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...

Awards to USA and Canada psychologists, ages 65 years old and up, in recognition of a distinguished career and enduring contribution to the field of psychology. There are four categories for these awards, each recognizing a different aspect of contribution to the field. Award Categories: 1. Gold Medal Award for Life...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories dental organizations, dental schools, universities, and government or community-based nonprofit groups for innovative projects that will improve access to oral health care for those in need. Applicants must submit a proposal summary prior to submitting a full application. T...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education for user authentication software that offers staff and students safer access to applications and higher security levels for their accounts. Because passwords are no longer sufficient to protect user information, alte...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic and research institutions for research and empirical studies assessing the health effects of actions taken to improve air quality. A preliminary application must be submitted before applying. Funding may be used for larger studies or for smaller-scale methods development st...

Grants to USA and territories researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations to design and research pilot projects that increase the understanding of safety in offshore gas and oil operations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding Priorities The Gulf Research Program seek...

Grants starting at $15,000 to St. Louis County, Missouri nonprofit arts and culture organizations for general organizational support. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support the production and presentation of ongoing artistic activities that are open t...

Grants to USA and Canada academic faculty for new, creative approaches to pediatric oncology research. An LOI is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research projects that represent a change in direction or an idea that marks a new direction for an investigator. Alex’s Lemonade Sta...

Grants to USA and territories public and private nonprofits, tribal governments, academic institutions, and agencies for research focused on community health, health equity, and climate change. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal to be considered for this grant. Funding is intended to support research into a rang...

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. To start the application process, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Funding is intended to accelerat...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers, officers, and board members of eligible organizations to support wildlife conservation research. Applicants are required to submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Proposals should focus on the research and conservation of a speci...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit, governmental, and school-based libraries to address significant opportunities and challenges in the archival and library fields. Applicants must first submit a preliminary proposal. Funding is intended to support one of the following three goals: lifelong learnin...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, agencies, libraries, and schools to enhance libraries through professional development and training of library employees. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application and should register online at least two weeks before applying. The Laura Bush 21st Cent...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International emerging investigators for blood cancer research. Preference will be given to projects that focus on lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, and MDS. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for individuals that are in t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Priority areas include arts, c...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to Kansas and Missouri individual artists and arts professionals in the Kansas City metropolitan area for career-advancing projects. Preliminary applications are due June 8, 2018. These grants offer direct support to qualified individuals for projects and activities that have the potentia...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit veteran service organizations for programs that support veterans, including veterans with disabilities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding may be used for unique programs that provide physical and mental recovery services. Examples of eligible project...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative social sciences research addressing the increase of alternative work arrangements in the US workforce. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation invites proposals for research examining both the causes and consequences of alternative work arra...

Grants to St. Louis, Missouri nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents with substance abuse and mental health problems. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to applying. The goal of the fund is to enhance the quality of life of city residents by investing and participating in a coordinated system...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA small farms in multiple states for projects that strengthen their ability to operate in more economically and/or environmentally sustainable ways, and increase community involvement. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be used for f...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individual artists and collectives for experimental art projects that explore ideas in technology and culture. Funding is intended to provide artists with financial support for new projects as well as in-kind contributions from the Los Angeles Co...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in states where the funding source has a business presence for services and programs that promote family literacy. Funding is intended to support children's education, Parent and Child Together Time (PACT), and adult education instruction.

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries to implement or expand summer reading programs in states where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs targeting readers with learning disabilities, PreK-12 students who are new readers, and readers who...

Opportunity and stipend of up to $20,000 per year to USA and Territories individuals affiliated with qualifying institutions to participate in a leadership development program addressing public health issues in the United States. Additional funds of up to $35,000 will also be available for activities related to the impleme...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators at accredited academic and nonprofit research institutions for studies that explore the translational potential and basic biology of stem cells. Funding is intended to encourage innovative and bold scientists with the potential to transform the field of st...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral fellows, Neurology residents, and university postdoctoral faculty for independent research projects in epilepsy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to give young researchers a chance to develop a separat...

Residencies of $1,500 and $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual artists to provide studio space in Boston’s historic South End neighborhood, as well as creative and professional support. The residencies are intended to develop the artists' focus on public engagement and dialogue. Jurors will select one ...

Awards of up to $12,500 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for a significant work of journalism in any medium on a public interest subject that has not been widely-reported. The awards are intended to underwrite the research and writing of a produced or published article which brings new understanding to an unde...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career scholars and doctoral students to participate in a summer workshop program researching the social sciences using a biological approach. Participation includes reimbursement for most participant costs, including housing, most meals, and travel expenses up to a set ...

Internships to USA, Canada, and International college and graduate students, and recent graduates, to travel to Alaska to address the local conservation issues. The program targets students who are planning a career path in conservation and are willing to make a long-term commitment to preserving and protecting the pristin...

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

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for branding development, marketing strategies, website design, and creative services. The goal of the program is to help charitable organizations strengthen their marketing and branding efforts through: - Brand assessment and development - Ide...

Fellowships providing a stipend of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico masters students, doctoral candidates, and postgraduate scholars to support ongoing research or writing in the field of cartoon or caricature art. Applicants must be engaged in dissertation or thesis research, or postgraduate research within three y...

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, schools, and agencies for developing and expanding garden programs for youth. Funding is intended to bring greenspaces to more communities and to specifically encourage youth interest in gardening. Winners will be selected based on their commit...

Grants to Jackson County, Missouri nonprofit organizations and agencies for drug use prevention programs. Funding will be awarded to innovative and evidence-based programs that address drug and substance abuse prevention and the prevention of violent or drug-related crimes. COMBAT funding can be in the form of regular f...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $45,000 to USA nonprofits in partnership with artists, ensembles, producers, and presenters of high artistic standard with a history of outstanding work in contemporary performance. Funds may be used to support projects that contain a live performance. MAP supports original live performan...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri nonprofits for breast health education projects, travel and conference scholarships. Funding is intended to increase the capacity of effective breast health and breast cancer screening programs. In addition, Komen Ozark will be funding capacity buildin...

Grants of $400 to USA youth, ages 5-25, for community projects that help stop childhood hunger. Eligible projects should be youth-led and engage youth volunteers. Additional sustainability grants are also available for $400 to continue current work in this area. Projects should take place on Global Youth Service Day, April...

Grants to USA and Canada degree-granting institutions for programs that provide training opportunities and support for physicians to pursue successful careers as independent investigators. Eligible programs are those that are innovative, have a prominent research component, involve enthusiastic and passionate staff, and ar...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and for-profit organizations and Russia non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to expand cooperation and communication between the United States and Russia. Funding may be used to promote collaboration in cultural and professional areas ...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public school districts, and local government agencies to benefit rural communities in the Ozarks region. Funding may be used to support new programs, existing programs, or for general operating support. Eligible program areas include: - Ani...

In-kind support and resources to USA, Canada, and Mexico government agencies and regional authorities to participate in a large-scale smart technology program to improve urban areas. Funding is intended to give cities the technological resources and support services needed to create sustainable communities that will benefi...

Award to a USA or Canada fire and life safety educator to recognize leadership and efforts to increase community safety. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments or fire marshal’s offices. Consideration will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria: -Use NFPA e...

Grants averaging $22,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that raise national awareness of the need for economic education. Funding is intended for programs that engage youth and the general public in economic education or create a demand for greater economic literacy. The Board of Trustees will give special ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for youth-led programs that support food-related community activities. The public will participate in selecting finalist applicants. Funding is intended for long ranging initiatives that strengthen communities, empower residents, and serve those most in need. The organiz...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Israel academic institution faculty members for research related to anorexia nervosa. Funding is intended for research that has the potential to reveal the underlying biological factors of anorexia. Previous experience and qualifications of the applicant in conducting innovative research are imp...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International new and emerging individual artists, as well as art groups, organizations, and collectives. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. This program funds highly interactive, community-driven works of art that prioritize communi...

Grants to USA nursing and medical educators to support career development and innovative educational approaches. Funding is intended to provide the financial support needed for medical educators to focus on creating and implementing the innovative reforms necessary to bring medical education up-to-date with the changing ne...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Canada, USA, and Territories IHE faculty, as well as high school math teachers (in conjunction with IHE faculty) for projects to encourage girls and women to study mathematics. Funding is intended to support innovative initiatives that encourage women to study and persist in mathematics as an acad...

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA, territories, and Canada mathematical sciences IHE faculty members to engage underrepresented students in mathematics. Projects may target middle school, high school, or post-secondary students. The program is intended to promote the pursuit and enjoyment of mathematics by students who are mem...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International start-up companies to participate in an intensive 12-week accelerator program. Participating companies will benefit from cash investments, access to staff interns, software deals and perks, mentor support, and follow-up capital support. Participants are required to be full-tim...

Grants of $10,000 to Missouri nonprofits for programs that will enhance the health of residents in eligible communities. The goal of the Foundation will be to improve the health of local residents by addressing mental health issues, improving access to health care for underserved and under-insured populations, and reducing...

Grants of up to $10,000 to St. Louis, Missouri nonprofits for projects and programs to improve the lives of local residents, with an emphasis on addressing inequity issues in the community. Funding is intended to reduce disparities that undermine the local quality of life, and create access to opportunities and resources t...

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

Prizes to USA, territories, and Canada K-12 student teams for participation in a technology competition. The purpose of this competition is to encourage students to use the tools of science combined with their imagination to explore and create a future vision for technology. Students work in groups of two, three or fou...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri and Kansas nonprofits for programs that promote opportunity and equity for women of all ages. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs focused on economic development or civic engagement. The Women’s Foundation funds programs, pro...

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions to support the teaching careers and research efforts of young faculty working in the chemical sciences. Applicants are judged on research accomplishments, ability to attract funding, and a demonstrated commitment to education. The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards...

Fellowships to USA mid-career professionals working at nonprofits, government agencies, and academic institutions to engage with the federal health policy process in Washington, DC. The fellowship provides exemplary health professionals and social and behavioral scientists the opportunity to learn more about health and hea...

Grants to USA and Canada academic researchers who are faculty or adjunct faculty members at a North American degree-granting institution. Funding is intended to support the development of innovative approaches and new methodologies in regulatory science. These changes will ultimately inform the regulatory decisions that th...

Grants valued at up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 school and accredited IHEs for solutions that enhance the use of information technology (IT). Funding is intended to help schools streamline their Financial Aid procedures by increasing the number of financial aid applications while lowering the per-stud...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit theaters, collaboratives, and individual theater artists for children's theater initiatives that promote racial equity, inclusion, and diversity. Funding is intended to support groundbreaking projects that develop new concepts, engage underserved communities, and have a meaningful im...

In-kind grants valued at $22,495 to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and public sector organizations to implement safety technology to ensure that students and others on campus receive immediate emergency assistance. Grantees receive access to an emergency application that integrates with existing th...

Awards to USA and Canada middle and high schools to recognize innovative science education programs for students in grades 6-12. The purpose of this program is to support outstanding approaches in science lab instruction that utilize limited laboratory and school resources. This program also seeks to raise awareness and ex...

Fellowships starting at $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that explore how to fight economic inequality. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Fellows are expected to work on a related topic of their choice and to produce work in a medium of their choosing, such as boo...

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 valued at $67,000 to USA and territories, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico educational institutions for specially designed classrooms to promote active learning. Funding is intended to provide furniture, training, and learning environment evaluation measurement tools for classrooms serving up to 30 students in school...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind services to California, Texas, Oklahoma, Oregon, Kansas, and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible cities to help establish technology centers and programs for teenagers. Funding is intended to support community-based organizations that have an existing afer-school teen program an...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to Missouri public, school, and academic libraries for new or expanded library programs for all ages. Funding is intended for programs to improve literacy in local communities, particularly for high-risk populations. Priority is given to programs with a focus on workforce development. ...

Award of $3,500 to a USA or Canada library that demonstrates the greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the library organization. For the purpose of this grant program, a library organization is defined as any of the following: - Individual library; - Library s...

Awards of $5,000 to USA public, school, and academic libraries to recognize exemplary cultural or thematic library programming that addresses specific community needs, has a measurable impact, and involves active community planning and participation. An eligible cultural/thematic program is one that features the humanitie...

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and university and college faculty for research projects and published material related to the Holocaust. Applicants from all disciplines are encouraged to apply for funds. Funding is intended to help graduate students and faculty members complete p...

Grants to USA nonprofits for recreational programs for adults and children that have physical challenges. Eligible projects are those that provide fun events such as day trips, athletics, and recreational activities. All applicants must be organizations that primarily serve individuals with physical challenges.

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...

Award of $20,000 to a USA individual researcher to recognize outstanding published work that has furthered innovation in healthcare delivery, financing, as well as the implementation or organization of healthcare policy. The awardee will be selected according to the following criteria: -Originality and creativity of th...

Awards of $15,000 and $20,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding contributions to writing and reporting on healthcare delivery and financing, and the impact of healthcare policy. Entries will be judged on the quality of reporting, relevance, the impact on healthcare policy, and new insights offered. One award wil...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 to Missouri public libraries for website redesign, technology updates, or technology replacements. Funding is intended for new hardware and software, with priority given to improvements in access for persons with disabilities, installing new wireless systems, and creating a new library...

Fellowships of $45,000 per year for up to two years to USA, Canada, and International universities to provide a scientist with salary support for research projects to improve medical treatments for fragile X syndrome. Priority is given to research with a translational or preclinical focus on fragile X, which has the potent...

Award of $6,000 to a USA K-12 teacher to recognize exceptional leadership in geoscience education. Teachers that are eligible for nomination should have full-time teaching experience for at least three years and be currently teaching about natural resources for at least one unit per year. Teachers who include subjects rele...

Fellowships with an award of $60,000 to USA and Puerto Rico female postdoctoral scientists who have contributed to the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and a demonstrated commitment to serving as role models for youth. Consideration is given to talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representi...

Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible states for community beautification and public greening projects. Eligible projects will improve the environment through natural landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral displays, and healthy urban forests along CN's rail lines. Prior...

Matching grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA cooperatives to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to projects that increase farming safety for rural communities and cultivate agricultural leaders. Successful projects previously supported include local 4-H and FFA programs and grain engulfment and fire ...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to promote computer science and computational thinking educational opportunities for PreK-12 students. Proposals are invited for researcher-practitioner partnerships that aim to increase participation in CS and CT formal STEM learning all all grade levels...

Opportunity for USA middle-school STEM teachers to participate in a three-year summer training program in Washington, D.C. The training program helps teachers gain new skills, develop projects, incorporate museum learning into their curriculum, and meet fellow STEM educators from across the United States. The program is he...

Grants of up to $15,000 to academic scientists or trainees at USA and Canada degree-granting institutions for travel funds associated with biomedical research. Trainees can be post-doctoral candidates or fellows. Grants are intended for domestic or international travel to another lab for collaborations to address biomedica...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for charitable work and innovative projects and research. A funding inquiry is due August 31, 2018. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of science and the big questions, character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, ex...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society, and to come together on common issues. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level, as identified by experts in...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, materials recovery facilities, and for-profit organizations to initiate a plastics recycling program in local communities throughout the country. Funding and technical assistance are intended to support the Funding Source's new innovative progr...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that foster mutual understanding and communication between citizens of the two countries. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Applications are invited for public opinion and communication projects that raise awareness about the US in Japan and vice-versa, as well as p...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for initiatives, exchanges, and studies related to US-Japan policy. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. The purpose of this program is to respond to policy-related needs as identified by practitioners and experts in the US-Japan policy studies field. The Foundation is open to inno...

Fellowships and awards of up to $50,000 to USA early-career researchers with an M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D., PharmD, DO, or equivalent degree to support research and training in an area related to epilepsy. An LOI must be submitted prior to the full application. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research stu...

Grants ranging between $10,000 and $40,000 to USA nonprofits for programs that improve healthcare delivery to adults with developmental disabilities. Preference may be given to organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. An LOI must be submitted prior to a full application. Proposals must describe an explicit, identifiabl...

Fellowships of up to $50,000 to USA qualified postdoctoral fellows conducting research in the field of epilepsy. Prior to submitting a full grant application, an LOI must be submitted. Funding is intended to support postdoctoral trainees conducting basic, translational, or clinical research into the causes, treatment, an...

Fellowships of up to $30,000 to USA predoctoral students working on dissertation research and studying with a mentor who is an expert in epilepsy-related topics. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for a full range of basic, clinical, and translational epilesy...

Grants of up to $50,000 to recently independent researchers with an M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D., PharmD, RN, or equivalent degree to support research in an area related to epilepsy. An LOI must be submitted prior to the full application. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research studies of disease mechanism...

Grants to USA state, territory, and tribal governments to implement natural hazard mitigation strategies. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations at least four weeks prior to the deadline. The purpose of this program is to reduce the overall risk to individuals and property from natural hazards, while...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, Territorial organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, and publicly funded organizations to increase legal services available for victims of gender-based violence. Applicants must initiate required registrations two weeks before applying. The Legal Assistance for Vict...

Grants to USA and territories state, tribal, and local governments for projects that help diminish or eliminate the risk of repetitive structure damage as a result of flooding. Funds will be provided for flood hazard mitigation projects, plan development, technical assistance, and management costs. Program Overview, Ob...

Grants to USA and territories state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations for the assessment and clean up of contaminated properties. Required registrations may take at least one month to complete. Funding may be used to inventory, prevent, assess, reuse, and clean up brownfield sites. A brownfield...

Grants of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International as-yet unpublished individuals for projects that explore and research new aspects of film and the film industry. Priority will go to projects that address underrepresented topics within the field of film scholarship. Funding is intended for original English-language proje...

Grants averaging $50,000 to USA nonprofit hospitals to purchase new equipment for neonatal intensive care units. Applicants must demonstrate that there is a specific need or purpose for the neonatal equipment. Qualified hospitals must have an intensive care neonatal unit in order to apply.