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Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books that foster engagement with the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support well-researched books in any area of t...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Territories nonprofit cultural, academic, and research institutions, government agencies, and Indian Tribes to preserve significant audio and video media. Funding is intended to support the digital reformatting of media that is fragil...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a range of projects that foster understanding of Japan throughout the world. Eligible proposal categories include programs that promote Japanese culture, seminars, research, symposia, and programs to ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particu...
Grants to USA organizations for efforts to create positive change in the world. Activities should align with one or more of the following categories: arts, education, environment, community, healthcare, and peace. The Foundation strives to make a critical difference i...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit museums for artwork preservation projects. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is for the conservation of culturally and historically significant works of art that are da...
Grants to USA nonprofit theaters to support performing arts. Funding is intended to promote and invest in existing theaters around the country that have an established track record, demonstrated financial responsibility, and have invested effort to enhance the state of...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International entertainment industry workers for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to help offset financial losses incurred due to the cancellation or postponement of concerts, tours, and festivals o...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois arts organizations in eligible areas to mitigate the adverse impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to provide operational support to local arts organizations. Eligible applicants must be in operation in th...
Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is provided for programs in the areas of alcohol and drug treatment, cultural activ...
Fellowships of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to conduct original humanities research in New York City. This program is open to individuals working in a broad range of social science and humanities fields. Eligible applicants are scholars who have c...
Awards of $500 to USA English teachers at two-year colleges to recognize and promote educational programs that improve language learning for students of diverse backgrounds and interests. The award program honors teachers for outstanding initiatives that help students ...
Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstrate e...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions to foster increased foreign studies. Funding is intended to support innovative or existing programs and to support programs at small institutions and institutions without an existing program. Progr...
Matching grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for programs that promote the expansion and growth of Japanese studies throughout the country. Applications may be for a single institution, or a collaboration or consortia. The Foundation will give strong...
Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada organization, business, group, or individual in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhi...
Grants of up to $6,000 to USA scholars and doctoral graduates for expenses related to non-commercial research in any area of knowledge. Funding is intended to support laboratory research expenses, fieldwork costs, travel to archives and libraries, and the purchase of m...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International art institutions and museums to exhibit Japanese works of art to overseas audiences. The purpose of the program is to deepen the knowledge and appreciation of Japanese art and culture among audiences outside of Japan. Funding is...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs or projects in the areas of education, arts learning, vocational training, and health care. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a specia...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and colleges for projects and programs that foster the growth of bluegrass music. Funding is intended for cultural, educational, organizational dev...
Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. Some of the prizes will be awarded specifically in the categories of creative arts, health and nutrition, STEM, and environmental stewardshi...
Fellowships of up to $25,000 and fellowships of $55,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and postgraduate scholars for research related to the history of technology and science in East Asia. Funding is intended to promote studies conducted by doctora...
Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school 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...
Grants of up to $20,000 per year to USA small nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, initiatives, and programs that promote the arts a...
Fellowships to USA scholars to conduct research projects in Japan. Eligible areas of study include social sciences, humanities, and comparative research. Eligible participants are doctoral students and individuals who hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience.
Grants and in-kind support to USA women filmmakers of color for debut short documentary and narrative films. In addition to the grant, applicants will also receive a mentorship program. Applicants must identify as female or non-binary and as a member of the BIPOC commu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. The program encourages applications for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that are at a plan...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, IHEs, and tribal governments to support coordinated exploration on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to produce bo...
Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Organizations with small budgets are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theat...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies to enhance the care and conservation of noteworthy humanities collections. Funding is intended to help institutions focused on the humanities such as museums, libraries, histo...
Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit theater companies for performances and educational activities for high school and middle school students. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support professional produc...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and theater companies to provide Shakespeare and theater education programs to juvenile offenders. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting an application. Applicants are advised that required ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for preservation projects to protect significant materials and collections. Applicants are advised that the required pre-application registrations may take up to one month to complete. The purpose of the...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to support activities that promote justice and liberation. Applicants seeking multi-year grants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations that are actively responding...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that encourage international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funds will also support scholar...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International museum exhibition label writers and editors for outstanding label writing. The purpose of the program is to display examples of excellent label writing, highlight best practices, and to inspire and teach museum professiona...
Grants to USA agencies, tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to plan, interpret, and protect the locations of historic American battles. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding ...
Grants of $5,000 to USA individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Practicing artists must be able to demonst...
Grants of up to $1,500, grants of up to $4,500, and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois individuals, artists, nonprofit organizations, and event producers for a range of arts initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for publicly...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for original and innovative projects that advance education in the area of the arts. Funding is intended to support exhibition, academic, conservation, or convening support. The Foundation is seeking proposals that will provide pro...
Indemnity coverage to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for exhibitions being held within the United States. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Participation in the program is inten...
Grants to USA and Territories artists for creative activities in a wide variety of arts genres and disciplines. Funding is intended to assist with project related expenses and activities that support the creative process, including studio time, performance and rehearsa...
Grants to Illinois public IHE laboratory schools, school districts, vocational centers, and charter schools to develop foreign language and arts programs in schools. Funding is intended for programs to implement, enhance, or expand educational programs in these subject...
Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to meet needs at the p...
Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for programs and exchanges related to US-Japan policy. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects that not only raise awareness of Japan in the US and/or ...
Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for initiatives, exchanges, and studies related to US-Japan policy. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to respond to policy-focused needs as identified by practitione...
Awards to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to recognize exceptional commitment to the care of historic sites, structures, and collections. Nominations must demonstrate the organization’s commitment to collections preservation through research, interpretation, e...
Grants to USA nonprofit institutions to foster the study and appreciation of historical American art. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that involve presentations of new studies on American art, the preservation and restoration of American art mast...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA artists and organizations addressing social issues through video and film. A written request for an application is required. The Foundation focuses on new and emerging artists whose creative works seek to change and improve lives but might...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional activities to preserve art. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that support the professional practice of art conservation, ...