Grants ranging from $15,000 to $45,000 to California nonprofit organizations and artists in eligible counties for collaborative projects to create new works of art across the full range of artistic disciplines. Interested applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to the full proposal. Requests will be acc...

Grants to USA and Canada academic faculty for new, creative approaches to pediatric oncology research. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research projects with promising and novel approaches to finding causes and cures for childhood cancers.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit institutions and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application and should register online several weeks before applying. Funding is ...

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 complete required registrations and submit a preliminary proposal. Funding is intended to support one of the following...

Grants to USA PhDs for original, wide-ranging research in all areas of social science that relate to decision making. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding is intended to support research into the processes, contexts, causes, and effects of decision making from an alternative or behavioral pers...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative research addressing factors that contribute to inequality in America. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Studies will address how economic, political, and social inequalities have affected outcomes in these areas. This includes equality of access and ...

Grants to USA scholars for behavioral economics research that draws from economics, psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Projects must examine and seek to improve the social and living conditions within the nation. The...

Grants to USA researchers for studies related to the impact of changing economies for less-skilled and moderately skilled workers. A letter of inquiry is required prior to the submission of a full application. Proposals are invited for investigator-initiated research that will broaden understanding of the role of changes ...

Grants generally ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 to Los Angeles, California nonprofits, public schools, school districts, and IHEs to promote access to college, post-secondary success, and career opportunities for minority students. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an LOI. Funding i...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for community based conservation programs in priority states and countries. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that involve community engagement, ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International young postdoctoral scientists and neurologists to conduct research on Parkinson's Disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Grants are intended to encourage young clinicians and scientists to devote their talents to the study of ...

Grants to USA and Canada junior faculty members for a Parkinson's disease-related research project. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Proposed projects should have pre-clinical, clinical, or basic research proposals that include novel research hypotheses and directly impact the treatment or unde...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performance ensembles, presenting institutions, and nonprofit or commercial recording companies to document and provide wider exposure for the music of contemporary American composers. The Fund is interested primarily in supporting recordings ...

Grants to USA medical colleges, research universities, and institutions for projects related to science and engineering, as well as research in the medical field. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting pr...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, public governmental institutions, and individuals for research projects focused on health and nutrition for infants and young children, ages 0-3. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to the full proposal. Priority funding is intended for re...

Grant to California nonprofit organizations and agencies to strengthen families, promote the healthy development and education of children and youth, and enhance the lives of residents of Los Angeles County. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Southern Calif...

Grants to USA and Canada PhD program faculty at educational institutions for projects that involve significant scientific concepts in math, computer science, and physics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to stimulate progress on fundamental scientific questions of major importance in mat...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations and theater companies to provide Shakespeare and theater education to youth in the juvenile justice system. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting a full application.

Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit theater companies for performances and educational activities for high school and middle school students. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support professional productions of Shakespeare plays and related educational acti...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to prevent debris in coastal and marine environments. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects that promote behavioral changes in the general public to address ...

Contracts for services to California nonprofit organizations, local educational agencies, and other agencies and organizations for professional development projects that improve adult education. Applicants must submit a form of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for the design, implementatio...

Grants starting at $10,000 to Carlsbad, California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application.

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations and public entities for programs that help to coordinate health-related sectors, such as public health and social services. Applicants must submit a brief proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve health and well-being in communities, especially among p...

Grants to USA and International companies, research and industry organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and NGOs for innovative projects related to geothermal energy. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. In order to be eligible, three applicants from at least three participating countrie...

Grants to USA, Canada, and international postdoctoral researchers for neuromuscular research projects. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for salary, equipment, travel, and publication expenses related to the research.

Grants ranging between $30,000 and $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that improve healthcare delivery to adults with developmental disabilities. An LOI must be submitted prior to a full application. Preference may be given to organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Proposals must describe an explici...

Grants starting at $80,000 per year to USA, Canada, and international medical researchers to study neuromuscular diseases. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Proposals are invited from established investigators seeking to accelerate progress in treating and understa...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Kern County, California nonprofit organizations for projects that advance the education of local girls and women. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Priority is given to projects that address the root causes of educational issues and create lasting, sustainable ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty Doctors at academic institutions to tackle specific challenges in pediatric cancer research. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for research into innovative and thorough approaches that address the most difficult is...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to address the issue of antisemitism across the globe. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support the development of creative, grassroots, and scalable strategies that promote the exposure, effec...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for creative initiatives to engage individuals in Jewish experiences and communities throughout North America. A letter of inquiry is required prior to the submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support innovative models for connecting peop...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications must be submitted prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that are working on the forefront of ad...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at academic, nonprofit research institutions and industry organizations to create personalized brain mapping to improve epilepsy care. A letter of Intent is required prior to submission of a full application. Eligible proposals will test novel, unconventional hypotheses ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for research projects related to the birth center model of care. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. The Funding Source was established to advance public understanding of issues related to family-ce...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for projects that increase the representation of women in STEM careers. A Letter of Intent or a Preliminary Proposal may be required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to promote equity in STEM field recruitment, retention...

Grants ranging between $5,000 and $20,000 to California and Ohio nonprofit organizations for outdoor programs with a focus on nature. A Letter of Inquiry is required before submission of a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that connect nature to the areas of education, conservation of land and wildlife...

Grants to USA nonprofit colleges and universities for initiatives that build capacity to engage diverse students in undergraduate science programs. Submitting an intent to apply is the first step in the application process. Recipient institutions will join a national learning community to foster student engagement from all...

Fellowships of $30,000 per year to USA post-doctoral investigators for research in child and adolescent ADHD, depression, and access to mental health care. Applicants must first be nominated by pre-approved institutions. Funding is intended for candidates at American medical institutions for research projects that will dir...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations and groups of artists for international travel related expenses. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support costs such as airfare, visas, and living expenses incurred for the purpose of f...

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 may result in new treatments for people with epilepsy. To start the application process, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Funding is intended to accelerate ...

Grants starting at $75,000 per year to USA and territories and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, natural resource management agencies, and for-profit organizations for the conservation of coral reefs in eligible areas. A pre-application is required prior to submission of a full application.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, artists, art production platforms, cultural institutions, festivals, and biennials for contemporary art projects. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the production, exhibition, public diss...

Grants to USA and territories scholars from historically underrepresented and disadvantaged groups for research projects to advance health equity. Funding is intended for researchers from multiple disciplines. Funding is also intended to foster policy action and laws to ensure that all people in America can attain and pres...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit animals and their caregivers. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide support to organizations that work with animals to continue their work, help them offer additio...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits, government entities, public schools, and universities for charitable projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Programs may fall in the areas of health, poverty alleviation, environment, and education.

Grants ranging between $5,000 and $50,000 to Long Beach, California nonprofits, for-profits, and public agencies for local historic preservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support and foster the identification, evaluation, preservation, rehabilitation, rest...

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. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. A particular focus will be given to those demographics that have been overl...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit or commercial publishers to help produce or translate scholarly manuscripts addressing the subjects of American art history, visual studies, and related topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for manuscripts that are b...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to help safeguard the basic freedoms that are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, to eliminate all forms of p...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scientists at nonprofit research institutions and IHEs to discover new life-saving medication. Services are intended to support proposals involving protein targets that are implicated in human disease.

Grants to USA and territories researchers and policymakers from nonprofit organizations and public entities for research related to costs of care discussions. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen the evidence base on how to optimize cost conversations ...

Grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to California organizations, charities, and public schools and community colleges for community service programs and programs that benefit youth in the City of Livermore. The Foundation's mission is to promote community service, improve opportunities for young people, and enhance the qu...

Awards of $10,000 to USA young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize exceptional volunteerism, scholarship, extracurricular involvement, and leadership in the face of challenging military family life. One award will be presented to a nominee who has designed a creative and bold solution to address a local, regio...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, and veterinary students for research projects that address the health needs of cats. Priority will be given to proposals that benefit domestic cats. Projects will be judged on their scientific merit, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Israel academic researchers for research related to anorexia nervosa. Funding is intended to support research by institution faculty members that has the potential to reveal the underlying biological factors of the disease, including the connection between behavior, cognition, and neurobiology.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and international technology startups that are working to transform financial services to participate in a 13-week funding and mentorship accelerator program in Tel Aviv, Israel. The funding source is looking for technology-focused start-ups with a passion for innovation, lots of creativity, an...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that will further suicide prevention efforts. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full application. Applications will be accepted from investigators representing all academic disciplin...

Grants of up to $55,000 to USA and Russia nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and for-profit cultural organizations for innovative projects that address topics of mutual interest. Funding is intended to create or expand ties between Americans and Russians by supporting projects that promote peer-to-peer collaboration a...

Grants to USA states and tribes for brownfield cleanup programs. Funding is intended for tribal or state-level response programs that address the redevelopment, assessment, and cleanup of brownfield or contaminated sites. Programs must be timely, have oversight mechanisms, include public participation, and have approval an...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, special districts, Native American tribes, and private forest landowners for programs that promote healthy forests. Applicants must request a user ID and a link to the application portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to preserve watersheds, protect fore...

Grants to California public and private nonprofit organizations, including CBOs and faith-based organizations, and for-profit organizations for early childhood programs that serve low-income pregnant women and children from birth to compulsory school age in Alameda County. Applicants are advised that required registrations...

Sponsorships ranging from $500 to $3,000 to San Diego, California nonprofit organizations, cities, and government agencies for a range of eligible local events that promote healthy living in local communities. Applicants must register with the online application system prior to submitting an application.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, local workforce development areas, training and education providers, and community- and faith-based organizations to help underemployed and unemployed veterans find fulfilling employment in civilian life. Funding is intended to develop solutions that e...

Grants to Orange County, California nonprofit law-related organizations to improve access to the legal system and to promote equal justice for all people. Funding is intended for projects that demonstrate elements of the Funding Source's mission, including projects that promote legal services to the indigent or disadvantag...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International library, librarian, or library worker who has implemented technology and innovation that has improved services for public library patrons. This award is intended to promote creative and practical solutions, using both old and new technologies.

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or international public library to recognize an outstanding program, service, or activity that serves the public in an innovative, cutting-edge way. The winning program will have had a measurable impact on the library's patrons and can be replicated in other libraries.

Award of $3,000 to a USA, Canada, and International academic librarian or academic project team to recognize an outstanding information literacy program or instruction project. Strong nominations demonstrate quality, innovation, and creativity within the context of national trends.

Award of $1,000 to a USA librarian to recognize the outstanding work of an individual who has contributed to the enhancement of instruction in a research or college library. In addition to the cash prize, the awardee will also receive a plaque.

Awards of $3,000 to USA and Canada community college, college, and university libraries to recognize the accomplishments of librarians and staff. Awards are intended to recognize library staff and librarians for coming together as a team to support their institution's mission.

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International librarian for significant national or international achievements in research or academic librarianship or library development. This award honors and recognizes achievement in such areas as:

Grants to USA, Canada, and International biomedical scientists affiliated with a qualifying research, medical, or academic institution for high priority research on pancreatic cancer. Funding is intended to support research for crucial translational next steps that will apply scientific discovery to real-world application ...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International individuals, private and public institutions, companies, clubs, schools, universities, and nonprofits for sustainable projects that demonstrate feasible solutions to environmental problems. Award categories are Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Youth, and Energy for All. Participation ...

Grants of $4,500 to a USA public library to expand or build up its romance fiction collection, as well as to fund romance fiction programs. Funding is intended to purchase romance fiction or for program expenses such as author honorariums, travel expenses, or others. Priority will be given to libraries with a financial nee...

In-kind award valued at up to $2,500 to a USA or Canada public library to purchase audio music or video products that will contribute to the library's collection and increase public exposure to these formats. Applicants should demonstrate how their project will benefit greatly from new audio music or video products supplie...

Grants ranging from $3,000 to $8,000 to Mendocino County, California nonprofits, school districts, tribes, and special districts for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, capacity-building projects and administrative grants, and equipment and technology projects.

Grants of up to $750 to California youth-led teams sponsored by a nonprofit organization or school to promote equity-related causes in local counties. Funding is intended to support projects involving supervised youth ages 10-19 that address the needs of underrepresented communities. Eligible counties include Sacramento,...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International museum exhibition label writers and editors for outstanding label writing. The purpose of the program is to display examples of excellent label writing, highlight best practices, and to inspire and teach museum professionals. Applicants compete for their exhibition labels to b...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International academic librarian, employed by a nonprofit consortium or IHE, to recognize achievements in enhancing library services. Nominees should demonstrate achievements and risk-taking that have contributed significantly to improvements in the areas of library automation, library management...

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada public library, library trustee, or staff member for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights. The award may recognize diverse library collections, public programs that on controversial issues, access to library materials and service f...

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists at academic institutions and nonprofit foundations/institutions for research related to rare neuromuscular and neurodevelopmental disorders. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent in advance of the deadline.

Grants to USA early-career investigators that hold a tenure-track faculty position for research that can increase understanding or improve clinical treatment of medical conditions that affect pregnant women and newborns up to one year. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intende...

Grants to California childcare centers in the San Francisco Bay area that serve children aged 0 to 5 for programs that encourage parental engagement and for high-quality professional development. Funding is intended to support infant, toddler, and pre-school centers committed to quality early-childhood development through...

Grants to California local governments, state agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, state IHEs and Indian Tribes for the renovation, expansion, or construction of composting infrastructure. Funding is intended to reduce greenhouse gasses and divert food and green matter from landfills.

Grants to USA and Canada researchers and professors for innovative scientific research. The program seeks to encourage applicants to apply their expertise of technical and engineering fields to the research subject. Projects may involve areas such as virtual and augmented reality, energy infrastructure, and machine learn...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for focused symposia and small research conferences. The symposia and research conferences should advance and build upon best practices in education research in the fields of exploring human learning and thriving, developing high-quality educators and leade...

Grants to California agencies, nonprofit organizations, Native American Tribes, and fire safety councils for wildfire mitigation activities in the northern and southern regions of the state. Applicants must request a project tracking number at least one week before the deadline. Funding is intended for three types of activ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and institutions of higher education to support the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Funding is intended for editions and translations of valuable existing humanities texts that are currently inaccessible or available only in in...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies for locally-driven marine debris assessment, removal, and prevention projects. Applicants must first submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Required registrations for the final application process may tak...

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA assistant and associate professors for innovative research on poverty and economic mobility. Proposed projects should diagnose or address structural barriers to economic mobility and opportunities for success in America. Projects must contribute to RSF's mission to...

Grants to Oceanside, California nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for programs addressing food insecurity, stronger families, enhancement of cultural image, and expanded diversity collaboration.

Grants to USA organizations for efforts to create positive change in the world. Activities should align with one or more of the following categories: arts, education, environment, community, healthcare, and peace. The Foundation strives to make a critical difference in the world by recognizing and having respect for all l...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, states, communities, and tribes for the capitalization of loan funds related to the cleanup of brownfields. Registrations required prior to application submission may take at least one month to complete. Funding is intended to support revolving loan programs that provide subgrants and...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, states, communities, and tribes (other than in Alaska) to clean up contaminated properties. An environmental assessment report is required prior to applying. Moreover, required registrations may take at least one month to complete. Funding is intended to support work performed at brow...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, states, communities, and tribes (excluding tribes in Alaska) for planning and inventory development related to brownfield sites. Required registrations may take at least one month to complete prior to submission of the application. Funding is intended to support activities to conduct ...

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to eligible El Dorado County, California nonprofit organizations to address the needs of the community. Eligible nonprofits must provide their services to communities on the western slope of El Dorado County (El Dorado Hills to Silver Fork).

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Indian tribes for projects that enhance big-game winter range, migration corridors, and stopover areas located on federal and private land in eligible Western states. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen and sustain populations of mule deer, elk, a...

Fellowships of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and international advanced undergraduate and medical students for summer research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding may be used to subsidize the cost of research credits, housing, and living expenses. Fellowships are intended to cultivate students' interest in ending, so...

Grants starting at $15,000 to USA nonprofits, agencies, tribes, businesses, schools, and individuals to improve and preserve the natural resources of the Hawaii island of Lāna‘i. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for watershed-level strategies that protect and enhance Lāna‘i’s cor...

Contract for services to USA public, private, and nonprofit entities, and tribal, faith-based, and community-based organizations to manage a national bank of information related to rural healthcare. Applicants are advised that completing required registrations may take up to one month. The goal of this program is to develo...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories libraries, agencies, schools, and nonprofits for improvements to rural and small libraries. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for enhancements of school libraries at all educational levels, improving digital access an...