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 Chicago Area, Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit the local community. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for new initiatives or for the expansion of existing and proven programs in the areas of culture, education, family, ...

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 ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 and one larger multi-year grant to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in the Greater St. Louis area. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended organizations focused on one of the following ar...

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 ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to Indiana and Illinois licensed childcare homes and centers and registered ministries in the Wabash Valley to expand the capacity of childcare facilities to provide quality care. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Programs must be located in Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermilli...

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 of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in the Greater Aurora Area, the TriCities, and Kendall County for capital projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is available for programs in the categories of the arts and humanities, education, healthcare, and social service...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Rock Island County, Illinois and Scott County, Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that will improve their capacity to deliver services. Letters of Interest must be submitting prior to applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits increase their core capacities ...

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 and in-kind donations valued at $2,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and schools to create an educational bee hive program for K-12 students. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities to observe bees up close ...

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...

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 averaging $250 to USA individual artists to create high quality artworks in a wide variety of artistic disciplines and genres. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred by the artist's creative process, including but not limited to exhibits, recording studio time, art supplies, performances, rehearsal and per...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, state and local governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for conceptual and early stage support of behavioral, biomedical, and clinical research projects. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are a...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA constituent-led nonprofits for strategies and activities to create social change. Funding is intended to provide project and general operating support to organizations that utilize base-building and community organizing strategies to accomplish their goals. Funding is intended to provide g...

Fellowships of $80,000 and fellowships of $90,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for community projects that bring positive social change. The projects may address issues in the areas of education, climate change, health, human rights, poverty, and racial justice.

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

Grant of up to $15,000 to a USA professional working in architecture, or a related historic preservation field, for a project to explore architecture and preservation. Related fields may include architectural history, architectural conservation, environmental planning, urban design, landscape architecture, archaeology, the...

Grant of up to $15,000 to a USA mid-career professional for a research project in historical preservation or a related field of study. Funding is intended for a research project related to the interpretation, preservation,, appreciation, teaching, and study of European architecture, art, and related disciplines from antiqu...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA individuals for research and preservation-related projects. Grantees must be mid-career professionals with an academic background and experience in one or more of the following areas: architecture, historic preservation, urban design, architectural history, landscape architecture, environment...

Grants to USA state, local, and federally-recognized tribal governments to implement housing service contracts that assist previously incarcerated individuals. Applicants are advised that completing required registrations may take several weeks. Funding may be used for reentry services for those with a moderate to high ris...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, health, public safety, local, state, and Tribal law enforcement agencies for programs that reduce deaths and injuries of missing persons with developmental disabilities and dementia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and resources to enhance the delivery of STEAM courses. NSHSS strives to provide resources to assist teachers in thei...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that focus on patient safety and care, health education, and physician wellness. Applicants must be affiliated to the Funding Source or referred by one of its members.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribes, resident associations, and public housing agencies to achieve economic stability and independence for public and indigenous housing residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the services of ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence shelters to collaborate with local animal welfare organizations to build housing for pets belonging to shelter beneficiaries. Funding is available to build housing at the animal shelter facility which can be specifically reserved for animals whose owners are stayin...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 public and private schools and nonprofit organizations for new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be made for educational edible gardens that grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and grains. Funding is also intended to support classroom curricul...

Grants to USA Federal agencies, IHEs, national laboratories, research institutions, private organizations and corporations, cooperative extension services, and individuals to develop and disseminate research tools to address the needs of the specialty crop industry. New applicants are advised to complete required registrat...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations providing emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer on-premise pet housing. Funding is intended to support building and supply purchases for co-sheltering projects throughout the country, with priority given to applicants from Maine, Hawaii, Mississi...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and individuals to preserve and archive music and other recorded sounds that are representative of North American heritage. Funding is also available for scientific research projects related to the impact of music on the human cond...

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 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. Collaborative efforts are e...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the community in the Champaign-Urbana area. Funding is specifically intended for projects in the following focus areas: families, women, child welfare and protection, shelter, health, hunger prevention, literacy, school preparedness, and voluntarism.

Fellowships to USA recent doctoral scientists for the implementation of independent scientific research in the disciplines of astronomy and astrophysics. Funding is intended for theoretical, observational, archival, laboratory, or instrumental research in combination with a coherent educational plan for the duration of the...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering families and individuals for success, and early childhood ed...

Residencies in Upstate New York to USA, Canada, and International professional documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers. The funding source is particularly interested in supporting the most critical, current issues, including, but not limited to: democracy and governance; education; environment and climate chang...

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 nonprofit organizations and public agencies for unconventional and innovative strategies to promote health. Funding is intended for creative and original strategies that support the Fund's mission of fostering a culture of health in the nation. The goal of the program is to explore; to look into the future an...

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International teachers and counselors for necessary resources to enrich the instruction of AP classes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, supplies, field trips, and materials. Funding may be used to assist high school teachers of any Advanced Placement subject.

Awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 to USA and Puerto Rico Latino high school seniors to honor outstanding academic achievements and community involvement. Recipients must attend a regional event at their own cost. Awards are intended to recognize excellence in multiple categories such as community service; business and e...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies serving Evanston residents for organizational capacity building. Funding is intended to support initiatives to build the infrastructure of small to mid-size organizations that will further their growth, sustainability, and impact ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International scholars and scientists for outstanding achievements in the fields of history, medicine, environmental sciences, biochemistry and biophysics, and cognitive science. Awards will recognize significant breakthroughs and innovations, and visionary work influencing the development of eac...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual scholars whose research requires the use of specific collections and materials found in the funding source's library, located in California. Funding is intended to provide partial support toward the costs of travel, lodging, and living expenses.

Grants to Chicago area, Illinois nonprofit organizations to provide quality cultural and educational programming. Funding is intended to strengthen and support charitable institutions in Chicago and the surrounding communities and to bring benefit to both current and future residents.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to foster humanities-based discussion and study concerning the experience of war. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is primarily designed to serve military veterans, military families, and men and women in active serv...

Grants to DeKalb County, Illinois nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable activities that benefit local residents. The Foundation will consider inquiries for programs in the areas of education, arts, and human services. The Foundation seeks to support innovative programs and promote volunteerism. Founda...

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to support outdoor learning areas that engage children - preschool to high school -...

Award of $750 to a USA, Territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands), or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of costume, d...

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...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that promote social justice around the world. Applicants must submit a preliminary application in advance of a full proposal. Priority will be given to projects with small budgets that lack access to mainstream sources of funding. ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for career readiness and employment skills training programs for youth and young adults. For the purpose of this grant program, the funding source will not consider requests outside of the following locations: - Corporate Headquarters: Camden, NJ; Pennsauken, NJ; ...

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...

In-kind book donations valued at up to $250 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to incorporate agricultural topics in the curriculum. Projects should focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas. Applications should outline the project, goals, and desired outcomes of incorporating the books chosen.

Grants of up to $300 to Illinois preschool through high school teachers for educational projects that aim to promote agricultural literacy in the classroom. Proposed projects should focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas. Funding will be provided for projects including, but not limited to, agri...

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 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...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA teams of scientists, educators institutions, farmers, ranchers, and organizations in multiple North Central states for agricultural research and education projects that lead to sustainable and profitable food and fiber systems. Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michi...

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.

Grants of up to $1,000 to Fulton, Illinois nonprofit organizations for charitable projects and programs that impact a wide range of needs in the community. Funding may be requested for capacity building, critical equipment and technology needs and to support projects and activities. Grants are reviewed and evaluated on...

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...