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 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 ranging from $3,000 to $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and artists for the development and creation of puppet theater performances. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support the planning and production of new, innovative works that meet high artistic standa...

Fellowships and grants to USA and Canada academic institutions and rehabilitation facilities for research on psychological, biological, and social factors affecting individuals living with spinal cord injuries. An LOI must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people living with SCI. ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations creating positive change through promoting self-sufficiency and community integration. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Programs should address issues affecting children and families and disenfranchised groups. Sp...

Grants to USA and Canada Jewish education-related institutions, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to assist educators in developing and implementing new and innovative approaches to Jewish education. Funding is intended to support projects that are financially sound and adaptable in other settings. Grants may also be u...

Grants of $90,000 per year for two years to USA physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for leadership development and to develop palliative care projects. LOIs must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended for clinical, education, policy, and research projects in the area of palliative care, as we...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support high-risk research on inflammatory bowel disease. LOIs must be submitted to start the application process. This program challenges investigators to push boundar...

Awards to USA and Canada psychologists, ages 65 years old and up, in recognition of a distinguished career and enduring contribution to the field of psychology. There are four categories for these awards, each recognizing a different aspect of contribution to the field. Award Categories: 1. Gold Medal Award for Life...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to McHenry County, Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that impact the local community. An LOI must be submitted prior to the full application. First-time applicants are required to attend a workshop. Program areas include health, human services, arts, culture, education, and...

Grants to USA and Canada full-time researchers affiliated with an institution for projects that improve workplace, education, and living outcomes for teens and youth with autism. Letters of Intent are due before the submission of a full application. Funding is intended for either measurement projects or demonstration proje...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories dental organizations, dental schools, universities, and government or community-based nonprofit groups for innovative projects that will improve access to oral health care for those in need. Applicants must submit a proposal summary prior to submitting a full application. T...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic and research institutions for research and empirical studies assessing the health effects of actions taken to improve air quality. A preliminary application must be submitted before applying. Funding may be used for larger studies or for smaller-scale methods development st...

Grants to USA and territories researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations to design and research pilot projects that increase the understanding of safety in offshore gas and oil operations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding Priorities The Gulf Research Program seek...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit institutions and public entities for the preservation of film materials. Funding is intended for new lab work involved in preserving film materials of historical and cultural significance, which were created in the United States or by U.S. citizens living abroad. Eligi...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $80,000 to Chicago Metropolitan Area, Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit medically underserved populations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Applicants seeking multi-year support must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding may be request...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International predoctoral students for research related to autism. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support scientists in the early stages of their career who are interested in making autism research their chosen field....

Fellowships averaging $65,000 to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral scientists for training and research related to autism. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support highly qualified postdocs in public or private institutions who are pursuing ...

Grants starting at $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve local health systems and promote the wellness of children and families within the state. Letters of Intent are required prior to submission of a full application. The Funding source awards grants through two different funding streams: Healthy Kids, H...

Prizes of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International teams of pre-college youth (ages 15-18) for a design and research challenge using clean technology. Teams must register before the competition. The categories for this year's competition are: mitigating the effects of climate change and resource preservation. The o...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit institutions, IHEs, hospitals, government entities, research and development entities, and individuals for investigative research related to autism. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Autism Speaks is seeking novel gran...

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 to USA, Canada, and International research faculty based at an academic or nonprofit institution for research addressing a treatment resistant form of epilepsy and motor and cognitive disability. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full application. Funding is intended to advance the development of therapies fo...

Grants to USA and territories public and private nonprofits, tribal governments, academic institutions, and agencies for research focused on community health, health equity, and climate change. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal to be considered for this grant. Funding is intended to support research into a rang...

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 could result in new treatments for people with epilepsy. To start the application process, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Funding is intended to accelerat...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $35,000 to Sangamon, Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs for individuals, families, and their caregivers who are affected by dementia and/or Alzheimer's. LOIs must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended for programs and se...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to Illinois charitable and faith-based organizations, schools, and certain government agencies and municipalities for programs and services for older adults in Sangamon County. LOIs must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life and address the un...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers, officers, and board members of eligible organizations to support wildlife conservation research. Applicants are required to submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Proposals should focus on the research and conservation of a speci...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 to USA and Israel organizations for creative, impactful projects within the Jewish community. The Fund supports projects that take a problem-solving approach to issues in the areas of spiritual leadership, Jewish communal life, education, and social justice, with a particular focus o...

Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. The contest is intended to encourage educators to teach their students by means of hands-on activities about recycling, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The 2018-2019 Carton 2 Ga...

Prizes to USA small businesses seeking cash resources and in-kind printing services. Eligible contest entrants are small businesses with 99 or fewer employees that have been selling a product or service for a minimum of 6 months. Awards will be determined according to votes. Businesses may direct their fans and customers t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profit companies, agencies, and IHEs for innovative solutions for the control and elimination of tropical diseases. Funding is intended for creative ideas (digital or non-digital) that will enhance the quality of information related to neglected tropical diseases and...

Grants of $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies located outside of the Washington DC metro area to promote early cancer detection, screening, prevention education, and vaccination. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of both new and currently existing c...

Opportunity for USA startups to pitch visionary ideas related to global commerce to a vast network of business people. Participants in the challenge will respond to one or more questions that global businesses must address in today's digital age. Focus areas include: digital issuance, digital payments, and providing added ...

Grants totaling $50,000 to Illinois nonprofits, faith-based organizations, schools, and government entities to address issues affecting women and children in Sangamon and the surrounding counties. A letter of inquiry must be submitted before applying. Creativity, innovation, and imagination will be considered in the evalu...

Grants to USA, territories, and Canada children in grades 1-12 who are deaf or hard of hearing to participate in extracurricular after-school, summer, and weekend arts and sciences programming. Funding is intended for programs focused on developing skills in the sciences or arts while enhancing capacity in Listening and Sp...

Awards to honor USA individuals for charitable work or volunteerism in organizations benefiting children. Recipients must be avid auto racing fans who have volunteered with a children's charity for at least five years. Finalists will receive a donation to their charity. Applicants will be judged on the following criter...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and teams of teachers, and grants of up to $25,000 to district leaders for projects that aim to improve systems to foster social and emotional skills in new and innovative ways for students in grades pre-K through 12. Funding is intended for either teacher-led projects or district-wid...

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 $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Schools and Institutions of Higher Education to install an after-hours, holiday, and weekend helpdesk solution. Funding is intended to support the costs of implementation associated with the platform in the recipient institutions. Amidst incessantly buzzing ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to implement a user lifecycle management and provisioning system. Funding is intended to cover licensing, support costs, hosting, and professional services related to the implementation of the solution. Campus Consortium offers G...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and accredited IHEs to implement an attendance tracking technology platform. This application offers institutions an expedient, simple, and cost-effective method for logging the attendance of staff, faculty, and students. Funding is intended to give ins...

Grants of up to $91,500 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to cover the licensing and support costs of implementing a single-login/sign-on solution for campus portals. The program will allow end users to enter their login information only once to access the supported applica...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 school and accredited IHEs for solutions that enhance the use of information technology (IT). Funding is intended for implementation of a platform designed for student recruitment and enrollment. The application is built to improve overall communication that serves to engage st...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education for a school-wide mobile app that can be used by staff, faculty, and students as a replacement for a current mobile app. Funding is intended to give schools with smaller IT budgets a chance to implement new technolog...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education for a password management system that allows users to reset their password without the need for IT help desk intervention. Funding is intended to cut back on help desk costs and to help users save time when accessing...

Grant of $30,000 and grants of in-kind support to USA nonprofits and military veterans to help launch or expand their businesses. Past funding has supported a variety of businesses with products and services such as hydroponic vegetables, dog treats, virtual reality simulations, and medical scrubs. Bob Evan Farms is se...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International emerging investigators for blood cancer research. Preference will be given to projects that focus on lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, and MDS. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for individuals that are in t...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars and scientists in all fields of study to work as faculty at an Israeli IHE. Fellowships will offer top researchers the chance to be employed during the 2019/20 academic year and will enable the universities to offer them their first full-time academic appointments, as ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for legal services that benefit needy communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of new and creative projects that would not be possible without financial assistance. A small preference is given for projects that involve Columbia law students or al...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Priority areas include arts, c...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International libraries and library-serving organizations to recognize an exemplary public relations or strategic communication program. Possible programs include year-long centennial celebrations, summer literacy programs, awareness campaigns, innovative community partnerships, or fundraising fo...

Grants to USA doctoral students, non-tenured junior faculty, and post-doctoral fellows for research projects in computational social science. Funding is intended for research to improve living conditions in the USA through addressing issues such as race, immigration, and ethnicity; behavioral economics; social, economic, a...

Grants to Illinois nonprofits for programs to benefit disadvantaged youth and families in the Rockford region. Funding is intended to assist children, youth, and families in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties. The Funding Source seeks to help abused, neglected and at-risk youth and their families to develop an...

Grants anticipated to range from $900 to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofits, schools, libraries, IHEs, and other government agencies that provide arts programs. Applicants must complete a pre-qualification process before submitting an application. Applicants must choose one program area within which to apply: arts-in-education...

Grants ranging from $250 to $500 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators to promote physical education and fitness. Proposals will be considered based on need and creativity. Priority will be given to projects directly related to roller skating as well as innovative projects aimed at improving physical fitness or educati...

Grants to Illinois nonprofits for community benefit projects in the Champaign-Urbana area. Funding is specifically intended for projects in the areas of families, women, child welfare and protection, shelter, health, hunger prevention, literacy, school preparedness, and voluntarism. Programs and projects should be rela...

Grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for community-based chamber music instruction programs. Priority will be given to programs that promote diversity and improve access to music in underserved communities. Particular interest is given to programs serving students ages 18 and...

In-kind grants of football equipment to USA nonprofits and schools offering youth football programs. Football equipment provided through this opportunity includes helmets, shoulder pads, uniforms, tackling equipment, and more through a selected vendor. Grants are awarded based on need, merit and the organization's involvem...

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA K-12 and college music teachers to recognize their outstanding commitment to music education and their positive impact on their students. Nominations may be submitted by teachers, students, parents, community members, administrators, and other individuals. Music Educator applicants will b...

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals who explain mathematical ideas to non-mathematical audiences on a continuous basis. Previous awards have been given to individuals who have explained the concept of mathematics through doodles on YouTube, through TV series, and through their books.

Grants of up to $20,000 and one grant of up to $19,000 to a USA early-career psychologist to support research in the area of treatment and early intervention for children with serious emotional disturbance. This program is intended to empower psychologists in producing scientifically-based research and programs that will p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Grants are intended to prevent new nuclear countries from developing, build regional security and peace in South Asia, and promote the elimination of nuclear weapons. The Fund giv...

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for linguistic fieldwork and language revitalization projects. Funding for proposals that serve both the field of linguistics and the indigenous community are most likely to be funded, however, projects that have immediate applicability t...

Academic guidance and scholarship program for USA and territories high-performing middle school students with financial need. Funding is intended to help students achieve their academic potential by providing funds for tuition and summer programs, computer equipment, arts and music lessons, and study abroad programs. T...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, universities, and research institutions in the West Central region and Cook County for educational programs on smart energy consumption. Applicants must contact the Foundation before submitting an application. Funding is in...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations to support travel related to the international promotion of Canadian artistic works and artists. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Grants are available for registered or incorporated C...

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research that addresses the health and wellness of small companion animals including cats and dogs. Funding is intended to support humane and hypothesis-driven projects with strong scientific merit and the potential for significant impact on animal he...

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA women business owners to invest in and further grow their businesses. Winners will have access to regular discussions on business topics with designated experts, the other Fellows, and Foundation staff. Each Fellow will commit to a one-year fellowship which includes: - A $5,000 grant to f...

Awards starting at $25,000 to USA and territories and Canada nonprofit organizations and universities for programs that synthesize K-12 STEM education and environmental stewardship and sustainability. Funding is intended to increase the impact of existing innovative programs that use the environment as a pathway to STEM ed...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations for the development of education technology that will enhance PreK-12 learning. Funding is intended to support the creation of technological tools that improve educational content and learning experiences, and that will expand the definition of stu...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit veteran service organizations for programs that support veterans, including veterans with disabilities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding may be used for unique programs that provide physical and mental recovery services. Examples of eligible project...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a range of educational programs and research projects addressing health issues specific to women. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz before submission of a full application. Proposals are invited for research on designated topics that are expected to h...

Grants to Morton area, Illinois nonprofit organizations and government units to support creative and/or new community projects. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents, now and for future generations. Eligible requests should advance one or more of the following objectives: 1) Address a...

Grants to USA nonprofits and qualified IHEs for research to improve the safety and health of miners in all types of mining operations. Funding is intended for innovative projects specifically in health and safety interventions; safety and health management and training; mine escape, rescue, and training; and injury and dis...

Grants to USA partnerships for new and established youth apprenticeship activities. Funding is intended to create and implement strategies that advance youth apprenticeship in regions, cities, and states across the country. Grants will support cross-site learning, strategy development, and implementation activities that st...

Grants ranging between $5,000 and $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and academic or research institutions for projects that will advance and safeguard the organic industry and the livelihood of organic farmers. An LOI is required before submitting a full application. This fund provides a way for farmers to address the...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has made significant contributions to the planning and development of the built environment. Nominees may include, but are not limited to, public officials, developers, academics, writers, journalists, researchers, architects, and urban planners. The Prize is des...

Grants to USA nonprofit and governmental research institutions and IHEs to carry out evaluations of interventions for special education students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is intended to support rigorous evaluations of education interventions that st...

Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental research institutions and IHEs to partner with local education agencies for short-term evaluations of education interventions. Funding is intended for obtaining data that will inform LEAs regarding the efficacy of current educational interventions. The program is des...

Grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits, IHEs, professional societies, and advocacy organizations for projects that prepare scientists-in-training for stable, fulfilling careers. Funding is intended for programs that have the potential for affordable large-scale deployment. Helping trainees unde...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinary students at an accredited institution for mentored research projects that promote the health and welfare of animals. Funding is available for both companion animals such as dogs, cats, horses, alpacas, llamas, and companion exotics, as well as wildlife. ...

Grants to Chicago, Illinois businesses and property owners for project development and real estate improvements. Funding is intended for small and large projects that support both new or established businesses or cultural assets. The goal of the program is to improve and develop underserved neighborhoods in commercial corr...

Prizes valued at $25,000 to USA public, private, and parochial schools to engage students in grades 6-10 and their teachers in explorative learning. This opportunity uses a STEAM-focused multi-disciplinary learning approach to empower students to explore their world through building and creating. The Innovation Generati...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative social sciences research addressing the increase of alternative work arrangements in the US workforce. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation invites proposals for research examining both the causes and consequences of alternative work arra...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois schools serving low-income students to support the implementation of a healthy breakfast program during school morning hours. Funding is intended for the purchase of approved initiatives, equipment, and materials that would facilitate the breakfast after the bell delivery models. Elig...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA orthopedic surgery residents at recognized orthopedic programs to support research projects and related expenses. Eligible projects must be free-standing, even if they are part of a larger work. For laboratory and clinical projects, such as outcome studies, applicants must describe clinical re...

Grants and fellowships of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit theater companies and individual artists for theater programs for children and youth and K-12 education programs that integrate drama and theater. Funding may be used for equipment, travel expenses, and new initiatives and original plays. Eligible applications may com...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit and for-profit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of people affected by autism. Funding is intended for programs and activities that address the focus areas of education and training, culture, animal therapy, fitness and health, social ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International performing organizations for the commission of chamber and symphonic music compositions. This program is primarily intended for chamber groups and orchestras demonstrating a record of excellence in the presentation of contemporary music. The commissioned works will be performed ...

Grants of $50,000 and grants of $75,000 to Illinois school districts and education agencies for programs that will help to retain and develop teacher leaders. Applicants must complete pre-qualification requirements prior to applying for the grant. Priority will be given to proposals for improving culturally responsive prac...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International PhD or graduate-level researchers who are affiliated with an accredited educational institution. Funding is intended for innovative research projects and programs that foster the understanding of gifted children and youth. Applications will be accepted from graduat...

Grants to USA individuals and organizations serving people with developmental disabilities for medical equipment, adaptive toys, services, and therapy devices. Funding is intended to cover the cost of equipment and services that are not covered by insurance but are necessary to maximize potential and obtain the best qualit...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, health care, civics and culture, and the environment. The categories above are not intended to l...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on improving public policy. Funding will be provided for capital, operating, and program support requests. Eligible programs are those that address one of the following areas: - Enhancing the understanding of the free enterprise system; - Prese...

Grants of up to $1,750 to USA independent unfunded researchers to study underresearched areas of military history at a military heritage center located in Pennsylvania. Funding is intended to cover expenses such as meals, lodging, travel expenses, and photocopying. The Army Heritage Center Foundation LTC John William Wh...

Fellowships of $2,500 per month to USA, Canada, and International scholars, artists, performers, archivists, playwrights, curators, filmmakers, and librarians for research utilizing a collection of art, manuscripts, and rare books from the early modern period. Funding is intended to support research that advances new schol...

Fellowships to USA medical centers, hospitals, continuing education providers, and healthcare organizations for fellowship programs in heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, structural heart, coronary, neuromodulation, and vascular disease states and treatments. Applicants are eligible to apply for grants on behalf of individu...

Grants of $500 to USA individuals, neighborhoods, and groups for a one-day community project or event that promotes wildfire safety. Funding is intended for projects that improve and promote wildfire safety and involve the participation of residents working collaboratively. Eligible activities will be coordinated by a sing...