Grants to USA postdoctoral researchers to support research related to the treatment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. LOIs, as well as letters of recommendation on behalf of the candidate, must be submitted no later than August 6, 2018. The purpose of this program is to invest in the upcoming generation of autism...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for creative programs to improve the quality of K-12 education. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priorities for grantmaking include proposals related to school and curriculum reform initiatives, and opportunities for p...

Grants to USA and Canada eligible nonprofit institutions for research to increase understanding and advance treatments for chronic and acute spinal chord injury (SCI). An LOI is required prior to submitting a full application. Research funding is available for postdoctoral fellowships, pilot research grants, and senior res...

Grants ranging from $3,000 to $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and artists for the development and creation of puppet theater performances. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support the planning and production of new, innovative works that meet high artistic standa...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories STEM educators affiliated with high schools and nonprofit educational organizations to lead high school student teams in a hands-on STEM challenge. Applicants must submit an initial application before advancing to the final application round. Funding is intended for materials,...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that advance environmental protection, promote healthy ocean ecosystems, and improve water quality in all geographical areas. Funding is intended for all types of programs and subject areas, but strong priority will be given to projects that improve water ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help cover the costs of international travel for exchanges in the arts and the environmental sciences. A Letter of Intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible regions include the Southeast, East, and Central Europe, Central Asia, the Baltic states, Mongolia, an...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early career scientists at an academic or research institution for research on the health effects of air pollution. Applicants must contact the funding source to verify eligibility and submit a preliminary application before applying. Candidates may have training and experience in ...

Fellowships and grants to USA and Canada academic institutions and rehabilitation facilities for research on psychological, biological, and social factors affecting individuals living with spinal cord injuries. An LOI must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people living with SCI. ...

Grants to USA scientists with MD and PhD degrees for research into the development of drugs to cure, treat, and prevent Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended to provide drug development support and to help bridge the gap between basic d...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to promote the preservation of the monarch butterfly, as well as other at-risk pollinator species. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to a full application. The most competitive projects will demonstrat...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $45,000 to California nonprofits and artists in eligible counties for collaborative projects to create artwork. Eligible artists are those working in the traditional or visual arts. To start the application process, applicants must submit a letter of inquiry. Eligible applicants must be from ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations creating positive change through promoting self-sufficiency and community integration. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Programs should address issues affecting children and families and disenfranchised groups. Sp...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for the conservation of large-scale habitats. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to the full application. Funding may be requested for perpetual conservation easements and land acquisitions. Prefere...

Grants to USA and Canada Jewish education-related institutions, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to assist educators in developing and implementing new and innovative approaches to Jewish education. Funding is intended to support projects that are financially sound and adaptable in other settings. Grants may also be u...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA corporations, individuals, associations, institutions, IHEs, government agencies, and partnerships for research initiatives on highly migratory species in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. A letter of intent must be submitted before applying. As part of the FY 2019 Appropriati...

Grants of $90,000 per year for two years to USA physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for leadership development and to develop palliative care projects. LOIs must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended for clinical, education, policy, and research projects in the area of palliative care, as we...

Grants of $12,000 per year to USA nonprofits, schools, and agencies to improve or expand services that support the re-entry and re-integration of released prisoners. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest and be invited to apply. Services should help resolve conflicts related to education, employment, community, and f...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support high-risk research on inflammatory bowel disease. LOIs must be submitted to start the application process. This program challenges investigators to push boundar...

Awards to USA and Canada psychologists, ages 65 years old and up, in recognition of a distinguished career and enduring contribution to the field of psychology. There are four categories for these awards, each recognizing a different aspect of contribution to the field. Award Categories: 1. Gold Medal Award for Life...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support loan exhibitions of national art. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support scholarly exhibitions that significantly strengthen the understanding and study of national art, including all facets...

Grants ranging between $30,000 and $50,000 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 ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 to North Carolina, California, and Oklahoma K-12 public schools in eligible districts to enhance education. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Past projects funded include science and technology, health and wellness, arts, language and literacy, and school im...

Grants of up to $40,000 USA to small and medium-size nonprofit arts organizations for general operating and specific project support. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support visual arts organizations that promote progress and innovation; that present diverse and under-re...

Grants of up to $18,000 to Santa Barbara, California nonprofit arts organizations for general operating support or specific projects to develop the organization. First-time applicants must attend a workshop before applying. Funding is intended to encourage the stability, vitality, and development of local arts and culture ...

Grants to USA and Canada full-time researchers affiliated with an institution for projects that improve workplace, education, and living outcomes for teens and youth with autism. Letters of Intent are due before the submission of a full application. Funding is intended for either measurement projects or demonstration proje...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories dental organizations, dental schools, universities, and government or community-based nonprofit groups for innovative projects that will improve access to oral health care for those in need. Applicants must submit a proposal summary prior to submitting a full application. T...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Santa Monica, California nonprofit arts organizations for cultural programming. Applicants may be required to attend an informational session. Funding is intended to increase access to the arts for Santa Monica's residents and visitors. Applicants are encouraged to use city parks, such as Tongva a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic and research institutions for research and empirical studies assessing the health effects of actions taken to improve air quality. A preliminary application must be submitted before applying. Funding may be used for larger studies or for smaller-scale methods development st...

Awards of $250 and $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International marketing instructors to support excellence in marketing education by recognizing significant educational innovations. The innovation can be a single project, activity, assignment, exercise, method, or event, as opposed to an overall philosophy or strategy in mark...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit museums for the conservation of culturally and historically significant works of art that are damaged or at risk for degeneration, including national treasures. Eligible projects must be significant to the cultural heritage of the country or region, or important to the his...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies for the provision of training and employment services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Programs must serve individuals who are currently seeking employment and may require additional skill enhancement training to become job-ready. These funds ...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for health-related services to children in Imperial and San Diego Counties. Applications are invited from agencies benefitting underserved children for specific health needs identified in their communities. Funding will support programs for which there are no other funds availab...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support efforts in the preservation of wildlife and the promotion of animal welfare. Eligible requests must be for a specific program or project. Applicants must provide a summary of the organization's services and programs, as well as a brief overview of...

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries to promote literacy for youth in states where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support literacy programs that target K-12 students who are: - Below grade level readers; - Readers with ...

Grants of $75,000 to USA and territories higher education institutions for unrestricted research carried out by early-career faculty members in the chemical sciences. Funding is intended for a tenured faculty member with accomplishment in scholarly research with undergraduates, as well as a compelling commitment to teachin...

Grant of $18,500 to a USA or territories undergraduate higher education institution to host a leading chemical sciences researcher for at least two lectures, and for research stipends for undergraduate students. The researcher is expected to give at least two lectures in the chemical sciences. One of the lectures should b...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Long Beach, California artists for projects benefiting the local community and professional development. Projects must be free and open to the public. Professional development grants should enhance the artist's ability to serve local residents. Project Microgrants are available year-round unt...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA doctoral candidates for educational research related to STEM policy. The program is intended to support dissertation research on STEM-related educational issues by analyzing data from large-scale national or international datasets. Proposals must use quantitative methods, advance fundamental ...

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Guam private and public corporations, agencies, individuals, and other entities collaborating with eligible coastal and lake-based institutions for capacity-building education, outreach, and research in aquaculture. LOIs must be submitted prior to applying. The collaborative programs ini...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies in rural and urban areas for programs to prevent and eliminate youth homelessness. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to establish a successful framework for federal funding, to assess performance...

Awards starting at $25,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec) founders of nonprofit social impact organizations to recognize work benefiting low and middle-income women and children. Prizes are intended to reward pioneering individuals who have made strides in the areas of education, social reform, health, ...

Grants starting at $1,000 to USA nonprofits for projects and programs to support active duty military members, veterans, their caregivers, and their families. Funding is intended to support service members as they transition back to civilian life and re-enter the workforce. Focus Areas: - Military Caregivers - Famil...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, local and state governmental entities, Tribes, and consortia of eligible entities to develop technologies and distance learning programs for rural healthcare teachers and students. Special consideration will be given to programs with opioid treatmen...

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. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve financial independence. Priority is given to applications where there is ac...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral-level scholars for educational research projects. Funding is intended to build research capacity and advance knowledge in education and STEM education learning. The Grants Progr...

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to improve the academic experience for both educator and student. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and other resources to enhance courses. Funding is intended to award educators who actively support the advancement of their profe...

Grants to California municipal and county governments, state agencies, public school districts, public colleges and universities, special districts, Tribes, and park and recreational districts to encourage the use of recycled tire products. Funding is intended to support the repurposing of waste tires into transportation, ...

Scholarships to USA teachers, school psychologists, and school counselors working in Title I schools to participate in a unique professional development opportunity. Applications are invited from professionals who are committed to helping gifted children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Recipients m...

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 Fund also considers requests for small stipends. The FIJ Board of Directors looks for stories tha...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to develop their artistic practice in a residency program at an arts center in Water Mill, New York. This residency program provides artists with the opportunity to develop their craft and to critically challenge, investigate, and extend the pre-existing norms within t...

Grants of up to $12,000 to Bay Area, California independent filmmakers to produce animated, documentary, and narrative works of film and video. Funding is intended to support creative film projects that are in the production, post-production, and distribution stages. The mission of the BFF is to nurture, sustain and pre...

Grants of up to $5,000 to California full-time film students in eligible cities for animation, narrative, and documentary films in the production through distribution stages. Applicants must live in the cities of Berkeley, Emeryville, El Cerrito, Albany, Richmond, or Oakland. Funding is intended to preserve and nurture the...

Grants to California nonprofits for projects to enhance the physical security of nonprofit organization sites. Funding is intended to secure sites against terrorist attacks based on the organization's mission, beliefs, or ideology. Funding is also intended to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International start-up companies to participate in an intensive 12-week accelerator program. Participating companies will benefit from cash investments, access to staff interns, software deals and perks, mentor support, and follow-up capital support. Participants are required to be full-tim...

Grants of up to $5,000 to La Quinta, California organizations to support local events and the marketing of events, and to promote local economic development. Larger grants may be requested for activities that strengthen the city's economy. The grant program includes the following: 1) Marketing/Sponsorship Grants go ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that are funding source members for educational programming related to Down syndrome. Funding is intended to host programs for medical professionals, self-advocates, parents, and teachers. The proposal must be for a new educational progra...

Grants of $20,000 to USA individuals for playground equipment in local communities to encourage kids to play outside. Funding is intended to provide the places, inspiration, and tools to make play a priority and encourage fit and active lifestyles. Each applicant must create a short video (in English, Spanish, or both)...

Grants to USA nonprofit postsecondary educational institutions, and associations, boards, and commissions representing multiple institutions to assist veterans and transitioning service members in attaining occupational licenses. Required registrations may take several days to complete. The purpose of this program is t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations that provide community services to the City of La Quinta. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. Organizations may request “seed” money for new programs. Grants may also be applied to rental fees at City facilities.

Awards of $250 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 students for inspiring and outstanding projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended for creative activities that emphasize a commitment to sustainability. Preference will be given to applications that include supporting materials, such as videos, pictures, ...

Grants to USA and territories cooperative extensions at qualifying land grant colleges and universities for programs to assist farm workers, farmers, and farm family members with disabilities. Funding is intended to help beneficiaries succeed in the agricultural industry. Program elements include education, marketing, netw...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Placentia, California nonprofit organizations, libraries, and public schools to enhance, protect, and preserve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support or establish progra...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, for-profits, school districts, and housing authorities for graduate student dissertation research to inform policies relevant to early education practices. Funding is intended to produce research that will improve the practice and policies of early c...

Grants to USA states and territories to prevent, identify, and respond to violent crimes affecting women. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations at least three weeks in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to help communities throughout the nation better respond to crimes such as do...

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Israel PhD candidates to carry out short-term scientific research in the other country. Funding is intended for thesis-supporting research that requires facilities or expertise not available for Israeli students in Israel or American students in the USA. Applications will be evaluated on the bas...

Contracts for services to USA nonprofits, for-profits, and IHEs to develop and enhance the capacity of local law enforcement agencies in addressing violent crime. Funding is also intended for national symposiums to educate and train law enforcement on evidence-based programs. The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP ...

Grants to USA state and local government agencies and tribal agencies and organizations for resources and training to enable first responders to administer opioid overdose treatments. Required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete. Rural high-need communities will be given preference. The purpose of this p...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, states, local and tribal agencies, for-profits, IHEs, and individuals for assessments of diverse existing victim services. Funding priority may be given to researchers early in their careers. Funding is intended to improve understanding of victim services and to fill critical resea...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico researchers for creative and innovative research projects on non-lethal, humane techniques and tools for North American wildlife conflict management. The Foundation particularly welcomes projects involving the innovative use of existing technologies and new methodologies. ...

In-kind design services to USA small and grassroots nonprofit organizations to develop a brand image, including logos, websites, marketing material, and a new visual identity. Nonprofits will receive comprehensive, pro bono rebranding services from the funding source and their sponsors. About the Give a Brand! Program:...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that serve the needs of low-income youth. Funding is intended to support vocational and workplace training, access to higher education, and environmental and cultural programming for the residents of Sonoma, San Mateo, Marin, and Sa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit research institutions for innovative, novel, and potentially transformative research related to the biology of cancer. Funding is intended to support basic or translational research into the diagnosis, causes, mechanisms, treatment, or prevention of cancer. ...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Santa Barbara, California nonprofit arts organizations and artists for projects and programs that increase accessibility to the arts. First-time applicants must attend a workshop before applying. Projects and programs that focus on underserved communities, families, and youth will be given emphasi...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Santa Barbara, California nonprofit organizations for community arts and cultural festivals, programming series, and events taking place during the shoulder season. First-time applicants must attend a workshop before applying. Funding is intended to support quality community festivals and even...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, local and state governments, Tribes, for-profit organizations, and qualified individuals to research and evaluate elder and healthcare fraud. Required registrations may take several days to complete. Applications with early career and new investigators as PIs will receive spe...

Grants to USA and territories researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations to design and research pilot projects that increase the understanding of safety in offshore gas and oil operations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding Priorities The Gulf Research Program seek...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Modoc County, California nonprofit organizations, city and county agencies, schools, and districts for projects, services, and programs to improve the health, well-being, and development of children ages 0-5. Eligible proposals must demonstrate that the funding will address at least one focus are...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Guam private and public corporations, agencies, individuals, and other entities and associations for research addressing economic, behavioral, and social factors affecting aquaculture in the United States. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to applying. NOAA pr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies addressing sustainability in solid waste management practices. Applications related to certain topics are required to request approval at least two weeks prior to the deadline. Research topic areas include recycling, waste minimization, conversion t...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Modoc County, California city and county agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and districts to expand or develop new projects that address the health, well-being, and development of young children (ages 0-5). Funding is intended to support community-based projects. Eligible proposals mus...

Grants to Lake County, California nonprofits for projects that benefit the local community, support the arts, or promote health. Previous grant recipients included high school arts programs, food pantries, literacy programs, and other community organizations. The goal of the grants is to build a strong community and improv...

Grants of up to $43,000 to USA and territories organizations partnering with Russia organizations for collaborative projects that address social issues that are relevant to both nations. Funding is intended for creative ideas for implementing innovative approaches to social concerns. Projects should focus on various topics...

Grants of up to $750 to USA music teachers for education, professional development, and personal enrichment opportunities that will enhance the applicant's teaching and performing skills. Funding is intended for private study, special projects, and specific college-level course work in pedagogy, composition, music theory, ...

Grants of up to $45,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations and county-designated arts agencies for technical assistance and general operating support. Funding is intended to create a partnership between the State and its counties to promote cultural development in the region and enhance the lives of the local commu...

Grants of up to $35,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations and arts-based units of government for general operating support. Grants are available for organizations that have regional or statewide reach. Funding areas may include may mentorships, career services, networking events, arts advocacy, communications, pro...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA Indian tribes, Alaska native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations to advance the programs and services of eligible Native American libraries. Applicants should allow several weeks to complete the registration process to apply. Successful Enhancement grant projects s...

Scholarships to Bay Area, California Jewish youth and young adults to attend organized trips and educational programs in Israel. Funds are issued on the basis of financial need and may be applied to travel costs and program fees. Scholarships are available for short-term organized teen trips (first-time, grades 8-12, up to...

Grants to California nonprofits, Tribal governments, local agencies, schools, and IHEs for programs that help to increase the coho salmon population in the Russian River watershed. Funding is intended for projects that restore an improved seasonal flow in the priority watersheds; enhance the reliability of water supply; an...

Awards of $3,000 to USA and territories, Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean Islands youth (ages 13 to 22) to recognize exceptional environmental leadership and advocacy. Applicants are judged based on the significance of their projects, as well as their leadership role in its creation and implementation. In addition to the c...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA artists of Korean heritage for the creation and exhibition of a specific project. Criteria for the grant include its impact on contemporary art and artistic merit. An ideal recipient is a mid-career artist with an impending project in need of financial assistance and a significant record of ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, research, and educational institutions for research projects addressing alternative approaches to further science while reducing or replacing the use of animals in research. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of scientific merit and feasibility, an...

Grants to USA nonprofits to support organizations that work to prevent the mistreatment of animals. A letter of inquiry must be submitted before applying. The Foundation generally supports programs and projects that support year-round programming and reflect the core mission of the organization. In addition, the PNC Com...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on preventing the mistreatment of animals, advancing medical research, and protecting the State of Israel. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The Foundation funding preference is given to organiza...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conference hosts for support for ongoing conferences in the epileptic community. Priority will be given for conferences including basic and clinical science perspectives, those with highly innovative epilepsy topic agendas, and for hosts supporting travel costs for under-represented...

Fellowships of $8,000 per month to USA journalists for research and reporting on current issues in the social and political arena, including immigration reform, racial tensions, and educational inequalities. Applicants are expected to work with visiting scholars conducting research projects in these areas. In addition ...

Grants typically ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 to California nonprofits serving disadvantaged children (ages newborn to 18 years) in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Interested applicants must first submit a letter of intent. Grant decisions are guided by the Foundation's mission to improve the lives of children in ...

Grants totaling up to $10,000 to El Dorado County, California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and services to enhance the quality of life for seniors living on the western slope. Funding is intended to support life enrichment, wellness, independence, and dignity for seniors. Higher priority ...

Grants of $4,000 to USA colleges and universities to support programs that promote interfaith cooperation on campus. Funding is intended to eliminate obstacles, bridge differences, and advance sustainable activities that address divisive political, religious, and cultural issues that impact the United States. IFYC encourag...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative solutions to address human trafficking, domestic violence, and the well-being of low-income immigrants in the United States. Eligible organizations are those that offer creative solutions to immigrant-related problems, advance immigrant welfare, and ulti...