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Awards to USA Women to Recognize Outstanding Leadership in Education

Deadline 09/06/24

Awards of $1,000 to USA women to acknowledge outstanding leadership in the field of education. The purpose of this program is to recognize exceptional female educators in administrative roles. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following two award catego...

GrantWatch ID#: 159056

Awards to USA Libraries and Museums for Outstanding Contributions to Local Communities

Deadline 09/06/24

Awards to USA and territories libraries and museums for outstanding community contributions. The purpose of the awards program is to honor institutions that demonstrate innovative and exemplary approaches to serving local communities. Museums and libraries of all sizes...

GrantWatch ID#: 182179

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual Artist, Group, or Nonprofit to Recognize C...

Deadline 09/10/24

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual artist, artist group, or nonprofit organization to recognize creativity in contemporary sculpture. Funding is intended to honor applicants who advance and broaden the field. Priority will be given to applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 196235

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Publishers for Producing Open Access Humanities Books

Deadline 09/10/24

Awards to USA, Canada, and International publishers to recognize excellence in books published as open access on the topics of history, the environment, or other humanistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support further open-access publishing efforts, to provide f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209626

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Recognize Efforts in Public Engagement...

Deadline 09/13/24

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals who explain mathematical ideas to non-mathematical audiences on a continuous basis. Previous awards have been given to individuals who have explained the concept of mathematics through doodles on YouTube, T...

GrantWatch ID#: 160649

Award to USA Health Systems and Hospitals to Recognize Efforts to Improve Community Health and...

Deadline 09/13/24

Awards to USA health systems and hospitals to recognize their commitment to advancing health. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge efforts to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare for communities and individuals. The prize w...

GrantWatch ID#: 198212

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline 09/15/24

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 English language arts teachers to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timelin...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

Award to a USA Poet for a Book-Length Poetry Manuscript Translated to English from Spanish

Deadline 09/15/24

Award of $1,000 to a USA poet for an original book-length poetry manuscript that has been translated from Spanish to English. The winning manuscript may address any topic and be composed in any style. The purpose of the award is to highlight and support Latinx and Indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202813

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Speculative Fiction Writers to Promote and Celebrate ...

Deadline 09/15/24

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International writers to celebrate diversity in speculative fiction literature. Two awards will be offered: one award for writers from diverse backgrounds, and one award for writers who have created works of fiction that have diverse ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215130

Awards to Missouri and Illinois K-12 Teachers and College Professors to Recognize Excellence i...

Deadline 09/16/24

Awards to Missouri and Illinois K-12 public and private school teachers and college professors in eligible regions to recognize excellence in education. Awardees will receive an award and a frameable certificate. They will also be featured in a recognition press releas...

GrantWatch ID#: 161596

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Related to Scleroderma

Deadline 09/16/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, and laboratories for research related to scleroderma. Applicants may be early-career or experienced researchers. Funding is intended for projects that will le...

GrantWatch ID#: 198082

Awards to USA Political Journalists to Recognize Excellence in the Field of Journalism

Deadline 09/23/24

Award of $1,000 and award of $4,000 to USA experienced and emerging political journalists to recognize excellence in the field of journalism. One award is intended to honor a journalist who has developed a significant body of work related to public policy. The second a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211237

Awards to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students for Solutions to the Human Consumption o...

Deadline 09/24/24 Conference Date: 09/10/24

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas as to how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 205582

Award and In-Kind Support to a USA, Canada, or International Artist to Recognize Outstanding A...

Deadline 09/26/24

Award of $10,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International artist in eligible locations to recognize outstanding artistry. In addition to a $10,000 unrestricted monetary grant for the winner, the winner and runners-up will receive studio visits from season...

GrantWatch ID#: 192232
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Human Rights Activism

Deadline 09/30/24

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization for social activism. Nominations are accepted annually on behalf of those whose work has made a significant and positive impact to further or defend human rights. The purpose of this program is to reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 159801

Awards to USA K-12 School, University, College, and Public Librarians to Recognize Outstanding...

Deadline 09/30/24

Awards to USA and territories K-12 school, university, college, and public librarians to recognize outstanding professional accomplishments. A ceremony will be held in honor of the successful nominees and each will receive a cash award. Previous awardees have displayed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174273

Award to a USA Nonprofit or Individual for Contributions to Health and Wellness

Deadline 09/30/24

Award to a USA nonprofit organization or individual to acknowledge contributions in the focus area of health and wellness. Funding is intended to recognize the successful enhancement of health and wellness through programs and initiatives. Awardees are honored for havi...

GrantWatch ID#: 191490

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors for Jewish-Themed Nonfiction Books

Deadline 10/01/24

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the $5,000 cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance and customized support. Awards are available for books that have recently been publis...

GrantWatch ID#: 159486
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Award to a USA or Canada Mathematician, Mathematics Educator, or Statistician for Outstanding ...

Deadline 10/01/24

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada mathematician, mathematics educator, or statistician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominees must have a Ph.D. and published research in mathematics, mathematics education, statis...

GrantWatch ID#: 160652

Award to a USA Woman PhD or MD Affiliated with a Qualified Institution for a Scientific Projec...

Deadline 10/01/24

Award to a USA woman professor or post-doc affiliated with a qualified college, university, or educational institution for a scientific project with potential for outstanding positive impact. Applications are welcome from early and mid-career assistant and associate pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204499

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research Related to Health and Science

Deadline 10/01/24

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers for outstanding health-related studies. The awards are intended to honor exceptional biomedical scientists who have made innovative contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and disease. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215039

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studies Related to Health and Social J...

Deadline 10/01/24

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities worldwide....

GrantWatch ID#: 215040

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Individuals for Exceptional Leadership and Hum...

Deadline 10/09/24

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to recognize exceptional leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals under age 50 who have made a significant, measurable, and positive global impact. The awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 177586

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Attend a Professional Conference Supporti...

Deadline 10/10/24

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to attend the funding source's professional conference supporting instruction in college-level writing. Funding is intended to encourage the professional development of first-time presenters from historically ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192544
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Award to a USA Individual to Recognize Outstanding Scientific Contributions in Research on Sle...

Deadline 10/13/24

Award to a USA or territories individual to recognize outstanding scientific contributions in research on sleep and the circadian rhythm. The nominees' research should be original, impactful, and advance the field of sleep research. All types of research, including cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 216117
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Award to a USA Individual or Team for Groundbreaking Scientific Research on the Circadian Rhyt...

Deadline 10/13/24

Award to a USA or territories individual or team for groundbreaking scientific research on the circadian rhythm and sleep. The purpose of the award is to recognize novel, original, and important scientific discoveries that impact the field of sleep research. Research m...

GrantWatch ID#: 216118
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Award to a USA Individual to Recognize Excellence in Sleep Education

Deadline 10/13/24

Award to a USA or territories individual to recognize excellence in sleep education. Nominees should have made significant contributions to sleep education including training relevant professionals, creating educational publications, mentoring, and increasing awareness...

GrantWatch ID#: 216119
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Award to a USA Individual for Non-Scientific Contributions to Sleep Research

Deadline 10/13/24

Award to a USA or territories individual for non-scientific contributions to sleep research. This award is intended to recognize advocacy, public policy efforts, public education, and other activities beneficial to the advancing of research on sleep and sleep disorders.

GrantWatch ID#: 216120

Award to a USA or Canada Author for a Scholarly Book or Catalog Related to Costume and Dress

Deadline 10/15/24

Award of $750 to a USA or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of costume, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150317

Awards, Fellowships, and Grants to USA Researchers for Career Development and Study in the Are...

Deadline 10/15/24

Awards of $75,000, fellowships of $35,000, and grants of $25,000 to USA researchers to advance dermatology studies and support career development. All research funded must be conducted in the U.S. under the sponsorship of a qualified department or division of dermatolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 198358

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

Deadline 10/18/24

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

Award to a USA Researcher for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Biomedicine

Deadline 10/18/24

Award of $50,000 to a USA researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of biomedicine. The award is intended to recognize major accomplishments that will advance biomedical research knowledge. In addition to the cash prize, the award winner will recei...

GrantWatch ID#: 174899

Award to a USA, Canada, or Mexico Librarian to Recognize Outstanding Dedication to the Profess...

Deadline 10/23/24

Award to a USA, Canada, or Mexico professional librarian to recognize outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the profession. The award program acknowledges a librarian whose work embodies the highest standards and attainment of outcomes in library service. Nomin...

GrantWatch ID#: 174734
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Awards and In-Kind Support to USA K-12 Teachers to Recognize Excellence in Teaching Students a...

Deadline 10/31/24

Awards of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are e...

GrantWatch ID#: 179165

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team for Sustainable and Affordable Che...

Deadline 11/01/24

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or com...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

Awards to USA Individuals for Encouraging Students from Underrepresented Communities to Pursue...

Deadline 11/01/24

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 155138

Award to a USA Teacher for Exceptional Contributions to American History Education

Deadline 11/01/24

Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstrate e...

GrantWatch ID#: 161714
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Awards to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Classroom Instruction in Class...

Deadline 11/01/24

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction in classical studies. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Nominations may be made by an administrator, a colleague, a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181424
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Writers to Recognize an Outstanding Debut Literary Wo...

Deadline 11/01/24

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and international writers to recognize an outstanding debut literary work. Submissions must be the author's first fiction publication. Winning submissions will be published in an annually released anthology, and each of the literary mag...

GrantWatch ID#: 190603

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Teachers and Administrators for Outstandi...

Deadline 11/05/24

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers and administrators for outstanding contributions to the field of education. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional educators who have exhibited dedication and commitment to preparing students for succe...

GrantWatch ID#: 193851

Awards to USA and Canada Doctoral Students for Research and Writing on Architecture and Society

Deadline 11/15/24

An award of up to $20,000 and an award of up to $25,000 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, architect...

GrantWatch ID#: 159992

Award to a USA or Canada Private or Public Entity, Individual, or Group to Recognize Efforts t...

Deadline 11/15/24

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200905

Prizes to USA High School Student Teams to Develop Clean Energy Strategies for Local Communiti...

Deadline 11/19/24 Conference Date: 09/10/24

Prizes to USA high school student teams for the development of clean energy strategies for local communities. By participating, students will learn how they can make real-world changes, be connected to resources in the field, and be inspired to consider careers in clea...

GrantWatch ID#: 216285
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Awards to USA Photographers for Photos of Innovative Technologies and Processes in the Industr...

Deadline 11/21/24

Awards of up to $2,000 to USA and territories photographers for photos of innovative technologies and processes in the industrial sector. Photographers at all levels are welcome to submit their work. Photographs will be judged on composition, editing, technical quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 215308

Award to a USA or Canada Public Health Official or Department for Exceptional Contributions to...

Deadline 11/22/24

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in spas...

GrantWatch ID#: 195859
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Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photography Students from Selected IHEs

Deadline 11/29/24

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photography students involved in a photography program. Entrants must submit images in a specific category. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age, and images must be the original work of the student. The photog...

GrantWatch ID#: 215512
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Awards to USA College English Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Language Learning Programs

Deadline 12/01/24

Awards to USA English teachers at two-year colleges to recognize educational programs that improve language learning for students. The award program honors teachers for outstanding initiatives that help students achieve career, college, and personal goals. Program acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 160628
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Historian for Outstanding Historical Research Related...

Deadline 12/01/24

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175931
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist for Excellence in the Teaching of Psycho...

Deadline 12/04/24

Award valued at $3,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist to recognize significant contributions to the field of psychology instruction. Nominations should demonstrate the individual's exemplary performance in professional development and classroom teachin...

GrantWatch ID#: 159521
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Original and Exceptional Rese...

Deadline 12/05/24

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize original and exceptional research in the field of chemistry. The research should be shown to have significantly advanced the field. If the research is significantly interdisciplinary, aspects that represe...

GrantWatch ID#: 187620
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