Grants ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, for-profits, school districts, and housing authorities for graduate student dissertation research to inform policies relevant to early education practices. Funding is intended to produce research that will improve the practice and policies of early c...

Grants of up to $25,000 per year and grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the availability of grief support services for underserved children and youth. The purpose of this grant is to expand programs to support bereaved children and teens who are not currently benefiting from existin...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and local and tribal government agencies for school-based programs to address youth victimization and violence. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support evidence-based prevention, intervention, and accountability efforts in a scho...

Prizes ranging from $300 to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International groups of two to three students ages 13-24 to come up with innovative solutions to business challenges and global issues, as identified by the United Nations. Groups must brainstorm and write a one-minute commercial storyboard and script describing their ...

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...

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a competition and receive funds to start or expand a business or to develop a product. The program is intended to encourage and support entrepreneurial thinking in high school students. Applicants compete to win financial support and feedback from successful entrep...

In-Kind Grants of $200 gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended to support service campaigns for animals, people, and the environment. Successful applications will demonstrate elements of service learning, youth leadership, and c...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative solutions to address human trafficking, domestic violence, and the well-being of low-income immigrants in the United States. Eligible organizations are those that offer creative solutions to immigrant-related problems, advance immigrant welfare, and ulti...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, and businesses to train law enforcement personnel involved in mitigating technology-based crimes against children. Applicants are required to complete registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative means of training, and develop a roster of experts...

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 USA youth track and field and running clubs to enhance programs and experiences for youth in sports programs. Priority will be given to applicants who are located in low-income areas. Funding is intended to help support and broaden programs that are high quality, attract diverse ethnic and socio-economic youth, a...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Funding is intended to support research that generates change by contributing to a body of knowledge that can improve the lives of young people and reduce ine...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth through reducing inequality. Funding is intended for evidence-based projects that use research in order to reduce inequality among USA youth, thereby improving their lives and helping all youth to succeed. Focus Areas: The Foundation’s mission is t...

Awards of $250 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 students for inspiring and outstanding projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended for creative activities that emphasize a commitment to sustainability. Preference will be given to applications that include supporting materials, such as videos, pictures, ...

Grants of $20,000 to USA individuals for playground equipment in local communities to encourage kids to play outside. Funding is intended to provide the places, inspiration, and tools to make play a priority and encourage fit and active lifestyles. Each applicant must create a short video (in English, Spanish, or both)...

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...

Scholarships to USA teachers, school psychologists, and school counselors working in Title I schools to participate in a unique professional development opportunity. Applications are invited from professionals who are committed to helping gifted children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Recipients m...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, public governmental institutions, and individuals for research projects focused on health and nutrition for infants and young children, ages 0-3. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to the full proposal. Priority funding is intended for re...

Awards starting at $25,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec) founders of nonprofit social impact organizations to recognize work benefiting low and middle-income women and children. Prizes are intended to reward pioneering individuals who have made strides in the areas of education, social reform, health, ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral-level scholars for educational research projects. Funding is intended to build research capacity and advance knowledge in education and STEM education learning. The Grants Progr...

Grants starting at $1,000 to USA nonprofits for projects and programs to support active duty military members, veterans, their caregivers, and their families. Funding is intended to support service members as they transition back to civilian life and re-enter the workforce. Focus Areas: - Military Caregivers - Famil...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies in rural and urban areas for programs to prevent and eliminate youth homelessness. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to establish a successful framework for federal funding, to assess performance...

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries to promote literacy for youth in states where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support literacy programs that target K-12 students who are: - Below grade level readers; - Readers with ...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, and schools to purchase playground equipment to be used for the construction or renovation of a playground. Funding is intended to serve children from low-income families by creating safe play spaces for local communities, including the replacement of un...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Western Wisconsin, and Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve facilities used by youth softball or baseball programs. Eligible renovation projects include the upgrading of essential fiel...

Grants to USA and Canada early-career scientists at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric oncology. Funding is intended to support original research projects that are not currently being funded. Applicants must demonstrate a future commitment to pediatric cancer investigation. In additi...

Grants to USA and Canada scientists at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research projects related to pediatric oncology. Funding is intended to support developmental therapeutic research studies that are in the final stages of pre-clinical testing. A successful application will be able to identify an unmet cli...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. In this program, ...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative research addressing factors that contribute to inequality in America. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Studies will address how economic, political, and social inequalities have affected outcomes in these areas. This includes equality of access and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars and investigators at the Ph.D. level or equivalent to conduct research projects to understand the various effects of the health care reforms made in the USA in 2010. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation is esp...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic scholars in collaboration with education practitioners for education research projects. An Intent to Apply is required prior to submitting a full application. Research conducted by the partnerships is intended to result in new insights into the processes, practices, and po...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects aimed to enhance the welfare of infants and children up to age 7. Funding is intended to support early childhood play and education, early childhood welfare, and parenting education. The definition of Welfare includes physical and mental health, s...

Awards of $10,000 to USA K-12 teachers to recognize innovative projects that advance literacy and encourage students to become lifelong readers. One award will be given to a teacher who fosters a love of poetry in students and one award will be given to a teacher who inspires students to read all genres of writing. Nomi...

Grants to Devils Lake Area, North Dakota nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in the areas of education, human services, art, music, history, and science. While activities may take place in adjacent communities or counties, preference will be given to projects in the Devils Lake Area. Types of items tha...

Grants to Minot area, North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding requests in support of large-scale community projects are welcomed and encouraged. Previous grants have funded programs in the areas of children, aging, homelessness, accessibil...

Prizes to USA student and youth teams that partner with a nonprofit organization on a service project. Entries are accepted from student teams in grades 6-12, or students ages 11-18 who are members of local service organizations and clubs. Each team must have at least three students and a sponsoring teacher or adult superv...

Awards of $200 to USA, Canada, and International high school students (in grades nine through twelve) who have demonstrated excellence in writing works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The panel will select one winner each in poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction categories. Claudia Ann Seaman award winners are...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families in need, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth....

Grants of $1,000 and one grant of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and organizations to increase literacy rates for children worldwide. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that have made a significant impact on increasing literacy throughout the world. FineReads is incredibly passionate about i...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the food system, and enhance public health. Applications are invited from both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support. Priority is given to applicants that address ...

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. The funding will be used to launch a pilot of the proposed program in any region of the world where extreme poverty e...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research projects that aim to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital heart defects. Funding is intended to support research projects with a particular focus on basic science, population science, clinical cardiology, and the advancement of surg...

Grants of $15,000 to eligible USA state agencies to develop new services for supporting caregivers who have taken on the role of surrogate parents to young relatives. Funding is intended to be used over a two-year period to develop the program activities. Priority will be given to agencies that have access to relative care...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofits to develop new services or expand existing services that support caregivers who have taken on the role of surrogate parents to young relatives. Funding is intended to be used over a two-year period to develop the program activities. Priority will be given to organizations that have acces...

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...

Grants to North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to meet basic needs and promote economic self-sufficiency and social and civic participation of area residents. Funding is intended to support programs, general operations, and, for community foundations on...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the State of Israel, its connection with the USA, and to foster an affinity between young Jewish students or professionals and the State of Israel. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an online application. The Foundation’s philanthropic p...

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and individuals in Emmons, Kidder, Logan, and McIntosh Counties for charitable, education, and scientific purposes and to promote health and safety in the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for people in the Funding Source's service a...