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...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and NGOs for projects that encourage young people in eligible regions to pursue careers in agriculture. Funding is intended to help young farmers and youth startups develop sustainable food systems, addre...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the following focus areas: education, access to healthcare, social determinants of health, and social services. Because the Funding Source recogn...

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...

Grant of $20,000 to a USA film writer or director to develop projects that foster diversity and promote the causes of historically underserved communities. In addition to the cash grant, the recipient will work with Foundation staff to develop the final draft of the sc...

Opportunity for a USA established filmmaker to participate in a residency program to produce work that fosters equity and diversity and promotes the narratives of underserved communities. In addition to a $20,000 grant, the resident will receive industry support throug...

Opportunity for an Illinois established filmmaker in eligible locations to participate in a residency program to develop works that focus on underserved communities and promoting equity and diversity. In addition to the $20,000 grant, the resident will receive monthly ...

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

Fellowship of $72,000 to a USA, Canada, or International rheumatologist for training in the treatment of lupus. Preference will be given to applicants from Canada. The fellow will participate in research activities, supervise the care and education of patients, and fol...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a range of projects that advance understanding of Japan throughout the world. Eligible proposal categories include cultural programs, seminars and symposia, research programs, and programs to develop ...

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA active military personnel and veterans studying in STEM degree programs for tuition and course-related expenses. Eligible uses of funds include books, fees, equipment, and supplies. Funding is intended to assist second- and third-year stud...

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improvements. ...

Grants to USA early-career researchers affiliated with medical and research centers for research projects focused on serious mental illness. Funding is intended for clinical, preclinical, epidemiological, and translational research on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Grants to USA nonprofit theaters to support performing arts. Funding is intended to promote and invest in existing theaters around the country that have an established track record, demonstrated financial responsibility, and have invested effort to enhance the state of...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for innovative projects related to dental health. Funding is intended for new research, pilot projects, and new models and approaches. The purpose of this program is to inc...

Fellowships to USA scientists with a medical degree to support on-site experience in clinical research and trials at a pharmaceutical company. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to provide fellows the opportunit...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International school administrators, mentor teachers, and foreign language exchange teachers for professional development and school projects. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to the enhancement of critical language programs i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International writers for travel expenses related to non-academic research. Funding is intended to cover transportation, lodging, and other costs for both domestic and international travel. Applicants can apply for travel which is planned for...

Grants totaling $10,000 to USA local eventing chapters for adult education programs related to equestrian sports. The purpose of the program is to support amateur education in the field of eventing. The mission of the Foundation is to protect and preserve the sport of ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA swimming teams to help with recovery from a disaster. Funding is intended to provide relief from losses experienced by the team due to an instance of destruction or devastation, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Priority consideration will ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women to participate in a contest for preservation projects related to oceans. The purpose of the contest is to support women's efforts to safeguard the world's coastal ecosystems. Eligible projects could include coral ree...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International community-based, women-led organizations to address climate and environmental justice issues. The purpose of the program is to cultivate a cohort of women that will improve conditions in their communities in areas including repr...

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...

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits...

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas that wi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for direct health care services, research, and medical and nursing education in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program support, research support, or equipment. Priority will be given to projects that benefit under...

Grants and in-kind support to USA schools to host summer camps for middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to introduce students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and encourage employment in the field. In addition to the monetary awards, th...

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...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a speci...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next...

Fellowships to USA physicians to participate in a full-time academic program to improve healthcare for disadvantaged populations. The fellowship will provide education and leadership training towards an additional academic degree to prepare physician-leaders who will, ...

Grants and additional funding opportunities to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates to support scholarship in the field of social policy. Grants will be awarded on the basis of merit and funding is unrestricted; awardees may use the grant on their project as n...

Fellowships of $30,000 and fellowships of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars for research related to East Asian studies. Funding is intended to support research in the history of technology and science in modern Eas...

Grants to USA and territories musicians to support performances and tours in a specified music genre. Funding is intended to assist both new and established musicians, solo artists, and musicians who play in an ensemble. The purpose of the program is to advance the car...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative projects that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restoring or...

Fellowships of $85,000 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for original projects and research in the area of digital progress in media. The Fellowship is intended to offer an experience at a prestigious university to learn and collaborate on activities that a...

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to USA schools and youth organizations to participate in a rocketry competition. Funding and support are intended to assist schools in initiating a program to build, design, and launch model rockets. Grantees will also receive a pac...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for public events and meetings related to anthropology. Funding is intended for workshops and conferences that will advance anthropological research. The purpose of this program is to help organizers ma...

Grants of $20,000 to USA junior faculty in social sciences and humanities fields who are pursuing tenure. Funding is intended for scholars who, in addition to teaching and researching in IHEs, are working to promote inclusivity on campus for underrepresented scholars a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers to provide scholarships to high school students. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing, enhance manufacturing tra...

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...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance humanities studies. Project categories include planning and implementation. Eligible uses of funding include curriculum development, professional development, pilot courses, and engagement with IHE leadership to...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school senio...

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Canada researchers to conduct research projects related to myocarditis. The purpose of the program is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of the disease. Funding is intended for research projects to test initial hypotheses a...

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior scientists for research projects related to science and technology. Prospective applicants must contact the proposed research adviser prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to provide high-quality re...

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and Mexico MDs, PhDs, or the equivalent for research studies related to organ transplants. The purpose of the program is to promote research careers in the field of transplantation. Funding is intended for research solely gear...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, academic, and research institutions and businesses to participate in a challenge to devise AI applications that are globally beneficial. Applications within the following areas of interest are encouraged: educat...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; new projects and commissions; and conferences, lectures, and pu...

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater turt...