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Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Support Research Related to Botany

Deadline 05/31/24

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scholar or researcher for the development of work related to the arts, culture, and history of landscapes, gardens, and plants. Funding is intended to support a fellowship program focusing on the humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 196917

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Botany-Related Studies

Deadline 05/31/24

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920

Grant to USA, Canada, and International Authors to Honor Outstanding Works of Literary Nonfi...

Deadline 06/01/24

Grants of $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International authors to honor outstanding works of literary nonfiction. Funding is intended for unfinished projects describing a place, event, movement, or individual. Topics of previous winning submissions include life in the Dom...

GrantWatch ID#: 190627
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Grants to USA Immigrant and Refugee Writers to Support Literary Works in Progress

Deadline 06/01/24

Grants to USA immigrant and refugee writers to support literary works in progress. Applicants will be asked to explain why the work is important and why the author chose to undertake it. Eligible projects are works of poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction written by...

GrantWatch ID#: 209633

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Jewish Artist for the Creation of a Unique Work in th...

Deadline 06/01/24

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International Jewish artist to support the creation of a unique work in the field of Jewish book arts. Applicants should be professional artists who are currently active in the field of book arts and whose works have been exhibited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212534

Awards to USA Translators to Recognize Exceptional Work in the Translation of Book-Length Work...

Deadline 06/03/24

Awards to USA translators to recognize exceptional work in the translation of book-length works in Japanese. Eligible entries include short story collections, memoirs, novels, essays, manga, poetry, and drama. Submitted works may be modern or classics that are publishe...

GrantWatch ID#: 195593
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Literary Publishers, Theater Organizations, and Theat...

Deadline 06/05/24

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International literary publishers, and theater organizations and companies for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Applicants must be registered in the online portal a minimum of thirty days before applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177981
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline 06/15/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities. Funding preference will be given to proposals taking place in locations where at least one member of the funding source either resides or visits frequently, so that the utilization of funds can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181481

Grants to USA Researchers and Policy Thinkers Affiliated with IHEs and Think Tanks for Policy ...

Deadline 06/17/24

Grants of $60,000 to USA researchers and policy thinkers affiliated with nonprofit IHEs and think tanks for policy analysis research projects. Funding is intended to support research and writing to prepare a book for publication. Eligible subject areas include military...

GrantWatch ID#: 195896

Award to a USA Public Library to Recognize Outstanding Community Impact

Deadline 06/17/24

Award to a USA public library to recognize outstanding community impact. Award criteria include community engagement, efforts to promote inclusion, collaboration with local government, community recognition, leadership development, environmental sustainability, and inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 196885
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Fellowships to USA Scholars for Research Projects and Writing in the Social Sciences

Deadline 06/25/24

Fellowships to USA scholars to work on research projects and writing in the fields of behavioral, economic, political, and social sciences. Successful applicants will receive salary support, access to research materials, an office, and work equipment. Residencies will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178482

Grants to Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas Nonprofits for Progr...

Deadline 07/01/24

Grants to Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include cross-cultural understanding, education and literacy, environmental conservation, scientif...

GrantWatch ID#: 172459

Grants to Illinois and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Increase Access to Educational Oppo...

Deadline 07/26/24 LOI Date: 05/10/24

Grants to Illinois and Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational programs and initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for programming that increases access to educational opportunities f...

GrantWatch ID#: 175935

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline 08/01/24 LOI Date: 04/01/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal.

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries for K-12 STEM Education Programs

Deadline 08/31/24

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries in eligible regions for programs to advance K-12 STEM education. Applicants must contact the funding source to obtain an invitation code to apply. Applications will be ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 178171

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions for Prog...

Deadline 08/31/24

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries in eligible regions for food security programs. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to support food ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183037
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries to Purchase Books for Mobile Libraries Servin...

Deadline 09/01/24

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth from p...

GrantWatch ID#: 180779

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Individuals to Facilitate Discussions in...

Deadline 09/03/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 188030

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline 09/10/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515
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Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Social Sciences and Humanities Res...

Deadline 09/15/24

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate relevance to contemporary ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139604

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Leadership and Innovation in Library ...

Deadline 10/30/24

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize leadership in library services. Nominations are invited on behalf of librarians, library workers, coders, publishers, vendors, and others making an impact on libraries. The purpose of this program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161238
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Adult Education and Literacy Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that improve literacy among adults and families. Funding is intended to support new and existing educational and literacy programs that teach adults literacy skills that will enable them to grow, communicate, and thriv...

GrantWatch ID#: 156183

Grants to USA Early Literacy Professionals to Attend Conferences

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to USA K-3 educators for professional development in the area of early literacy. Grant funds are intended to defray the costs associated with attending reading conferences. The purpose of this program is to support and encourage early literacy effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 160167
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents, Especially for Economically ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits in communities in which the funding source does business to improve the quality of life for local residents, especially for economically disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended for programs that encourage job creation an...

GrantWatch ID#: 158578
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Advance Gir...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers schooling for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support girls in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Funding is availabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907

Grants to USA Public Schools to Rebuild Library Collections in the Wake of Natural Disasters, ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA public schools in multiple states to rebuild school libraries in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to help school libraries that incurred damages to their collections, media, or equipment due to natural disasters including floods, earthquakes, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 162395

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Research Projects that Foster Financial Well-Being

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for research to help individuals gain necessary tools, knowledge, and skills regarding financial issues. The funding is intended for research geared to ensuring that individuals and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163638
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In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Children from Underserved and Low-In...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit children from underserved and low-income backgrounds. Eligible organizations are those seeking to build, expand, or add to a small library, as well as those presenting new books for children to take h...

GrantWatch ID#: 164232

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Businesses, and Informal Organizations in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations in eligible locations for literary events such as workshops and readings. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the public, with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 164347
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Society

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit society. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, literacy, democracy, civil liberties, environment, Jewish Community, and reproductive health and rights. Som...

GrantWatch ID#: 164373

Grants to Illinois Schools for Specialized Education Programs for Students in Grades K-12

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Illinois public and private schools in eligible counties for specialized education and tutoring programs for K-12 students. Funding is intended for reading and comprehension programs to help students achieve literacy and succeed academically. Eligible schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 165601
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In-Kind Donations of Children's Books to USA Rural Libraries Affected by Natural Disasters

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations of new books valued at $800 to USA libraries in rural areas that have been impacted by natural disasters. Applicants must contact the funding source in order to apply. Eligible libraries are those intending to rebuild or enhance their children's depar...

GrantWatch ID#: 165910

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Women and Nonbinary Journalists for Projects and Care...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International women and nonbinary professional journalists for career advancement in the area of news reporting. Funding is intended for projects and career development activities, including conferences, workshops, security training, media de...

GrantWatch ID#: 173189

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Supplement Library Co...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 174863

In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Organizations Serving Communities in ...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide underserved communities with reading material. The program is intended to provide books to communities and schools throughout the world. Recipients include libraries, churches, schools, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174877

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Graduates to Teach English in Isr...

Deadline Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. The purpose of the program is to close Israel’s educational achievement gap by advancing the E...

GrantWatch ID#: 180172

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Promote Japanese Language Learning

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit educational institutions and organizations for Japanese-language educational programs on a national, state, or regional level. Priority is given to projects that benefit as many Japanese language teachers, programs, and learners ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180645

Grants to USA and Canada Comic Creators in Need for Financial Support and Assistance

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada comic creators to provide financial support and assistance. Eligible applicants may be comic book letterers, inkers, colorists, pencilers, or writers who have worked in the field for at least ten years and can demonstrate evidence of financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189678
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Awards to USA and Canada Authors to Recognize Outstanding Middle-Grade Manuscripts with Jewish...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada authors to recognize new outstanding manuscripts appropriate for children between the ages of 9 and 12. Eligible books include prose manuscripts and graphic novels. Submissions must have Jewish content, such as Jewish character...

GrantWatch ID#: 191062
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In-Kind Sponsorships and Donations to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Community-Based Programs

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind sponsorships and donations to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government entities for social, humanitarian, educational, and community programs. Funding is intended to support a scientific, charitable, literary, or educational objective. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196986
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Grants to USA Archival Repositories for Urgent Assistance Following a Serious Disaster

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories archival repositories for urgent assistance following a serious disaster. Funding is intended for services, supplies, and labor costs to recover damaged and threatened archival materials. Grants support the recovery of arch...

GrantWatch ID#: 197247

In-Kind Grants of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies that Enrich Local Communiti...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind grants of electronic gift cards valued at up to $500 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and accredited schools. The purpose of this program is to assist organizations, schools, libraries, and other agencies working to benefit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 200051

Grants to USA Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Welfare Rese...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Grants to USA Organizations to Enhance Adult Literacy

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations to enhance adult literacy. Funding is intended for the purchase of licenses and subscriptions to programs offering blended- and distance-learning solutions. The goal of the grant program is to improve the capacity of literacy organizations b...

GrantWatch ID#: 210989
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Grants to USA K-12 Teachers and School Personnel to Assist with Classroom Expenses

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators are li...

GrantWatch ID#: 212792
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