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Awards to USA English teachers at two-year colleges to recognize educational programs that improve language learning for students. The award program honors teachers for outstanding initiatives that help students achieve career, college, and personal goals. Program activities include curriculum, faculty development, and assessment.

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits, written works, and public programming completed within the last two calendar years.

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas that will make STEM learning fun.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and advancing recycling.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, community and environment, youth, and health and human services. Funding may be used for operating, program, and capital support. Services and programs should directly benefit the residents of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties.

Grants of up to $1,000 to California individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations for projects that increase access to the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of artistic activities that provide cultural enrichment to the Livermore community.

Grants and in-kind support to USA schools to host summer camps for middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to introduce students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and encourage employment in the field. In addition to the monetary awards, the Foundation provides each camp with curriculum guides for campers and instructors, customized T-shirts with camp and sponsors’ logos, licenses for the student version of SolidWorks software, marketing support, and other class materials as needed.

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, institutional history, historic preservation, cultural resource management, and other analyses that address change over time.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next generation of professional dairy producers, and growing and maintaining public trust in the industry's people and products.

Fellowships to USA physicians to participate in a full-time academic program to improve healthcare for disadvantaged populations. The fellowship will provide education and leadership training towards an additional academic degree to prepare physician-leaders who will, over time, improve the capacity of the healthcare system to promote policies and practices that improve historically marginalized populations’ access to high-quality care. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive full tuition, individual health insurance, books, travel, and related program expenses, including financial assistance for a practicum project.

Grants and additional funding opportunities to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates to support scholarship in the field of social policy. Grants will be awarded on the basis of merit and funding is unrestricted; awardees may use the grant on their project as needed. Additional funding opportunities are based on the subject matter of the applicant's dissertation.

Fellowships of $30,000 and fellowships of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars for research related to East Asian studies. Funding is intended to support research in the history of technology and science in modern East Asia, primarily from the twentieth century onward. Other eligible focus areas include comparative studies of East Asia and the West as well as studies in related fields (mathematics, medicine, and public health).

Grants to USA and territories musicians to support performances and tours in a specified music genre. Funding is intended to assist both new and established musicians, solo artists, and musicians who play in an ensemble. The purpose of the program is to advance the careers of jazz artists. Priority will be given to proposals that reach underserved communities and rural areas, especially those that lack opportunities to present live jazz.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative projects that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restoring or expanding existing memorials that commemorate the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada since Confederation during war, military conflict, and peace.

Fellowships of $85,000 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for original projects and research in the area of digital progress in media. The Fellowship is intended to offer an experience at a prestigious university to learn and collaborate on activities that address digital transformation in journalism. The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation brings individuals to Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation.

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to USA schools and youth organizations to participate in a rocketry competition. Funding and support are intended to assist schools in initiating a program to build, design, and launch model rockets. Grantees will also receive a package of materials about rocketry and mentorship. Applicants must receive an official team number before applying. The application for a team must come from a single Title I school or a single U.S. incorporated non-profit youth organization (excluding the National Association of Rocketry, Tripoli Rocketry Association, or any other rocket club or organization).

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for public events and meetings related to anthropology. Funding is intended for workshops and conferences that will advance anthropological research. The purpose of this program is to help organizers make these conferences and workshops more inclusive and accessible by covering costs for scholars who might not otherwise be able to attend.

Grants of $20,000 to USA junior faculty in social sciences and humanities fields who are pursuing tenure. Funding is intended for scholars who, in addition to teaching and researching in IHEs, are working to promote inclusivity on campus for underrepresented scholars and students. Funding is intended to free the time of junior faculty who have passed their mid-point review so that they may pursue tenure effectively while continuing to engage in campus leadership and service.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers to provide scholarships to high school students. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing, enhance manufacturing training programs, and increase the availability of skilled workers in this field.

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appreciation, and interpretation of vernacular architecture.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance humanities studies. Project categories include planning and implementation. Eligible uses of funding include curriculum development, professional development, pilot courses, and engagement with IHE leadership to obtain program approval. Applications are welcome from community colleges, liberal arts colleges, regional comprehensive institutions, and research universities.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school seniors with the opportunity to study humanity’s deepest questions about leading lives of purpose and civic responsibility.

Grants of up to $4,500 to California nonprofit arts organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit communities and promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the following arts disciplines: fine, applied, performing, and visual arts. Grants may be used for salaries, wages, or remuneration. Applicants must be based in Mono County.

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Canada researchers to conduct research projects related to myocarditis. The purpose of the program is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of the disease. Funding is intended for research projects to test initial hypotheses and test preliminary data.

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior scientists for research projects related to science and technology. Prospective applicants must contact the proposed research adviser prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to provide high-quality research opportunities to work with scientists and engineers in the Air Force.

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and Mexico MDs, PhDs, or the equivalent for research studies related to organ transplants. The purpose of the program is to promote research careers in the field of transplantation. Funding is intended for research solely geared towards solid organ transplantation. Applications are accepted in basic, clinical, and translational research. The proposed work is to be performed in a North American research setting.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, academic, and research institutions and businesses to participate in a challenge to devise AI applications that are globally beneficial. Applications within the following areas of interest are encouraged: education, environment, and open innovation.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; new projects and commissions; and conferences, lectures, and publications. Henry Moore Grants support the growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern, and contemporary registers, and funds research that expands the appreciation of sculpture.

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater turtles and/or tortoises.

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, environmental impact assessment (EIA), and engagement efforts with impacted stakeholders, including local communities and government agencies, that will support a proposed climate intervention field test.

Contract for services to a USA, Canada, or International artist or artist team for a public mural project. The commission will cover all costs from design until final installation. Eligible expenses include artist fees, insurance, fabrication, transportation, equipment, travel fees, and installation. The murals will be installed in the West Street Plaza along the Truckee River in Reno, Nevada.

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and start-ups that focus on women's health to improve brand recognition. Participants will receive assistance valued at $30,000 in the form of branding workshops, design instruction, and follow-up consultations.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young individuals to participate in a challenge to create innovative educational programs. The opportunity is intended for participants between the ages of 15 and 26 to develop programs addressing themes that include the environment, community engagement, and planetary well-being. Participants will be mentored throughout the project.

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community programs. The eligible Oregon counties include Benton, Lincoln, Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Linn, Polk, Yamhill, Lane, Marion, and Tillamook Counties.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that preserve New England's railroad history. Funding is intended for projects addressing the protection of historic railroad structures, equipment, artifacts, and information. Applications may be submitted for two separate grants via the same application. Only one award or grant will be made to any given project.

Grants of up to $10,000, in-kind services, and volunteer support to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for projects that benefit the community. Eligible organizations align themselves with the following area of interest: youth development. The service area must be within at least one of the six counties (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba) covered by the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation.

Grants of up to $6,500 and fellowships to USA researchers with doctorate degrees for expenses related to non-commercial research in any area of knowledge. Grant funds are intended to support laboratory research expenses, fieldwork costs, travel to archives and libraries, and the purchase of research materials. Fellowships are available for research in the archives and libraries of London and for humanities and social science study in Edinburgh in the United Kingdom.

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington government agencies, Tribes, NGOs, IHEs, schools, and private landowners for fish habitat conservation and restoration projects. Some project requests require that the applicant contact staff prior to submitting an application. PMEP is seeking project proposals that restore, enhance, and protect habitats for PMEP focal species within estuarine and nearshore marine systems or that increase understanding of fish habitats in estuarine and nearshore habitats.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art institutions and museums to introduce Japanese works of art to overseas audiences. Funding may be used for travel costs, packing and shipping costs, and catalog production costs associated with the international exhibitions. This program is designed to provide financial support for museums and art institutions overseas that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture to audiences overseas. In addition, this program is designed to support overseas international exhibitions such as biennials/triennials introducing Japanese artists and their works.

Fellowships to USA and Canada Jewish high school students to attend an educational program in Israel during the summer. In addition to the summer experience, selected fellows will participate in a year of transformative projects, studying, and seminars. Participants meet virtually every month during the school year and in-person for seminars in the winter and spring.

Grants to USA individual physicians for financial assistance to conduct cancer-related research. Funding is intended to speed up the process of turning research discoveries into better treatment and therapy for patients. Funding is also intended to increase the number of physicians trained in research methods.

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for pilot projects in any area related to ovarian cancer research. Priority is given to proposals that are multidisciplinary, innovative, show potential for translational research, and that may lead to independently funded investigations.

Awards of $10,000 to USA young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize their accomplishments despite the challenges of military family life. Awardees will be honored for extracurricular activity, leadership, volunteering, scholarship, and other criteria. In addition to a cash prize, each awardee will also receive a laptop computer and other gifts and will be flown together with a parent or guardian to Washington, DC for the gala award presentation.

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and colleges for projects and programs that foster the growth of bluegrass music. Funding is intended for projects and programs in one of the following areas: cultural and artistic, educational, academic, literary, and historic preservation.

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, and associations for projects to benefit and serve individuals affected by spinal cord diseases and injuries, including veterans. Funding is intended for projects that have the potential to provide broad-based educational opportunities. Potential replication of proposals and effective dissemination plans are key elements of funded projects.

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International institutions of higher education to develop and offer courses related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended to support IHEs where Holocaust studies courses are not available or need additional support. Funding is intended to increase the number of courses related to the Holocaust available on college campuses.

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA small-to-medium-sized nonprofit theaters to support the production of experimental, bold, and ambitious new plays. Funding is intended to cover production expenses that are so critical to the play's production that without coverage of these expenses, the play would be difficult or impossible to produce. The goal is to support writers of these venturous plays by giving theaters the ability to say “yes” instead of “no” to writer-driven projects perceived as especially challenging.

Grant to a USA public or private institution of higher education to provide research training to eligible individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for programs related to disability and rehabilitation research designed to provide advanced training and experience to individuals with doctorates, or similar advanced degrees, who have clinical or other relevant experience, including individuals with disabilities and other individuals underrepresented in the scientific workforce.

Grant to a USA institution of higher education for research training programs to improve health and function outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that offer PhDs and other qualified individuals high-level experience and training to enhance their capacity to conduct high-quality multidisciplinary disability and rehabilitation research.

Grant to a USA private or public institution of higher education to provide research experience and training to rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International quantitative scientists at universities, hospitals, and research institutions to research biological systems. Fellows should hold one or more of the following degrees or the equivalent: MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM, and DO. The program is intended to encourage scientists, trained in fields such as mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, and/or a related field, to pursue research careers in computational biology under the joint mentorship of leaders in both computational science (“dry lab”) and cancer biology (“wet lab”).

Fellowships of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada MDs and DOs affiliated with qualified institutions to expand their research training and experience in plastic surgery. First-time applicants are required to complete a writing module prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants who already have active funding for the research project. The goal of the program is to foster the growth of research in plastic surgery.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International arts professionals for research projects related to Japanese visual arts. The fellowship includes airfare and a stipend. The goal of the program is to promote the study of Japanese art and its introduction to international audiences. Priority will be given to applicants who are likely to present the results of their research shortly after the completion of their fellowship.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International publishing companies to translate Japanese works of literature. Funding is intended to facilitate worldwide understanding of Japanese culture by making Japanese works more accessible. Eligible uses of funds include translation and publishing costs.

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with nonprofit organizations, including government research institutions, IHEs, and hospitals, for projects in mathematical sciences. The purpose of the program is to fund research projects that explore and develop the properties and applications of mathematical structures.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and tribes to use data and technology to improve health services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support networks of participating health centers to work together in order to leverage health information technology and data. Successful programs should improve provider and staff well-being, clinical quality, and patient-centered care.

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardships due to a state-, tribal-, or federally-declared natural disaster.

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International post-secondary female students for career development in the areas of photonics or optics. This program is open to women who are enrolled as graduate or undergraduate students. In addition to funding, recipients will have access to a mentor and mentorship platform as well as a one-year Optica Student Membership.

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA veterinary residents to conduct research in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. Funding may be used for the following expenses: salary expenses, research supplies, travel costs, materials, statistical support, limited equipment, and publication costs.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The program is intended for early-stage entrepreneurs, including business leaders as well as scientists and engineers.

Grants to USA small business concerns partnered with research institutes for research and development of technologies to improve health outcomes for people using drugs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to create commercially viable products to address the health consequences of non-disordered drug use.

Grants to USA small business concerns for innovative research and development related to improved health outcomes for people using drugs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the research and development of accessible and affordable solutions targeted to improve health outcomes and reduce the impact of adverse health consequences of non-disordered drug use.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that manage charter schools for start-up projects. Funding is intended to help charter schools at the early stage of development or leaders interested in launching a new school by providing resources, funding, and support. Grants are to be used for operational (non-facility) costs.

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support the health of Latine communities. Funding is intended to address the HIV epidemic. Eligible activities include advocacy, stigma reduction, care and prevention services, movement-building, and leadership development. Special consideration will be given to organizations headquartered, founded, and anchored in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Puerto Rico.

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit and municipally operated veterinary care facilities for programs to help stop pet overpopulation. Funding is intended for spaying and neutering activities and projects including voucher programs, mobile clinics, and public awareness campaigns. Facilities located in underserved communities, that provide low-cost or free services, and those that use high-volume clinics may be prioritized.

Grants to USA and territories middle and high school teachers to support student scientific research. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment necessary for independent student research projects on STEM topics. Priority will be given to schools serving low-income communities and/or demographics underrepresented in STEM fields.

Grants to California researchers for projects to investigate methods to control populations of vertebrate pests. Funding is intended to address the impact of pests such as rats, squirrels, mice, rabbits, gophers, birds, deer, bears, and mountain lions that pose a significant threat to the welfare of the state’s agricultural economy, infrastructure, and the public.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to increase the diversity of online resources. Funding is intended for projects that address the histories and interests of BIPOC and other marginalized communities. The goal of the program is to promote and provide resources for projects that diversify the digital domain, advance justice and equity in digital scholarly practice, and/or contribute to public understanding of racial and social justice issues. Projects should be past the prototyping or proof-of-concept phase.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA investigators associated with IHEs for new projects to improve the availability of digital resources to humanities scholars. The purpose of funding is to promote racial and social justice in the field of academia. Priority is given to projects related to the interests and histories of historically marginalized communities. Projects must be within the start-up or prototyping phase of development.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations partnering with workforce development boards, employer partners, and state and local education agencies for workforce readiness programs geared to youth living in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to increase alignment between the workforce development system, schools, and OST programs and leverage the roles, responsibilities, resources, and expertise of these three entities in order to expand work-based learning opportunities, job training, and career pathways for youth living in rural areas. The applicant must propose to serve at least two non-contiguous rural areas.

Grants to USA states and territories to develop and implement cybersecurity measures. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify and mitigate threats to government-operated information systems.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide professional development to personnel working with children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to better serve children with disabilities who have high-intensity needs.

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico young engineers and scientists with faculty status at qualifying institutions to recognize their past accomplishments and career potential. Nominations are invited on behalf of promising researchers in the following three categories: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Chemical Sciences.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are encouraged for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that are at a planning stage. The program supports continuous full-time or part-time activities. Projects must be undertaken by at least two scholars working collaboratively.

Award valued at $3,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist to recognize significant contributions to the field of psychology instruction. Nominations should demonstrate the individual's exemplary performance in professional development and classroom teaching. The award recipient will receive an award and travel stipend.

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is intended to support field-initiated academic research studies spanning a range of disciplines and topics that explore improvements in education. Funded projects may pertain to any stage or level from early childhood to adult learning, and may focus on contexts outside of school.

Grants to USA local government units for activities to prevent and reduce violence and crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs in areas that include drug treatment and enforcement, prosecution and courts, community corrections, law enforcement, education, crisis intervention, technology improvements, and crime victim and witness activities.

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Organizations with small budgets are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance and graduate drama departments of private universities are also eligible to apply.

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to coordinate student and young professional foreign exchange opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The opportunity is intended to strengthen the relationship between America and Germany based on the common value of democracy and to convey lasting personal and institutional relationships to the successor generation.

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students for agricultural projects that promote sustainability in eligible states and territories. Projects must take place in one of the following regions: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Micronesia, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and networking support. The 12-week program will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in person.

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Alabama Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Grants of $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, New York City, Kansas, California, and Canada nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit young people in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support impactful projects and programs that empower and educate teenagers and young adults. Eligible applicants have a location in or near the following metropolitan areas: Pittsburgh; New York City; Ottawa, Kansas; Hazleton, PA; San Francisco; or Mississauga, Ontario.

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to enhance software tools used in scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the development of robust, re-usable scientific software and tools.

Grants of up to $4,500 to California nonprofit community and school groups for activities to enhance the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community beautification projects as well as for projects to improve the environment. Grants may be used for projects focusing on topics such as climate change and its impacts, providing environmental public outreach and education, and reducing waste, water usage, and electricity consumption. Funded activities must take place within the boundaries of the City of Thousand Oaks.

Grants to California local government agencies, special districts, state agencies, schools, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Tribes for projects and installations that use recycled tire materials. Funding is intended to promote the use of tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of California-generated waste tires. TDA is produced from shredded tires and is lightweight, free-draining, and a less expensive alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates.

Awards to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands businesses, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to recognize their outstanding impact, innovations, and contributions to increasing the country's global competitiveness. Awards are intended to celebrate excellence in a wide range of areas.

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to support research, education, and extension projects that address key problems of local, regional, national, and global importance in sustaining conventional, organic, urban food, and agricultural and natural systems.

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize original and exceptional research in the field of chemistry. The research should be shown to have significantly advanced the field. If the research is significantly interdisciplinary, aspects that represent original chemistry should be clear.

Grants to California nurse education programs to provide training to healthcare professionals. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of healthcare providers in the state's medically underserved areas. Funding is intended to support program expansion and creation.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic centers to support fellowship programs for MD and MD/PhD applicants. Fellowships are intended to increase the number of trained specialists in the area of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Grant funds may be used for fellows' stipends, benefits, travel, conferences, coursework, and other relevant educational opportunities.

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, agencies, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Projects are intended for eligible applicants to expand existing farm-to-school initiatives and other food and agriculture experiential learning initiatives.

Grants to California midwifery programs to promote the training and professional development of nurse midwives and licensed midwives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to recruit and train midwives to work in underserved communities, with preference given to programs that promote the enrollment of underrepresented groups in medicine.

Grants to USA and territories state, tribal, and territorial courts to develop programs to serve protection orders through electronic means. Funding is intended for a multidisciplinary partnership that will develop and implement a way to legally serve protection orders through electronic communication methods.

Contract for services to a California nonprofit organization or IHE to decrease commercial tobacco use within the state. The contractor will provide technical assistance to increase the efficacy of statewide campaigns. The purpose of the program is to improve both the awareness and delivery of local tobacco use prevention programs to priority populations and to provide statewide and regional communication and messaging technical assistance services to support local implementation of tobacco use prevention programs.

Grants to USA healthcare professional education schools and healthcare improvement entities for symposia on atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata at medical conferences. The intent of this funding is to address practice and knowledge gaps in the field through educational symposia at or around major US dermatology congresses. The target audience for the project should include dermatologists, pediatric dermatologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants who treat AD or AA.

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and schools for capital projects that benefit vulnerable populations in eligible regions. Priority projects and services are related to technology, building enhancements, equipment, and transportation. Funding is intended to benefit individuals with disabilities and low-income families, children, and youth. Eligible applicants serve significant numbers of the residents of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and/or San Mateo counties.

Grants to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam federally recognized tribes to improve public drinking water. Funding is intended to support projects to enhance public water system infrastructure, and to address health hazards caused by inadequate infrastructure. Grants may be awarded directly to tribes or through interagency agreements with the Indian Health Service.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit Japanese-American communities. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of areas, including the humanities, social sciences, traditional arts, and policy and planning. Proposals that strengthen the ties between UCLA faculty, students, and staff, and the Japanese American community will receive particular consideration.

Grants to California nonprofit law-related organizations in eligible locations to improve the legal system and foster equal justice for all residents. Funding is intended for new or currently existing projects that support legal services for the underrepresented or needy; improve justice administration and access to the justice system; educate the public about their rights and responsibilities under the law; and promote equal justice for all. Projects must benefit residents of Orange County.