Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and public libraries for community reading programs and book events. Funding is intended to support keynote sessions, lectures by authors, panel discussions, writing contests, performances, and boo...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that promote social justice and address challenges that relate to inequality and climate change, particularly for women and people of color. Applicants representing practitioners and professionals in a variety of fields are welcome to apply. Projects must align with the Foundatio...

Grants in the form of cash awards of up to $60,000 and In-kind services to USA, Canada, and Australia educators in K-12 public and private schools, including classroom teachers, special teachers (e.g., art teachers, music teachers), technology specialists, administrators, PTAs, and librarians/media specialists. Thirteen p...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society, and to come together on common issues. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level, as identified by experts in...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that foster mutual understanding and communication between citizens of the two countries. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Applications are invited for public opinion and communication projects that raise awareness about the US in Japan and vice-versa, as well as p...

Grants ranging from from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to promote the understanding, appreciation, and recognition of historic American art. Programs or projects typically involve presentation of new research about American art, museum catalogs and books related to American art, or the preservation and re...

Grants to USA, Canada, or International individual artists to support professional development. Applicants must have been working in a mature phase of their artwork for at least two decades. Qualified artists must work in the areas of painting, printmaking, or sculpture. The Foundation wishes to encourage artists who h...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA emerging artists working in the fields of music, theater, and photography. Applicants must submit a written inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation seeks to support artists whose works might have difficulty being aired due to their genre and/or social philosophy. For ...

Grants generally ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA organizations and artists for projects that promote the arts and inform the public about minorities and respecting diversity. Priority is given to finite projects that have a definite end, as opposed to long-term sustainable projects. Eligible projects are those that p...

Grants and awards to USA publishers, translators, authors, and literary agents for the translation and subsequent publication of French literary works for English-speaking audiences. Funding will be awarded for both fiction and nonfiction works, as well as for poetry, digital books, and comic books. The Book Department...

Grants of up to $500 to Juneau, Alaska arts organizations and individual artists for new and emerging arts and humanities activities. Projects must demonstrate cultural or artistic merit and have a primary purpose of encouraging creative expression, encouraging community support of the arts and humanities, and stimulating ...

Award of $40,000 to an Alaska artist in recognition of his or her artistic accomplishments and creative contributions to the state of Alaska. Artists may work in any artistic discipline. This award will also recognize and acknowledge the artist’s potential for subsequent creative work. Mature, established artists are ...

Awards of $250 and $100 to USA Muslim young adults, ages 18-29, to recognize artistic achievements that reflect on Muslim identity and diversity. The award is intended to change perceptions and build awareness of Muslim societies through direct experiences with artists and their work. This competition provides opportun...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual for exceptional leadership in promoting the capacity and educational responsibility of museums. Eligible applicants may be curators, museum directors, exhibit designers, researchers, school administrators, government officials, foundation staff, corporations, or training ...

Grants averaging $250 to USA artists to support a creative project. Funding is intended to assist with recording studio time, performances, art supplies, exhibits, project-related expenses, a residency, and more. This grant is open to all types of artists in all genres. IACA believes the arts are essential to the health...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA individual scholars to support travel research projects on the former Venetian empire. Funding is intended to support historical research in the former Venetian empire and on Venice, and assist in the study of contemporary Venetian society and culture, as well. Funds may be used for trave...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International new and emerging individual artists, as well as art groups, organizations, and collectives. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. This program funds highly interactive, community-driven works of art that prioritize communi...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has made significant contributions to community development through architecture and design of the built environment. Nominations will also be considered for a team of individuals for a single body of work. Nominees may include, but are not limited to, public official...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to support public humanities programs in conjunction with hosting qualifying traveling humanities exhibits. Applicants must create or verify required registrations at least four weeks prior to the deadline, and ensure registration in the online grants system at least two weeks...

Awards with an honorarium of $3,000 to a USA author and an illustrator to encourage and recognize emerging talent in the creation of children’s books. Nominations are invited on behalf of outstanding new illustrators and writers whose books portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong and supportive family, and...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International museum professionals, artists, writers, and curators to participate in a week-long program exploring art and culture in Israel. The program is designed to bring together members of the international art community to inquire and learn about cultural developments in Israel, and...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit health and human services organizations serving adults and children with disabilities to promote the use of person-first language. Proposals must describe how the applicant organization is unique and how its adoption of person-first language will make a positive impact...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico PreK-12 educators for professional development in geographic literacy through field-based experiences abroad. Applicants must complete the first component of certification before the deadline. An annual competitive application process is used to select educators and host them on ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska Interior Native individuals and organizations for programs that promote healthy, drug and alcohol-free communities. These grants reflect the funding source's belief that communities are stronger and healthier when Native values are alive and traditional skills are prized, such as beadwork, ...

Grants ranging from $40,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and higher education institutions for the development of documentary television, radio, and film programs involving the humanities. Funding is intended to support media projects grounded in humanities scholarship...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Award to recognize a USA, Canada, or International individual Jewish leader under the age of 50 who has made a significant, tangible, and positive global impact. Individuals may be nominated for achievements in any field, including the environment, genetics, medical education, public education, humanitarian relief, human r...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: hunger relief, shelter and housing, self-sufficiency, arts and culture, disaster reli...

Grants to USA organizations to implement specialized creative arts and yoga programs for marginalized adolescent girls in juvenile detention centers and rehabilitation facilities. Applicants should contact the Funding Source to receive additional information prior to submitting an application. Recipients will receive speci...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that promote an inclusive, just, and vibrant Jewish community. The Foundation is currently focusing its grantmaking efforts on initiatives that are national in scope. Applications are invited for projects meeting the following priority areas: - Foster Jewish arts, cu...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International theater organizations and book publishers for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works for international publication or presentation. Applicants must be registered in the online portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Eligible Activities: - Tr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and organizations for high-quality projects that focus on Finnish and Finnish-American heritage, history, arts, and culture. Funding is intended for competitive projects that relate to the past, present, or future of Finnish and Finnish-American culture. Projects that receive ...

Fellowships to USA and Canada outstanding young lay leaders to travel to Israel and develop their leadership skills. In Israel, Fellows will be given the opportunity to sharpen their characteristics and skills, acquire the experience needed, and broaden the networks required for Jewish leadership in the 21st Century. Th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International visual artists, literary artists, and music composers to participate in the Foundation's residency program. Artists will receive fully-furnished, rent-free, and utility-paid housing on the Foundation's campus in New Mexico, with the goal of providing artists with a peaceful setting ...

Opportunity for USA musical ensembles to participate in a 20-day international tour. Selected ensembles will have the opportunity to present their work to international audiences during public concerts, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, media interviews, jam sessions, and interactive performances with local musicians. ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars to carry out research on modern Jewish history in New York City or Jerusalem. Applications are invited from deserving scholars who are currently engaged in post-doctoral, graduate-level, or independent study. Applications will be considered for the following fellowship...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations to support travel related to the international promotion of Canadian artistic works and artists. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Grants are available for registered or incorporated C...

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.

Prizes of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism that serve the common good. Prize winners should exemplify extraordinary storytelling skill, reportorial excellence, and social justice impact. The contest is open to journalists and subjects globally, although work must hav...

Grants ranging from $250 to $15,000 to USA organizations and individuals for a broad range of music-related projects. Funding is intended for any activity that entails new music being released through a recording or a live performance. The Fund is especially interested in paying artists directly for their work, whether tha...

Awards of $5,000 to USA public, school, and academic libraries to recognize exemplary cultural or thematic library programming that addresses specific community needs, has a measurable impact, and involves active community planning and participation. An eligible cultural/thematic program is one that features the humanitie...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...

Grants starting at $2,500 to Alaska nonprofits, schools, agencies, and tribes for programs in the areas of community and economic development, human services, education, and arts and culture. Funding is intended to support efforts that make Alaska a better place to work and live. Community Development The Foundation i...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit theaters, collaboratives, and individual theater artists for children's theater initiatives that promote racial equity, inclusion, and diversity. Funding is intended to support groundbreaking projects that develop new concepts, engage underserved communities, and have a meaningful im...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $45,000 to USA nonprofits in partnership with artists, ensembles, producers, and presenters of high artistic standard with a history of outstanding work in contemporary performance. Funds may be used to support projects that contain a live performance. MAP supports original live performan...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs and services that meet the needs of individuals with hearing disorders, youth, and communities. Eligible projects must align with one of the following areas of interest: hearing disorders, academic services in the arts and sciences, and programs and projects th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). Letters of inquiry are due August 1, 2018. Particular interest is given to exhibitions that will travel outside the United States or Chicago,...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska professional artists to support career advancement in the literary, visual, traditional, or performing arts. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding will enable professional artists to travel to in-state, national, and international programs, seminars, or...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, health care, civics and culture, and the environment. The categories above are not intended to l...