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Grants of $3,000 to USA and territories artists to address urgent needs due to emergencies. The purpose of the funding is to assist artists whose career or business is threatened by unforeseeable circumstances. This includes events such as natural disasters, emergency ...
In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the funding s...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible artists to support professional and personal needs. Funding is intended for a range of artists, including sculptors, painters, and those who work on paper. Eligible expenses include funds to cover basic living expenses,...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska Native individuals and organizations in eligible regions for programs that promote healthy, drug- and alcohol-free communities. New applicants will be given preference for funding. Eligible programs and events are those that promote tra...
Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrations ...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations for travel expenses aimed at promoting Canadian artistic works and artists internationally. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Funding ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance understanding of Japanese art and culture through events such as performances, exhibitions, film screenings, and lectures. Funding will be given for publicity fees, printing costs of pr...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, academic institutions, Tribal entities, and traditional councils for the study and preservation of heritage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities with educational components, althoug...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, Tribes, and traditional councils to identify and preserve native names for landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation and study of native cul...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International playwrights to develop and produce new plays about technology, science, and math. The funding source commissions not-yet-written plays, but does not accept unsolicited scripts. Previously commissioned works addressed nuclear fis...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. The purpose of the program is to close Israel’s educational achievement gap by advancing the E...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potential, c...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories visual and performing artists to address unexpected expenses related to projects and public presentations. Projects may take place in the USA or in eligible countries abroad. Funding is intended for artists who have last-mi...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit educational institutions and organizations for Japanese-language educational programs on a national, state, or regional level. Priority is given to projects that benefit as many Japanese language teachers, programs, and learners ...
Grants to USA professional musicians requiring emergency financial assistance. Applications may be submitted by established musicians representing any instrument or genre. The purpose of this program is to support American musicians by covering emergency medical and li...
Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for events that align with the funding source's charitable giving priorities. Consideration will be given to events that fall into the following categories: arts and culture, early childhood education, diversity and inclusion...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, schools, and IHEs to host traveling arts and cultural exhibitions and presentations. Funding is intended to defray the cost of travel and freight expenses associated with tourism performances, ma...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit and Alaskan Native organizations and agencies in eligible communities to support programs that will benefit residents. Proposals may include program start-up funding, project planning costs, capital construction to provide better services and...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities for programs that support artists who are in the early stages of their careers. Funding is intended for initiatives that provide mentorships, exposure, and apprenticeships to early-career artists. Eligible d...
Grants to USA eligible musicians and families facing financial difficulties due to medical and related concerns. Funding may be used to cover a range of expenses, including medical and dental needs, and funeral and burial expenses. Funding is specifically intended for ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible individuals in the music industry to address emergency needs, including those related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grant funds may be used to respond to urgent needs such as food, medical and dental expenses,...
Grants to USA and territories television and film producers to create documentaries about the culture and history of the people of the Pacific Islands. Funding is intended to support the creation of engaging programs that will be broadcasted on public television statio...
Grants to USA and Canada entertainment-sector workers for financial assistance during times of crisis. Funding is intended to address the financial needs of individuals and their families whose major source of income is from a craft related to production. Eligible type...
Financial assistance to USA individuals working in the field of performing arts and entertainment. Funding is intended to assist individuals facing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances. Assistance can help cover the cost of immediate basic living expenses...
Grants to USA and Canada comic creators to provide financial support and assistance. Eligible applicants may be comic book letterers, inkers, colorists, pencilers, or writers who have worked in the field for at least ten years and can demonstrate evidence of financial ...
Grants to USA musicians for urgent needs in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency assistance to jazz and blues performers and their families to cover basic living expenses. Eligible applicants may be strug...
Grants of up to $16,000 and technical assistance to Alaska nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribes for projects that benefit youth from minority populations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that empower youth in rural areas and help them...
Grants to USA media producers for high-quality educational programming. Particular focus is given to reaching underserved audiences. Eligible projects include content for radio, television, and online videos. Collaboration between public media stations and independent ...
Grants of up to $500 to USA documentary film directors and producers for urgent financial needs. Funding is intended to assist filmmakers facing financial crises. Grant funds may be requested for groceries, car payments, utilities, and components of documentary project...
Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, agencies, Tribes, public education institutions, and religious institutions in eligible communities for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within t...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials. Appl...
Grants to USA, Caribbean, and Central America nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit underserved people and the environment. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support programs and project...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories archival repositories for urgent assistance following a serious disaster. Funding is intended for services, supplies, and labor costs to recover damaged and threatened archival materials. Grants support the recovery of arch...
Opportunity for USA composers to participate in a long-term grant and mentorship program for professional development. Funding is intended for film composers from underrepresented groups. The purpose of the program is to support film projects currently in production. S...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and first responder agencies for projects and programs that benefit local communities and families. Proposals may fall into one of the following categories: youth education activities and programs, f...
Grants to USA published authors to provide emergency financial assistance. Funding is intended for authors with an urgent need resulting from a medical emergency or natural disaster. Applicants must have published at least one full-length fiction or nonfiction work tha...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and tribal entities for cultural programming that benefits youth and children across the state. Funding is intended for developmental programs that strengthen awareness and knowledge o...
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA Black, Asian, Latinx, and Indigenous individuals to create projects and promote them on the funding source's platform. Eligible areas of interest include publishing, music, games, food and craft, film, design and tech,...
Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas of fo...
Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals studying arts engineering designs, computer graphics, animation, and designs. The purpose of the program is to encourage development and advancements in the 3D industry.
Grants of $250 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support textile art opportunities for children. Funding may be used for yarn, looms, bobbins, shuttles, beaters, and a stipend for the teaching artist. Funding is intended to provide training to teachers a...
Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to participate in events celebrating music. Funding is intended for participatory events that bring people together to play and listen to chamber music. Events must be open to the publ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, substance abuse, education, youth, food insecurity, homelessness, and a...
Grants to Alaska organizations and individuals to preserve traditional languages and promote language learning projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that will help to invigorate Indigenous languages over the next decade. The goal...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to advance understanding of Japanese culture. Funding is intended for programs that will benefit local communities, teachers, and K-12 students. Eligible programs and projects include but are not limite...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists to help develop their artistic careers. Artists using the following media are eligible to apply: photography, illustration, videography, and 3D art. Successful applicants will create content in partne...
Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and events to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Projects should focus on education, culture and arts, civi...
Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create art depicting different aspects of nature. Artwork may be produced in any type of medium, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. Priority will be given to artwork submitted by arti...
Grants to USA nonprofit and other organizations for projects focusing on nutrition and agriculture. Applicants should note that required registration may take up to two days. Applications can be for annual funds, capital grants, or program grants. Current grantmaking e...