Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote arts and culture in Santa Barbara County. First time applicants are required to attend a workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projects of arts and cultural organizations as well as ind...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. The Lyle Spencer ...

Grants ranging from $7,500 to $30,000 to Northern California nonprofits, organizations, and agencies for activities that promote social justice by providing legal services and advocating on behalf of the underserved. In remote areas in the northernmost part of the state, programs that are legally related are also considere...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to Greater Bay Area, California nonprofits that serve the needs of the Korean-American community. Priority is placed on programs that address the critical needs of disadvantaged youth, the elderly, survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence, immigrants, and low-income ...

Grants of $2,500 to USA K-12 teachers for projects to enhance the quality of classroom education. Please note that teachers must be nominated prior to entering the contest; self-nominations are allowed. Winners will be decided during a public voting period. The winning teachers will receive a grant for the purchase of clas...

Grants to Newport Beach, California arts organizations for programs and projects that benefit local adults, children, and schools. Activities must take place within city limits. Consideration will also be given to collaborative events, such as public programs and performances that are implemented in conjunction with the Ci...

Grants to Santa Barbara County, California public school teachers working in grades PreK-12 to share a personally developed education approach to a team of peer teachers. These grants are intended to provide financial support to teachers who have developed effective and successful instructional strategies and who are able...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Humboldt County, California schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations for holiday programs that assist needy populations. Priority is given to programs that address outlying or underserved areas. The purpose of funding is to provide the support needed in order to make holiday programs suc...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA K-12 public schools, charter schools, and nonprofit parent-teacher groups to enhance school resources and facilities. Funding may be requested for technology upgrades, facility renovations, tools for STEM programs, and safety improvements. Preference will be given to requests tha...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Letters of intent are due by January 26. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction, surfacing, and enhancement of soccer fields. Safe Places to Play trans...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educators of grades Pre-K through 12 to help advance innovative programs that incorporate the arts into educational programming. Funding is intended to support programs that work to effectively use the arts as a learning tool in teaching children who learn differently.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help students enhance the environment of their schools or neighborhoods. Stu...

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have impacted the lives of the children and the community in which they live.

Grants of up to $3,000 to California to nonprofit, educational, and volunteer organizations in the greater Eureka area for one-time special projects that serve the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in literacy, community health, seniors, and youth. Priority will be given to projects that purchase ...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible areas to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. New applicants must submit a pre-grant inquiry form prior to applying. Particular emphasis is placed on organizations specializing in arts and ...

Grants averaging a minimum of $5,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for education and environmental stewardship programs for children and youth (through twelfth grade) and for employment skills training programs. For the purposes of these grants, the funding source will not consider requests outside of the following...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for direct-services programming in the areas of educational attainment and economic opportunity. Priorities for each...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, tribal and government agencies, and public schools in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life of community members and strengthen local communities. The Foundation puts high priority in the areas of human services, education, and community development, but also consider...

In-kind grants valued at up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International museums for the creation of a Maker Space area where PreK-8 children can tinker, play, and invent using a variety of materials. Funding is intended to create a space with incorporated STEM education which will inspire children to create and explore. ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Petaluma, California teachers, schools, and school districts in K-12 public, charter, and private schools for educational programs. Funding is intended to support innovation, student impact and access, and quality instruction that is parallel with a school or district's goals and vision. Funding ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International university students and faculty members to conduct research projects that focus on understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of injuries among children and adolescents. Funding is specifically intended for research that relates to the prevention of inju...

Grants ranging from $250 and $1,000 to USA children and youth, ages 18 and under, to complete community service projects in their communities. Funding will be provided to support a wide variety of projects and events. Examples of eligible community service projects include: turning a vacant lot into a community garden, r...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada pure or applied mathematician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominations should cite the candidate’s past or current contributions to math education, which may include, but is not limited to: -Developing or assessing the K-16 ma...

Grants starting at $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for programs that benefit the residents of Santa Cruz, Monterey, or San Benito Counties. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: arts and culture, education, community and environment, youth, and health and human services. ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs and services in multiple states and provinces that will benefit children, youth, and local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that will empower young people and have a significant and measurable impact on residents. Funding is inte...

Grants of up to $500 to USA teachers working full-time in any state, excluding Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, Arkansas, Washington, and Kansas. Funding will be provided for a wide range of projects or materials that will improve student learning. This can include, but is not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipul...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Students in grades 6-12, college, or university will engage in educational projects that will enhance their understanding of science and technolo...

Grants averaging $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts that operate youth baseball or softball programs and facilities. Funding may be used to support a new program, enhance or expand an existing program, obtain equipment or facilities, or undertake a collab...

In-kind grants worth up to $800 to USA public libraries and tribal libraries in rural areas to acquire brand new, high quality, hardcover children's books. Recipients will be able to choose which books are best suited for their community from a list of over 500 books, including award-winning and star-reviewed titles from e...

Grants to Oakland, California nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in the areas of arts and culture, education, and youth development. Funding is intended to enrich the lives of children and youth in grades K-12, promote civic engagement in arts and culture, and address local needs in the comm...

Grant ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 to San Marcos, California nonprofit organizations for a wide range of programs, projects, and services that benefit local residents. For reference only, grants in the past have been awarded to a diverse group of nonprofit organizations serving different purposes in the areas of arts an...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations at least six weeks prior to the deadline. Emphasis is placed on projects that result in online tools. ...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, including tribal governments and law enforcement agencies, for the development of programs to reduce gang violence. Funding is intended to reduce and prevent violence throughout communities, thus creating safe communities for families to live. The Gang Suppression Plann...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies, local government agencies, and tribal governments for the development and implementation of programs to reduce gang recruitment of unaccompanied youth. Funding is intended to reduce violent crime and victimization of alien youth and children. Unaccompanied alien ch...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of education projects operating inside or outside the USA with a particular interest in supporting underserved populations and the creative use of technology. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the deadline. Typically, grants are awarded to new or ...

Grants to Los Angeles County, California nonprofit organizations and schools for music education, music concerts and series, scholarships, and music therapy programming. Funding is available for both one-time and ongoing activities. Proposals will be evaluated based upon evidence of quality, accountability, and soundne...

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations in Western Riverside County for capacity building and strategic operations. Funding may be used for collaborative opportunities, technology upgrades, professional development (branding, leadership, fundraising, social media, etc.), or consulting/coaching. Orga...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits to support sustainable forest management and to involve communities in efforts to build understanding of the value of forests and biodiversity. The research generated by these projects is intended to assess conservation values and improve forest management. There are two types of gran...

Awards of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to recognize excellence in increasing oral or medical health care access for the underserved. Priority will be given to nonprofits that focus on expanding health care for children and youth (birth to 18 years). Applicants are required to demonstrate that their submitted pro...

Awards of up to $10,000 and additional benefits to USA young artists (ages 15-18) to recognize and support achievement in the following disciplines: visual arts, dance, photography, voice, jazz, classical music, writing, theater, design arts, and cinematic arts. In addition to the cash awards, artists will receive training...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, and schools for artistic programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage the community and involve services for artists, educating youth in the arts, leadership training to strengthen the arts organization.

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to California tribes, cultural groups, and individuals of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation for projects in the native arts, cultural revitalization, and intergenerational cultural transmission. Funding is intended to support and preserve the art and culture of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation pe...

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to cover the costs of seeds and native plants. Wild Ones is looking for project...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by October 15 for proposals focusing on Private Higher Education and for proposals...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects in the areas of education, housing, and youth. Funding is primarily intended for projects that benefit the Silicon Valley, including the areas of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Mountain View, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Menlo Park, Atherton, and Palo Alto. Although reque...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...

Prizes of $10,000, $15,000, and $30,000 to USA teams of students in grades 6 through 12 for submitting winning projects that offer creative solutions to environmental concerns in the areas of land and water, and air and climate. Topics can address the issues of pollution, deforestation, biodiversity, global warming, or wat...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that provide emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer pet housing to beneficiaries. This grant seeks to fill critical funding gaps to enable domestic violence shelters to provide co-sheltering options for survivors and their pets. Grants may be used t...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that catalyze change and advance reform on issues related to the criminal justice system. The fellowships are intended to mitigate the harmful impact of current criminal justice policies on communities, families, and individuals in the United States. Fellowships should involve...