Grants ranging between $5,000 and $10,000 to USA scientists, doctors, and nurses at USA-based universities, hospitals, and research institutions for research projects that focus on addressing both the long-term and immediate health needs of children born prematurely. Eligible research topics include genetics, basic biologi...

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 to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and institutions, as well as individual journalists, for health care journalism initiatives. Funding is available for activities such as health reporting, documentary films and related public engagement campaigns, and relevant educational opportunities for reporters. ...

Fellowships starting at $90,000 and an additional project support to USA and territories individuals who have served in senior-level positions within state, local, or federal governments. Selected fellows will carry out a project that will advance knowledge and understanding of making effective social and economic changes ...

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...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding contributions to environmental quality and protection. Nominations will be considered for those who have contributed to environmental conservation, energy resources, and medical achievements that benefit environmental aspects of ...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education. Unaffiliated individual applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The goal of this program is to increase diversity and interest in the STEM disciplines, prepare students ...

Grants ranging from $100 to $5,000 to USA military individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder for effective treatments, assessments and needed life supports. Uses can include ABA therapy, summer camps, helmets, nutritional supplements, intensive behavioral therapy, or other services and supports. The ...

Grants to USA and Turkey dancers, film makers, and other types of artists for Turkish-related arts and cultural projects and residencies. This program provides project grants as well as residencies for both emerging and established artists in an effort to promote cross-cultural dialogue between the United States and Turkey...

Awards of $7,500 to USA practicing Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts, demonstrated by work in any medium, from literary to visual to performing, in both contemporary and traditional forms. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals with a documented affiliation of a United States Tribe (A...

Awards to California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Washington, Massachusetts, and Virginia individual to recognize outstanding volunteer contributions to natural resources conservation. This program honors volunteers who preserve, enhance, or create the shared outdoor spaces in eligible communities. The goal is to insp...

Fellowships of $25,000 to Los Angeles County, California individual artists to support professional development, business skills building, and networking. Funding is intended to help artists become more sustainable, as well as to contribute to community connections. For 100 years, the California Community Foundation (C...

Grants totaling $30,000 to USA and Puerto Rico researchers for projects that study the impact or effectiveness of physical, occupational, or speech therapy in an inpatient rehabilitation facility post-acute care setting. The funding is available for research only, and funds may be divided between several proposed studies....

Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...

Award of $5,000 and additional benefits to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize outstanding contributions to science diplomacy. Nominations are invited on behalf of those working in the engineering, science, or foreign affairs communities. Eligible candidates are those who have furthered the role...

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to online education during the early phase of their career. Strong candidates are known for service to the profession, leadership activities, contributions to advancing the field, and scholarly publications. Award Crite...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with a college, university, school district, nonprofit research facility, or nonprofit cultural institution for small research projects to improve education. Applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in an academic discipline or p...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International individuals for humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences research on aggression and violence. Consideration will be given to projects with the potential to enhance understanding of the manifestations, causes, and control of aggressio...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, local climbing and conservation organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that enhance or preserve climbing access and strive to conserve the national climbing environment. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be give...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofits, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited to submit applications for the adaptation of curricula, or the implementa...

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofits, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system, as well as to improve justice administration in courts at all levels. Funding may be requested for innovative res...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International active or retired engineers and scientists to recognize contributions to promote public understanding of, and engagement with, technology and science. Nominees will be evaluated based on materials produced for public audiences, such as print materials, film and broadcasting, lecture...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or engineer to recognize efforts to protect the public's safety, health and welfare. Candidates for this award have focused the public's interest on the impacts of technology and science on society. The AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility is p...

Fellowships of up to $35,000 per year to USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research at institutions of higher education located in Israel. Proposals are sought from innovative and bright scholars working in any academic discipline. The primary factor for consideration is academic excellence. Evaluation Criteria: ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may not otherwise attend due to limited local, state, and persona...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or International scientist or engineer with less than seven years' experience, who has demonstrated excellence in engaging the public in science activities. Eligible activities may include public outreach, informal science education, and radio, TV and film programs, science cafés, science exhibits...

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. LOIs are due August 1. Funding is intended to support translational or basic research that enhances the understanding of normal visual function or...

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 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities that will reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear war. Grantmaking priorities include building regional security and peace, and preventing the emergence of new states with nuclear weapons. The Foundation makes grants for activities...

Fellowship of up to $4,000 to a USA, Canada, or Puerto Rico optometric resident or faculty member for new optometric and vision science research. Funding is intended to benefit an individual at an early stage in his or her career. Applicants should be seeking answers to questions in the areas of vision science, clinical pr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Grant of up to $40,000 to a USA individual or group of researcher affiliated with qualifying institutions for studies related to the effectiveness of physical therapist interventions within any relevant discipline. Priority will be given to research which has direct application to the practice of physical therapy. Prop...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on migraine headaches. Funding is intended to support research to improve treatments, discover causes, find cures, and on migraine disorders. Applications are invited for transformational projects with the potential to enhance the quality of...

Grants to USA, Canada, and international women journalists for projects that focus on media development initiatives, investigative reporting, and educational opportunities. The purpose of this fund is to advance the role of women in news media, promote transparency, and contribute to a diversity of voices. The Howard G...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and certain qualified individuals for randomized controlled trial evaluations addressing reentry initiatives for prisoners. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Overview: ...

Grants to USA young faculty members in the early stages of their academic careers for innovative research projects in the chemical and life sciences. Funding is primarily intended to foster the creation of new methods, materials, and instruments that will lead to unique scientific research. Projects proposed for the BYI...

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...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. These fellowships support post-doctoral research visits to laboratories throughout Europe and the world. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue p...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for research projects that contribute to the conservation of elephants. Research may focus on African or Asian elephants and their habitats, or elephants in human care. The themes and focus areas for the current funding cycle are outlin...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professors for an opportunity to work in Finland for a minimum of two months. Grantees will conduct research, give lectures, and work with Finnish companies. Deserving Finnish professors may apply to work at respected foreign universities. The Nokia Foundation promotes and suppor...

Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize outstanding leadership in the promotion and participation of underrepresented groups in engineering and science fields and careers. This may include African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic men, women of all ethnic and racial groups, and peopl...

Grants to USA talented athletes to participate in world-class athletic competitions and pursue excellence in their sport of choice. Funding is intended to cover costs related to coaching, training, equipment, and event participation, including travel expenses. Funding evaluation shall include assessment of an applicant...

Grants of up to $1,200 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects and publications that focus on promoting classic song. Eligible applications may be submitted at any stage of research. Proposals from graduate students writing dissertations, independent scholars, and faculty will be considered. ...

Grants to USA individuals with an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree for research projects that relate to the hearing or balance functions of the ear, Meniere’s disease, or the societal costs of severe hearing loss. There are currently five different awards available, as outlined below: - AHRF Regular Grants: The Found...

Award of $2,000 to recognize a USA, Canada, or International scholar or performer for outstanding contributions to historical musical performing practices. Awards are intended to subsidize the publication costs of articles, monographs or editions, as well as public performance, recordings or other projects. The winner r...

Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to improving student outcomes in their communities. Applications are invited from teachers who demonstrate innovation in teaching, the ability to inspire students, and devotion to improving the educational environment. ...

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 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 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...