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Award to a USA or Canada Fire Safety Educator for Outstanding Community Outreach

Deadline 03/28/24

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada fire safety teacher to recognize leadership and community safety improvement efforts. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments and marshall's offices. In addition to the cash award for the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 178600

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Broadcasting, Journalism, and Media Projects

Deadline 03/28/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigati...

GrantWatch ID#: 179466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline 03/28/24

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Support to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Addres...

Deadline 03/28/24

In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and schools for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several week...

GrantWatch ID#: 186610

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teams of Scientists for Research Projects in the Life...

Deadline 03/28/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International teams of scientists for research projects in the life sciences. Applicants must register prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended to support research projects that are international, collaborative, interdiscip...

GrantWatch ID#: 187725

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Teachers, Academics, Publishers, Companies, and Chari...

Deadline 03/28/24

Awards to USA, Canada, and International teachers, academics, publishers, companies, and charities in recognition of creative teaching methods. The awards honor innovative approaches to English language education, including learning, assessment, and teaching. Awards ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 201869

Grants to USA IHEs, Laboratories, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on Diseas...

Deadline 03/28/24

Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, agencies, and individuals for research on diseases that affect citrus trees. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for r...

GrantWatch ID#: 208429

Grants and Loans to USA Property Owners to Improve Energy Efficiency for Eligible Multifamily ...

Deadline 03/28/24

Grants and loans to USA property owners to improve energy efficiency and to make other improvements to eligible multifamily properties. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or more to complete. Funding is intended to benefit residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209193

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline 03/28/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Activities and Projects

Deadline 03/28/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public necessity...

GrantWatch ID#: 212651

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Civic Involvement

Deadline 03/28/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues people car...

GrantWatch ID#: 212653

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Startups to Relocate to Missouri

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170716

Grants to Illinois Arts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for General Operating Support

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen small professional arts organizations of all discip...

GrantWatch ID#: 173120

Awards to USA Dance Teachers to Recognize Contributions to the Field

Deadline 03/29/24

Awards to USA educators to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance. Eligible recipients are dance teachers working in schools, private studios, IHEs, conservatories, and other venues. The purpose of this program is to honor dance educators for the exc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180170

Awards to USA Financial Advisors to Recognize Positive Charitable Activities that Impact Commu...

Deadline 03/29/24

Awards to recognize USA financial advisors who are making positive charitable impacts on their communities. Nominations are invited on behalf of financial advisors who have shown significant dedication, contribution, leadership, inspiration, and impact on a nonprofit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180222

Grants to USA LEAs to Enhance the Quality of Education for Students From Military Families

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to USA LEAs 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. The purpose of this program is to support proposals that identify and imple...

GrantWatch ID#: 181004

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Land Resources Stewards...

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for landscape-scale stewardship and preservation activities. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The program supports e...

GrantWatch ID#: 181406

Opportunity for USA Medical Students to Participate in a Professional Development and Mentorin...

Deadline 03/29/24

Opportunity for USA medical students to participate in a one-year professional development program. The program will include mentoring, webinars, a weekend retreat, and participation at the annual meeting of the sponsoring organization. Eligible applicants must be stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 190145

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Artists to Support New Projects

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants of up to $8,000 to Missouri and Illinois artists in eligible locations to support new projects. Funding is intended for projects that have a strong visual impact and visual arts component. Projects should be open to the general public. Projects must take place w...

GrantWatch ID#: 190274

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Energy Startups to Join an Accelerator Program ...

Deadline 03/29/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage energy startups to join a 9-week accelerator program. Participating startups will benefit from personalized mentoring, networking, training, pitch deck design services, and access to resources to foster busines...

GrantWatch ID#: 195288

Grants to USA Restaurants to Recover from Damages Caused by Natural Disasters

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...

GrantWatch ID#: 199979

Grants to USA IHES to Administer a Fellowship Program for Doctoral Students

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA institutions of higher education to administer a fellowship program for doctoral students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for students conducting projects that he...

GrantWatch ID#: 202105

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Researchers to Participate in ...

Deadline 03/29/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty to participate in an instructional program in psychology and economics. Participants will benefit from networking opportunities, sessions with visiting facul...

GrantWatch ID#: 202556

Grants to USA Investigators for Research to Advance Knowledge of the Origins of the Solar Syst...

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research to advance knowledge of the origins of the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for projects that focus on the formation and ear...

GrantWatch ID#: 202699

Grants to USA Investigators for Research to Advance Knowledge of Life Within the Universe

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research to advance knowledge of life within the universe. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for research addressing the evolution, origin, distribu...

GrantWatch ID#: 202700

Grants to USA Investigators for Research That Addresses the Functioning of the Solar System

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research that addresses the functioning of the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for research on a wide range of processes occurring o...

GrantWatch ID#: 202701

Grants to USA Investigators for Research on the Solar System

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to USA and territories investigators for projects to observe the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for research projects to support observations from Earth, including ground-,...

GrantWatch ID#: 202702

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Research Projects Related to Aerospace Science

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to aerospace science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Projects are intended to support research that addresses unpredictable ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204835

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Support Students and Youth Nationwide

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to support students and youth nationwide. Funding is intended for projects to benefit youth outside of school settings and for research projects that address the well-being of students. Special consideration will be gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207686

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, School Districts, Agencies, and Districts for Conservation Proj...

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, and special districts for environmental projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for conservation projects, pollinators, and climate resiliency...

GrantWatch ID#: 207931

Grants to Illinois Agencies for Projects to Enhance the Safety of Local Residents

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois government agencies in the funding source's service areas for projects to enhance the safety of local residents. Special consideration will be given to projects and programs with a focus on electrification. Projects must benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207933

Grants to USA State Medical Boards to Upgrade Technology and to Improve Emergency Preparedness

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA state medical boards to upgrade technology in order to improve licensing processing, communication with the public, and emergency preparedness. Funding is also intended to further pivot COVID-19 resources to handle today's most pressing n...

GrantWatch ID#: 212153

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs to Benefit Their Beauty-Related Businesses

Deadline 03/29/24

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in eligible industries to benefit their businesses. Funding is intended to support small businesses in the beauty industry that serve people from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to business owners from BIPO...

GrantWatch ID#: 213142

Contract for Services to an Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, or Michigan Artist, Designer, o...

Deadline 03/29/24

Contract for services to an Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, or Michigan artist, designer, or architect for a public art installation. Applicants from underserved communities and those new to public arts are encouraged to apply. Funding is intended for the installati...

GrantWatch ID#: 213289

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Military Veterans

Deadline 03/30/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and veterans' organizations to provide services for veterans. Applicants must complete required registrations and prequalification prior to applying. Eligible organizations are those providing services th...

GrantWatch ID#: 173867

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline 03/30/24

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. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Activist for Promoting Marine and Fresh...

Deadline 03/30/24

Award of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate activist in recognition of exceptional activities that promote the preservation of freshwater and marine resources. Eligible nominees have championed their cause and garnered peer support throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 181935

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline 03/30/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address poverty, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve Ocean Health

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries. Eligible projects will focu...

GrantWatch ID#: 142067

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Schools, Nonprofits, and For-Profi...

Deadline 03/31/24 Conference Date: 04/10/24

Competition for USA, Canada, and International individuals, companies, clubs, schools, universities, organizations, and nonprofit organizations to create sustainable projects that demonstrate achievable solutions to environmental issues. Award categories are Fire, Wate...

GrantWatch ID#: 164782

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Groups for Projects that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and groups for initiatives that benefit the communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that address urgent and critical needs, provide seed money needed through the first year of operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 169203

Grants and Loans to USA Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses for Energy Improveme...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170109

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Individuals to Promote Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for events to promote tourism in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to bring visitors to the area, encourage hotel and motel stays, increase patronage of local bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175911

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Expand Safe Usage of Off-Highway Vehicles and Protect Access to Pu...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556

Grants to USA Theaters and Fellowships to Artists to Benefit Theater Programs for Children and...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to USA nonprofit theaters and fellowships to individual artists to benefit theater for youth and children. Fellowships are intended to provide growth opportunities for artists who work in youth theater. Funding may be used for equipment, travel, artists' fees, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177612

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions in Eligible Cou...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible areas for programs to benefit local communities. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, human services, economic development, and ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 179933

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Libraries, Schools, and Faith-Based Organ...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, libraries, schools, faith-based organizations, and community centers for innovative projects that advance literacy in children from birth to five years old. The purpose of the program is to instill a lov...

GrantWatch ID#: 183566

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Provide Programs that Benefit Individua...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldw...

GrantWatch ID#: 184177

Grants to USA Tribal Governments and Nonprofits and California Nonprofits and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants to USA Tribal governments and Tribal nonprofits, and grants to California nonprofits, IHEs, schools, and school districts in eligible counties to improve the quality of life and address community needs. Program areas include health, education, basic needs, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 184293
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