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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, investigative journalism, and media policy.

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 models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemic change, and promote a more compassionate society. The Foundation has committed to providing support to the Tompkins County SPCA as the sole support for companion animals.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program is intended for projects in accordance with AmeriCorps VISTA’s core principles: an anti-poverty focus; community empowerment; sustainable solutions; and capacity building.

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, interdisciplinary, and cutting-edge. The Program attaches the highest importance to novelty, scientific merit, internationality, and interdisciplinarity.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with eligible institutions for research studies related to psychological testing. Funding is intended to support projects that explore the professional and ethical use of tests, including issues such as confidentiality, privacy, quality of tests, and test construction.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the progression of the disease.

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 advance full participation by all races, genders, and underserved populations through the support of movement-led organizations.

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, and for projects that challenge continued shale gas extraction and infrastructure expansion. Programs may be national in scope, but funding is generally targeted to New York State.

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 care about. Addressing racial, environmental, and economic injustice requires responsive elected leadership, which in turn depends on robust and widespread involvement by the electorate.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. The purpose of the grant program is to assist organizations that support the American way of life.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen small professional arts organizations of all disciplines. Applicants must be producing work primarily in Cook County, Illinois.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and institutions for educational activities related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended for projects regarding the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: documentation, education, research, new media, and film.

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for landscape-scale stewardship and preservation activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The program supports efforts throughout the Chicago region with current emphasis on five priority landscapes: Calumet, Forest Preserves of Cook County, Kankakee watershed, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, and Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the environment. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support countrywide and worldwide projects that and preserve biological diversity, protect public health from toxic exposures, mitigate climate change, help communities become more resilient to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gases around the world. With the exception of those focused on New York State, all projects must benefit more than one U.S. state or territory to be considered.

Award of $20,000 to a USA investigator to recognize excellence in the field of health care research. The purpose of this program is to honor original research articles that were published in the previous year. Research articles should address one of the following subject areas: health care management, financing, delivery and organization, affordability, and/or rising health care costs.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to expand access to technology in the funding source's service area. Projects should have a focus on the digital divide and enhance the lives of community members through technology resources and skills training to advance digital inclusion and empower the future. Applicants must serve communities located in a Spectrum market.

Grants to USA and territories visual arts schools, institutions, museums, and nonprofit arts organizations for initiatives related to energy usage. Applicants are required to take an eligibility quiz prior to submitting a full application. Proposals may be submitted for projects to improve energy efficiency in new, expanded, and existing buildings.

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address issues including hunger, agricultural education and development, habitat conservation, nutrient stewardship, watershed restoration, and sustainable communities.

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 complete. Funding is intended for projects that focus on the formation and early evolution of the solar system.

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 complete. Funding is intended for research addressing the evolution, origin, distribution, and future of life in the universe.

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 complete. Funding is intended for research on a wide range of processes occurring on planetary bodies, satellites, and other minor bodies (including rings) in the Solar System.

Grants to USA and territories investigators for projects to observe the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to support observations from Earth, including ground-, space-, and airborne-based astronomical observations, of bodies in the solar system.

Grants and in-kind support of camera equipment to USA, Canada, and International Black women photographers to support the advancement of their careers. Funding is available to offset the cost of business expenses and to facilitate the execution of a visual project. The equipment is intended to help photographers take their creativity to the next level.

Award of $20,000 to a USA writer, editor, reporter, or team of contributors to recognize outstanding writing and reporting on matters related to health care. Entrants may submit recent and timely articles published in magazines, newspapers, and independent news sites that have been published during 2024. An entry can be either a series or an individual piece of work.

Award of $15,000 to a USA journalist to recognize outstanding writing and reporting in the area of healthcare. The award recipient will be selected for exceptional articles that shed light on healthcare policy or on healthcare delivery and financing. An eligible entry may be either a series or an individual piece of work that was published during the preceding calendar year.

Award of $20,000 to a USA news reporter or journalist to recognize exceptional radio, television, and streaming media news coverage related to healthcare policy and issues. The award recipient will be selected for outstanding reporting that increases public awareness, creates change in health policy, and gives rise to new insights and fresh perspectives. Entries will be accepted from staff employees of national or local news organizations, nationally distributed cable programs, online streaming platforms, or freelance journalists.

Award of $20,000 to a USA author of digital content for outstanding writing related to healthcare. The selected award recipient will be honored for excellence in online content published during the preceding year that explores issues in the area of health and healthcare systems.

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. Priority is given to pollinator conservation projects and climate resiliency activities. Projects must be based in the Northern Illinois counties of Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, McHenry, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago, and Woodford.

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 residents in ComEd's service area, which includes the following counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, McHenry, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago and Woodford.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural institutions to expand the arts to new audiences in eligible regions. Eligible projects are those that demonstrate the ability to reach new and diverse audiences. Applicants must be located in the funding source's service territory, which includes the following counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, McHenry, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago and Woodford.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood education, teachers, animal well being, and get outside.

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA state and territory 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 needs, such as natural disasters.

Opportunity for USA early-stage life sciences companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide companies with a focus on life science innovations with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. The program will be hosted in Indianapolis with in-person and virtual components.

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that address shared challenges in both countries. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Japan and that focus on challenges such as climate change and natural disasters.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators and for-profit investigator entities for research to improve the lives of children with Sanfilippo syndromes. Funding is intended to improve understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and therapies for these syndromes. Two funding streams are available: pilot awards and advance awards.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to help low-income residents and people with disabilities apply for medical assistance. The program will provide funds for counselors to meet with eligible residents and guide them to completing the necessary paperwork.

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. Eligible properties are located within specific TIF districts in Chicago.

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 the school year. In addition to the monetary prize, the winner will also receive mentorship from MCN and be partners for the academic year.

Opportunity for USA artists and teams of artists to receive a commission to create public artwork in Arizona. The purpose of the project is to create a large-scale mural that adds vibrancy and reflects the local character of the neighborhood. Artists will engage with community members and local businesses to create their work. The site of the California Avenue mural is located off California and Keystone Avenue in the Old Southwest neighborhood of Reno on the periphery of the Downtown, MidTown, and River Walk areas.

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 focus on ocean literacy and stewardship, clean technologies and best practices, and/or ecosystem restoration. 11th Hour Racing prioritizes funding on the East Coast of the United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, school districts, IHEs, and native corporations for historical preservation activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to preserve sites associated with armed conflict and historic battlefields. All eras and armed conflicts are eligible.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists at nonprofit institutions for medical research related to cancer prevention and treatment. Applicants are required to register in the grant system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support innovative and creative projects that demonstrate a high level of scientific quality and transformative impact.

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 for installing renewable energy systems or making energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy-efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing.

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 economy, foster entrepreneurship, and revitalize the community. Companies must relocate to St. Louis, Missouri, for at least one year.

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to bring visitors to the area, encourage hotel and motel stays, increase patronage of local businesses, and enhance the overall quality of life in the Village of Morton.

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, and protect sustainable access to public land.

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 exhibited or performed within the City of Urbana.

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit theaters and fellowships of up to $4,000 to individual artists to promote theater for youth and children. For theaters, funding is intended to positively impact the community by promoting theatre and bringing live theatre experiences to children. For theatre artists, funding is intended to have a positive impact on their future career and development of personal artistic excellence.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, IHEs, and museums for activities related to preserving Native American cultural objects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects involving consultation or documentation of Native American cultural items, including human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opportunity to play high-quality stringed instruments.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Funding is intended to address regional conflicts, reduce nuclear threats, partner with like-minded social justice movements, and adopt transformational approaches that can challenge the nuclear policy status quo.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for STEM education and leadership development initiatives to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help youth develop the skills needed to become successful, productive adults. Initiatives must benefit the St. Paul service area and locations where the company operates.

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, human services, economic development, and arts, culture, and heritage. Applications are accepted from a wide range of projects that align with the mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and growing community. Grant allocations prioritize innovation, capacity building, regional supports, and leveraging. Applicants must be located in Scott County, Iowa, or Rock Island County, Illinois, and the grant must clearly benefit residents of Scott County.

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 residents in Miami, Florida.

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 worldwide. In general, the preference is to fund specific programs, and direct, tangible assistance, rather than equipment or general operating support.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to improve the recreational, cultural, educational, and economic environment for local residents. Grants are offered to organizations providing services related to arts and culture, health, human services, and community betterment. Eligible programs benefit residents in the City of Morrison and surrounding areas.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada investigators for scientific research related to cerebrovascular disease. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive a grant application. Requests will be accepted from individuals working in epidemiology, clinical care, or basic science. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that advance knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of the disease as they relate to aneurysms, AVMs, and complex vascular malformations. Funds may be used for projects to develop novel therapies, or for clinical management or recovery for adult and/or pediatric patients.

Grants to Illinois small nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit state residents. Funding is intended for proposals addressing needs in the areas of economic and workforce development and housing. Funding priority will be given to applicants located in an area where pervasive poverty, unemployment, and economic distress exist.

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 business growth. The purpose of the program is to help emerging companies and entrepreneurs in the clean energy industry achieve technical and commercial milestones that accelerate development, establish market adoption, and expand their reach, even as they contribute to significant energy efficiency improvements.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Projects must benefit small towns with a population less than 50,000.

Grants and loans to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribes to promote the growth and development of small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to support the development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises.

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for medical and health-related programming. Funding is intended for programs that improve patient care and promote education for healthcare providers. Eligible use of funds includes internet-based publications, presentations, seminars, conferences, meetings, and live events.

Grants to USA and Canada researchers for projects to advance medical knowledge and improve care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnostics, and operating rooms.

Grants to USA and Canada community hospitals, medical societies and associations, and teaching institutions for fellowship training programs. Funding is intended for studies related to disease states and therapeutic areas addressed by the funding source's products. Fellows are trained in the latest medical procedures and technologies.

Scholarships of $2,000 to USA individuals to pursue professional development training. The purpose of the program is to empower Americans to progress in their careers. Scholarships may be used for vocational training in the following industries: transportation, technology, construction, communications, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and public service.

Fellowship of $3,000 to a USA researcher to conduct studies that explore the history of family medicine and general practice in the United States. The research project will use the funding source's collections to further knowledge about the history of family practice, its practitioners, and their role in health and health care, and will result in a durable product in any format. Applications are welcome from interested researchers, including family physicians, students, residents, historians, scholars, educators, scientists, and other health professionals.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishments in the previous year and objectives for the coming year.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic needs, and health equity.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals to benefit individuals experiencing hardship. Priority areas of focus include health challenges, mental illness, education, and drug abuse. Funding is intended to support and encourage people in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.

Scholarships to USA family members of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Scholarships are available for tutoring, private school, and higher education. Eligible applicants are dependants and spouses of military service members and first responders.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International bass fishing organizations and groups for conservation projects. Funding is intended to engage youth in projects that benefit fisheries. Eligible activities include protecting and enhancing fish habitats, boater and angler access to public waters, addressing aquatic invasive species, best practices in tournament fish care, addressing pollution, and conservation education.

Fellowships to USA individuals from BIPOC backgrounds to obtain professional experience in environmentalism and conservation. The purpose of the program is to provide BIPOC professionals with opportunities to gain professional opportunities and career development in the clean energy and conservation sectors.

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that focus on improving the quality of Armenia’s public education system.

Grants to USA businesses, institutions, and organizations for activities to benefit the residential furniture industry. Funding is intended to support educational and research programs that will improve manufacturing, marketing, and management within the industry. Projects must meet the following objectives:

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community and technical colleges for workforce training. The goal of the program is to prepare people for careers involving skilled labor. Funding is intended to support workforce development in construction/carpentry, heating, ventilation, electrical, appliance repair, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or plumbing. Priority is placed on programs that serve one or more underrepresented communities.

Fellowships with stipends of $10,000 for Illinois graduate students in eligible locations to learn about social concerns and economic issues. The nine-month fellowship allows participants to work with staff, raise awareness of social issues, and learn more about the nonprofit sector. Previous fellows have worked with their schools to gain credit toward degrees. The fellowship is open to graduate students in Chicago.

Grants to USA teachers, counselors, and educators to purchase classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. The purpose of the program is to provide students in grades 6-12 with knowledge about career opportunities in the TV and film entertainment industry. Eligible applicants and their students will watch a webinar featuring entertainment professionals who speak about their careers and offer advice for aspiring media professionals. Grants may be used for classroom needs, including media or technology equipment or other classroom needs.

Scholarships of $5,000 and scholarships of $10,000 to USA individuals living with epilepsy and family members or caregivers of individuals with epilepsy to pursue higher education. Funding is paid directly to the educational institution and may be used for books, tuition, and other school fees.

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children through making sports pitches more accessible, safer, and extending the number of hours that children and adults can use these recreational facilities.

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activity in eligible communities.

Grant of $5,000 to a USA doctoral student to assist with research necessary to complete a dissertation in US politics or public policy. Funding is intended for research to be conducted at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Eligible research fields include history, political science, foreign relations, and journalism.

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate and environment, culture, history, language, and empowerment. Finished videos are expected to be shared in a community engagement activity that is determined by the partner organization.

Grants of $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the provision of needs-based services including basic human needs, health and medicine, financial education and literacy, and mental health and crisis support.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individual educators and teams of educators to recognize exceptional work in education research and development. In addition to prize money, winning candidates will receive guidance to initiate a new project or continue their current work. Nominations are judged based on the following criteria: to what extent is the nominees’ work future-oriented, innovative, transformative, and sustainable?

In-kind use of analytical lab services to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and academic scientists affiliated with accredited institutions. The purpose of the program is to enable researchers to use Protein Sequencing and Epitope Mapping techniques to assist their immunology, oncology, or structural biology research.

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to participate in a competition for innovative ideas to expand access to justice in rural areas of the nation. This opportunity is meant to reduce gaps in access to justice that exist specifically in rural areas.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD students to participate in online symposiums related to political economy. The purpose of the program is to support students who have a teaching or research interest in the subject. In addition to the stipend, fellows will have travel, accommodation, and meals covered by the program.

Grant to a USA state, agency, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or IHE to run a research and training center regarding employment for people who are blind. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will improve employment outcomes for people who are blind or have low vision.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Austria researchers for research projects on pre-WWII connections between the two countries. Research may be on a wide array of topics including history, culture, economics, politics, or law. Projects may take place elsewhere if there are historical archives that are necessary to access in other countries.

Awards to USA nonprofit organizations recognizing exceptional programs serving underserved veterans and their families. Submissions will be ranked; those groups earning the highest ranking will receive a financial award and be recognized for their achievements. Awards will be utilized to plan and implement new community-based outreach event(s) or activation(s) that can reach over 5,000 underserved veterans. Priority project categories are Transitioning Veterans, Rural Veterans, Minority Veterans, and the Veteran Gaming community.

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and individuals for projects to save endangered species. The purpose of the funding program is to focus on saving less popular species that are not necessarily in the public's consciousness.

Grants of up to $35,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada journalists and newsrooms for local investigative reporting that serves underrepresented communities. The program is intended to provide much-needed resources to journalists working on document-focused reporting in a wide range of formats, including video, audio, text, and interactive.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity-building activities to foster health equity. Funding is intended to support organizations that advocate for social justice by improving the healthcare system. Organizations may request support for a wide range of activities, including training, data and technology, advocacy and policy change, communications and narrative change, leadership development, base-building, and civic engagement.

Grants to early-stage mathematicians to support travel expenses incurred by research projects. Funding is intended to assist qualifying applicants whose research requires participation in conferences, getting together with a collaborator, conducting studies at an IHE or other institution, or for other activities that necessitate travel related to the research being conducted. Funds may be used for expenses such as advance-purchase economy airfare, hotel, transportation to and from an airport, and meals.

Grants to USA, Canada, and China institutions to host mathematical scientists conducting collaborative research projects with overseas colleagues. Funding is intended to support travel expenses incurred by US and Canadian mathematical scientists traveling to engage in research at institutions in China, and by mathematical scientists from China traveling to conduct studies at institutions in the USA or Canada. Requests will be accepted from the host institutions who will be receiving the visitor from abroad. Preference will be given to US and Canadian traveler-researchers who are eminent mathematicians, and to Chinese traveler-researchers who are at the early stages of their career.

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit educational organizations for educational programming that will improve literacy skills among children and older students. Funding is intended to support organizations that wish to employ reading strategies of the Foundation, namely, the initial teaching alphabet (ITA).

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and public rural healthcare providers to receive discounts to improve internet connectivity and enhance the delivery of services. Applicants must submit required forms prior to completing the application process. Funding is intended to increase the efficiency of health-related facilities that are located in rural areas by increasing broadband capabilities.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residents prepare their homes for the winter season. Previous grants have been awarded for projects such as school clubs, nature activities, agricultural literacy, and animal shelters.

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 published or are soon to be published, involving themes such as rein­vent­ing Jew­ish life and com­mu­ni­ty for the twen­ty-first cen­tu­ry, shift­ing notions of indi­vid­ual and collec­tive Jew­ish iden­ti­ty, the his­to­ry and future of Israel, and the evolv­ing rela­tion­ship between Israel and world Jewry.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for cultural and educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide residents with outstanding programming in these focus areas. Programs must benefit residents of Chicago and its surrounding communities.