Grants to USA postdoctoral researchers to support research related to the treatment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. LOIs, as well as letters of recommendation on behalf of the candidate, must be submitted no later than August 6, 2018. The purpose of this program is to invest in the upcoming generation of autism...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit, governmental, and school-based libraries to address significant opportunities and challenges in the archival and library fields. Applicants must first submit a preliminary proposal. Funding is intended to support one of the following three goals: lifelong learnin...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, agencies, libraries, and schools to enhance libraries through professional development and training of library employees. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application and should register online at least two weeks before applying. The Laura Bush 21st Cent...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for charitable work and innovative projects and research. A funding inquiry is due August 31, 2018. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of science and the big questions, character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, ex...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International university labs, for-profit companies, and nonprofit research institutions for research projects that will lead to new developments in treating Parkinson's disease. The funding source seeks to build robust evidence to rationalize biological pathways and targets for further translati...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Awards are intended to fund research that generates change by contributing to a body of theoretical and empirical knowledge that can improve the lives of youn...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits, government entities, public schools, and universities for charitable projects. Letters of intent are due September 17, 2018. Programs may fall in the areas of health, poverty alleviation, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks opportunities such as new ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and individuals for a wide range of economic development and social empowerment projects that will aid underprivileged populations. LOIs are due September 14, 2018. A particular focus will be given to those demographics that have been overlooked and/or mar...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide consumer education or information, or financial literacy or education. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. A special emphasis is placed on issues related to large financial institutions, basic banking, access to financial services, retail bank...

Grants starting from $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit or municipality-affiliated museums for projects that increase their capacity to serve the public. Funding is intended for ongoing or new museum activities within three funding categories that promote museums as a center of learning, as strong community anchors, a...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. A letter of inquiry is due by October 4, 2018. Funding is intended to address contemporary societal issues and to foster public accountability of government agencies. This p...

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA doctors and medical researchers employed at nonprofit hospitals and medical schools for career-advancing research opportunities. An LOI is due by August 15. Orthopaedic surgeons, PhDs, DVMs will work as the principal investigator on basic, translational, clinical and health services resear...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits or commercial publishers to fund scholarly manuscripts that are the length of a book and address the subjects of American art history, visual studies, and related subjects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Manuscripts must be under con...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that will further suicide prevention efforts. LOIs are due August 1. Applications will be accepted from investigators representing all academic disciplines for both basic and applied research. All stud...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and international non-profit organizations that provide innovative, high-quality conservation and science programs worldwide. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate a measurable, common-sense approach to conservation and science issues, appropriate research methodologies, effective k...

Grants to USA HBCUs to improve the quality of undergraduate STEM tracks and courses, carry out STEM research, and increase the number of minorities obtaining STEM degrees. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. Grants during the upcoming fiscal year will be awarded in the following categories: Targeted Infusion Projec...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial and international organizations, and Indian tribal governments for research projects on weather, climate systems, and climate change. Funding is intended to promote climate resilience and climate intelligence by addressing current challenges in these are...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and researchers based at nonprofits, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for translational research on drug therapies for Alzheimer's and related dementias. LOIs are due April 13. The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and clinicians based at nonprofits, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for clinical studies of therapies for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. LOIs are due April 13. The purpose of this program is to support inno...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for biomarkers research that will further the development of Alzheimer’s therapies. LOIs are due April 13. New applicants are advised to allow 1-2 business days for registration in the online applicati...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and researchers working in nonprofit organizations, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for research on the prevention of Alzheimer's and related dementias. LOIs are due April 13. The ADDF seeks to support compara...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA small law firms, private attorneys, and nonprofits providing legal services to strengthen justice in the areas of poverty law, environmental justice, and civil and human rights. LOIs are due by July 10, 2018. Areas of focus for this program include the following: Social J...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 per year to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations to promote religious, political, social, and economic equality for women. LOIs are due July 30. Funding may be requested for both general operating and project support. Please note that only feminist social change organizations may re...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by October 15 for proposals focusing on Private Higher Education and for proposals...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to conduct research at a major archive center in New York. Applicants must e-mail program staff by October 15, 2018. Funding may be used to cover the costs of travel and accommodations in conjunction with the research. The research stipends are designed ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, city and county departments and agencies, and state and federal agencies that are working locally on projects related to active transportation, bicycling, and community development. The deadline to submit an LOI is January 19, 2018. The majority of funding is inten...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada and International nonprofits, schools, and government agencies for the creation, application, or field testing of environmental curricula. Applicants must submit an LOI. Funding is intended to implement field activities and classroom education, and integrate basic ecological principles...

Grants generally ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the preservation of natural resources, especially in the Caribbean Basin and eastern North America, with an emphasis on the United States. Letters of inquiry are due September 14, 2018. Major program areas include (in descending order o...

Grants to USA and Israel for-profit tech companies to collaborate on the research and development, manufacturing, and selling of innovative products with significant commercial potential. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying and submit a brief initial application in advance of the full pr...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies for research to improve health outcomes for individuals living with deafness or communication disorders. Support is available for health services and effectiveness research addressing smell, hearing, balance, speech, voice, taste, and lang...

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International education institutions and public sector organizations for an assessment process that will help protect individual privacy rights. The assessment will include a thorough audit, an onsite visit, and a recommendation report. Based on the alarming non-compliance ins...

Grants to USA institutes of higher education for projects that develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities on a national scale. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. IHEs will partner with national industry associations to develop and implement projects. The purpos...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for creative programs to improve the quality of K-12 education. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry by March 15. Priorities for grantmaking include proposals related to school and curriculum reform initiatives, and opportunities for professional development for...

Grants to USA faculty at IHEs and senior scientists at nonprofit institutions to develop innovative cell-based and nucleic treatments for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I disease patients. Applicants must first submit an LOI before being invited to complete the full application. The proposed therapeutic strategies should a...

Grants to USA academic faculty or individuals holding senior scientific positions at nonprofits for research projects and case studies on selected diseases. LOIs must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. The grants focus is on 23 rare diseases, with 1-2 grants per disease. See below for full details and fu...

Grants to USA colleges and universities to host international scholars through residency programs. Resident scholars will primarily teach undergraduate classes in their discipline of expertise. The purpose of this program is to bring international representatives to enhance the curriculum, campuses, and host communities. ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and individual investigators for research on the correlation between healthcare policy issues and cancer prevention, control, and treatment. Funding is intended for innovative research projects that focus on the changes in national, state, and/or local policy and the re...

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Alaska nonprofit and governmental museums and cultural centers to purchase contemporary works of art by artists residing in the State. Funding is intended to encourage museums to build collections of work by accomplished, practicing artists, thereby supporting local artists' livelihoods....

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and certain qualifying individuals to enhance the quality of science and technology in higher education. Special emphasis is placed on two-year postsecondary institutions. Support is available for curriculum development, college faculty and secondary school ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs that focus on patient safety and healthcare, and physician wellness. Successful applications are those that show alignment with the focus areas and mission of the funding source. In addition, applications should exhibit defined goals an...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits to conduct research on the treatments for, and causes of a rare immunodeficiency disorder and the pulmonary complications that result from it. Funding is intended to find better treatments, therapies, and ultimately, a cure for the disease.

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and equivalent agencies, such as Tribal agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations, for programs and projects that benefit those living in the Fairbanks/North Pole area. Funding will be provided for proposals that address a broad range of community ...

Award of $750 to a USA author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume, draws on appropriate research techniques and methods, and reflects original thought and exceptional creativity. The award is intended to recognize excellence in scholarship in the study of costum...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits and individuals for the preservation and archiving of music and other recorded sounds that are representative of North American heritage. Funding is also available for scientific research projects related to the impact of music on the human con...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that provide emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer pet housing to beneficiaries. This grant seeks to fill critical funding gaps to enable domestic violence shelters to provide co-sheltering options for survivors and their pets. Grants may be used t...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to Sitka area, Alaska nonprofits, schools, tribal entities and faith-based organizations for programs that address a wide range of community needs. Programs areas may include education, health and wellness, arts and culture, community development, and conservation. In 2018, preference...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that promote social justice around the world. Applicants must submit a preliminary application in advance of a full proposal. Priority will be given to projects with small budgets that lack access to mainstream sources of funding. ...

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to cover the costs of seeds and native plants. Wild Ones is looking for project...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA leftist activists, researchers, and writers for work that advances critical issues in the study of the world, its people, their communities, cultures, and economies, as well as their interaction with the environment. Proposed work can address issues ranging from geopolitics to cultural and eco...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence shelters to collaborate with local animal welfare organizations to offer off-site housing for pets of shelter beneficiaries. Partner organizations could include rescue sanctuaries or animal shelters. Funding will be used to build housing at the animal shelter facil...

Grants to USA researchers for innovative eating disorder research. Funding is intended to improve the lives of those suffering from eating disorders through research on prevention, treatment, and training dissemination. Both new and established researchers are invited to apply. Innovative Treatment Research consists of ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and universities for unconventional and innovative strategies to promote a culture of health. The Foundation invites proposals for creative and pioneering strategies that promote its mission to foster a culture of health in the nation. The Foundation awards most g...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projects. Applications are invited from innovative groups in local communi...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, and schools for artistic programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage the community and involve services for artists, educating youth in the arts, leadership training to strengthen the arts organization.

Grants to USA and Canada researchers affiliated with a qualifying institution for research on spinal cord injury (SCI) and programs that address the quality of life for individuals living with SCI. Letters of Intent are due May 4. Funding is available for postdoctoral fellows, senior researchers, and pilot research project...

Awards of $1,000 to USA women to recognize outstanding leadership in the field of education. Awards will be given to female superintendents, administrators, and other women in school leadership positions. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following three award categories: -The Superintendent Award – a...

Grants of up to $60,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that provide access to emergency and restorative dental care for individuals in need, and to provide assistance dogs to veterans and individuals with disabilities. In the oral health focus area, the Foundation supports the following type...

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind grants of business services to USA and Canada health-oriented food and beverage companies to accelerate their brand and take advantage of collaborative opportunities. Training will be given in the areas of branding and marketing, product development, sales and distribution, e-commerce, R and D...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions for projects and activities that promote the protection of endangered species and their habitats. Funding will specifically be provided for species preservation activities, scientific research projects, and conservation education progra...

Awards of up to $10,000 and additional benefits to USA young artists (ages 15-18) to recognize and support achievement in the following disciplines: visual arts, dance, photography, voice, jazz, classical music, writing, theater, design arts, and cinematic arts. In addition to the cash awards, artists will receive training...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International junior researchers with postdoctoral experience for the opportunity to conduct a long-term research project and establish a career within the scientific research community. Before completing an application, applicants must first consult the Foundation's program director respons...

Grants to USA IHEs, government agencies, research centers, and qualifying individuals to support applied and fundamental research, extension projects, and education to promote sustainable agriculture. LOIs are due June 27. Projects may be related to food, natural resources, agriculture, and human sciences. Executive Su...

Awards of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to recognize excellence in increasing oral or medical health care access for the underserved. Priority will be given to nonprofits that focus on expanding health care for children and youth (birth to 18 years). Applicants are required to demonstrate that their submitted pro...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits to support sustainable forest management and to involve communities in efforts to build understanding of the value of forests and biodiversity. The research generated by these projects is intended to assess conservation values and improve forest management. There are two types of gran...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for outstanding and creative work in the area of social justice and change. Prizes are intended for innovators who have addressed a particular need and created a viable solution for that need that has made a significant impact in the field. The Grinnell College Innova...

Internship stipends of $2,000 to USA post-secondary students completing a credential to work as a nonprofit professional. Students must be enrolled at an eligible college or university program and participating in an internship program at an eligible nonprofit institution. Only junior, senior, post-baccalaureate or graduat...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of education projects operating inside or outside the USA with a particular interest in supporting underserved populations and the creative use of technology. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the deadline. Typically, grants are awarded to new or ...

Fellowships starting at $30,000 to USA individuals to work on projects that incorporate food, the outdoors, and the environment into Jewish communal service. The fellowships are made up of intensive training seminars, professional placements, mentors and professional development, and educator certifications. JOFEE Fello...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Letters of intent are due by January 26. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction, surfacing, and enhancement of soccer fields. Safe Places to Play trans...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations at least six weeks prior to the deadline. Emphasis is placed on projects that result in online tools. ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for the publication of documentary editions of the nation’s historical records. Eligible projects may center around the papers of important figures from American history, or involve broad historical movements in politics, social reform, business...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies, local government agencies, and tribal governments for the development and implementation of programs to reduce gang recruitment of unaccompanied youth. Funding is intended to reduce violent crime and victimization of alien youth and children. Unaccompanied alien ch...

Fellowships of $82,500 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to participate in a nine-month program to pursue advanced individual projects in the natural sciences and mathematics areas. Disciplines may include biology and medical sciences, chemistry, computer science, earth and planetary sciences, engineering sciences...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, including tribal governments and law enforcement agencies, for the development of programs to reduce gang violence. Funding is intended to reduce and prevent violence throughout communities, thus creating safe communities for families to live. The Gang Suppression Plann...

Grants to USA faculty and researchers and IHEs, nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research related to Long Island Sound. Pre-proposals are due June 20. The purpose of this program is to fund research that will improve the environmental management of Long Island Sound and its natural resource...

Grants of up to $80,000 per year to USA early career investigators employed at institutions of higher education for innovative research on visual function and visual disorders. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support translational or basic research that enhances th...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for exploratory and broad-interest projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: wildlife, the human journey, or the changing pl...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects in the areas of education, conservation, storytelling, research, or technology. Proposals are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with tangible and/or measurable results.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. The Lyle Spencer ...

Grants starting at $100,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit organizations or institutions for research related to the development of preventions, treatments, and cures for Alzheimer's disease. Funding will be provided in two categories: 1. Standard Awards The standard award provi...

Grants generally starting at $12,000 to USA nonprofits to develop and expand programs that support people affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. Funding may be used to enhance and improve resources and support and/or to involve the patient's perspective in care delivery and drug development. The ALKERM...

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction of Greek, Latin, or classics. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Applications should address at least four of the following criteria: -Success, size, and growth of the classics...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Letters of Inquiry are due by February 1. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, environmental initiatives that are working t...

Grants and awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers with an advanced degree (i.e., MD, PhD, MS, or PharmD) for scientific research projects that could result in new treatments for people with epilepsy. Funding is intended to accelerate therapies onto the market in a timeframe that will make a difference. ETP...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska nonprofit organizations to benefit rural communities in the Northwest region. The purpose of this program is to promote social and economic wellbeing through collaborative and creative approaches. This includes efforts such as building...

Grants of up to $65,000 to USA, Canada, and International established scholars and writers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences for a three to nine-month residency. This opportunity will provide access to a world-class library and collections for independent research. Specifically, recipients are in residence at...

Grants of $700 to USA teachers, educators, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of K-12 public, private, and charter schools for community service or civic projects, visits to art, science and cultural museums, career enrichment opportunities, and other events or activities away from the school facility. Educa...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions for programs or projects that advance the awareness and education of laboratory technology in the dental profession. Funding is intended for educational institutions with a dental laboratory technology program or educational institutions that...

Awards of $5,000 to USA librarians for outstanding service to public, college, university, school, and community libraries. Awards are intended to recognize the librarian's investments in improving people's lives in their school, campus, and community. In addition to the cash award, each nominee will be presented with a ...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for the development, production, and post-production of Holocaust-related films. Films should have an educational value and a broad distribution potential. Proposed films will be judged on historical accuracy, creativity, feasibility, and vision. A...

In-kind grants worth up to $800 to USA public libraries and tribal libraries in rural areas to acquire brand new, high quality, hardcover children's books. Recipients will be able to choose which books are best suited for their community from a list of over 500 books, including award-winning and star-reviewed titles from e...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and other experts representing eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects to address security across a broad range of sectors. This program focuses on current security challenges, including cyber security, environmental concerns, terrorism, defense...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional art conservation research, publications, symposia, and conferences. Funding is especially intended for art conservation proposals focusing on European art of the pre-modern era. Proposals should detail plans for creating and disseminating specialized knowledge, includ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International university students and faculty members to conduct research projects that focus on understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of injuries among children and adolescents. Funding is specifically intended for research that relates to the prevention of inju...

Grants ranging from $250 and $1,000 to USA children and youth, ages 18 and under, to complete community service projects in their communities. Funding will be provided to support a wide variety of projects and events. Examples of eligible community service projects include: turning a vacant lot into a community garden, r...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers for hands-on math and science projects in the classroom. Funding is intended for innovative projects that will make learning math and science fun, improve teacher instruction, and result in measurable outcomes. Please note that grants are solely for project expenses, and not for c...

Grants of $300 to USA classroom teachers of grades three to six to create an educational herb garden. Funding is intended to continue the use of herbs in elementary education. The gardens may be indoor or outdoor. Funding may be used to purchase soil, plant trays, containers, and gardening tools that are appropriate for ch...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs and services in multiple states and provinces that will benefit children, youth, and local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that will empower young people and have a significant and measurable impact on residents. Funding is inte...