Grants starting at $5,000 to USA Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians for projects that sustain culture, knowledge, and heritage. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for exhibitions, professional development, educational pr...

Grants starting from $5,000 to USA and territories museums and nonprofit organizations applying on behalf of a museum for projects to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that support lifelong lea...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies for projects to strengthen museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research, non-research, and rapid prototyping grants to support projects that addre...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies for institutional capacity building projects at African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is also intended for professional development opportunities for staff...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies for professional development of museum staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the ability of a museum to serve the public through professional developme...

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA and territories nonprofit presenting organizations and ensembles to build audiences for classical, contemporary, jazz, and world chamber music through residency projects. Funding is intended to support activities that take place in community settings and that are not part of a regular concert ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Rockford Area, Illinois individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofits for projects that increase arts access for underserved groups in Boone, Ogle, DeKalb, and Wibbebago Counties. Funding is intended for artist costs, art supplies (consumable), rental fees, and publicity costs. Priority w...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to USA and territories individual artists, ensembles, and nonprofit arts organizations to support performances at performing arts marketplaces and international festivals outside of the United States. Funding is intended to support performances representing all performing arts discipli...

Grants to USA colleges and universities to host international scholars through residency programs. Resident scholars will primarily teach undergraduate classes in their discipline of expertise. Funding is intended to bring international representatives to enhance the curriculum, campuses, and host communities.

Fellowships of up to $40,000 to USA PhD candidates to support a one-year period of dissertation research and writing in the field of American art history. Funding is intended for proposals that employ an art-historical or visual studies approach, and priority should be given to the art object and/or image. The fellowships...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International theater organizations and book publishers for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works for international publication or presentation. Applicants must be registered in the online portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Eligible Activities: - Tr...

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...

Grant of $10,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the preservation of New England’s railway history. Projects may involve the preservation of historically significant railroad structures, equipment, and information related to New England railroads. Applications may be submitted for The H. Alb...

Grant and in-kind services to a USA, Canada, and International filmmaker to support a unique film project that contributes to society. Funding is intended to support a film that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant. Eligible projects include feature-length films, short films, web or television serie...

Grants to USA nonprofits in communities where the funding source has a business presence for programs that benefit low and moderate-income communities in the areas of education, human services, the environment, affordable housing, and community economic development. Eligible regions include California, Georgia, New Yor...

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International fashion designers to develop their businesses through a program of weekend learning sessions based out of New York City. Eligible design categories may include menswear, women's wear, children's wear, jewelry, and accessories.

Grants totaling $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, and Logan Counties for projects that are youth-focused or have a significant impact on youth. Those organizations that include youth in the application process will be given priority in grant decisions. For the 2020 grant cycle, Y...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote Japanese performing arts to local residents. Funding is intended to support touring projects that present Japanese arts in diverse locations, and for collaborative projects among Japanese, American, and Canadian artists.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects related to contemporary American music. Funding may be requested for special projects or general operating support. Preference will be given to projects that relate to a broad spectrum of American music, rather than a single work or ...

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 ...

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for programs benefiting low- and middle-income communities in eligible states. Funding is intended to broaden opportunities in a wide range of areas, such as affordable housing, economic development, environment, and social well-being. Particular interest is taken in sponsorsh...

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, state and municipal organizations, and public schools in eligible counties for programs benefiting local communities. Funding is intended to support programs primarily in the areas of education, community resilience, and inclusive mobility. Support may also...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions to support Japanese Studies programs. Funding is intended for innovative programs promoting Japanese studies, to promote interest in Japanese studies at newer and small institutions without an established Japanese studies program or with insufficient r...

Matching grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for programs that promote the expansion and growth of Japanese Studies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support faculty compensation, travel costs, teaching and research materials, conferences, honoraria for lectures, and student expenses.

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to USA tribal language programs, tribal schools and colleges, and individuals from eligible tribes for the documentation and revitalization of indigenous languages that came into contact with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Scholarships for academic work in linguistics or the Native la...

Award of $5,000 to a USA high school drama and theater teacher to recognize outstanding dedication to teaching theater arts to high school students. In addition to the cash award, an additional $1,000 will be awarded to the honoree’s school to enhance the high school theatre or drama program.

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual, IHE, nonprofit organization, or corporate entity for efforts to make history engaging to audiences outside of academia. Applicants will be nominated based on long-term contributions and achievements in the public history movement. The award recipient will rec...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit film societies, film festivals, and film-related organizations for curated screening programs. Funding is intended to support programs that provide a platform for underrepresented artists, promote motion pictures as an art form, foster culturally diverse viewing experiences, and cultivate...

Grants to Chicago Metropolitan area, Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that will benefit local residents. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of health care, arts and culture, education, and human services for underserved populations. Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, individuals, groups, and organizations for activities that support women’s barbershop vocal music education and performances. Funding is intended for programs such as education workshops or seminars, music festivals, or other music education events. While young women a...

Residencies of $3,500 per month to USA, Canada, and International professional researchers working in the field of conservation to conduct research at the funding source's Los Angeles institution. Funding is intended to provide an opportunity for professionals to pursue scholarly research in an interdisciplinary manner acr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for performances of music works by Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein or for relevant scholarly or educational initiatives. Additionally, grants are awarded to individuals and nonprofits for scholarly research pertaining to Marc Blitzstein, Lotte Lenya, and Kurt Weill. De...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit organizations for research projects on Western American photography before 1900 or on worldwide women in photography. Applications will be judged on the significance of the project to the field, the ability of the applicant to ca...

Grants averaging $350 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches for community arts programs and services. Funding is intended to support youth arts education, arts services, community arts programs, and leadership training in order to enhance the capacity and strength of arts organizations over ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA high school theater or drama teacher, and an award of $1,000 to the recipient's school, for exceptional contributions to the field of theater education and a commitment to equity and diversity. Eligible candidates are current public high school teachers with at least five to eight years of service ...

Fellowships to USA Ph.D. scholars and doctoral candidates for the opportunity to conduct research in Japan. Funding is intended for research projects in the focus areas of social sciences, humanities, and/or comparative research. Fellowship funds may be used for airfare, insurance, settling-in and departure allowances, mo...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal entities for locally-driven neighborhood improvement strategies in struggling communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Program areas include housing, improving neighborhood conditions, and human services. ...

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers to support full-length documentary and scripted film projects. Funding is intended to support projects from both emerging and established filmmakers whose team includes a director that is from an under-represented community in the ...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations and groups of artists for international travel related expenses. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support costs such as airfare, visas, and living expenses incurred for the purpose of f...

Fellowships to USA and International scholars, artists, and arts professionals to undertake study, research, and exploration trips. Funding is intended to allow individuals from Hong Kong SAR, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Macau SAR, to travel to the United States, and for US applicants to travel to these countries. ...

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...

An award of up to $15,000 and an award of up to $20,000 to doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs at USA and Canada schools for dissertation research and writing on architecture topics. Funding may be used to support students enrolled in art history, architecture, humanities, fine arts, and social sciences program...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performance ensembles, presenting institutions, and nonprofit or commercial recording companies to document and provide wider exposure for the music of contemporary American composers. The Fund is interested primarily in supporting recordings ...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofits and schools in eligible regions for public education and community service projects. Funding is intended for STEM projects, career and technical training in the skilled trades, as well as community service projects, with particular emphasis on programs that have a stro...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA or St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 26, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of music and performing arts, entrepreneurship, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide financial support t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for scholarly and historical research, archiving, and preservation of information about genres of Latin music. Funding is also intended to support anthropology and documentation of music traditions and L...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations for travel expenses aimed at promoting Canadian artistic works and artists internationally. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Funding is intended to support costs such as transportation, ac...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $45,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and artists for live performance projects. Funding is intended to support original live performances that challenge inherited notions of cultural and social hierarchy in the United States. The grant supports original live performance projects that emb...

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 (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...