Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit and university-based art or design service organizations for the development and dissemination of creative placemaking knowledge through collaborative projects. Applicants are advised to create or verify the necessary registrations by July 19, and a required form ...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies for collaborative arts engagement and cultural planning projects that enhance the quality of life in local communities. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations by July 19. Initial application comp...

Grants to USA Hispanic-serving IHEs to strengthen the humanities curriculum. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations by June 7 and July 5. Funding will be used to strengthen the study and teaching of the humanities through the development of new humanities resources, courses, or programs, or by enhancin...

Grants to USA nonprofit historically black colleges and universities to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants must ensure that they have completed the required registrations by June 7 and July 5. This program seeks to strengthen the study of teaching of the humanities by developing new humanities resources, courses...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the digital preservation of historical and cultural resources. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations by June 7 and July 5. Funding will support project implementation, as well as planning, assessment, and pilo...

Grants to USA community colleges to strengthen humanities programs and curricula. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations by June 7 and July 5. This program supports faculty and curricular development projects that will strengthen humanities programs or incorporate humanistic approaches in fie...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofits, religious centers, mosques, and schools for efforts to build and strengthen the American Muslim community. Eligible proposals are those that address the areas of civil and human rights, community wellness, understanding, and building strong leadership and institutio...

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 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 Greater Chicago region includes the following states and counties: - Illinois: Mc...

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 are asked to contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible communities include the Chicago region counti...

Grants of $5,000 and one grant of $10,000 to Skokie, Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that collaborate with at least one other organization to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support new initiatives, pilot projects, or continuing improvements to projects that have demonstra...

Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.

Grants to USA and Turkey dancers, film makers, and other types of artists for Turkish-related arts and cultural projects and residencies. This program provides project grants as well as residencies for both emerging and established artists in an effort to promote cross-cultural dialogue between the United States and Turkey...

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 by July 31, 2018. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children nati...

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple states for activities in the areas of economic development, neighborhood revitalization, arts and culture, and learning through play. Funding is intended for programming, operational expenses, and capital projects that benefit local communities where the Funding Source operates (See Add...

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 famiy members reside. Request summaries are due July 31. Priority areas include arts, culture, humanities, education, health and medical, human ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide quality music education programs for children. Applicants must submit the preliminary application by July 31, 2018. Proposals should focus on student participation and achievement, research, innovation, professional development for music educators, and collaborations between...

Awards of $7,500 to USA practicing Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts, demonstrated by work in any medium, from literary to visual to performing, in both contemporary and traditional forms. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals with a documented affiliation of a United States Tribe (A...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA (excluding New Mexico) organizations for publications that promote appreciation and awareness of the contemporary visual arts. LOIs are due March 1. Funding is primarily provided in support of publications and catalogues that showcase exhibitions by under-recognized or emerging ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). Letters of inquiry are due August 1, 2018. Particular interest is given to exhibitions that will travel outside the United States or Chicago,...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Illinois, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities within the funding source’s market areas. Organizations must request an application form from the Foundation ...

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 ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth throughout the nation. Particular interest is given to organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their wo...

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: - Reflect the ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

In-kind grants valued at an average of $58,000 to California, Illinois, and New York City nonprofit organizations and public schools within the funding source’s service areas for pro bono consulting. This program provides organizations with tangible tools to get more funding, deliver better programs, and develop a high-p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, government agencies, libraries, and schools in multiple regions for community development in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must request an invitation to apply prior to submitting a proposal. Program areas include youth developme...

Grants totaling $7,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, public and private schools, and government agencies for historic preservation projects in Springfield. Funding is specifically intended to support the physical improvement of structures and/or for projects that promote the issue of histo...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Illinois nonprofits, faith-based organizations, public and private schools, and governmental agencies for projects and services that provide people with disabilities in Sangamon County with greater opportunities to participate in both indoor and outdoor recreational programs and activities. The...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to build organizational capacity to offer humanities programming. Applicants should confirm or create the required registrations no later than July 25. This program enables capacity building in infrastructure development. Awards aim...

Award of $2,000 to recognize a USA, Canada, or International scholar or performer for outstanding contributions to historical musical performing practices. Awards are intended to subsidize the publication costs of articles, monographs or editions, as well as public performance, recordings or other projects. The winner r...

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 of up to $1,200 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects and publications that focus on promoting classic song. Eligible applications may be submitted at any stage of research. Proposals from graduate students writing dissertations, independent scholars, and faculty will be considered. ...

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International individuals to attend a multi-disciplinary conference centered around the sharing of innovative ideas. Fellows represent a broad range of fields, and may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurs, scientists, human rights activities, NGO leaders, artists, inventors, and a...

Grants to USA orchestras, ensembles, performing organizations, presenters, and individuals to perform classical American music. While applications may be submitted for contemporary works, preference will be given to performances that portray a sense of American music of the past. Of particular interest are neglected an...

Grants of up to $250 to USA K-12 teachers, STEM coordinators, and homeschool cooperatives for aviation and aerospace classroom projects. This grant program enables teachers to integrate aviation-themed lessons into the regular curriculum. Aviation and aerospace can be integrated into lessons on history, math, science, and ...

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), ...

Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual artists and writers who have children under the age of 18 to recognize creative excellence. This program evaluates artistic merit based on the strength of the applicant’s portfolio. The awards provide unrestricted cash funding, and recipients may use the funds...

Grants to East Moline area, Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for a range of programs and capital projects designed to strengthen the local community. On occasion, governmental entities such as public libraries and schools are also supported. Funding is intended for the areas of education, arts and...

Fellowships to USA and Japan scholars and professionals to support multidisciplinary research related to topics of global concern. Possible research themes include security, sustainable development, governance and civic participation, and social, cultural, and scientific trends and transformations. The purpose of this pro...

Grants ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, universities, museums, civic institutions, and trade publishers for financial assistance to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subjects of art, architecture, and design; cultural history, the ...

Grants of up to $750 to USA early-career middle school and high school teachers to attend an annual literature workshop. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate their understanding of the importance of young adult literature, as well as how they intend to use young adults books and the resources they a...

Grants to Illinois and Iowa organizations for a range of activities to strengthen eligible communities within the Quad City area. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, and social welfare. Funding may be requested for program support, general operations, and capital projects. The Foundation makes grants in Scott ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for music and music education programs or projects. Priority for funding will go to Illinois organizations. If funds are available, programs in other Midwestern states will be considered. The Foundation gives priority to projects that: - Assist organizations to better respon...

Grants to USA nonprofit and arts organizations, museums, and cultural institutions for projects that support visual artists' needs and contribute to their creative and professional development. Funding is intended to support initiatives such as exhibitions, regranting, catalogs, curatorial programs at museums, and artist r...

Grants to DeKalb County, Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, colleges, and universities to benefit the local community in a broad range of areas. Applicants request $25,000 or more are required to contact program staff by February 1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to contact program s...

Grant to Chicago, Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs or projects in the areas of arts learning, education, vocational training, and access to health care. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an LOI prior to the deadline. Priority will be given to programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote the appreciation and development of art made from glass. Funding may be used for brochures, catalogs, curatorial stipends, exhibitions, videos, and residencies for visiting artists. Funding is intended to support proposals demonstrating a ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for state, regional, and national events involving Japanese-language education. Applicants must notify the funding source of their intent to apply. Examples of eligible events include quiz contests, speech contests, and presentational events...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and services benefiting the residents of the Peoria Area. Funding is intended to support programming in the following areas: Community Development, Animal Welfare, Education, Economic Development, Health and Wellness, and the Arts. Grants wi...