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Fellowships of $50,000 to USA published writers demonstrating artistic excellence to dedicate time to creative literary pursuits and professional advancement. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations ahead of the application deadline. For the current cycle, fellowships in prose are available.

Fellowships to USA individuals recently awarded with PhDs in the humanities or humanistic social sciences for projects promoting social justice. Fellows will receive funding for professional development. Focus areas include capacity building, problem-solving, and advancing justice and equity in society.

Grants to USA and Canada early-career scientists affiliated with qualified institutions to support research and career development. Funding is intended for applicants holding doctoral degrees who have made important advances in the field of brain cancer and brain tumor research. Recipients of the award are individuals with projects that show potential to generate new knowledge relating to the causes, cure, or treatment of primary brain tumors.

Grants to California libraries and other organizations to address the needs and interests of their local communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to allow libraries to align their services with the goals of the local community, support experimentation, research, and development, and provide training and support in grant writing and grant management. There is special interest in projects from areas that have not received LSTA funding in the last five years.

Grants of up to $75,000 to California libraries for programs related to climate change and sustainability practices. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Eligible projects are those that inform and benefit communities most affected by climate change.

Grants of up to $10,000 per year to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to support operations. Funding is intended to empower and assist organizations that have been historically and systemically marginalized. The purpose of this program is to support a culturally vibrant and diverse arts ecosystem within the City of Berkeley.

Grants of up to $75,000 to California libraries to create play spaces, especially in underserved communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to provide safe, accessible places for children's programming.

Grants of up to $75,000 to California libraries for programs to empower youth. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to give teens the opportunity to participate in paid internships that will prepare them for the workforce and focus on their social emotional learning.

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs affiliated with IHEs or research institutions for studies related to psychiatric disorders. Funding is intended for research in the areas of mood, anxiety, and bipolar disorders; schizophrenia; and early-onset brain and behavioral disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage promising investigators to pursue careers as independent research faculty.

Contract for services to a USA nonprofit organization, for-profit, or institution of higher education to provide training and capacity-building support to data analysis programs for correctional institutions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying.

Contracts for services to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance and training to programs to improve the criminal justice system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes in eligible regions for collaborative performing arts programs. Eligible disciplines include dance, music, and theater. Funding is intended for projects that engage residents of and take place in the Redding area which is defined as Cottonwood (within Shasta County) to the South, Shasta Lake City to the North, Palo Cedro to the East, and Igo/Ono to the West.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and charitable activities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Past grants have been awarded in the areas of culture, adult and youth services, environment, education, and community activities. Eligible organizations are located in San Diego County.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for projects about the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to support significant projects involving the performance or recording of less frequently performed or recorded works by Elliott Carter.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research related to AIDS and HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support multi-component, multi-disciplinary projects that address scientific questions relevant to AIDS prophylactic vaccine discovery research. Extensive evaluation of vaccine concepts in non-human primate models may be included.

Grants to California public safety agencies in eligible regions to expand agency capability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to acts of terrorism and other catastrophes. Funding is intended for training, equipment, planning, and exercises that will enhance the preparedness and security of Sacramento County.

Grants to USA and International research groups to conduct joint projects that address climate change challenges in Africa. Applicants are advised that required registration must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for transdisciplinary research studies by qualifying consortia that explore and propose solutions to climate change vulnerability across the continent. Proposals should include a strong and deliberate linkage between the societal and environmental aspects within global environmental challenges.

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations serving eligible locations to support the performing arts sector. Grants are currently intended for new and continuing programs, operating and program support, and collaborative projects. The goal of the grant program is to support nonprofit organizations seeking to further their mission of providing quality performing art opportunities in Santa Barbara County.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit young people in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the lives of local youth. Funds should be used to promote sports and enrichment programs that serve the youth of the City of San Luis Obispo (SLO) and adjacent area within San Luis Obispo County.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs benefiting women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of health care, affordable housing, and childcare. Funding is intended to assist girls and women to enhance their physical, emotional, intellectual, and financial well-being. Activities must benefit girls and women in San Luis Obispo County.

Grants to California local educational agencies, IHEs, local childcare councils, tribes, and other agencies to implement a ratings system for early childhood education. The purpose of the funding is to develop a new methodology for ongoing quality improvement across preschool programs. It is the goal of the funder to ensure that all children ages 2, 3, and 4, enrolled in preschool programs, have access to the highest quality learning experiences.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, municipal and state governments, school districts, and other institutions for programs to serve people living with paralysis. Grants are available for a wide range of programs and projects that have a positive impact on people living with paralysis and their families and those that utilize evidence-based, innovative, and best practices.

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must take an eligibility quiz, and returning applicants must contact the funding source for access to the application. Funding is intended for applicants working to improve access to music education.

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for activities to preserve languages. Funding may be used for travel, equipment, consultations, and other project-related costs. Requests may be submitted for language documentation and revitalization, archival efforts, and linguistic fieldwork on endangered languages.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents of eligible communities. The focus area of the current cycle is projects with a positive impact on youth, arts, and music. Eligible projects and programs are those that benefit the residents of the Ojai Valley.

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for projects exploring, presenting, and preserving Jewish history in the Southern United States. Grants are available for preservation projects, for travel to conduct research, and for the completion of projects related to Southern Jewish History.

Opportunity for USA medical students to participate in a one-year professional development program. The program will include mentoring, webinars, a weekend retreat, and participation at the annual meeting of the sponsoring organization. The Foundation focuses on nurturing a diverse group of future physicians who are dedicated to serving their communities.

Fellowships with a stipend of up to $52,000 per year to USA researchers affiliated with IHEs, labs, hospitals, and government agencies to conduct research on bleeding disorders. Eligible researchers must be currently enrolled in a residency or internship training program.

Grants to USA high schools and preparatory schools to support safe and substance-free school events. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with school-hosted events that encourage healthy choices and substance-free celebration activities after graduation or prom. Applicants must also demonstrate a financial need.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, labor organizations, and Native American entities to provide employment reentry programs to incarcerated adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to eliminate the time gap between release from prison and enrollment into a workforce development reentry program leading to skills-based employment, to improve individuals' transition back into their communities, and to reduce recidivism.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes in multiple states for projects to prevent and reduce the risk of natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applicants in the Western states and territories are eligible to apply: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Territory of American Samoa, Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Territory of Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to perpetuate the legacy of twentieth-century Black architects. Eligible uses of funding include planning, capital improvements, and indirect costs. Grantees will also receive technical assistance in promotion and conservation management. The goal of the program is to empower and equip preservationists and stewards with funding and technical support to preserve the material heritage, innovation, and legacy of modern architectural sites designed by Black architects.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International researchers to participate in a research working group for studies related to the environment. The purpose of the program is to fund and support groups of investigators working to develop and meet national conservation goals of the United States. These goals include pollution reduction, restoration of degraded ecosystems, elimination of invasive species, and strengthening nature's resilience. Eligible researchers and practitioners may be operating independently or in affiliation with an academic, governmental agency, multilateral, or nonprofit institution. Funds may be used to convene working groups, to support salaries of postdoctoral fellows or research/technical assistants committed to specific projects, or to pay for contracted services to support the work.

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International independent researchers and researchers affiliated with IHEs, agencies, or nonprofit organizations for transdisciplinary research and collaboration to address environmental issues in the Gulf of Mexico. Research groups will meet in Santa Barbara, California and will conduct studies exploring climate change, fisheries, and ecological impact of management actions. In addition to funding to support travel, lodging, and per diem expenses, participating teams will benefit from facilities, training expertise, and cyberinfrastructure and logistical support.

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for education research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the creation of national research centers focused on different areas related to education. For this year, applications should address either improving gifted education or using generative artificial intelligence to improve instruction in postsecondary education.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for energy projects and programs to improve health, the environment, and the economy in eligible areas. Funding is intended for program costs that will help execute the projects, such as supplies, capital purchases, equipment, administration, personnel, and indirect costs. Applications demonstrating partnerships are encouraged. Proposed projects or programs must serve Community Power customers (cities of Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, National City, San Diego, and the unincorporated communities of San Diego County).

Grant of up to $2,000 to a USA or territories Pre-K to high school educator to promote gardening among students. Funding is intended to create or expand on a school gardening project in order to encourage a love of gardening, provide gardening experience for students, and engender an interest in nature.

Grant to a California county superintendent of schools to coordinate technical assistance for foster youth services. Funding is intended to support to counties throughout that state that provide foster youth with educational support. Applicants must demonstrate expertise with the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) and continuous improvement. In this role, the individual could participate in a system of support activities as an expert concerning current initiatives that support educational outcomes and transition to postsecondary opportunities for foster youth.

Grants to California Native American tribes and organizations, and public and private entities to provide under-resourced communities with technical assistance in seeking funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible activities include administrative support, grant readiness support, and support in implementing the funded project.

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity building. In addition to a monetary grant, awardees will also receive consultations, access to services and platforms, and publicity. Applicant organizations should advance a mission and programs dedicated to human rights, girls' and women’s empowerment, or LGBTQ+ causes.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to develop outreach services and materials for immigrants and refugees. Funding is intended to provide these populations with information about behavioral health. The outreach, training, and education services required by this grant are expected to increase access to evidence-based practices, provide opportunities for advocacy, and increase the number of culturally appropriate services and supports for immigrant and refugee populations.

Grants to California and Michigan nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Grants are intended to support a wide range of activities, including those related to health, education, culture, science, and general welfare. Priority is given to organizations located in the following areas: Southern California and Petoskey/Harbor Springs, Michigan.

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada high school astronomy teacher or educator to recognize exceptional contributions to astronomy education. Candidates for this award demonstrate outstanding teaching and commitment to planetarium- or classroom-based education, including the training of other educators.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for foreign language educational materials. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be used for the purchase of teaching materials and cultural items for Japanese-language courses.

Grant of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International teacher, counselor, or educator who instructs high school students to cover the costs associated with attending an educational conference. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding may be used to support registration, accommodations, and travel expenses.

Grants of $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers and counselors for financial assistance in attending professional development courses. Applicants are required to complete registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist with tuition expenses and related costs associated with university courses taking place in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025.

Grants of up to $5,000 to California arts organizations, teachers, and teaching artists for educational arts programs in disadvantaged schools in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support hands-on arts opportunities for students in grades K-12 that are held on a school campus or at an off-site location in coordination with a public school. Funded programs must take place in Oakland. Programs must serve students that attend one or more of the eligible OUSD schools.

Grants of $500 to USA and territories community organizations, libraries, and museums serving families and children for storytelling programs. Funding is intended for programs that explore and celebrate Asian/Pacific American and American Indian and Alaska Native communities through oral traditions, books, and art to provide an enriching, interactive experience.

Grants of up to $600 to California nonprofit arts organization staff and artists in eligible cities throughout the state for career development programs. Funding is intended to support mentoring and consulting fees, registration fees for training sessions, and travel and accommodations for attendance at conferences. Eligible applicants include California artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, and cultural producers, and San Francisco and San José nonprofit arts organization staff.

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, arts professionals, and individuals representing arts organizations for professional development opportunities and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community projects that are free, open to the public, and benefit underserved communities. Grants will also support attendance at professional development seminars, workshops, and training courses that are designed to enhance the applicant's professional skills. Eligible projects must be located in the City of Long Beach and benefit the Long Beach arts and cultural sector.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, filmmakers, and production companies for the creation of Holocaust-related films. Films should have an educational value and broad distribution potential. Funding may be requested for only one of the following three project phases: a) Development, b) Production, or c) Post-Production.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and institutions for educational activities related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended for projects regarding the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: documentation, education, research, new media, and film.

Grants of up to $5,000 and scholarships of up to $1,000 to California students and community organizations in eligible communities for activities related to birds and bird habitats. Grant funding is intended to support community-based initiatives and research. Scholarship funding is intended for conferences or travel. Pasadena Audubon is most interested in grant proposals that are relevant to Southern California and/or the Pacific Flyway. The Society serves the communities of Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Duarte, El Monte, La Cañada, Monterey Park, Monrovia, Montrose, Pasadena, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Temple City.

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International institutions and individuals for research and conservation projects related to wild cat species. Priority will be given to projects with a strong emphasis on conservation. Eligible proposals are those related to small cats species, namely all species of the family Felidae excluding the genera Panthera, Acinonyx, and the puma (Puma concolor).

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for existing initiatives that align with the Foundation’s priority areas, which include sports, education, and health and wellness. Programs and projects should take place in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside or Orange County.

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations for programming that benefits K-12 schoolchildren in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support enrichment programs and community service activities that engage the children and teach them the value of giving back to their community. Funded programs will take place within Stanislaus County.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives primarily in the focus areas of nutrition and hunger, youth development, social services and basic needs, and veterans and military. Requests will be accepted from nonprofits located in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, educational and research institutions, and agencies for programs that benefit the communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of arts and culture; education and STEM; the environment; community enhancements, and safety and wellness. Organizations may also submit requests for small capital funding during any of the four cycles.

Grants of $25,000 to USA MD and PhD investigators at accredited academic institutions or nonprofit medical research institutions for short-term, small research projects related to women's medical issues. Funding is intended to support studies that demonstrate promise for enhancing medical care in leading women’s health concerns, including cardiovascular disease, female cancers, the role of hormones in disease and stage-of-life health issues, and diseases and health concerns disproportionately affecting women.

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA qualifying early-stage scientists and physicians to conduct research related to women's health. Eligible research topics include, but are not limited to, female cancers, cardiovascular disease, and stage-of-life health concerns. Requests will be accepted from applicants who are currently pursuing an MD or PhD or are engaged in fellowship, postdoctoral, or similar specialty training at a US-based institution.

Grants to USA Tribal governments and Tribal nonprofits, and grants to California nonprofits, IHEs, schools, and school districts in eligible counties to improve the quality of life and address community needs. Program areas include health, education, basic needs, and culture and community development. San Manuel’s charitable giving program supports organizations that provide services in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Applications are also accepted from Tribal Governments and Tribal nonprofit organizations throughout the United States.

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that improve access to STEM career opportunities and education for women and girls of color. Funding is intended to support nonprofits focusing on career development, capacity building, increase in access, and other activities that increase the representation of women in STEM education, especially in the technology sector. F5 is committed to helping build the pipeline of tomorrow’s female changemakers and future leaders through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) Education Grants.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students to promote scientific achievements and excellence in research. Funding is intended to support hands-on learning and to encourage students and mentors to forge close working relationships.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for education and health programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended for programs that enhance STEM educational opportunities for K-12 students and programs that improve the health of local residents.

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of animal welfare, agriculture, conservation, historical preservation, education, arts and culture, college scholarship, and outreach for disadvantaged residents. Funded activities must serve residents of San Francisco, the Santa Clarita Valley of Los Angeles County, and the Santa Maria Valley in central California.

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying high school educators to provide enhanced opportunities for student organizations. Funding is intended to assist club sponsors and advisors of public and private high schools in supporting the student clubs they oversee. Requests will be accepted from club sponsors and advisors who are registered as educators with the funding source organization.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to advance their company. Participants will have access to weekly consultations, an investor boot camp, a virtual demo day, networking opportunities, and the use of the funding source's startup program. The purpose of the program is to help entrepreneurs find the funding, tools, and community to scale their startups.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Greece graduate students to conduct research and fieldwork at an institution in Greece. The purpose of the program is to support the work of overseas students conducting studies in ancient Greek law or Greek students conducting work on local excavations. Fellowships will take place at the American School for Classical Studies at Athens or at excavations affiliated with the institution.

In-kind grants of career exploration software to USA schools, IHEs, community groups, agencies, and other educational organizations serving PreK-12 students. Participants will receive software subscriptions and related equipment that exposes students to job shadowing and field trip content.

Grant of $3,000 to a California, Oregon, or Washington individual for scientific research studies related to aquatic mammals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist researchers and students who demonstrate dedication to advancing the understanding of cetaceans along the West Coast of the United States. ACS-LA funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing cetaceans.

Scholarships of $5,000 and scholarships of $10,000 to USA individuals living with epilepsy and family members or caregivers of individuals with epilepsy to pursue higher education. Funding is paid directly to the educational institution and may be used for books, tuition, and other school fees.

Fellowships to USA mathematicians from minority populations to support individual and collaborative research. Funding is intended for travel expenses, supplies, memberships, books, and any other expenses that will advance the research projects. Applicants must be mid-career mathematicians.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to fund small community projects. Applicants located outside of the USA must be able to receive the funds through a US-based nonprofit. Funding is intended for special projects that will uplift the local community.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for political research at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel within North America and living expenses while conducting research. Eligible research addresses topics related to US foreign policy, national and domestic politics, and federal policies.

Fellowships with a $5,000 stipend to USA, Canada, or international PhD or graduate students for research on aspects of Greek history. Funding is intended for the study of the Athenian Agora, and the stipend is structured to cover lodging, visas, board, travel, and other incidental costs. Fields of study may include but are not limited to, all aspects of the history and material culture of the site.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA swimming teams to help with recovery from a disaster. Funding is intended to provide relief from losses experienced by the team due to an instance of destruction or devastation, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Priority consideration will be given to requests that demonstrate the most significant need. Requests for swim team dues relief shall only be for swimmers and/or families who have been severely impacted by a disaster.

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA high-school student groups for environmental projects. Funding is intended to support students as they plan, design, and implement a sustainability project involving the community. Students must learn specific material prior to developing their projects. Teachers who guide student groups are also eligible to receive a $1,000 stipend. The goal of the program is to empower students with essential environmental knowledge, practical skills, and a sense of community responsibility, fostering a lifelong commitment to sustainability.

Fellowships of $7,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral students for research related to political economy. Fellows will participate in colloquia related to developing techniques and strategies to explore themes and questions related to political economy. Eligible expenses include travel, accommodation, and meals.

Fellowships with stipends of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral students enrolled at universities to pursue studies related to political economy. In addition to the stipend, the program will arrange lodging, airfare, and meals for fellows. Graduate students from any discipline may participate.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD students to participate in online symposiums related to political economy. The purpose of the program is to support students who have a teaching or research interest in the subject. In addition to the stipend, fellows will have travel, accommodation, and meals covered by the program.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International doctoral students from any discipline to participate in a fellowship to explore themes related to political economy, including morality, markets, sociality, and culture. In addition to the $7,000 stipend, the fellowship includes travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International graduate students to participate in a fellowship related to political economy. The purpose of the program is to offer opportunities for students to explore policy-relevant research, policy analysis, and other related topics.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International graduate students enrolled in accredited universities to participate in an online program to explore ideas and concepts related to political economy. Fellows may be studying a wide range of disciplines, including law, political science, economics, public policy, sociology, and history.

Fellowships of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students from eligible topics of study to conduct research related to the US Capitol. Funding is intended for students of history, American studies, museum studies, and the arts to advance research projects related to the art and architecture of the US Capitol.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a variety of community services. Funding is intended for musical education for talented children and youth, for programs to preserve Yiddish culture, and to assist new immigrants to the USA through housing, job training, language, and more.

Award to a USA judge to recognize their contributions to civic education in their local community and their state at large. Eligible civic education activities can include courtroom tours, the creation of classroom curriculum, assisting with mock trials, visiting classrooms, and more.

Grants of $20,000 to USA early-career artists in the visual, literary, and musical arts to support the creation of new projects. Funding is intended to cover the costs of materials, production, research, and anything else that goes into creating new works of art in the relevant fields.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Colombia institutions of higher education for collaborations on climate change solutions. Applicants are required to join the funding source's network prior to applying for a grant. Funding is intended to promote partnerships between institutions that will promote collaborative research projects and training and exchange programs related to climate change.

Grants of $250 and grants of $500 to USA and Canada young people for youth-led volunteer projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to support projects carried out by children and youth between the ages of 5 and 25 that provide opportunities for young volunteers from different social backgrounds to create meaningful connections with their peers, caring adults, and community partners, while developing social awareness and relationship skills. Projects must take place during Global Youth Service Day or Youth Service Month in the spring of 2025. $250 grantees will be required to engage at least 25 other youth as volunteers while $500 grantees have a 50-youth volunteer minimum requirement.

Fellowships to USA bioscientists who recently earned their undergraduate degrees for tropical biodiversity research. The program is intended to give young scientists work and research experience by embedding them with existing research teams for a year. Fellows will be sent to join research teams in Panama.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, rescue groups, shelters, and sanctuaries for programs that enhance the lives of elderly canines. Funds may be used to develop programs that promote foster care, adoption, hospice, medical care, and training. The Grey Muzzle Organization provides funding for senior dog programs nationwide

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal organizations, and IHEs to promote employment and economic opportunities for veterans experiencing homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

In-kind donations of books, resources, and instructional materials to USA organizations to enhance adult literacy programs. Funding is intended to support services and programming in the areas of adult literacy and adult basic education. Eligible organizations include CBOs, libraries, NGOs, workforce organizations, corrections organizations, and other organizations providing adult basic education.

Grants to California nonprofit arts organizations and schools to enhance arts and cultural opportunities for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts projects, programs, and arts in schools. The goal of the program is to develop, encourage, and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative, and cultural activity in the City of Carlsbad and the Northern San Diego County region.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and tribes to increase the capacity of mental health organizations run by families raising children with mental health disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants of $15,000 to California school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education to develop or expand school breakfast programs and summer meal programs. Eligible projects are those that benefit K-12 students under the age of eighteen. Funding is intended for school sites where at least 20% of the student population is eligible for free or reduced meals.

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for programs serving low-to-moderate income populations, and priority will be given to proposals benefitting under-resourced communities.

Grants to USA state and local governments, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to assist individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that promote the implementation of findings that were gained from the funding source's research and development projects.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at universities, hospitals, and institutions for projects related to the study of cancer. The funding source encourages proposals addressing a broad range of cancer research, including theoretical and experimental research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention.

Grants to USA Historically Black, Native American, and Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education and Indian tribes for activities that optimize the social inclusion and self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the development of methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that will benefit these disadvantaged residents, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities.