Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to USA and territories individual artists, ensembles, and nonprofit arts organizations to support touring performances by US-based artists at performing arts marketplaces and international festivals. Funding is intended to support performances by exemplary artists and ensembles represe...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Evanston, Illinois nonprofit organizations for arts programs and projects that serve local residents, as well as for operating support and capacity building activities. Funding is intended to develop Evanston as an arts hub and destination by activating the assets of the community. Program areas c...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA and Puerto Rico faculty and staff members affiliated with Hispanic-Serving IHEs for humanities research. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen the humanities at Hispanic-Serving Institutions by promoting humanities res...

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...

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...

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...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,500 to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit arts organizations in the Greater Chicago region to support general operations. Prospective applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The Foundation provides general operations grants and an array of other kinds of suppor...

Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations to improve public access to collections that highlight the unique culture, heritage, and history of eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible communities include the Chicago region counties of Il...

Grants to Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for activities that benefit the Scott County community. Program areas include economic development, arts and culture, human services, and education. Proposal Types: -Economic Development: proposal...

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to USA K-12 American history teachers for excellence in educating students on this subject. One nominee from each state will receive the monetary prize, a certificate of recognition, an archive of resources to be presented in their name to the school library, an invitation to parti...

Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children gre...

Grants of up to $500 to USA and territories public schools, preschools, Head Start programs, and public libraries to implement creative educational projects. This program provides an opportunity for teachers and librarians to present special projects outside the usual curriculum, or to engage students in meeting curricular...

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 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for high-quality programming, general support, or capital projects within Jewish communities. Funding in the USA is primarily intended for Miami, Florida organizations. Eligible requests may be for the following types of programs: - Jewish Education (formal and informal) ...

Awards of $5,000 and $60,000 to USA and territories individuals ages 50 and older to recognize recent efforts to make a positive social impact. Strong consideration will be given to candidates working to address areas that are of particular concern to the Funding Source, specifically: intergenerational work; rethinking th...

Grants to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for original ideas and innovative projects that will lead to the advancement of scholarship in the area of the arts. An LOI is required before being invited to submit a proposal. The Foundation funds projects that align with their mission to challenge and shift perc...

Grants to USA public and private nonprofit organizations to implement international arts exchange programs in the themes of performing arts and hip hop dance. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to create partnerships through professional development and artistic collaboration tha...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on humanitarian support, the environment, disadvantaged children, arts and culture, education, and animal welfare. Preference will be given to those organizations, individuals, and/or initiatives that will stand the test o...

Grants of $750 to USA and Territories community organizations and libraries serving Asian Pacific American and American Indian or Alaska Native families and children for storytelling programs. The literacy program explores and celebrates these cultures through oral traditions, books, and art to provide an interactive, enr...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to USA individual painters or groups of painters over the age of 45 who need financial assistance. The goal of this program is to support the creation of American art and to support American artists who are under-recognized. In addition to the cash grant, the award also includes an exh...

Scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships ranging from $7,500 to $30,000 to USA students and individual artists for professional training in the theater arts. Funding is intended to support tuition costs for students in their final year, as well as artistic fees and salaries for mentorships and mainstage production w...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support loan exhibitions of national art. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support scholarly exhibitions that significantly strengthen the understanding and study of national art, including all facets...

Grants averaging $250 to USA artists to support creative projects. Funding is intended to assist with expenses such as recording studio time, performances, art supplies, exhibits, project-related expenses, and residencies. This grant is open to artists of any discipline. Artists may also apply for community service proj...

Fellowships of up to $60,000 per year to USA researchers, writers, and teachers to carry out advanced humanities research. Funding is intended for projects that display outstanding research and analysis, and clear and fluent writing. Applications must clearly express a project’s value to humanities scholars, general audi...

Fellowships of up to $60,000 per year to USA individual scholars and faculty members at IHEs to carry out advanced humanities research. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that include digital expression and digital publication. To be eligible for ...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to increase the availability of arts opportunities for underserved populations. Applications are invited for projects that promote public engagement with various forms of arts programming that emphasize the potential of the arts in community ...

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 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.

Award of $1,000 to a USA media exhibit, written work, or public program for an outstanding project that has enhanced public appreciation of North American West history. The prize is awarded to projects that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of the past or serve as a model of professional public his...

Grants to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries to support charitable activities within the funding source’s Quad Cities service area. Program categories include education, healthcare, social services, arts and culture, and workforce and economic development. In general, grants shall be made f...

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Previous winners have been recognized for changing negative perceptions of blindness, and breaking down barriers that face people who are blind. Each year, if feasible, awards are given to applicants in the fo...

Residency totaling $45,000 to a USA, Canada, or International photographer to work and live for ten months in the Raleigh-Wake County, North Carolina community. The photographer must currently live outside of Wake County. Funding is intended to make photography more accessible to the local community. During the residen...

Grants of approximately $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to protect the cultural, civil, economic, social, and political rights of people across the globe. The Foundation's mission includes pursuing justice and peace and distributing the world's resources equitably. Previous grants have been awarded fo...

Grants to Chicago, Illinois arts and culture nonprofit organizations, museums, performance groups, and community arts programs for operating support. New applicants are required to contact the Funding Source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to support organizations that offer high quality arts experien...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and ...

Scholarships and fellowships ranging from $7,500 to $30,000 to USA dance students and dancers for professional training and salary assistance. Scholarships cover the costs of school tuition for full-time dance majors at a nonprofit school, and fellowships provide salary assistance for a new artistic full-time employee of a...

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA choreographers for the creation of new artistic works that will be performed in public during the fellowship period. Funding is intended to encourage creative artistic advancements of emerging choreographers that broaden the artistic scope of the dance company. Fellowships are awarded to an...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for workshops that provide coaching and support for amateur musicians playing chamber music. Funding is available to reduce registration fees for participants, subsidize coaches’ salaries, and provide scholarships for participants. ACMP defines a workshop as a pr...

Grants typically ranging between $15,000 and $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that use film and media as part of a campaign tool to promote environmental activism. Funding is intended to support campaigns that inspire audiences to become environmental activists through film and media. P...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and affiliated teams or individuals to enhance cultural, arts, and social programming in the communities of Forest Park, River Forest, and/or Oak Park. Funding is intended for capacity building and professional development. Examples of capacity-building include...

Grants of up to $750 to USA music teachers for education, professional development, and personal enrichment opportunities that will enhance the applicant's teaching and performing skills. Funding is intended for private study, special projects, and specific college-level course work in pedagogy, composition, music theory, ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA artists of Korean heritage for the creation and exhibition of a specific project. Criteria for the grant include its impact on contemporary art and artistic merit. An ideal recipient is a mid-career artist with an impending project in need of financial assistance and a significant record of ...

Grants to Decatur Area, Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, hospitals, arts organizations, religious organizations, and shelters for educational arts programming and community arts events. Priority will be given to programs benefitting underserved communities. Programs may take place in Ma...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help cover the costs of international travel for exchanges in the arts and the environmental sciences. A Letter of Intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible regions include the Southeast, East, and Central Europe, Central Asia, the Baltic states, Mongolia, an...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs with a broad charitable focus in the Peoria area. Applicants should demonstrate how programs will enhance the local quality of life, address a community need, and be sustainable in the long term. The Committee supports projects and programs that: - Provide dire...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, artists, art production platforms, cultural institutions, festivals, and biennials for contemporary art projects. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the production, exhibition, public diss...

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

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Grants of up to $40,000 USA to small and medium-size nonprofit arts organizations for general operating and specific project support. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support visual arts organizations that promote progress and innovation; that present diverse and under-re...