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 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 by March 15. Priorities for grantmaking include proposals related to school and curriculum reform initiatives, and opportunities for professional development for...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers affiliated with a qualifying institution for research on spinal cord injury (SCI) and programs that address the quality of life for individuals living with SCI. Letters of Intent are due May 4. Funding is available for postdoctoral fellows, senior researchers, and pilot research project...

Grants to USA IHEs, government agencies, research centers, and qualifying individuals to support applied and fundamental research, extension projects, and education to promote sustainable agriculture. LOIs are due June 27. Projects may be related to food, natural resources, agriculture, and human sciences. Executive Su...

Grants to USA faculty and researchers and IHEs, nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research related to Long Island Sound. Pre-proposals are due June 20. The purpose of this program is to fund research that will improve the environmental management of Long Island Sound and its natural resource...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Letters of Inquiry are due by February 1. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, environmental initiatives that are working t...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research on system, policy, and environmental strategies that will improve the health and wellbeing of children. Concept papers are due July 18. This program seeks to help all children achieve optimal nutrition and a healthy weight. Backgroun...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with universities, hospitals, and nonprofit or for-profit research institutions to carry out research related to prenatal and maternal health. LOIs are due by May 15, 2018. Primary emphasis is placed on research to prevent premature birth, infant mortality, and...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies on novel interventions and treatments for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Letters of intent are due July 18, 2018. Treatments may include medical approaches such as pharmacological treatments and complementary and alternative forms of healthcare, a...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with paralysis due to a spinal cord injury to cover the costs of purchasing adaptive sports equipment. These grants are intended to foster inclusion in sports and recreation activities for individuals with paralysis, and to help such individuals overcome the barriers of paralysis....

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofits for programs that alleviate hunger, address food insecurity, and improve the lives of residents of the metropolitan Chicago area. Initial applications are due July 15, 2018. Priority is given to smaller, community-led organizations. Funded organizations should operate progr...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for mentoring and tutoring programs that primarily serve youth from disadvantaged communities in Chicago or its suburbs. Letters of Inquiry are due by July 13. Funding is intended for programs that provide one-to-one, long-term mentoring or tutoring between an adul...

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Illinois arts nonprofits in Cook County to test new ideas and approaches to solve existing problems. Letters of inquiry are due July 15, 2018. Proposals may offer innovative solutions to growth needs and challenges or help the organization pursue new opportunities. Arts organizations...

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofits and agencies in the Quad Cities area for programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, community development, health, and youth development. Proposals are preferred for core operating support for organizations or for successful ongoing programs, rather than for new programs or...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories STEM educators affiliated with high schools and nonprofit educational organizations to lead high school student teams in a hands-on STEM challenge. The initial application is due April 9, 2018. Students will invent technological solutions to real-world problems of their own ch...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofits to help use awareness practices to increase the effectiveness of the organizations. Letters of intent are due July 1, 2018. Funding is intended to promote social change work and advance the progressive movement. Specifically, the Foundation provides grants to: - ...

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs that will enhance the quality of life for eligible communities. New applicants must submit an LOI by November 15, 2017. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of education, human services, and healthcare and medical research. Program Areas: - Human...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofits for collaborative and innovative solutions to domestic and intimate partner violence in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. A letter of intent is due June 20, 2018. Planning for collaborative, community-centered, and intersectional approa...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research to inform policies that promote public health and wellbeing. LOIs are due June 7. Proposals may address how local, state, and national policies can be used to promote lifelong health for communities, families, and individuals; as well as...

Grants to Chicago area, Illinois nonprofit organizations for efforts to improve access to high-quality health care services, especially in underserved communities. Letters of Inquiry are due by May 11, 2018. The Funding Source is most interested in supporting the following types of proposals: - Programs that provide di...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for low-cost randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to build actionable evidence related to USA social spending and the effectiveness of social programs in the USA. Letters of inquiry are due by May 31. Funding is intended to implement trials using data that...

Grants to USA and Israel companies for collaborative research and development projects involving renewable energy and energy efficiency. Executive summaries are due July 9. Proposals will be considered for technology in all areas, such as wind and solar power, alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technology, smart grid, wat...

Grants to USA investigators working at nonprofit institutions for creative projects that improve the healthcare system and the value that it provides to patients and communities. A letter of intent must be submitted by May 3, 2018. Eligible topics include research that advances promising strategies in these areas: - ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for programs that utilize technology or computer and video games to educate and have a significant positive impact on the lives of youth and young adults, ages 7-18. LOIs are due by June 22. Funded projects and programs must be available nationwide, or at a mi...

Grants to USA medical colleges, research universities, and institutions for projects related to science and engineering, as well as research in the medical field. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Foundation during the pre-application counseling period. The Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by ...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, public governmental institutions, and individuals for research projects focused on health and nutrition for infants and young children, ages 0-3. The deadline to submit a concept paper is May 15. Priority funding is intended for research in the areas of nutrition...

Grants to USA scholars to support high-level research on the economic, political, and social effects of the shifting ethnic and racial composition on the nation. LOIs are due no later than May 24. Applications are invited for proposals addressing immigration, race, and ethnicity in the context of behavioral economics. ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs focusing on conservation of the world's oceans. LOIs are due January 8, 2018. Funding is also available to Delaware, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. nonprofits in eligible areas for performing arts programs and to Chicago, Illinois organizatio...

Grants to Chicago, Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible neighborhoods to promote the wellbeing of disadvantaged children and women, as well as people with disabilities. New applicants may be required to submit a letter of inquiry by March 8. Program areas include arts, culture, education, and social welfare. Th...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits for projects that promote greater voter participation and citizen education. A letter of inquiry is due on June 5, 2018. Funding is intended to help facilitate and ensure a responsive, responsible democratic government through citizen involvement. All projects must be...

Grants to USA states, groups of states, agencies, nonprofits, and IHEs for regional and national conservation and restoration projects. LOIs are due by May 4, 2018. Projects must benefit sport fish, wild birds, and/or wild mammals, and must address regional or national level funding priorities of state fish and wildlife a...

Grant to a USA individual or group of investigators for a research project related to the effectiveness of common physical therapy interventions. A letter of intent is due May 31, 2018. Preference will be given to studies that also examine the cost-effectiveness of these interventions and to projects having the most immedi...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations creating positive change through promoting self-sufficiency and community integration. Programs should address issues affecting children and families, the environment, and disenfranchised groups. Specifically, Singing for Change looks for groups that...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to Chicago Metropolitan Area, Illinois, Israel, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. A Letter of Intent is due May 11, 2018. Funding is intended for the following target areas: - Economic ...

Grants to USA public and private institutions of higher education that have been affected by recent natural disasters and emergencies, including hurricanes and wildfires. Pre-applications are due no later than June 4. Funds will be provided to qualifying institutions for emergency assistance in locations that have been dir...

Grants to USA nonprofits for innovative projects that benefit older Americans (ages 65 and above). Funding is specifically intended to support proposals that focus on the areas of advocacy, direct services, education and training programs for professionals working with the elderly, and/or research to identify the causes of...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher or team of researchers for exceptional contributions to multiple sclerosis research. The goal of the award is to acknowledge scientists who have demonstrated outstanding originality and innovation through their work. A selection committee comprised of leaders in scien...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $80,000 to Chicago Metropolitan Area, Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit medically underserved populations. LOIs are due December 18, 2017. Applicants seeking multi-year support must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding may be requested for capital projects, operating sup...

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve watershed quality in the Chicago and Calumet region. Pre-proposals are due May 15. Priorities include enhancing habitat quality, improving public access, and expanding green stormwater infrastructure. Ov...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to improve child welfare systems. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program seeks to strengthen outcomes related to safety, permanency, and well-being for children within the w...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life for women and girls in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Program areas include economic security, access to health, and freedom from violence. Eligible programs are located in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties. Economic sec...

Grants to USA Tribes, tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations to promote awareness of domestic violence, dating violence and family violence, and to provide supportive services to victims. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Executive Sum...

Scholarships to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term program in Israel. Funding will be awarded to a limited number of young adults who plan to study at an eligible Israeli university or attend a qualifying long-term, post-college program. The scholarship see...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, IHEs, and consortiums to enhance services available to crime victims in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Overview: Through the Tribal Set-...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that promote an inclusive, just, and vibrant Jewish community. The Foundation is currently focusing its grantmaking efforts on initiatives that are national in scope. Applications are invited for projects meeting the following priority areas: -Foster Jewish arts, cul...

Grants including both financial and in-kind support to Chicago, Illinois nonprofit organizations working to empower youth in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Applications are invited from local nonprofits with approaches and programs that promote the safety and well being of Chicago’s young people. Across so...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Midwestern USA nonprofits, businesses, units of local or state government and eligible federal agencies, units of local and state tribal government, faith-based organizations, and individuals for health and safety programs for farmers and agricultural communities. Geographic eligibility includ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to develop and expand dementia-capable home and community-based services. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Executive Summary: Cooperative agreements under t...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve the livelihood of state residents, with an emphasis on services that benefit the elderly. In evaluating applications, the Foundation will give primary consideration to programs involving medical services or education.

Grant to a USA academic research institution or nonprofit research organization to provide support and evaluations for local projects addressing the nutrition of women, infants, and children. The selected grantee will support local agency-led projects that provide tools, resources, and services surrounding eligible nutriti...

Executive training for business and community leaders in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee to address health, educational, economic, and infrastructure challenges in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt region. Participants will attend seven sessions ac...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, government agency, tribal government or organization, community or faith-based organization, hospital, or IHE to operate a nationwide counseling and information service for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrat...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit children and youth under the age of 20. Funding is intended for tangible items or for special supplies and purchases. For the purpose of this grant program, eligible applicants are those that operate anywhere ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and public-sector organizations for a campus-wide portal platform. Applications are invited from institutions seeking to upgrade their current campus portals, or to implement a first-time campus portal solution. Overview: Campus Consortium offers Gra...

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International education institutions and public sector organizations for an assessment process that will help protect individual privacy rights. The assessment will include a thorough audit, an onsite visit, and a recommendation report. Based on the alarming non-compliance ins...

Grants to Northern Illinois nonprofit organizations to supplement fundraising efforts to grow a permanent endowment. Applications are accepted from organizations serving Ogle, Boone, Winnebago, and Stephenson Counties. If participating organizations reach their fundraising goal within the designated timeframe, the Foundati...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations serving the educational, cultural, and social services needs of the Highland Park and Highwood communities. First-time applicants must submit an LOI by June 15. Funding is intended for new and innovative programs as well as supporting and expanding current services of social serv...

Grants to Highland Park, Illinois nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that benefit youth. Funding is intended for a specific program in the areas of education, arts, and social services. Previous funding has supported a public library, child care centers, chamber music groups, the local Boy Scouts ...

Fellowships of up to $4,200 per month to USA, Canada, and International researchers with a Ph.D. or other terminal degree to conduct research at a major library in the U.S. Areas of interest for this fellowship are the humanities and social sciences, especially research that is interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, or multili...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for innovative cancer research. A strong focus is placed on out-of-the-box, multidisciplinary, translational, and collaborative research projects. Funding is intended for projects that address unmet medical needs and that are currently unfunded. The focal key words...

Grants of $1,500 to USA artists and craftspersons who are engaged in or are planning a new craft or visual art project. Applicants must live and work in the United States and have a developed body of work. A jury of art professionals and/or artists will judge the submissions and make its recommendations to the Board of Dir...

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar with a significant body of work in the field of human resources. The purpose of this award is to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of human resources research. This award honors an individual for significant past and ongoing research contributions that i...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit children and youth and directly impact their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare through the dissemination of knowledge and information. Projects must involve the publication of knowledge about new organizations and their programs d...

Fellowships starting at $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that explore how to fight pervasive economic inequality. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Fellows are expected to work on a related topic of their choice and to produce work in a medium of their choosing, s...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofits and schools for youth-led projects that employ technology to solve environment-related issues. Projects should help encourage students and educators to find creative ways to use technology in order to achieve greater or innovative environmental outcomes. ecoTech Grants support ...

In-kind grants to USA educators, schools, and nonprofits in the 48 contiguous states to provide students with hands-on science, technology, and environmental learning opportunities. Formal and informal educators may request one of four kits from the funding source. Each kit is designed to engage students in project-bas...

Award of $500 to a USA college or university teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to journalism education. Nominations are invited on behalf of those demonstrating excellence in teaching journalism and mass communication history. Nominees for this award make a positive impact on student learning and offer an outs...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for youth-oriented projects that promote environmental stewardship. Funding is intended to support solution-oriented, youth-led projects that result in real environmental outcomes. The goals of these grants are to: - Empower youth by providing...

Fellowships and grants to USA and Canada academic institutions and rehab facilities for research that strives to improve the lives of those living with spinal cord injuries. LOIs are due March 23, 2018. Funding is available for fellowships for post-doctoral researchers, and for programs and studies to better understand the...

Grants starting at $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, landowners, and other partner groups for collaborative projects to enhance wetland and upland habitats for migratory bird species. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate program coordinator prior t...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states to positively impact local communities. Applications are accepted from organizations working in the following areas: health and human services, arts, culture, employment, and education. The purpose of this grants program is to...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to promote US higher education options for foreign students and encourage US-based students to study abroad. Applicants are advised that registrations required to apply may take up to four weeks to complete. Funding will support education advising centers in a variety of locat...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for capital improvement projects in the St. Louis Region. Applications are invited from organizations demonstrating a clear need for capital support. Funding will be issued for small but crucial capital improvement...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations to construct or rehabilitate transitional facilities and permanent supportive housing for military veterans. While consideration will be given to rural areas, higher priority will be placed on projects in large metropolitan areas with a dense veteran population. Eli...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pr...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies for scientific research concerning water quality and the environment. Proposals are invited from research addressing wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, recycled water, and other sources of water addressi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to provide foreign language instruction programs for US graduate and undergraduate students. Programs will provide students the opportunity to learn eligible foreign languages in an immersion setting. Students will gain and improve language proficiency and related cultural com...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, government agencies, and Native American tribes to increase access to historical resources and promote understanding of the nation’s history, culture, and democracy. Preliminary proposals are due January 18. The National Historical Publications and Record...

Grant of $90,000 to a USA nonprofit to support environmental sustainability initiatives. Funding is intended for new or existing programs that would measurably reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, either by sequestering gases presently in the atmosphere or by preventing the emission of those gase...

Grants starting at $50,000 and additional benefits to USA, Canada, and International start-up tech companies to relocate to Kansas City, Missouri for a minimum of one year. Applications are invited from businesses in a range of fields, including advanced manufacturing, agricultural technology, animal health, cloud services...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers associated with institutions for projects that improve the health and welfare of large companion animals such as horses, llamas, and alpacas. Animal health research projects must be hypothesis-driven, humane, and of high scientific merit and potential impact. There a...

Awards to Israel young faculty-rank researchers to recognize excellence in the fields of chemistry, life sciences, and physical sciences and engineering. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuation’s demonstrating quality and novel research, impact in their field, and potential for significant contributions for th...

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 that are financially sound as well as adaptable in other settings. Funding may also be awarded for projects whose purpos...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, NGOs, IHEs, and research institutions to address the issue of global warming by reducing food waste, improving girls’ education and women’s rights, and supporting plant-rich diets. Entries will compete for a cash prize in these four issue ar...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents of Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest and surrounding communities. Funds may be used to support programming and general operating costs, including capacity building grants. The Foundation will prioriti...

Grants to USA individual researchers as well as nonprofit and for-profit institutions for research to improve the nation’s healthcare system. Applications are invited for investigator-initiated research in the areas of healthcare financing, management, policy, and delivery. Purpose: The purpose of this program is...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit and tribal housing authorities to develop affordable housing for veterans located in rural areas. Funding may be used for construction projects to provide temporary and permanent housing solutions for low-income veterans. Funding is intended to support local nonprofit housing dev...

Grants to USA national nonprofit organizations to provide high-quality arts education services and projects for youth and children. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program places a strong emphasis on benefitting students with disabilities and ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA and Canada designers and design agencies to partner with a nonprofit to develop a publicity campaign. Recipient organizations will implement campaigns that effectively communicate the needs and concerns of the community they serve. At least a portion of the grant must be used fo...

Grants starting at $10,000 to Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, South Dakota, and Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that focus on promoting stable housing, strong local economies, vibrant neighborhoods, and an educated workforce. The goal of the Bank's Community Devel...

Awards of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to implement projects that utilize technology to advance the organization's mission. Funding is intended to recognize organizations that have ideas to use technology to better their local communities and change lives. Technology Innovation Awar...

Grants to USA fire departments in eligible states to improve firefighting capacity in communities where the funding source has a business presence. In addition to cash grants, the funding source also provides free educational materials to engage children, parents, and teachers in fire safety. This program seeks to support ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at tax-exempt institutions for long-term studies on inequality and youth outcomes, as well as strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth. Funding is intended for research that focuses on youth ages 5-25. Applicants...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to provide counseling and shelter services for youth experiencing homelessness, trauma, neglect, or exposure to violence. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Executive Summary: ...

Scholarships of $10,000 to immigrants and refugees to attend a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited USA or territories university or college. To be eligible, applicants must have been born outside the US and be enrolled or accepted to a qualifying degree program. The goal of this program is to help immigrants a...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that aim to prevent risky behavior in youth. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Programs should promote health and positive outcomes for youth. Executive Sum...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to strengthen families, including families at risk for child maltreatment. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and educational institutions to provide legal assistance to tribes, tribal justice systems, and low-income individuals, and to enhance tribal justice systems. Applicants are advised to verify or create the registrations required to apply well in advance of the deadline date. ...

Awards of $10,000 and additional benefits to USA and Canada sports teams, athletes, and organizations that effectively use sports to foster and sustain positive community changes. Candidates for this award make communities healthier places to learn, live, work, and play. Selection Criteria: In determining the wi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to offer technical assistance and training as it relates to community facilities programs in rural areas. Grantees will assist rural communities in activities such as planning for and identifying facility needs, improving facilities management. ...