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Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario individuals to support the creation of original literary works. Funding can support literary artists in genres including fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, comic arts, and young adult literature. Funding may be used for artis...
Opportunity for Texas individual artists to participate in an art competition. The winner and runners-up will receive monetary stipends of $5,000 and $500, respectively. The opportunity offers an award for artwork that will be digitally reproduced into a publicly ...
Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before apply...
Grants to Florida qualifying neighborhood and homeowners organizations and local residents for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that ...
Opportunity for USA qualifying artists and composers in multiple states to participate in a residency program to create works related to particle physics. The purpose of the program is for artists to interact with scientists in order to develop an artistic piece t...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan organizations, individuals, groups, and corporate entities for seasonal programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage visitors and residents to participate in outdoor activities during the winter months. P...
Fellowships to New York City early-career scientists affiliated with a qualifying educational institution for scientific research in mathematics, computer and information science, physical and engineering sciences, and the life sciences. In addition to a cash stip...
Awards to Ohio individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits for contributions to the arts and arts education in eligible locations. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community. The awards program celebrates the people, organi...
Opportunity for Arizona youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions t...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations, libraries, schools, agencies, and individuals for science, humanities, and arts activities. Funding is intended to support general operations, field trips, artist residencies, ticket subsidy programs,...
Grants to British Columbia NGOs, agencies, businesses, communities, academic institutions, consultants, First Nations, and individuals for fish and wildlife preservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must engage with the relevant First Nation(s), and ...
Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects that manage waste in eligible regions. Some applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intende...
Grants of up to $250 to Florida PreK-12 teachers for activities that integrate agriculture into the school curriculum. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that improve the understanding of agriculture for students and teachers across the state...
Fellowships of $10,000 to Minnesota emerging visual artists of all ages to facilitate artistic and career advancement. In addition to funding for production, materials, living, and travel expenses, the fellowship offers a variety of professional development opport...
Grants to British Columbia First Nations, businesses, communities, consultants, agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and individuals for fish and wildlife projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a notice of intent prior to applying. The goal of the ...
Awards to Indiana individuals to recognize outstanding service to the state’s tourism industry. Nominations are invited on behalf of deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and outstanding community service; a commitment to tourism: or a high level of s...
Award to a Pennsylvania or New York individual in eligible locations for outstanding dedication, service, and contribution to the local community. The monetary award will be given as a grant to a nonprofit of the recipient's choice. Award applicants must be locate...
Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists for urgent financial needs as a result of a natural disaster or professional or personal emergency. Funding is intended to mitigate the loss of income or cover unexpected expenses. Eligible applicants are located in the seven me...
Grants of $10,000 to Michigan artists in eligible counties to create innovative arts and cultural projects. Funding is intended for projects that are novel and cutting-edge, have a public component, and embrace creative and contemporary possibilities for the futur...
Opportunity for Nunavut Inuit business owners to participate in a business mentorship program. The purpose of the program is to support business owners in the tourism industry by enhancing their professional capacity, knowledge, and skills. Successful applicants w...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama teachers of grades K-12 for class field trips. Funding is intended for trips outside the classroom that have a clear educational purpose and also align with state curriculum standards. Examples include trips to historical sites, n...
Opportunity for California individuals, educational institutions, companies, organizations, and groups in eligible regions to participate in an art contest. Participants will design the official logo for a local public arts program. The successful applicant will w...
Grants to Tennessee teachers, school counselors, and support staff for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that go beyond the normal classroom experience. Grants can support programs that benefit the mental health ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina K-12 teachers in eligible locations for creative classroom projects. Funding is intended to support classroom education curricula that cannot be covered by traditional school financing. The grant program is designed to help...
Grants of up to $500 to West Virginia public school educators in eligible areas to purchase supplies for their classrooms. Funding is intended for materials for special projects, classroom resources, and support for programs not covered by school budgets or other ...
Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, port districts, and individuals for projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an orientation class before applyin...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA choreographers in multiple states for professional development activities and projects. Individuals located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are eligible to apply. Funding is intended for ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, groups, and artists and collectives partnering with a community entity for arts programs to strengthen underrepresented communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-impact art...
Grants of $10,000 to Illinois artists to support their professional development. The funding is intended for established artists to invest in their artistic endeavors. Artists may be those working in digital media, film/video, literature, music, photography, thea...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada individuals for clinical and biomedical research. Funding is intended to provide early-stage support to help investigators design, develop, and test novel concepts and bold strategies that may lead to meaningful advancements in th...
Grants of $500 to California teachers in eligible regions for creative approaches to education. Funding is intended to enrich student learning experiences. In previous years, grants have supported initiatives in the areas of history, environmental science, robotic...
Grants to Wisconsin teachers for programs and activities that improve educational outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended for classroom projects, cultural activities, educational programs, technology projects, arts enrichment programs, and career devel...
Opportunity for Kentucky youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions ...
Opportunity for Montana girls and women to participate in a leadership program. The purpose of the program is to provide one-on-one mentorship, develop leadership skills, and cultivate the strength of girls residing in rural communities. Applications are accepted ...
Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia individuals for resident-driven events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to throw a block party that connects neighbors in their communities or strata. The grant program seeks to promote neighborhood connections, c...
Opportunity for New York individual artists in eligible locations to participate in a professional and career development program. The program serves artists and creatives of all disciplines, including but not limited to visual, literary, and performing arts. Prio...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio individual artists for workforce development training in eligible regions. Funding is intended for professional development expenses, including development courses on budgeting and leadership, as well as classes, workshops, and profe...
Opportunity for New York community organizations, advocacy groups, and designers to collaborate on public policy publications. The purpose of this program is to address complex public policy issues and to promote social justice. The publications focus on systems, ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi teachers, counselors, and librarians for innovative educational projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that integrate conventional instruction with other forms of teaching. Eligible applicants are those...
Award to a Texas PreK-12 teacher to recognize exceptional efforts to enhance the agricultural literacy of students. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to educate children on the importance of agriculture. Innovative and interdisciplinary programs a...
Contracts to New Mexico attorneys and law firms for legal defense and litigation services. Funding is intended for government services, consumer protection, civil rights, environmental, housing, healthcare, antitrust, and other authorized litigation, including lim...
Grants to New Mexico school personnel, including teachers, librarians, and principals, for educational projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide students in grades K-12 with educational enrichment activities and to encourage families to partic...
Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina K-12 educators in eligible school districts for educational projects. Funding is intended to support creative and innovative classroom projects by supplementing limited school resources. Grants are available to grade K-12 e...
Grants of up to $1,500 and in-kind support to Oklahoma retail store owners for community enhancement projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives to improve local neighborhoods, such as planting bushes and trees, putting up holiday decorations, an...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida K-12 teachers and school personnel for projects that improve classroom education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote innovative learning experiences. Grants can be used for student supplies, curriculum materials,...
Grants to Massachusetts organizations and individuals to enhance communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to open spaces, historic preservation, community housing, and recreation. Eligible activities and programs benefit the resi...
Grants to Florida PreK-12 teachers for school gardening projects. Eligible projects are those that focus on growing indigenous Florida produce while incorporating lessons from the funding source's textbooks. Eligible uses of funds include gardening tools, seeds, h...
Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...
Grants to Wisconsin agencies, tribes, IHEs, school districts, conservation organizations, and individuals for projects and programs that train and educate new hunters and mentors. Priority will be given to programs geared towards females, adults, and families. The...
Awards to Saskatchewan individuals, businesses, and organizations for advancing multiculturalism. The award program is intended to honor residents and entities that have worked to achieve diversity, integration, intercultural connections, and cultural continuity; ...
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