Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to design small satellites with the capability to inform forestry and agriculture decisions on the ground. Participating researchers and entrepreneurs should offer both hardware and software solutions to ad...

Opportunity for USA students to join a competition to improve the world. Students from grades five to eight are invited to submit original innovative proposals. Entry topics include robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate tech. Finalists...

Opportunity for USA early-career physician-researchers at IHEs to participate in a career development program in the field of clinical research. Selected participants will receive intensive training in clinical trial design and implementation as well as in the sci...

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois artists to promote the creation of art in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expenses related to reserving a venue, purchasing equipment or supplies, attending a class, or obtaining resources essential to engaging in the art...

Grant to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research related to physical therapy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for studies on physical therapy cost-effectiveness that su...

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students at IHEs in multiple locations for research studies related to the neurosciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Selected fellows will conduct projects under the mentorship of re...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD researchers for research studies in the life sciences. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Fellows must complete their research fellowship in a country other than their own nat...

Grants to USA teams affiliated with domestic entities for projects to develop AI frameworks and models for science, technology, energy, and aerospace projects. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

Grants of up to $15,000 and up to $50,000 to USA artists and arts nonprofit organizations for arts tourism programs in eligible regions. The program will be a week-long event in Florida during Fall 2026, with the goal of attracting tourists through art exhibits, p...

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 improveme...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois individuals, including journalists, community advocates, educators, artists, and others, for humanities- and arts-based projects that build just communities. Funding is intended for performances, publications, podcasts, research ...

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA and territories independent scholars and researchers to conduct archival research on underrepresented American craft types. Funding is intended to support craft research, to disseminate the findings, and to put a spotlight on typically...

Grants to USA and Canada scientists and doctors working in nonprofit academic institutions for cancer research projects. Applicants must register and submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative and impac...

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 pl...

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for psychiatric disorder research in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects spanning basic/preclinical, translational, and clinical research, with focus areas in...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, research institutions, and individuals for workshops and symposia related to organic agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for ...

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, laboratories, organizations, and individuals for research and education projects related to organic agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve mul...

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, laboratories, organizations, and individuals to plan multi-regional organic agriculture research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist in the dev...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers and PhD students affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and government agencies for studies related to the impact fishing practices hav...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories teaching artists for professional development in the fields of art and education. Grantees will participate in a program that includes trainings, workshops, and mentorship. Funding is intended for artists whose practices in...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories artists, designers, architects, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to create, restore, and install public murals. Eligible projects must be produced for installation on or within public ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

Grant to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research to assess the effectiveness of physical therapy treatments and develop new interventions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Priority will be ...

Grant to a USA investigator affiliated with an eligible institution or organization for research in the area of manual physical therapy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to further the therapeutic ...

Grants to USA postdoctoral investigators for research related to chronic inflammatory diseases. Funding is intended to support researchers who are working in various biomedical fields and conducting basic, computational, or translational biomedical research to inc...

Fellowships to USA and territories scholars and junior scholars to conduct research projects related to Western civilization and American history. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fellows will receive $5,000 pe...

Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goals of this program are to generate new pr...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the writing of well-researched books in American c...

Fellowships to USA individual researchers to further Japanese studies throughout the country. The fellowship program is intended to support innovative research projects in subjects that include, but are not limited to, economics, sociology, political science, and ...

Grants of $4,000 to USA doctoral students for research projects related to hearing science and audiology. Funding is intended to support studies that promote the advancement of the study of communication disorders and sciences and impact relevant clinical issues. ...

Grants of $4,000 to USA graduate students for research projects related to speech-language pathology and communication sciences. Funding is intended to support studies that address language development in preschool children and in children at the earliest school d...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA orthopaedic fellows and residents affiliated with nonprofit, public, and private IHEs to promote careers in research. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with research. The goal of the program is to encourage residents to p...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists and artist collectives for innovative art projects involving new and developing technology. Along with funding, recipients may have access to coaching and mentoring and be expose...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for projects to benefit the elderly in long-term residential facilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research studies that can...

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...

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois and Missouri teachers for innovative and creative teaching methods that will enhance PreK-12 classroom curricula and benefit students in eligible regions. Grants will be awarded in the following categories: science and technology, ...

Grants of up to $22,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists to support research addressing children with serious emotional disturbance. Funding is intended for research in the areas of early intervention and treatment. The goal of the prog...

Residencies to USA artists and researchers to develop new creative projects. Eligible projects are those inspired by significant pieces of architecture from the 20th century. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will be given accommodations and a...

Grants to Maryland food growers, agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations to improve soil health. Funding is intended to support producers in urban areas and those with small-scale farms. The goal of the program is to reimburse growers for less than te...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA or territories Pre-K to high school educator to promote gardening among students. Funding is intended to create or expand on a school gardening project in order to encourage a love of gardening, provide gardening experience for stude...

Grants to Illinois individuals, artists, nonprofit organizations, and event producers for a range of arts initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide publicly accessible arts programming. Projects must be exhibite...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Fu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students at institutions of higher education to participate in workshops and conferences related to design and engineering. Funding is intended to support registration fees and help with travel an...

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations, and innovators working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network wit...

Scholarships of up to $4,000 and scholarships of $5,000 to USA family members of bomb disposal experts to pursue their academic goals. Funding is intended to allow military family members to achieve their education goals by reducing the financial burden inherent i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists and practitioners to participate in a conference about design and engineering. Funding is intended for travel expenses and conference registration for individuals who face financial barriers to attending...