Grants of up to $35,000 and technical support to USA school districts to develop and implement healthier school food programs. This three-year program helps schools transition from food that is highly processed to healthier and more nutritional options that are prepared from scratch. The grant provides school districts wit...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories libraries, agencies, schools, and nonprofits for improvements to rural and small libraries. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for enhancements of school libraries at all educational levels, improving digital access an...

Grants and in-kind donations valued at $2,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and schools to create an educational bee hive program for K-12 students. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities to observe bees up close ...

Grants of $10,000 to teams of USA community nonprofit organizations and Native American youth for health and wellness programs that will benefit the local Native American community. Community nonprofits will mentor one Native American youth through the process of completing the project.

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 public and private schools and nonprofit organizations for new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be made for educational edible gardens that grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and grains. Funding is also intended to support classroom curricul...

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to support outdoor learning areas that engage children - preschool to high school -...

Awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 to USA and Puerto Rico Latino high school seniors to honor outstanding academic achievements and community involvement. Recipients must attend a regional event at their own cost. Awards are intended to recognize excellence in multiple categories such as community service; business and e...

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International teachers and counselors for necessary resources to enrich the instruction of AP classes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, supplies, field trips, and materials. Funding may be used to assist high school teachers of any Advanced Placement subject.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for unconventional and innovative strategies to promote health. Funding is intended for creative and original strategies that support the Fund's mission of fostering a culture of health in the nation. The goal of the program is to explore; to look into the future an...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. Priority will be given to programs that demonstrate a need for financial support. The intent is to build capaci...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and resources to enhance the delivery of STEAM courses. NSHSS strives to provide resources to assist teachers in thei...

Prizes of $10,000, $15,000, and $30,000 to USA teams of students in grades 6 through 12 for winning projects that offer creative solutions to environmental concerns in the areas of land and water, and air and climate. Topics can address the issues of pollution, deforestation, biodiversity, global warming, or water conserva...

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 ...

Opportunity for USA public school teachers of grades 6-12 to engage students in STEM-related projects that will address community issues and empower students to give back to their communities. Contest finalists and winners will be chosen at the state and national levels, and winners will receive technology prize packages.

Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 to USA and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an...

Grants to USA and territories community organizations, government agencies, schools, and businesses to purchase new playground systems for local communities. Funding is intended is to help communities provide children and families with more opportunities for play. Funding is available for the following playground systems: ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where the Funding Source has a business presence for crime prevention programs. Applicants must contact local program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that are focused on preventing crime and promoting community safety activit...

Grants to Liberty, Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit community residents. Priority will be given to applicants that have a primary focus in one of the following areas of interest: aging, arts and culture, community development, education and youth services, health and life science, or ...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, volunteer fire companies, and chambers of commerce for programs that focus on promoting safety, community development, and education in local communities.

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for human services, education, cultural, and healthcare programs in Kansas City. Priority will be given to children's health and education, health and support for older adults, and to support local hospitals. Grant requests for general operating support and program support will be...

Awards to recognize USA K-12 teachers for their exceptional dedication to teaching patriotism and Americanism to their students. One elementary school, middle school, and high school teacher will be selected at the national level. Teachers who promote flag etiquette, civic responsibility, and patriotism are prime candidate...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and ...

Grants to Missouri nonprofits, government agencies, school districts, and churches for programs that impact the health of individuals in the Aurora, Verona, and Marionville area. Funding is intended to support new or already developed programs that address mental health and substance abuse problems among youth and young ad...

Grants to Jackson County, Missouri nonprofit organizations for school-based anti-drug and anti-violence programs. Funding is intended to support the delivery of Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Sensitive services to Jackson County residents. Eligible prevention programs must be developed in cooperation and collaboration wit...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to empower young women by providing healthy reproductive education. Emphasis is placed on programs serving women who lack access to unbiased information regarding reproductive health and their options in life. The Anna Lalor Burdick (ALB) Program supp...

Award of $5,000 to a USA high school drama and theater teacher to recognize outstanding dedication to teaching theater arts to high school students. In addition to the cash award, an additional $1,000 will be awarded to the honoree’s school to enhance the high school theatre or drama program.

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants starting at $5,000 to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative classroom-based projects in math and science. Previous grants have funded mentoring programs, electronics courses, and biochemical research projects.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, individuals, groups, and organizations for activities that support women’s barbershop vocal music education and performances. Funding is intended for programs such as education workshops or seminars, music festivals, or other music education events. While young women a...

Grants of up to $500 or equipment valued at up to $1,500 to USA K-12 public schools and IHEs to support amateur radio classroom projects. Applications must demonstrate a well-conceived plan to use the resources to engage students and a working relationship with local ham radio volunteers who will provide mentoring support ...

Grants averaging $350 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches for community arts programs and services. Funding is intended to support youth arts education, arts services, community arts programs, and leadership training in order to enhance the capacity and strength of arts organizations over ...

Grants to Missouri and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, community resilience, and inclusive mobility. Programs that are eligible for funding will take place in Lincoln and St. Charles Counties, Missouri and in Jackson and Madison Counties, Tennessee. Key areas of program support:...

Award of $5,000 to a USA high school theater or drama teacher, and an award of $1,000 to the recipient's school, for exceptional contributions to the field of theater education and a commitment to equity and diversity. Eligible candidates are current public high school teachers with at least five to eight years of service ...

Grants to Missouri and Illinois public, private, and charter schools in the St. Louis area for creative classroom projects that prepare students for a technology-rich future. Funding is intended for projects that motivate teachers, engage students, and generate excitement and enthusiasm for learning.

Grants of $1,000 and $2,000 and in-kind donations valued at $250 to eligible USA K-12 public, private, and charter schools for programs to start a new school garden or expand an existing school garden. Funding is intended for schools where at least 40% of the students qualify for reduced-price or free meals. Applicants mus...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofits and for-profits, for creative interventions to end poverty on a mass scale. Funding is intended to launch a pilot of the proposed program in any region of the world where extreme poverty exists.

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Grants to USA nonprofits for financial, management, and community relations support to develop innovative PreK-12 public schools in underserved communities. Funding is intended to support new, innovative public schools that will prepare young people to finish high school ready to create and live the lives they want. These ...

Grants ranging from $100 to $600 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for a wide variety of public food garden projects. Projects may include school gardens, community gardens, food bank gardens, senior gardens, and homeless shelter gardens.

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for the provision of shelter services for unaccompanied alien children with refugee status. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible service providers include group homes, state-licensed shelters, and...

Grants averaging just over $4,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities including public schools, colleges, and law enforcement agencies for projects that promote and encourage shooting range activities, hunting safety, and responsible firearms use. Funding is also available for capital improvements t...

Grants to St. Louis area, Missouri nonprofit organizations and congregations for programs that benefit the local Jewish community. Funding is intended to engage and reach out to future generations and create an embracing, vibrant local Jewish community. The Foundation strives to create a community that is attractive to you...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin educators to teach youth about sustainable agriculture. Consideration will be given to projects that encourage youth and their parents to engage with sustainable practices and ...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to Missouri public libraries, and school libraries in communities without summer public library programs, to improve or create new summer library programs for adults, teens, and children. Priority will be given to projects that involve school and public library partnerships, projects t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be requested for general operating support, projects and programs, and capital su...

Fellowships of $30,000 per year to USA post-doctoral investigators for research in child and adolescent ADHD, depression, and access to mental health care. Applicants must first be nominated by pre-approved institutions. Funding is intended for candidates at American medical institutions for research projects that will dir...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to Carthage, Missouri nonprofits for literary, educational, scientific, and charitable purposes, including the arts and the prevention of cruelty to animals. Requests for capital support of playgrounds and public parks and requests for outdoor recreation programs will occasionally be c...

Fellowships of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students for research projects in child psychology. The purpose of the program is to prepare psychology students for careers in pediatric, child-clinical, developmental, and educational psychopathology and to support the advancement of knowledge in those are...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA or St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 26, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of music and performing arts, entrepreneurship, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide financial support t...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals for research to enhance the quality of PreK-12 STEM education (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science). Projects should build upon fundamental research in STEM education and existing research and development. All r...