Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education. Unaffiliated individual applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The goal of this program is to increase diversity and interest in the STEM disciplines, prepare students ...

Prizes of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International architects, urban planners, engineers, landscape architects, designers, and students for designing an energy efficient recreation center on a California university campus. All applicants must first register before the final deadline. The purpose of this competition ...

Grants of $10,000 to teams of USA nonprofits and Native American youth for entrepreneurial projects that will benefit the local Native American community. Sponsoring nonprofits will mentor one Native American youth through the process of completing the project. Running Strong provides ten $10,000 grants each year to co...

Award of $10,000 to a USA, territories, or Canada K-12 science teacher for positively impacting his or her school, community, and students through outstanding classroom education. Special projects may be referred to in the nomination or application, but should not be the primary focus. The recipient and the two finalis...

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...

Awards to USA and Canada middle and high schools to recognize innovative science education programs for students in grades 6-12. The purpose of this program is to support outstanding approaches in science lab instruction that utilize limited laboratory and school resources. This program also seeks to raise awareness and ex...

Grants to USA nonprofits for innovative projects that benefit older Americans (ages 65 and above). Funding is specifically intended to support proposals that focus on the areas of advocacy, direct services, education and training programs for professionals working with the elderly, and/or research to identify the causes of...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to develop new drugs for animals that may be used in minor species or for minor uses in major species. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete. This Funding Opportunity Anno...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. National applicants must consult with state commisions prior to applying. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take at least three to four week...

Grants valued at $67,000 to USA and territories, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico educational institutions for specially designed classrooms to promote active learning. Funding is intended to provide furniture, training, and learning environment evaluation measurement tools for classrooms serving up to 30 students in school...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, materials recovery facilities, and for-profit organizations to initiate a plastics recycling program in local communities throughout the country. Funding and technical assistance are intended to support the Funding Source's new innovative progr...

Grants to USA nursing and medical educators to support career development and innovative educational approaches. Funding is intended to provide the financial support needed for medical educators to focus on creating and implementing the innovative reforms necessary to bring medical education up-to-date with the changing ne...

Grants to USA and Israel research institutions to support collaborative research projects in a broad range of physics-related disciplines. All proposals must be jointly submitted by a US-based and Israel-based applicant to the appropriate granting agency. Please note that deadlines vary according to the subject area. T...

Grants ranging between $10,000 and $40,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that improve healthcare delivery to adults with developmental disabilities. Preference may be given to organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. An LOI must be submitted prior to a full application. Proposals must describe an explicit, identifiabl...

Grants to Juneau, Alaska nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to provide health and social services programs in the local community. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and services that address the following social issues: homelessness, hospice, mental he...

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 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for programs that support diabetes prevention, patient care, and advocacy in developing countries. Funding will be broken up into two areas, interventions and focus areas. Grant support is meant for those least able to withstand the burden of disease. Programs can b...

Award of $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, individuals, and organizations for innovative projects to improve breast cancer education and patient care. Funding is intended to support conferences, research, community outreach, and educational projects in the United States or abro...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for the development of innovative technologies, therapies, or products to treat people with epilepsy. The award will support the development and commercialization of the winner’s product. Examples of concepts eligible for awards include: -Drug or device treatment t...

Awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA undergraduate juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities for excellence in essay writing on the theme of ethics. Essay topics may be about anything that explores an ethical problem, question, issue, or concern. Suggested Essay Topics: Articulate wi...

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 to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for initiatives, exchanges, and studies related to US-Japan policy. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. The purpose of this program is to respond to policy-related needs as identified by practitioners and experts in the US-Japan policy studies field. The Foundation is open to inno...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 to USA farmers and aggregators to implement sustainability practices that will improve environmental impact and ensure the availability and safety of produce in the market. Funding is intended to help local farms upgrade operations, invest in food safety, and implement sustainable tech...

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 of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance children's health through running and fitness. The purpose of funding is to prevent and reduce childhood obesity and improve the lives of children. The Foundation is committed to reversing the trend of obesity by offering children the opportunity to e...

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...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. Nominators must be individuals associated with universities, hospitals, medicals schools, or research institutes, and have a background in neuroscience. The recipient of the Scolnick Prize will present a...

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 ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits for advertising campaigns that further the cause of wildland preservation. Priority will be given to projects that are likely to have immediate and measurable on wildland ecosystem restoration and conservation over those that are purely educational. Grants may be...

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 to USA nonprofit organizations, land conservation groups, and public riding areas to promote safe and responsible usage of off-highway vehicles. Eligible programs include those that educate the public on the proper use of land for outdoor recreation and practices that protect access to public lands. T...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 to USA and Canada high school math programs for summer math courses that encourage the development of math talent in a broad pool of mathematically gifted students. Eligible math programs are encouraged to make an extra effort to attract members of underrepresented groups. Although...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International breast cancer research teams for early detection pilot projects. Funding is intended to support research to develop innovative techniques in the areas of immunologic or biological methods of early breast cancer detection. Since its founding in 1995, Earlier.or...

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...

Scholarship of $1,000 to a USA college student who are passionate about video games as well as their own personal growth. Applications are accepted from students majoring in any field. High school students who are enrolled in college for the upcoming school year are also welcome to apply. The Final Fantasy Fan Scholars...

Scholarship of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International student whose life has been altered due to an injury incurred from an automobile accident. Applications will be accepted from current undergraduate students as well as soon-to-graduate high school students. The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship...

Award of $2,500 to a USA active police officer working to promote community kinship and police canine safety awareness in their local neighborhoods. Nominees should work to positively change the lives of canines in the community, promote nonviolent resolutions to community animal complaints, and work to reunite lost dogs. ...

Grants to USA researchers and professors for innovative material handling research. Funding is intended for well-planned research that will have significant positive impact on the field of material handling. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals on a wide range of themes. TMHNA is seeking proposals for research ...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to serve students from diverse populations and rural areas. Funding is intended to support expenses for field trips, materials, supplies, and other instructional resources used to assist with course delivery. NSHSS provides grants to educators who ...

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...

Award valued at up to $3,500 to USA, territories, or Canada K-12 teacher to recognize excellence and innovation in the field of agricultural science education. Applicants must have incorporated innovative agricultural science activities into their existing science curriculum. The awardee will receive a $2,500 grant for...

Award valued at up to $3,500 to a USA high school teacher to acknowledge his or her outstanding contributions to making biotechnology education accessible in a classroom setting. The award consists a $2,500 certificate for Bio-Rad products and up to $1,000 in expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Educa...

Awards valued at $2,000 to USA K-12 educators in eligible states and territories to recognize outstanding innovation in science education. This award recognizes exemplary teachers who demonstrate a passion for education and their continued professional development. This award also honors Robert Yager's effort to make high-...

Awards valued at up to $5,500 to USA, territories, and Canada K-12 and college science teachers who demonstrate the innovative use of data collection technology utilizing a computer, graphing calculator, or other hand-held device in the science classroom. A total of seven awards are presented: one award at the elementar...