarly manuscripts that are the length of a book and address the subjects of American art history, visual studies, and related subjects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Manuscripts must be under con...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that will further suicide prevention efforts. LOIs are due August 1. Applications will be accepted from investigators representing all academic disciplines for both basic and applied research. All stud...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and international non-profit organizations that provide innovative, high-quality conservation and science programs worldwide. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate a measurable, common-sense approach to conservation and science issues, appropriate research methodologies, effective k...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research to address the root causes of the use of performance-enhancing drugs, and to ultimately decrease their use, by all participants in all sports at all levels of play. Pre-applications are due prior to submitting a full application. Emph...

Grants to USA HBCUs to improve the quality of undergraduate STEM tracks and courses, carry out STEM research, and increase the number of minorities obtaining STEM degrees. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. Grants during the upcoming fiscal year will be awarded in the following categories: Targeted Infusion Projec...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial and international organizations, and Indian tribal governments for research projects on weather, climate systems, and climate change. Funding is intended to promote climate resilience and climate intelligence by addressing current challenges in these are...

Contracts for services to Illinois nonprofits, organizations, and businesses in eligible counties for programs to prepare children from birth to age five for school. Funding is intended for programs to give disadvantaged children a strong early education so that they arrive in kindergarten on par with their peers. Programs...

Grants and in-kind grants valued at $3,000 to US public and charter schools for programs to start a new school garden or expand an existing school garden. Funding is intended to teach students about environmental sustainability and biodiversity through the preservation of plant species. Applicants must be planning a new ga...

Grants of up to $2,500 to DeKalb County, Illinois nonprofits, schools, school districts, and churches that offer services to assist marginalized and underserved populations. Special interest will be given to programs focusing on recent immigrants and young children and their families. Promise Grants are supported by tw...

Grants of up to $1,200 to USA and Russia professionals for socially oriented exchange projects that have a social benefit in both countries. Funding is intended for professionals to travel to the counterpart country for three weeks to be exposed to new networks, methods, and skills which they will bring home and introduce ...

Grants of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International sea turtle conservation and research programs across the globe. Funding is intended to support scientific research and assessment, education, information-sharing networks, capacity building, and public outreach and behavior change. In 2018, SWOT will award grant...

Fellowships of $20,000 to USA independent artists and arts collectives for collaborative opportunities to promote art projects that encourage social engagement. This program is intended to support courageous artists in creating structures, experiences, and exchanges that inspire audiences, highlight seemingly intractable ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA public charity animal welfare groups and shelters to directly reduce shelter deaths. Funds are intended for projects related to the following: adoption initiatives, targeted spay/neuter, intake prevention programs, Trap-Neuter-Return or Return to Field projects for community cats, and any oth...

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA active military personnel and military veterans from the Iraq or Afghanistan conflict enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for coursework in a qualifying STEM discipline. These merit-based awards are made to second-and-third-year students majoring in one of the following approved discip...

Matching grants starting at $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits and projects that strengthen women's empowerment in the Jewish community. Priority areas include encouraging girls to choose STEM education and careers and preventing gender-based discrimination and harassment in Jewish community workplaces and communal space...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit film societies, film festivals, and film-related organizations for curated screening programs. Funding is intended to support films that encourage underrepresented artists, promote movies as an art form, foster culturally diverse viewing experiences, and cultivate new and dedicated audien...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants starting at $10,000 to USA nonprofits and educational institutions in eligible states for programs in the areas of safety, community building, and environmental responsibility. Organizations within the following states are eligible to apply for funding: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryla...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs to empower women in the Jewish communities of North America. Funding may be used to support projects or to provide general operating support for organizations that have a mission of empowering Jewish women. The main goals of the Matching Grant...

Grants of up to $1,200 and in-kind support to USA libraries to implement a literature-based reading and discussion program series to engage at-risk teens and other underserved audiences. Eligible programs for this year will explore issues related to equity, race, identity, and history. The ALA Great Stories Club is a t...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect and preserve important sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolition, deteriorating or unstable sites, and those that must be evaluated for re-use or for landmark eligibi...

In-kind product donations valued at $9,850 to USA and Canada schools to provide 3rd through 8th grade classrooms with hands-on technology. Funding is intended to bring math and science to life by helping schools affordably integrate hands-on fluid power technology and robotics into the classrooms. Goldenrod will award ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent youth (ages 16 to 25) to pursue their innovative ideas and projects. Funding is intended to provide financial support to young people who demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm towards positive, new projects. While the application process is open to any innovative idea or pro...

Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $12,000 to USA women who are pursuing degrees and courses of study required for professional advancement or employment opportunities. This program is intended for women who are reentering the workforce, seeking to advance in a current career, or are in the process of making a career chan...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin educators to teach youth about sustainable agriculture. Consideration will be given to projects that encourage youth and their parents to engage with sustainable practices and ...

Grants to USA talented athletes to participate in world-class athletic competitions and pursue excellence in their sport of choice. Funding is intended to cover costs related to coaching, training, equipment, and event participation, including travel expenses. Funding evaluation shall include assessment of an applicant...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, media institutions, and educational institutions for programs in the following areas: Investigative Reporting, Oklahoma Journalism, Professional Development, and Journalism Initiatives. Priority is given to programs focusing on ethics and new media. More details on the program area...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofits and schools in eligible regions for public education and community service projects. Funding is intended for STEM projects, career and technical training in the skilled trades, as well as community service projects, with particular emphasis on programs that have a stro...

Award to an exceptional USA physician in recognition of his or her contribution to rural healthcare. This award will be presented to an outstanding physician who has demonstrated his or her commitment and devotion to caring for the health of local rural community members. The award is presented each year to a physician wh...

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research that addresses the health and welfare of wildlife and exotic animals. Funding is intended to support humane and hypothesis-driven projects that demonstrate high potential impact and scientific merit. Grants are available in the following ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and public sector organizations to implement an attendance tracking technology platform. This application offers institutions an expedient, simple, and cost-effective method for tracking group and classroom attendance. Overview: Campus Consortium offe...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals for research to enhance the quality of preK-12 STEM education. Projects should build upon fundamental research in STEM education and existing research and development. All research proposals must have a theoretical and empirical justification...

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and public sector organizations to implement safety technology to ensure students and others on campus receive immediate emergency assistance. Grantees receive access to an App that integrates with existing third-party applications. Specifically, ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to USA animal shelters to support efforts to educate new cat adopters on their pets' safety and health. Grant recipients must distribute an educational pamphlet to new adopters to explain the risks of allowing cats to go outside. The grant is unrestricted. However, you may choose to u...

Grants ranging from $200 to $400 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of public food garden projects. Projects may include, but are not limited to, food pantry gardens, school gardens, community gardens, job training gardens, homeless shelter gardens, tribal gardens, senior gardens, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and researchers based at nonprofits, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for translational research on drug therapies for Alzheimer's and related dementias. LOIs are due April 13. The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and clinicians based at nonprofits, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for clinical studies of therapies for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. LOIs are due April 13. The purpose of this program is to support inno...

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 are due April 13. New applicants are advised to allow 1-2 business days for registration in the online applicati...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and researchers working in nonprofit organizations, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for research on the prevention of Alzheimer's and related dementias. LOIs are due April 13. The ADDF seeks to support compara...

Grants of up to $100,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral investigators at nonprofit organizations or institutions for research on the development of preventions, treatments, and cures for glaucoma. Preference is given to junior researchers with new laboratories and projects, or alternatively, to mo...

Grants to USA researchers for innovative, high-impact research on Myelodysplastic Syndromes, its treatment, and prevention. Priority is given to studies focusing on stem cells, molecular genetics, splicing factors, epigenetics, the microenvironment, and novel therapeutic targets relevant to MDS. The Program specifically...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and Puerto Rico member colleges and universities to support new and existing programs and courses in STEM-related entrepreneurship. Successful proposals will involve the formation of student teams, experiential learning, and creative pedagogical approaches. VentureWell awards faculty gra...

Grants ranging from $300 to $4,000 to USA K‐12 schools for activities that will lead to lasting healthy changes in the school. Funding is intended for students to engage in fun programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Eligible uses of funds include nutrition education materials, kickoff and promotional...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA small law firms, private attorneys, and nonprofits providing legal services to strengthen justice in the areas of poverty law, environmental justice, and civil and human rights. LOIs are due by July 10, 2018. Areas of focus for this program include the following: Social J...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit friends groups and community-based organizations affiliated with public lands for capacity building activities. The purpose of this program is to strengthen organizations that support the stewardship and conservation of public lands sites. Successful proposals will: -Demonstr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and grants of up to $10,000 to postdoctoral scholars for research addressing the prehistory of Israel. Funding is intended for research involving the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, as well as studies in related fields. Adjunct fields of researc...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 per year to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations to promote religious, political, social, and economic equality for women. LOIs are due July 30. Funding may be requested for both general operating and project support. Please note that only feminist social change organizations may re...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, businesses, technical schools, and faith-based institutions for a media mentorship program on disability-related issues. While the activities and outcomes supported by this program will mostly take place in Texas, any organization in the USA can apply. Funding is in...

Grant to a USA and territories nonprofit, IHE, agency, business, technical school, or faith-based institution for a project to educate people with disabilities about healthy romantic relationships. While the activities and outcomes supported by this program will mostly take place in Texas, any organization in the USA can a...

Grant to a USA and territories nonprofit, IHE, agency, business, technical school, or faith-based institution for training new leaders within organizations that provide services to people with disabilities. Funding is intended to create and support strong, innovative leaders for agency programs. While the activities and ou...

Grants of up to $250 to Lake County, Illinois kindergarten through twelfth-grade teachers for projects that incorporate agricultural education into the curriculum. Funding will be provided for proposals such as, but not limited to, classroom lesson supplies, agricultural lessons culminating in a field trip, or career fair...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Eligible states include Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New York City, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pen...

Grants averaging $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individual athletes with disabilities to help cover training, equipment, competition, and coaching costs. Priority is given to applicants that demonstrate financial need. This program seeks to support athletes from around the world with physical challenges so they m...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit children and families. Funding is intended to assist organizations across the country with effective endeavors that foster the development of healthy families, and support, protect, and advocate for children and families. ...

Grants to West Central Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in Brown, Adams, Green, Cass, McDonough, Hancock, Pike, Morgan, Scott, and Schuyler Counties. Pre-applications are due January 1, 2018. The following areas are funded: - Education: Activities and organization...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Rock Island County, Illinois and Scott County, Iowa nonprofit organizations for activities that will improve their capacity to deliver services. Letters of interest are due March 15, 2018. Grants are intended to help nonprofits carry out their missions by supporting requests for the following: ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofits in the Greater Aurora Area, the TriCities, and Kendall County for capital projects. Letters of Intent are due March 31, 2018. Funding is available for programs in the categories of the arts and humanities, education, healthcare, and social services. Community Foundation gra...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by October 15 for proposals focusing on Private Higher Education and for proposals...

Matching grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for programs that initiate and promote Japanese Studies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support faculty compensation, travel costs, teaching and research materials, conferences, honoraria for lectures, and student expenses. The Japan Foundati...

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual, IHE, nonprofit organization, or corporate entity for efforts to make history engaging to audiences outside of academia. Applicants will be nominated based on long-term contributions and achievements in the public history movement. The award recipient will rec...

Grants to USA nonprofit and governmental equine welfare and animal welfare organizations that care for horses, donkeys, ponies, and mules. This program seeks to support equine-focused organizations that meet best practices in both equine care and nonprofit management. Consideration will be given to applications in the foll...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, individuals, groups, and organizations for activities that support women’s barbershop vocal music education and performance. Funding is intended for programs such as education workshops or seminars, music festivals, or other music education events.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to enhance quality of life and improve financial positions. The Foundation seeks to provide personal financial assistance, as well as coaching, to help financially prudent and hardworking individuals recover from unanticipated life events, and to promot...

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 to Marc Blitzstein, Lotte Lenya, and Kurt Weill. De...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to conduct research at a major archive center in New York. Applicants must e-mail program staff by October 15, 2018. Funding may be used to cover the costs of travel and accommodations in conjunction with the research. The research stipends are designed ...

Grants to Chicago Metropolitan area, Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that will benefit local residents. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of health care, arts and culture, education, and human services for underserved populations. Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support a wide range of community and environmental causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of education, human services, disaster relief, health, arts, and culture. The Foundation makes both program and operating grants and...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to empower young women by providing healthy reproductive education. Emphasis is placed on programs serving women who lack access to unbiased information regarding reproductive health and their options in life. The Anna Lalor Burdick (ALB) Program supp...

Fellowships providing a monthly stipend of $5,555 to USA, Canada, and International scholars holding a Ph.D. to carry out humanities research using a historic library collection in Washington, DC. Research should make use of the collection's manuscripts, rare books, and art from and about the early modern period. For t...

Fellowships of $35,000 to USA mid-career artists, writers, and scholars to carry out independent projects in painting or literary studies. Fellowships are intended to provide these individuals with the time to complete their work and are frequently used to supplement sabbatical leave. Fellowships are offered in a five-y...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to USA State historic preservation offices, certified local governments, and tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian organizations for activities necessary to qualify and provide nominations of sites for historic place or landmark recognition. Grant projects must support the su...

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $70,000 per year to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with a research institution for collaborative research in materials sciences. Funding is intended for projects and research in a variety of materials science disciplines, including: - Biomaterials: https://www.nsf.gov/...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit organizations for research projects on Western American photography before 1900 or on worldwide women in photography. Applications will be judged on the significance of the project to the field, the ability of the applicant to ca...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories small museums to implement projects that further the organization's priorities and strategic plan. Programs may fall in the areas of community anchors and catalysts, lifelong learning, or collections stewardship and public access. IMLS Inspire! Grants for Smal...

Grant of up to $10,000 to a Sangamon County, Illinois nonprofit, faith-based organization, school, or government agency for education and childhood development programming. Priority will be given to proposals that serve disadvantaged children in Sangamon County. Applicants must demonstrate the potential positive impact of ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International healthcare and science-related organizations, educational organizations, patient organizations, and healthcare professionals for educational programs, research, and treatments for rare diseases and genetic disorders. In alignment with BioMarin’s commitment to scientific innova...

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual representing any professional setting to recognize outstanding efforts to encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in the chemical sciences and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winner will designate an academic institution to receive a grant of $10,000 to furthe...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for proposals to support Japanese Studies programs. Priority will be given to small institutions, those that lack resources and personnel, and institutions that are experiencing funding cuts. Funding from this program is intended to achieve the fol...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA K-12 schools, school districts, and nonprofits to build school-based gardens that grow edible crops such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and grains to help connect children to their food sources. Funding may be used to buy seeds, plants, raised beds, fencing, wheelbarrows, greenho...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with a college, university, school district, nonprofit research facility, or nonprofit cultural institution for small research projects to improve education. Applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in an academic discipline or p...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible cities to benefit the Foundation's employees where they live and work. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to application with a brief description about organizational and funding goals. Funding is intended for program...