Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and tribal governments to offer career development opportunities for faculty at IHEs. Funding is intended to support programs that offer participants the chance to strengthen their connection with the humanities. The goal of the p...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA and Puerto Rico faculty and staff members at eligible IHEs for humanities-based activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research projects, publications, and scholarly activities related to the study of the humanities. Eligible projects are conducted at Hispanic-serving coll...

Fellowships to USA individuals for extensive research projects. The fellowships are intended to support a range of projects and activities that display outstanding analytics and high-level writing skills. Applications must clearly express a project's value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both. Applications ar...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible regions to support general operations and specific projects. Funding is intended to promote economic development and artistic excellence in the cultural sector. The grant program emphasizes community engagement, collaboration, innovation, and diversit...

Grants to Illinois business and property owners in eligible regions for capital improvements to business locations or cultural sites. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents and support economic development. Proposed projects should benefit underserved neighborhoods in Chicago's South, Southw...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA Indian tribes to maintain core library services and support established library operations. Funding is intended to support the expansion of services, enhanced linkages and coordination, partnerships with other agencies, improved library access, and targeting library services to meet community...

Grants and in-kind services to USA art collaboratives and artists for projects and professional development activities. The purpose of this grant program is to support original arts projects as well as the training and support of artists. Eligible artists may be in a wide variety of art disciplines.

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for arts programs and operating support. Funding is intended for projects and activities that serve local residents, as well as for operating support and capacity building efforts. The goal of the grant program is to sustain and advance the arts...

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 of up to $20,000 to USA universities, museums, laboratories, nonprofit organizations, preservation agencies, and park agencies for cultural preservation research activities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for innovative research that develops new tech...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofits and IHEs to produce and present projects and programs that highlight the field of architecture. Funding is intended to provide critical support at key points in the development of a project or career. Grants may be used for publications, exhibitions, installations, films, new media...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International filmmaker for post-production expenses. Funding is intended to help defray costs related to a documentary about Jewish communities and produced by a filmmaker with a proven track record. Grants may be used to assist with the film's licensing, distribution, and other post-production ...

Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International writers and artists who have a child under the age of 18 to recognize creative excellence. The program evaluates artistic merit based on the applicant’s portfolio. Requests will be accepted from visual artists in areas such as sculpture, illustration, photography, jewelr...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tax-exempt religious organizations for Jewish enrichment programs. Funding is intended to support programs that focus on art, culture, and education. Preference will be given to programs and projects that benefit larger audiences in McLean County.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and government agencies in eligible counties for new or established arts programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support activities in the fields of art, music, and theater education and enrichment, and the performing and visual arts. Progr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source to obtain an invitation code to apply. Eligible project areas are youth development, public safety, and performing arts.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and religious organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for innovative music projects and programs that benefit students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide creative music experiences for students in kindergarten through grade 12 in DeWitt, McLean, Logan, or Livings...

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $2,500 to Aurora, Illinois nonprofit neighborhood and community groups and organizations for support services at public events and community festivals. Funding is intended to support services such as equipment rentals, liability insurance, and emergency or security personnel.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended to enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit the residents of Illinois. Applicants who meet the eligible criteria but are from the greater Chicagoland area outside Illinois will be considered if...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, colleges, and universities in eligible regions to benefit the community in a broad range of areas. Applicants requesting $25,000 or more are required to contact program in advance of submitting an application. Programs should benefit residents of ...

Grant to Chicago, Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs or projects in the areas of arts learning, education, vocational training, and health care. Applicants should submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities in Chicag...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for initiatives that integrate new technologies or create valuable online resources in the field of European art history. A letter of inquiry must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. This program aims to foster new forms of research and collaboration as well as new appr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International performing organizations for the commission of chamber and symphonic music compositions. This program is primarily intended for chamber groups and orchestras demonstrating a record of excellence in the presentation of contemporary music.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and exhibitions that promote the appreciation and development of glass art. Funding may be used for exhibitions, brochures, catalogs, curatorial stipends, videos, and visiting artist residencies. Priority is given to programs in public education, rather than the education ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, healthcare, civic and culture, and the environment.

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 ...

Grants to USA and territories individual artists and artist collaborators for creative artistic endeavors across the arts disciplines. Funding is intended to enable artists to produce art and may include project-related expenses, and costs associated with exhibits, performances, studio time, and art supplies. Applicants ca...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, libraries, museums, and individuals to conduct public dialogues. Funding is intended to support the facilitation of open conversations, renting a venue to host the event, interpretation of events, research and digitization, and for stewards or other ...

Grants ranging from $150 to $10,000 to Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties and to USA Native American organizations for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is provided for programs in the areas of alcohol and drug treatment, cultural activities, the arts, educat...

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 of up to $2,000 to USA and Territories nonprofit theaters, and fellowships of up to $2,000 to individual artists to benefit youth and children's theater. Fellowships are intended to provide growth opportunities for artists who work in youth theater. Priority consideration will be given to applicants not funded by a ...

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA and Canada postdoctoral scholars and graduate students to conduct research on Native American ethnohistory, history of studies, and linguistics in the continental US and Canada. Applicants are advised to initiate applications in advance of the deadline to allow time for the submission of lette...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, schools, libraries, and government agencies for arts programs and activities that benefit the public. Applicants must complete a pre-qualification process before submitting an application. Funding is intended to support quality arts programming that is appr...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for programs to train humanities scholars to use digital technologies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a month to complete. Funding is intended to enhance the research and dissemination of humanities d...

Grants of up to $55,000 to USA and Russia nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and for-profit cultural organizations for innovative projects that address topics of mutual interest. Funding is intended to create or expand ties between Americans and Russians by supporting projects that promote peer-to-peer collaboration a...

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health and human services, and animal welfare. Grants are available to im...

Grants to USA film directors for the production of a feature-length film. Funding is intended for pre-production, production, or post-production. The director should have previously directed a dramatic feature for TV or theatrical or a feature documentary. There will also be an honorable mention grant. Ravenal Foundation G...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and artists for creative theater performances in eligible genres. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended for projects that develop and produce new high quality works to be performed during the coming year. Requests will be accepted for perf...

Opportunity for USA African American visual artists to participate in a residency to develop a work in progress. Funding is intended for artists who produce works deeply rooted in storytelling, cultural traditions, and heritage. Funding is also intended to provide an artist with the gift of time to develop the work and con...

Grants to USA Indian tribes to advance the programs and services of eligible Native American libraries. Funding is intended to revitalize and preserve the Native American culture and language through projects that benefit the community. Grants are also available to support educational programs and digital services.

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...

Fellowships of $25,000 to USA individual published creative writers demonstrating literary excellence in prose or poetry to dedicate time for writing, travel, research, and general career advancement. Applicants should register and apply well in advance of the deadline. Applications are currently invited in the category of...

Grants to USA public school districts to enhance the quality of education at schools serving students from military families. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs that address academic mastery, narrowing learning gaps for students that trans...

Grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for community-based chamber music education programs. Funding is intended for programs that make it possible for students to experience chamber music for the first time and for adult players to continue playing and learning chamber music.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that focus on humanitarian support, the environment, children, arts, education, and animal welfare. Preference will be given to those organizations, individuals, and initiatives that will inspire others to get involved, stand the test of time, and will be a manifestation of the Foundat...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists to participate in a year-long artist residency program. Funding is intended to offer artists the opportunity to focus on their art and develop professionally in a supportive atmosphere and remote location in Roswell, New Mexico. Applications are accepted from ar...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for foreign language educational materials. Applicants must contact the Funding Source prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be used for the purchase of teaching materials and cultural items for Japanese-language courses.

Awards to USA K-12 and college music teachers to recognize their outstanding commitment to music education and their positive impact on their students. Nominations may be submitted by teachers, students, parents, community members, administrators, and other individuals.

Fellowships of $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, journalists, artists, and intellectuals for research and creative projects in eligible subject areas. Fellows participate in a two-year program where they benefit from professional development activities, research and travel assistance, and production and c...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofits and government agencies in eligible counties to improve their ability to deliver services. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help nonprofits increase their core capacities to carry out their missions. Eligible...