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 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 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...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding contributions to environmental quality and protection. Nominations will be considered for those who have contributed to environmental conservation, energy resources, and medical achievements that benefit environmental aspects of ...

Grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 to New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin K-12 schools, IHEs, nonprofits, and government agencies for youth environmental education. Projects must target students and teachers located in the Great Lakes watershed. Program Objective: ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers, officers and board members of eligible organizations to support wildlife conservation research. Initial inquiries are due by July 27. Proposals should focus on the research and conservation of a specific vulnerable, endangered, or threatened species, or...

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 to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support landscape-scale stewardship and preservation activities throughout the Chicago region. New applicants are asked to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding may be requested for both projects and general operating s...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits and businesses to start or enhance polystyrene foam recycling programs. Both residential curbside recycling programs and material recovery facilities are eligible for funding. This program targets post-consumer foam polystyrene products, which includes foodservice packag...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve public equestrian trails and for trail maintenance educational programs. Eligible trails are those that are accessible to the public. Priority will be given to educational programs that target youth. Projects may include, but are not limited to: - Trail maintenance, c...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, local climbing and conservation organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that enhance or preserve climbing access and strive to conserve the national climbing environment. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be give...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible cities to benefit the Foundation's employees where they live and work. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to application with a brief description about organizational and funding goals. Funding is intended for program...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address the welfare of service animals and to promote environmental and wildlife preservation. An initial inquiry must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended to support and benefit seeing eye dogs and for conservation activities and programs. The Foundation may award ...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for environmental education initiatives, access to clean water and energy for underserved areas, and developing sustainable and innovative technologies. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities around the world. Priority wil...

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...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International organizations to support proven solutions that encourage people to adopt behaviors that will prevent or mitigate climate change. Applications are invited from innovative solutions that use social incentives, choice architecture, and emotional appeals to change the habits of people a...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for research projects that contribute to the conservation of elephants. Research may focus on African or Asian elephants and their habitats, or elephants in human care. The themes and focus areas for the current funding cycle are outlin...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ornamental horticulture educational and research initiatives, focused primarily in North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Australia. Funding is intended to support projects that directly further research or educ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to protect and conserve mountain climbing resources. Funding is intended to help create healthy landscapes, empower local climbing communities, and promote respect for climbing locations. Projects must: - Have measurable, high impact yet achievable go...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit and government organizations to restore and preserve outdoor World War I memorials and monuments. Eligible projects are those that demonstrate the need for restorative and conservation work in order to recover their original quality and appearance. Eligible scopes...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect and preserve important sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolition, deteriorating or unstable sites, and those that must be evaluated for re-use or for landmark eligibi...

Grants to East Central Illinois nonprofit organizations for programming that promotes the agricultural economy, health, and rural development of local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Preference will be given to organizations serving the Coles area and rural organizations. Fu...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, colleges, and universities to promote the use of renewable energy technologies that are not yet commonly used in the state. Incentives will be determined on a case-by-case basis for the following categories: advancing renewable energy, emerging technolo...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit environmental and conservation organizations for organizational capacity building projects. Funding is intended for projects that increase the organizational capacity of nonprofits that protect wildlife habitat and natural areas in Illinois. The purpose of this program is to st...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for collaborative initiatives in conservation planning. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to public and private collaborations that identify significant wildlife habitat and natural areas and develo...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and local government agencies to install solar thermal systems throughout the state. The Foundation has supported installations that provide clean energy in community centers, fire stations, schools, and other facilities. Projects: -Complement the im...

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 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots efforts to promote environmental conservation and protection. Applications are invited fro action-oriented projects that address root causes and present a clear strategy. Projects should promote public involvement and civic engagement. Gran...

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), ...

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 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 of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with academic institutions, nonprofit or conservation organizations, or accredited zoos for wildlife conservation efforts. The purpose of this program is to enhance understanding of endangered, threatened, and rare species and their habitats,...

Grants ranging from $100 to $2,000 to Ogle County, Illinois nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, libraries, schools, and school districts to address recycling and waste reduction. Projects may include source reduction activities, purchasing collection containers and recycling equipment, or promoting waste reductio...

Fellowships to early career conservation scientists based at USA institutions for a two-year post-doctoral research program. Eligible scientists may be from any nationality. This fellowship program is intended to strengthen the skills of leading scientists through two years of applied post-doctoral research in the field of...

Grants generally ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the preservation of natural resources, especially in the Caribbean Basin and eastern North America, with an emphasis on the United States. Letters of inquiry are due September 14, 2018. Major program areas include (in descending order o...

Grants to USA and Latin America nonprofits for efforts to create policy changes that will improve the lives of Latin Americans. The funding source has identified the following three program areas in which focused, expert research and innovation have the potential to make significant positive impact: - Democratic Gover...

Grants ranging between $5,000 and $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and academic or research institutions for projects that will advance and safeguard the organic industry and the livelihood of organic farmers. An LOI is required before submitting a full application. This fund provides a way for farmers to address the...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, Judaism, scientific research and development, community outreach, environmental concerns, small business development, and public broadcasting support. Proposals are judged on the criteria of community impact and public benefit, potential, organiz...

Grants to USA nonprofits to address environmental issues, specifically the protection of clean drinking water resources, as well as efforts to challenge the development of natural gas use and infrastructure in New York State. New applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry as a preliminary step before ...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal welfare programs, projects, and activities. New applicants are recommended to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding will be provided for the following two types of activities: - Efforts that aim to promote humane treatment and care of domestic anim...

Grants of $6,000 to USA individual researchers, teachers, and scholars to support scholarly research in the humanities disciplines. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations by September 12. Applications are invited from individuals who are pursuing advanced research that offers value to humanities schola...

Grants to USA IHEs, state agricultural research stations, other research organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations, groups, and individuals for research addressing agricultural resilience and sustainability. Proposals should advance knowledge of the plant’s food, energy, ...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area, or to address eligible global concerns. Focus areas include nutrition and agriculture, water resources and habitat conservation, and protection and en...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help students enhance the environment of their schools or neighborhoods. Stu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land conservation groups, and public riding areas to promote safe and responsible usage of off-highway vehicles. Eligible programs include those that educate the public on the proper use of land for outdoor recreation and practices that protect access to public lands. T...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for the development, production, and post-production of Holocaust-related films. Films should have an educational value and a broad distribution potential. Proposed films will be judged on historical accuracy, creativity, feasibility, and vision. A...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities where the funding source has a business presence. Applications will be considered in the areas of c...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for the integration of technology in the field of European art history. Funding is available for activities that use new technologies to support art history, as well as the creation of online art history resources, including both visual and textual resources. This program aims to foster...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...