Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to improving student outcomes in their communities. Applications are invited from teachers who demonstrate innovation in teaching, the ability to inspire students, and devotion to improving the educational environment. ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA individuals affiliated with public or private institutions, community-based organizations, and government agencies for pilot projects and small-scale studies addressing the prevention of agriculture injuries and diseases for children up to age 18. Funds are allocated to support projects t...

Grants to USA scholars for behavioral economics research that draws from economics, psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. LOIs are due no later than August 20. Projects must examine and seek to improve the social and living conditions within the nation. The Russell Sage Foundation's progr...

Grants to USA researchers for innovative research addressing the impact of economic inequality on the nation's population. LOIs are due no later than August 20. Studies will address how inequality has affected the political, economic, and social institutions, and the extent to which increased inequality has affected equali...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars and investigators at the Ph.D. (or equivalent) level to conduct research projects to understand the various effects of the health care reforms made in the USA in 2010. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted by August 20, 2018. Questions on the LOI process should be submitte...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative social sciences research addressing the increase of alternative work arrangements in the US workforce. LOIs are due by August 20. The Foundation invites proposals for research examining both the causes and consequences of alternative work arrangements. The Foundation defines altern...

Grants to USA nonprofits, scholars, and IHEs for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact on the personal and economic liberties of the nation and its citizens. Funding is primarily intended to support scholarship that results in the publication of books, journal articles, and policy papers. The Foundation wi...

Grants starting at $10,000 to support USA, Canada, and International research, education, and conservation projects with particular focus on threatened ocean wildlife species and their habitats. The first stage application must be submitted and approved prior to submission of a full proposal. Only projects concerned with m...

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects involving the history of public health and/or medicine. Fellows will use a specialized research library in New York City. Applicants may be from any academic discipline, and preference is given to those in the early stage of their caree...

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International individuals to attend a multi-disciplinary conference centered around the sharing of innovative ideas. Fellows represent a broad range of fields, and may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurs, scientists, human rights activities, NGO leaders, artists, inventors, and a...

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 ...

Award of $15,000 to a USA individual or organization that has taken concrete action to address issues related to family, volunteer, and professional caregiving in the USA. Award nominees will be those who have clearly demonstrated progress in one or more of the following areas: - Educating the public about the critical...

Awards and In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early stage female entrepreneurs with business initiatives that have significant growth potential. Projects may be related to any industry and must show notable sustainability, creativity, and social impact. Funding is intended to identify, support, and encourage...

Grants to USA orchestras, ensembles, performing organizations, presenters, and individuals to perform classical American music. While applications may be submitted for contemporary works, preference will be given to performances that portray a sense of American music of the past. Of particular interest are neglected an...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize and support ongoing human rights activism work. Nominations are accepted annually on behalf of those whose work has made a significant and positive impact to further or defend human rights. The ALBA Human Rights Project connects directly to...

Grants of up to $250 to USA K-12 teachers, STEM coordinators, and homeschool cooperatives for aviation and aerospace classroom projects. This grant program enables teachers to integrate aviation-themed lessons into the regular curriculum. Aviation and aerospace can be integrated into lessons on history, math, science, and ...

Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual artists and writers who have children under the age of 18 to recognize creative excellence. This program evaluates artistic merit based on the strength of the applicant’s portfolio. The awards provide unrestricted cash funding, and recipients may use the funds...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for research projects that aim to identify new treatments or cures for cancer. The funding source particularly encourages grant applications for a one year period that will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by establi...

Opportunity for USA artists to display their artwork at Wyoming health facilities. Artists from the State of Wyoming will be given preference. Both indoor and outdoor artwork will be commissioned for the facilities. Artwork should complement the planned facility designs and color schemes; should be accessible to all staff,...

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 to USA, Canada, and International investigators associated with nonprofits, government agencies, universities, hospitals, and laboratories to support novel and innovative cancer research in its early and conceptual stages. Eligible studies are those that involve scientific risk but potentially lead to a breakthrough...

Fellowships to USA and Japan scholars and professionals to support multidisciplinary research related to topics of global concern. Possible research themes include security, sustainable development, governance and civic participation, and social, cultural, and scientific trends and transformations. The purpose of this pro...

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for studies that address macular degeneration disorders related to aging. Funding from the fellowship may be used for research and related salary and benefits. As many as 11 million peopl...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with academic institutions, nonprofit or conservation organizations, or accredited zoos for wildlife conservation efforts. The purpose of this program is to enhance understanding of endangered, threatened, and rare species and their habitats,...

Grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada medical residents for orthopedic research. Funding is intended to cover research expenses for a free-standing research project. Residents are expected to develop a relationship with an experienced mentor and to learn to write a competitive research proposal.

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 ...

Fellowships to early career conservation scientists based at USA institutions for a two-year post-doctoral research program. Eligible scientists may be from any nationality. This fellowship program is intended to strengthen the skills of leading scientists through two years of applied post-doctoral research in the field of...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators who are working at established institutions for short-term support of preliminary research projects that focus on multiple sclerosis. Pre-applications are due by May 7. Funding will be provided for research projects related to multiple sclerosis that ...

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral candidates employed at universities for research projects in the humanities fields at universities and research institutions in Germany. Funding is intended to strengthen global academic relations and allow researchers to take advantage of interdisciplinary scholarly discussions and networks...

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...

An award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International mathematician, or a group of mathematicians, to recognize outstanding contributions to mathematics education. Nominations are invited on behalf of those who have made a contribution of lasting value to the field. This award program aims to recognize: (a) Accomplishe...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA individuals to support the development of architectural projects. Funding is intended to help execute a project, as well as provide seed money for projects in the early stages of development. The Foundation offers two types of grants to individuals: Production...

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit, school, or government agency for an innovative research, intervention, or education project. The project will use psychology to solve social issues. Priority areas include the following: ...

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...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers and graduate students affiliated with nonprofit organizations and government agencies for research on anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Funding may be requested for innovative basic or clinical research. Proposals will be evaluated o...

Fellowships providing $70,000 annually to USA, Canada, and International scholars to carry out postdoctoral research at IHEs and other nonprofit research institutions. This application is open to Canadian scholars for fellowships at Canadian or international institutions, and to international scholars seeking fellowships a...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while investigating and writing groundbreaking stories. Funding is intended to cover expenses such as equipment rental, document collection, and travel. The Funding Source supports investigative reporting that exposes corruption and the abuse of power in bo...

Grants of $6,000 to USA individual researchers, teachers, and scholars to support scholarly research in the humanities disciplines. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations by September 12. Applications are invited from individuals who are pursuing advanced research that offers value to humanities schola...

Grants to USA IHEs, state agricultural research stations, other research organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations, groups, and individuals for research addressing agricultural resilience and sustainability. Proposals should advance knowledge of the plant’s food, energy, ...

Fellowships to USA and Canada college mathematics and physics teachers and administrators to enable them to extend their sabbatical research leaves from a single-semester to a full year. The goal of this program is to make it easier for faculty to take such leaves, or to extend sabbatical leaves by an extra half year. G...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA graduate students for research relating to American studio craft. Grants are intended to assist students working on a Master's thesis in a humanities field at an accredited college or university. The Foundation's mission is to encourage, expand and support scholarly research about craft in the...

Fellowships of $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International academics, scholars, creative writers, and visual artists whose work will benefit from access to a collection in New York City. The goal of this fellowship is to promote dynamic conversations in the spheres of social sciences, humanities, and scholarship. The Dor...

Grants of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to improve business forecasting methods and business forecasting practice, including the organizational management aspects of the forecasting process. Funding will support projects within the methodology and practice/management categories. Fore...

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to support unique film projects that contribute to society. This program seeks to support films that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant. Eligible projects include feature-length films, short films, web or television series, a...

Award of $25,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize an original breakthrough or discovery in the field of cancer research. Candidates for this award have furthered cancer prevention, treatments, and early diagnosis. The discovery must have had a significant impact on the cancer field and made a dire...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals affiliated with a Native American tribe for art projects that will preserve and strengthen the tribe's culture. The grant program will provide recipients with both financial and technical support. Recipients will be offered tools, resources, and capital to build on their one-of-a-k...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individual Native artists for self-directed programs to enhance their business skills. Eligible artists will receive individualized technical assistance, professional development guidance, and working capital to begin or expand an arts business. The working capital funds are intended to suppor...

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 to USA, Canada, and International professors for an opportunity to work in Finland for a minimum of two months. Grantees will conduct research, give lectures, and work with Finnish companies. Deserving Finnish professors may apply to work at respected foreign universities. The Nokia Foundation promotes and suppor...