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 starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit, governmental, and school-based libraries to address significant opportunities and challenges in the archival and library fields. Applicants must first submit a preliminary proposal. Funding is intended to support one of the following three goals: lifelong learnin...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, agencies, libraries, and schools to enhance libraries through professional development and training of library employees. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application and should register online at least two weeks before applying. The Laura Bush 21st Cent...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for charitable work and innovative projects and research. A funding inquiry is due August 31, 2018. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of science and the big questions, character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, ex...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits, government entities, public schools, and universities for charitable projects. Letters of intent are due September 17, 2018. Programs may fall in the areas of health, poverty alleviation, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks opportunities such as new ...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide consumer education or information, or financial literacy or education. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. A special emphasis is placed on issues related to large financial institutions, basic banking, access to financial services, retail bank...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits or commercial publishers to fund scholarly manuscripts that are the length of a book and address the subjects of American art history, visual studies, and related subjects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Manuscripts must be under con...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that will further suicide prevention efforts. LOIs are due August 1. Applications will be accepted from investigators representing all academic disciplines for both basic and applied research. All stud...

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA doctors and medical researchers employed at nonprofit hospitals and medical schools for career-advancing research opportunities. An LOI is due by August 15. Orthopaedic surgeons, PhDs, DVMs will work as the principal investigator on basic, translational, clinical and health services resear...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and international non-profit organizations that provide innovative, high-quality conservation and science programs worldwide. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate a measurable, common-sense approach to conservation and science issues, appropriate research methodologies, effective k...

Grants to USA HBCUs to improve the quality of undergraduate STEM tracks and courses, carry out STEM research, and increase the number of minorities obtaining STEM degrees. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. Grants during the upcoming fiscal year will be awarded in the following categories: Targeted Infusion Projec...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial and international organizations, and Indian tribal governments for research projects on weather, climate systems, and climate change. Funding is intended to promote climate resilience and climate intelligence by addressing current challenges in these are...

Grants to USA researchers for innovative research to address the causes and impacts of the shift in the quality of jobs available for less-skilled and moderately skilled workers. LOIs are due no later than August 20. Proposals are invited for investigator-initiated research that will broaden understanding of the role of ch...

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 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 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, 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, Canada, and International postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and researchers based at nonprofits, universities, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for translational research on drug therapies for Alzheimer's and related dementias. LOIs are due April 13. The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fo...

Grants starting at $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations to collaborate with local artists in creating place-based, temporary public art displays in Oakland and San Francisco. LOIs are due by August 3, 2018. Eligible projects must maintain a sustained presence in order to allow for substantial engagement with place...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 per year to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations to promote religious, political, social, and economic equality for women. LOIs are due July 30. Funding may be requested for both general operating and project support. Please note that only feminist social change organizations may re...

Grants to California nonprofits, schools, and artists to build partnerships and provide resources that focus on performing arts exposure and education for youth within Santa Barbara County. Funding must support programs for students in grades kindergarten through high school.Programs may occur at schools during or after sc...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, city and county departments and agencies, and state and federal agencies that are working locally on projects related to active transportation, bicycling, and community development. The deadline to submit an LOI is January 19, 2018. The majority of funding is inten...

Grants generally ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the preservation of natural resources, especially in the Caribbean Basin and eastern North America, with an emphasis on the United States. Letters of inquiry are due September 14, 2018. Major program areas include (in descending order o...

Grants to USA and Israel for-profit tech companies to collaborate on the research and development, manufacturing, and selling of innovative products with significant commercial potential. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying and submit a brief initial application in advance of the full pr...

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 by March 15. Priorities for grantmaking include proposals related to school and curriculum reform initiatives, and opportunities for professional development for...

Grants to USA faculty at IHEs and senior scientists at nonprofit institutions to develop innovative cell-based and nucleic treatments for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I disease patients. Applicants must first submit an LOI before being invited to complete the full application. The proposed therapeutic strategies should a...

Grants to USA academic faculty or individuals holding senior scientific positions at nonprofits for research projects and case studies on selected diseases. LOIs must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. The grants focus is on 23 rare diseases, with 1-2 grants per disease. See below for full details and fu...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers affiliated with a qualifying institution for research on spinal cord injury (SCI) and programs that address the quality of life for individuals living with SCI. Letters of Intent are due May 4. Funding is available for postdoctoral fellows, senior researchers, and pilot research project...

Grants to California nonprofits organizations and tribal or governmental agencies for projects designed to improve the water quality of designated watersheds and their ecosystems. A letter of inquiry is due August 17, 2018. Priority will be given to well-established organizations with a strong track record of community-bas...

Grants to USA IHEs, government agencies, research centers, and qualifying individuals to support applied and fundamental research, extension projects, and education to promote sustainable agriculture. LOIs are due June 27. Projects may be related to food, natural resources, agriculture, and human sciences. Executive Su...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to improve information and communications resources for State residents with disabilities. LOIs are due August 8. Funding is intended for technology and programs within the following three priority areas: 1. Training AT and AAC Professionals: ...

Grants to USA faculty and researchers and IHEs, nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research related to Long Island Sound. Pre-proposals are due June 20. The purpose of this program is to fund research that will improve the environmental management of Long Island Sound and its natural resource...

Grants of up to $80,000 per year to USA early career investigators employed at institutions of higher education for innovative research on visual function and visual disorders. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support translational or basic research that enhances th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Letters of Inquiry are due by February 1. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, environmental initiatives that are working t...

Grants to Ohio, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Washington, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations and school districts to enhance reading literacy in grades PreK-3 within eligible communities. Letters of Intent are due by June 29, 2018. Funding is intended for programs that aim to lessen the achievement gap for under-re...

Grants to Los Angeles County, California nonprofits to support programs in the areas of health and medicine, education, the arts, development and mentoring of youth (under 21 years old), and environmental awareness activities. A letter of intent is due February 1. More details on the program areas are as follows: You...

Grants and awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers with an advanced degree (i.e., MD, PhD, MS, or PharmD) for scientific research projects that could result in new treatments for people with epilepsy. Funding is intended to accelerate therapies onto the market in a timeframe that will make a difference. ETP...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers, officers and board members of eligible organizations to support wildlife conservation research. Initial inquiries are due by July 27. Proposals should focus on the research and conservation of a specific vulnerable, endangered, or threatened species, or...

Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry by July 31, 2018. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children nati...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to promote a world-class workforce in the STEM fields. Initial applications are due no later than July 31. Applicants are advised that registration in the online grants system may take up to four weeks to complete. Program Description: The ONR seeks a broad range of ap...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research on system, policy, and environmental strategies that will improve the health and wellbeing of children. Concept papers are due July 18. This program seeks to help all children achieve optimal nutrition and a healthy weight. Backgroun...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with universities, hospitals, and nonprofit or for-profit research institutions to carry out research related to prenatal and maternal health. LOIs are due by May 15, 2018. Primary emphasis is placed on research to prevent premature birth, infant mortality, and...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies on novel interventions and treatments for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Letters of intent are due July 18, 2018. Treatments may include medical approaches such as pharmacological treatments and complementary and alternative forms of healthcare, a...

Grants to Marin, California nonprofits and public health and human service organizations for projects that benefit medically underserved local residents. Funding is intended for healthcare-related programs, such as immunizations, behavioral health services, primary and specialty care, enrollment in available coverage progr...

Fellowships to USA and Canada individual scholars, artists, and scientists to undertake research and art projects in any field. Funding is intended for applicants who have demonstrated an advanced proficiency in scholarship or the arts. The application must be for a single project. Applications that attempt to span too ma...

Grants to California organizations for projects that focus on improving the cultural, social, and physical, well-being of those living in or visiting the Avila Beach community. These grants are intended to support quality projects that will enhance the community and be accomplished during the following calendar year. Th...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal entities for locally-driven strategies to meet the needs of struggling neighborhoods. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Program areas include housing, improving neighborhood conditions, and hu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where famiy members reside. Request summaries are due July 31. Priority areas include arts, culture, humanities, education, health and medical, human ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA (excluding New Mexico) organizations for publications that promote appreciation and awareness of the contemporary visual arts. LOIs are due March 1. Funding is primarily provided in support of publications and catalogues that showcase exhibitions by under-recognized or emerging ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $6,000 to multiple USA states and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and units of government in eligible communities for mentor-based robotics programs and competitions. Priority is given to teams that demonstrate diversity, such as female-led teams, economically diverse te...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Canada non-Unitarian Universalist groups working to promote systemic change through community organizing and mobilization. Priority will be given to specific and active campaigns that promote social, economic, and political change. The Foundation expects the organization’s infrastru...

Grants of $500 to USA K-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding may be used for Grant money can be used for animal science projects involving embryology, aquaculture or ranch-related projects, field trips or farm tours. Teachers may...

Grants of up to $10,000 and additional in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars representing indigenous communities for efforts to document, preserve, and enliven indigenous cultures, languages, and knowledge systems. Funding is intended to increase access to the Smithsonian’s diverse collections- archi...

Grants to California nonprofits for programs that bring contemporary visual arts to community groups and audiences in Los Angeles County. Preference will be given to applicants located in the San Gabriel Valley. Grants are intended for established as well as nontraditional institutions. All proposals must fall within th...

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: ...

Grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs that promote the protection and conservation of the environment. The mission of the Foundation is to assist, sustain, educate, and nurture local grassroots organizations that are striving to build an ethic of environmental stewardship i...

Grants to USA anchor replacement groups and climbing organizations to support initiatives to replace inadequate fixed anchors on established routes in local climbing areas. Grant applicants will be expected to demonstrate both need and support from local community members. The American Alpine Club and Access Fund launch...

Grants averaging $700 to USA high-school track and field teams, clubs, and individual athletes for materials, uniforms, education, and other reasonable uses that develop the team and benefit the program. Funds have been used to help teams and clubs defray expenses to purchase equipment and to enable the education of coache...

Grant of up to $5,000 to California grassroots organizations working in the Bay Area and Northern California to provide programs and projects in the areas of music, the arts, education, social work, environmental protection, and spiritual needs. Priority is given to those whose needs are not served by larger charitable org...

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...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada higher education mathematical sciences department in recognition of an outstanding program. Nominations are considered for a broad range of programs that add value to the mathematics community, either internally, or in relation to society at large. Examples might include a department ...

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...

Grants to USA and Latin America nonprofits for efforts to create policy changes that will improve the lives of Latin Americans. The funding source has identified the following three program areas in which focused, expert research and innovation have the potential to make significant positive impact: - Democratic Gover...

Grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $80,000 to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for youth leadership programs. Applicants are advised to contact the funding source well in advance of the deadline. Priority is given to STEM programs, as well as programs that help prepare young women for careers in STEM or business ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, Judaism, scientific research and development, community outreach, environmental concerns, small business development, and public broadcasting support. Proposals are judged on the criteria of community impact and public benefit, potential, organiz...

Grants generally ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performing ensembles, music service organizations, and presenters for support of their contributions to contemporary concert music. Funding may be used for projects and/or presentations for music written in 1945 or later. Except f...

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...

Grants ranging between $5,000 and $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and academic or research institutions for projects that will advance and safeguard the organic industry and the livelihood of organic farmers. An LOI is required before submitting a full application. This fund provides a way for farmers to address the...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects or programs for the equipment needs, education, and training of first responders. Funding is intended for direct program expenses. Each organization may apply for funding once per calendar year.

Grant to a USA or territories organization to evaluate the effectiveness of children’s health programs. Initial applications must be received by July 25. The grantee must have the capacity to design and implement a range of evaluations on short notice, across the breadth of issues targeted within the Foundation’s Healt...

Grants generally ranging between $10,000 to $50,000 to Santa Clara County, California nonprofit organizations and government units for programs that support at-risk youth and their families. An LOI is due by January 12, 2018. Focus areas include access to the arts, K-12 education, and career preparation. The Foundation ...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit the communities of Geyserville and Healdsburg. Eligible proposals will align with the following areas of focus: youth development andeducation, health and human services, environmental education, and arts education. Funding is intended to s...

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in the areas of music education, the arts, and animal welfare. Funding is intended to support grassroots programming in these focus areas. Projects should be innovative and serve all members of the community.

Grants of up to $2,500 to San Luis Obispo County, California nonprofits and public agencies with smaller operating budgets to improve infrastructure and strengthen capacity. Funding is available for capital equipment requests such as furniture, hardware, and software, and for capacity building projects, such as capital Imp...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofits and public agencies in San Luis Obispo County to provide one-time assistance to individuals to overcome a short-term barrier and achieve self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support organizations that use a case manager or family advocate to develop and track a clien...

Grants to USA tribal organizations and state units on aging to support elderly populations impacted by natural disasters. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding amounts will be determined according to the number of older adults affected and the severity of need. Grants awarded under this ...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to California nonprofits and agencies in South San Luis Obispo County and the Five Cities area to provide direct services to homeless populations. Funding may be used to provide for the basic needs of homeless populations and/or transition them into housing. Priorities of the Klap...

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA fashion manufacturers to participate in a virtual residency of education and mentorship to strengthen businesses and encourage ethical and innovative practices. Funding may cover programs to invest in new technologies and encourage sustainability. The CFDA + LEXUS FASHION* INITIATIVE is de...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to Washington, Arizona, Oregon, and California nonprofits to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Requests will be considered in the areas of education, housing, the arts, and health and human services. Additional consideration will be given to initiative...

Grants to USA sports clubs and organizations to promote participation in cross country skiing. Please note that priority will be given to applicants located in the Midwest region. This program focuses on both adult and youth skiers. The purpose of this grant is to promote cross country skiing as an energetic and fun activi...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and other government entities for services or programs that address community needs in Indian Wells or the Coachella Valley region. Funding areas include support for the homeless, animal services, youth, health, seniors, school programs, outreach, or o...

Grants to USA teams in multiple states associated with nonprofits or schools serving youth ages 9 to 14 for participation in competitions to design, build, test, and program robots. Communities and surrounding areas within the following states are eligible: California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, ...

Grants to eligible USA states and territories government agencies to improve capacity to respond to wildfires. Eligible applicants are located in the Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American S...

Grants of $10,000 to Santa Clara County, California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individual artists, and colleges for creative arts initiatives. Funding is intended to support innovative programs, projects, and experiences in all art forms, including the visual arts, music, performing arts, literacy, and film. ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofits and public agencies for youth-created media projects that document California. Funding is intended to showcase the complexity of life in California today, while also training and supporting emerging mediamakers age 18 and younger. CDP NEXT GEN intends to support short doc...

Grants to USA K-12 schools and physical education teachers for an evidence-based running program that helps students develop and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Participants set a goal of running the distance of four marathons over the course of the running season, and are awarded for each physical activity accomplishment.

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories minority-serving universities, colleges, and community colleges to support the development and implementation of campus-wide no-smoking policies. Proposals must contain an element of student engagement. In addition to funding, grantees will receive technical assistance through...

Fellowships providing stipends of up to $77,500 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, scientists, and artists to work on creative new projects in the fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. Funding is intended for individual projects or collaborative efforts to develop new research, publications, and art. ...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals for collaborative research projects to solve major challenges within the discipline of mathematical sciences. Groups may include mathematicians and statisticians, as well as researchers representing other engineering or science disciplines. ...

Grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to provide in-school educational programs for 4th through 8th-grade students in North Coastal San Diego County. Eligible projects are those that provide creative, hands-on experiences. Emphasis will be given to programs focusing on STEAM education....

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to Redding Area, California nonprofit organizations, public schools, and other public agencies to benefit Native American communities, rural populations, and youth. Funding may be requested for equipment, programs, and capital improvements or renovations. Some examples of supported r...

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 ...

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for collaborative agricultural research projects. Eligible proposals feature projects of mutual interest to both countries. Projects should address a specific agricultural challenge and yield tangible results. The US-Israel Binational A...

Grants to California emerging artists and nonprofit arts organizations for projects and activities that provide increased access to arts opportunities for the diverse cultural communities and underserved populations of Santa Clara and/or San Mateo counties. Eligible arts disciplines include: - Theater - Music - Dan...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit the local residents of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and the surrounding communities. Funding is intended to support educational, charitable, and community building causes. School programs are eligible for consid...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities for international research activities carried out by US-based science and engineering students. This program promotes the development of a globally-engaged, diverse workforce with world-class skillsets. Emphasis is placed on active research participation by ...

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 starting at $25,000 to San Diego County, California nonprofit organizations for intervention and prevention programs for populations at risk and for victims of human trafficking. Funding is intended to provide rescue and social services, housing, and training for victims as well as for those at risk of human traffic...