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Grants of $6,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities and related social sciences disciplines, and from indepen...
Grants to USA college graduates, young professionals, and graduate students for international exchange programs. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities for research, teaching, and learning in a wide range of disciplines. Program opportunities include teaching English abroad, creative arts research and s...
Grants to USA and Virgin Islands nonprofit historically Black colleges and universities in multiple states to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the study and teaching of the humanities by developing new...
Grants to USA community colleges and two-year IHEs for projects to augment humanities programming and curricula. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage the schools' efforts to teach students about different educational and career paths and to ...
Grants to USA IHEs to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, such as planning, course revision, resource development. Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities strengthen t...
Grant and in-kind services to a USA, Canada, and International filmmaker to support a unique film project budgeted at less than $500,000 that contributes to society. Funding is intended to support a film that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant. Eligible projects include feature-length films, short...
Fellowships of $35,000 to USA, Canada, and International film industry professionals for screenwriting mentorship in scientific and technological subject areas. In addition to a cash grant, fellows will participate in a two-month residency where experienced members of the film industry will guide them in developing screenp...
Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for arts activities and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of production. Applicants must apply under one of the following categories: artist ...
Grants of $1,000 to Kansas and Missouri individual artists in eligible locations to address urgent financial needs resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to help artists whose incomes have been impacted by the pandemic and who need assistance with basic expenses such as food, rent, med...
Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International scholars with an advanced degree to conduct research. Fellowships are intended for researchers with an interest in social science and humanities projects. The Funding Source has a special interest in those projects that demonstrate relevance to contemporary challenges. Interdi...
Grants to USA Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for social and economic development and capacity building opportunities for tribal governments. Funding is intended to support community-driven projects that preserve Native cultures, increase self-sufficiency, and promote commun...
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. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level. The Foundation supports pro...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the digital preservation of historical and cultural resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding will support project implementation, as well as planning, assessment, and...
Grants of $1,500 to USA individual artists to support art projects. Eligible art disciplines include visual arts projects and new fine crafts. Funding is intended to support the creation of artwork and to help artists continue their work and undertake new projects. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to increase public appr...
Awards of $5,000 to USA school libraries to recognize outstanding programming. Eligible recipients are libraries in K-8 private and public schools, and eligible focus areas of humanities programming include: arts and culture, languages, and social studies. The program should be coordinated and initiated by the school libra...
Grants of $200 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individual artists for relief from financial hardship caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In-kind support includes access to resources and programs to enable artists to continue pursuing the arts in an economically viable manner through the fal...
Grants to USA IHEs that serve Hispanic populations to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to augment humanities teaching and learning through the implementation of new resources, courses of study, and programs, or enha...
Opportunity for USA artists to receive financial assistance. The purpose of this program is to respond to urgent needs of individuals who can not work because of injuries, mishaps, or illnesses. Eligible applicants are artists, actors, singers, authors, dancers, directors, producers, choreographers, musicians, and screenwr...
Opportunity for USA individual artists to display their artwork at a new building in Wyoming. Artwork will be commissioned for the exterior of the facility as well as for walkways, and may be in any genre, style, or medium. Requests will be accepted from qualified applicants demonstrating expertise and previous experience ...
Grants of $5,000 to USA individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Practicing artists must be able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories independent producers and production companies to fund the production and post-production of non-fiction programs related to indigenous Pacific Islanders. Projects must be intended for broadcast on national public television.
Opportunity for USA individual artists to exhibit original artwork at a public facility located in Wyoming. Artwork will be commissioned for the interior of the building, including murals, small sculptures, 2D work, site-specific installations, and wall-mounted relief work. Requests will be accepted from qualified applican...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations to benefit residents of the Greater Kansas City area. The Foundation supports organizations working in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization. Funding is intended to serve organizations that ...
Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, institutions, and organizations for the conservation of home and amateur audiovisual materials and their digital transfers. Funding is intended to help cover the costs of products and services by professional film and video labs for the preservation of personal and public cultural...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Kansas and Missouri nonprofits in eligible areas for activites that benefit the local community. Consideration will be given to proposals in areas including, but not limited to, health and life sciences, education and youth services, arts and culture, social services and families, community devel...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for activities that strengthen the community. Areas of focus include arts and culture, education, health, human services, humanities, and community improvement and capacity building. Eligible organizations serve residents of the Greater Kansas City M...
Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for vital community needs. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of medical care for underserved populations, medical research, health care, education, culture, and human services. The Foundation supports organizations that serve the residents o...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations and synagogues in eligible locations to help cover the costs associated with using a local community theater. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist with rental and technical fees at the Lewis and Shi...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for community services and activities. Funding is intended to provide and promote health care, educational and cultural programming, and human services. Requests for program support and general operating support will be considered. The Foundation...
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. Primary support areas include ...
Awards of $7,500 to USA practicing Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts, demonstrated by work in any medium, from literary to visual to performing, in both contemporary and traditional forms. Nominations are invited on behalf of established artists with a documented affiliation of a United States ...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA filmmaker to create a film with a social justice theme. Funding is intended to support the production of creative and high-quality films that inspire social change. Eligible films must be based on the experience of South Asian Americans and must represent South Asian individuals in the cast, crew, ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for civic educational programs and activities. Funding is intended to support teacher training as well as activities that educate and engage the public in the political process and government. Foundation grants are generally restricted to programming in Texas, New Me...
Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts and cultural activities, including urban design, and occasionally for educational activities. Priority will be given to projects involving the creation, acquisition, or improvement of items o...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pro...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for efforts to build and strengthen Muslim communities around the country. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that have the realistic potential to create a meaningful positive transformation for Muslims.
Grants of $7,500 and in-kind support to USA artists for career-building activities. Funding is intended to help early-career jewelry artists build their businesses. Grantees will have the opportunity to create a business plan, design a national jewelry line, and win valuable resources, including supplies and press recognit...
Grants of up to $500 to USA Black women artists for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for applicants that have lost gigs, opportunities, or income due to COVID-19 or as a stipend for an on-going creative project. The goal of the funding source is to continue empowering black women and ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). A Letter of Inquiry is required before submitting a full application. Particular interest is given to exhibitions that will travel outside th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible entrepreneurs for support in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to enable minority fashion designers to expand their business. Eligible applicants are BIPOC designers with independent labels who have been in business for two or more ye...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofits for collaborative arts and cultural projects that address community issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects are those that utilize a partnership between a local government entity and no...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and institutions of higher education to develop and produce humanities-related media projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete. Funding is intended to support television, podcast, radio, a...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to produce and distribute humanities-themed documentary films and film series. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long as one month to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that promote understanding of A...
Award of $30,000 to a USA individual to recognize artistic contributions that have enhanced the community. The award recipient will also receive additional financial and in-kind support for further learning, collaboration, and professional development. The purpose of this program is to honor an artist, civic design profess...
Award of $2,000 to recognize a USA, Canada, or International scholar or performer for outstanding contributions to historical musical performing practices. Awards are intended to subsidize the publication costs of articles, monographs or editions, as well as public performance, recordings or other projects.
Grants to Kansas City, Missouri nonprofit neighborhood organizations to support social, historic, cultural, ethnic, recreational, and educational activities that enhance local neighborhoods. Funding is intended for projects that are carried out in conjunction with the promotion of Kansas City as a center for convention, i...
Award of $25,000 to a USA emerging fiction author for a compilation of short fiction. The award is intended to give the author the financial backing necessary to go on and create further excellent works of fiction. Works submitted for consideration must be published in 2020 and must be the author's first published book.