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Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in spas, waterparks, and pools through educational, technical, safety, and operational programs.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and NGOs for projects that encourage young people in eligible regions to pursue careers in agriculture. Funding is intended to help young farmers and youth startups develop sustainable food systems, address challenges faced by this target group, provide a support system for them, create job opportunities, and increase the appeal of jobs within the agri-food systems.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the following focus areas: education, access to healthcare, social determinants of health, and social services. Because the Funding Source recognizes that transforming the health of communities requires more than one-time contributions, they seek partnerships that can grow over time and position their communities to thrive.

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photography students involved in a photography program. Entrants must submit images in a specific category. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age, and images must be the original work of the student. The photograph must represent the beginning stage of a particular occasion, story, or event, and can be in color or black and white. Applicants must be attending a World Photography Organization's selected University.

Opportunity for a USA established filmmaker to participate in a residency program to produce work that fosters equity and diversity and promotes the narratives of underserved communities. In addition to a $20,000 grant, the resident will receive industry support throughout the year-long grant cycle.

Grants of $500 to Indiana local education associations and District Councils to foster activities that enhance public education. Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to the project or program, show how the program relates to the community, and how it enhances, promotes, and supports public education.

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of life or address the impact of human population growth on the environment. Environmental projects must serve the area of Southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

Fellowship of $72,000 to a USA, Canada, or International rheumatologist for training in the treatment of lupus. Preference will be given to applicants from Canada. The fellow will participate in research activities, supervise the care and education of patients, and follow patients at an accredited lupus clinic in Ontario.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a range of projects that advance understanding of Japan throughout the world. Eligible proposal categories include cultural programs, seminars and symposia, research programs, and programs to develop future experts who will promote international understanding of Japan.

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA active military personnel and veterans studying in STEM degree programs for tuition and course-related expenses. Eligible uses of funds include books, fees, equipment, and supplies. Funding is intended to assist second- and third-year students pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Grants to USA early-career researchers affiliated with medical and research centers for research projects focused on serious mental illness. Funding is intended for clinical, preclinical, epidemiological, and translational research on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Grants to USA nonprofit theaters to support performing arts. Funding is intended to promote and invest in existing theaters around the country that have an established track record, demonstrated financial responsibility, and have invested effort to enhance the state of the theater.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for innovative projects related to dental health. Funding is intended for new research, pilot projects, and new models and approaches. The purpose of this program is to increase access to and utilization of oral health care.

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects that improve the lives of residents. Eligible initiatives are those that align with the funding source's focus and mission. Applicants must be based within the communities served by Beacon Credit Union.

Fellowships to USA scientists with a medical degree to support on-site experience in clinical research and trials at a pharmaceutical company. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to provide fellows the opportunity to gain experience in drug research and development, clinical trial design, and data analysis related to oncology. Opportunities for publication and presentation of the research will also be provided.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International school administrators, mentor teachers, and foreign language exchange teachers for professional development and school projects. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to the enhancement of critical language programs in U.S. schools and further the teaching of English, Arabic, or Mandarin as a Foreign Language in the home countries of the international alumni. In addition, CLPs promote mutual understanding and lasting relationships between program alumni and their U.S. colleagues.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applicants are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International writers for travel expenses related to non-academic research. Funding is intended to cover transportation, lodging, and other costs for both domestic and international travel. Applicants can apply for travel which is planned for some time in the following year. The Foundation helps writers working with speculative literature, and the grant is awarded on the basis of interest and merit.

Grants totaling $10,000 to USA local eventing chapters for adult education programs related to equestrian sports. The purpose of the program is to support amateur education in the field of eventing. The mission of the Foundation is to protect and preserve the sport of eventing for future generations and to provide support for the core educational, safety, and equine welfare programs of the USEA.

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.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women to participate in a contest for preservation projects related to oceans. The purpose of the contest is to support women's efforts to safeguard the world's coastal ecosystems. Eligible projects could include coral reef restoration initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and mangrove replanting projects.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International community-based, women-led organizations to address climate and environmental justice issues. The purpose of the program is to cultivate a cohort of women that will improve conditions in their communities in areas including reproductive health, girls' education, women's economic security, and preventing violence against women and girls.

Awards to USA English teachers at two-year colleges to recognize educational programs that improve language learning for students. The award program honors teachers for outstanding initiatives that help students achieve career, college, and personal goals. Program activities include curriculum, faculty development, and assessment.

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits, written works, and public programming completed within the last two calendar years.

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to arts and culture, youth, leadership, and inclusion. Eligible programs will improve the quality of life for the residents of Bartholomew County.

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas that will make STEM learning fun.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and advancing recycling.

Grants and in-kind support to USA schools to host summer camps for middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to introduce students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and encourage employment in the field. In addition to the monetary awards, the Foundation provides each camp with curriculum guides for campers and instructors, customized T-shirts with camp and sponsors’ logos, licenses for the student version of SolidWorks software, marketing support, and other class materials as needed.

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, institutional history, historic preservation, cultural resource management, and other analyses that address change over time.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the next generation of professional dairy producers, and growing and maintaining public trust in the industry's people and products.

Grants of up to $1,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible regions for professional development activities for staff and volunteers. Funding is intended to be used to cover webinars, workshops, conference registration fees, facilitators for staff and board retreats, and other professional development activities for organizations that serve Switzerland County.

Fellowships to USA physicians to participate in a full-time academic program to improve healthcare for disadvantaged populations. The fellowship will provide education and leadership training towards an additional academic degree to prepare physician-leaders who will, over time, improve the capacity of the healthcare system to promote policies and practices that improve historically marginalized populations’ access to high-quality care. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive full tuition, individual health insurance, books, travel, and related program expenses, including financial assistance for a practicum project.

Grants and additional funding opportunities to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates to support scholarship in the field of social policy. Grants will be awarded on the basis of merit and funding is unrestricted; awardees may use the grant on their project as needed. Additional funding opportunities are based on the subject matter of the applicant's dissertation.

Fellowships of $30,000 and fellowships of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars for research related to East Asian studies. Funding is intended to support research in the history of technology and science in modern East Asia, primarily from the twentieth century onward. Other eligible focus areas include comparative studies of East Asia and the West as well as studies in related fields (mathematics, medicine, and public health).

Grants to USA and territories musicians to support performances and tours in a specified music genre. Funding is intended to assist both new and established musicians, solo artists, and musicians who play in an ensemble. The purpose of the program is to advance the careers of jazz artists. Priority will be given to proposals that reach underserved communities and rural areas, especially those that lack opportunities to present live jazz.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative projects that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restoring or expanding existing memorials that commemorate the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada since Confederation during war, military conflict, and peace.

Fellowships of $85,000 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for original projects and research in the area of digital progress in media. The Fellowship is intended to offer an experience at a prestigious university to learn and collaborate on activities that address digital transformation in journalism. The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation brings individuals to Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation.

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to USA schools and youth organizations to participate in a rocketry competition. Funding and support are intended to assist schools in initiating a program to build, design, and launch model rockets. Grantees will also receive a package of materials about rocketry and mentorship. Applicants must receive an official team number before applying. The application for a team must come from a single Title I school or a single U.S. incorporated non-profit youth organization (excluding the National Association of Rocketry, Tripoli Rocketry Association, or any other rocket club or organization).

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for public events and meetings related to anthropology. Funding is intended for workshops and conferences that will advance anthropological research. The purpose of this program is to help organizers make these conferences and workshops more inclusive and accessible by covering costs for scholars who might not otherwise be able to attend.

Grants of $20,000 to USA junior faculty in social sciences and humanities fields who are pursuing tenure. Funding is intended for scholars who, in addition to teaching and researching in IHEs, are working to promote inclusivity on campus for underrepresented scholars and students. Funding is intended to free the time of junior faculty who have passed their mid-point review so that they may pursue tenure effectively while continuing to engage in campus leadership and service.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers to provide scholarships to high school students. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing, enhance manufacturing training programs, and increase the availability of skilled workers in this field.

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appreciation, and interpretation of vernacular architecture.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance humanities studies. Project categories include planning and implementation. Eligible uses of funding include curriculum development, professional development, pilot courses, and engagement with IHE leadership to obtain program approval. Applications are welcome from community colleges, liberal arts colleges, regional comprehensive institutions, and research universities.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school seniors with the opportunity to study humanity’s deepest questions about leading lives of purpose and civic responsibility.

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Canada researchers to conduct research projects related to myocarditis. The purpose of the program is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of the disease. Funding is intended for research projects to test initial hypotheses and test preliminary data.

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior scientists for research projects related to science and technology. Prospective applicants must contact the proposed research adviser prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to provide high-quality research opportunities to work with scientists and engineers in the Air Force.

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and Mexico MDs, PhDs, or the equivalent for research studies related to organ transplants. The purpose of the program is to promote research careers in the field of transplantation. Funding is intended for research solely geared towards solid organ transplantation. Applications are accepted in basic, clinical, and translational research. The proposed work is to be performed in a North American research setting.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, academic, and research institutions and businesses to participate in a challenge to devise AI applications that are globally beneficial. Applications within the following areas of interest are encouraged: education, environment, and open innovation.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; new projects and commissions; and conferences, lectures, and publications. Henry Moore Grants support the growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern, and contemporary registers, and funds research that expands the appreciation of sculpture.

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater turtles and/or tortoises.

Competition for Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio undergraduate students and teams to present their business plan and win an opportunity to build their company through a summer program. Students are expected to present a clear concept, explain the problem they are attempting to solve, and express a commitment to building their company. The prize package is a summer-long stay in Cincinnati to learn from experts.

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, environmental impact assessment (EIA), and engagement efforts with impacted stakeholders, including local communities and government agencies, that will support a proposed climate intervention field test.

Contract for services to a USA, Canada, or International artist or artist team for a public mural project. The commission will cover all costs from design until final installation. Eligible expenses include artist fees, insurance, fabrication, transportation, equipment, travel fees, and installation. The murals will be installed in the West Street Plaza along the Truckee River in Reno, Nevada.

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and start-ups that focus on women's health to improve brand recognition. Participants will receive assistance valued at $30,000 in the form of branding workshops, design instruction, and follow-up consultations.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young individuals to participate in a challenge to create innovative educational programs. The opportunity is intended for participants between the ages of 15 and 26 to develop programs addressing themes that include the environment, community engagement, and planetary well-being. Participants will be mentored throughout the project.

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community programs. The eligible Oregon counties include Benton, Lincoln, Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Linn, Polk, Yamhill, Lane, Marion, and Tillamook Counties.

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects that address the needs of the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of economic development, community services, youth, education, emergency energy assistance, disaster relief, and environmental projects. Eligible applicants are located within the Kankakee Valley REMC service area, including the rural areas of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Marshall, Pulaski, St. Joseph, and Starke Counties.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that preserve New England's railroad history. Funding is intended for projects addressing the protection of historic railroad structures, equipment, artifacts, and information. Applications may be submitted for two separate grants via the same application. Only one award or grant will be made to any given project.

Grants of up to $6,500 and fellowships to USA researchers with doctorate degrees for expenses related to non-commercial research in any area of knowledge. Grant funds are intended to support laboratory research expenses, fieldwork costs, travel to archives and libraries, and the purchase of research materials. Fellowships are available for research in the archives and libraries of London and for humanities and social science study in Edinburgh in the United Kingdom.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art institutions and museums to introduce Japanese works of art to overseas audiences. Funding may be used for travel costs, packing and shipping costs, and catalog production costs associated with the international exhibitions. This program is designed to provide financial support for museums and art institutions overseas that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture to audiences overseas. In addition, this program is designed to support overseas international exhibitions such as biennials/triennials introducing Japanese artists and their works.

Fellowships to USA and Canada Jewish high school students to attend an educational program in Israel during the summer. In addition to the summer experience, selected fellows will participate in a year of transformative projects, studying, and seminars. Participants meet virtually every month during the school year and in-person for seminars in the winter and spring.

Grants to USA individual physicians for financial assistance to conduct cancer-related research. Funding is intended to speed up the process of turning research discoveries into better treatment and therapy for patients. Funding is also intended to increase the number of physicians trained in research methods.

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for pilot projects in any area related to ovarian cancer research. Priority is given to proposals that are multidisciplinary, innovative, show potential for translational research, and that may lead to independently funded investigations.

Awards of $10,000 to USA young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize their accomplishments despite the challenges of military family life. Awardees will be honored for extracurricular activity, leadership, volunteering, scholarship, and other criteria. In addition to a cash prize, each awardee will also receive a laptop computer and other gifts and will be flown together with a parent or guardian to Washington, DC for the gala award presentation.

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and colleges for projects and programs that foster the growth of bluegrass music. Funding is intended for projects and programs in one of the following areas: cultural and artistic, educational, academic, literary, and historic preservation.

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, and associations for projects to benefit and serve individuals affected by spinal cord diseases and injuries, including veterans. Funding is intended for projects that have the potential to provide broad-based educational opportunities. Potential replication of proposals and effective dissemination plans are key elements of funded projects.

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International institutions of higher education to develop and offer courses related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended to support IHEs where Holocaust studies courses are not available or need additional support. Funding is intended to increase the number of courses related to the Holocaust available on college campuses.

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support policy research, development, and advocacy in the areas of democracy, culture, education and economic mobility, environment, gun violence prevention and justice reform, and journalism.

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA small-to-medium-sized nonprofit theaters to support the production of experimental, bold, and ambitious new plays. Funding is intended to cover production expenses that are so critical to the play's production that without coverage of these expenses, the play would be difficult or impossible to produce. The goal is to support writers of these venturous plays by giving theaters the ability to say “yes” instead of “no” to writer-driven projects perceived as especially challenging.

Grant to a USA public or private institution of higher education to provide research training to eligible individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for programs related to disability and rehabilitation research designed to provide advanced training and experience to individuals with doctorates, or similar advanced degrees, who have clinical or other relevant experience, including individuals with disabilities and other individuals underrepresented in the scientific workforce.

Grant to a USA institution of higher education for research training programs to improve health and function outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that offer PhDs and other qualified individuals high-level experience and training to enhance their capacity to conduct high-quality multidisciplinary disability and rehabilitation research.

Grant to a USA private or public institution of higher education to provide research experience and training to rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International quantitative scientists at universities, hospitals, and research institutions to research biological systems. Fellows should hold one or more of the following degrees or the equivalent: MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM, and DO. The program is intended to encourage scientists, trained in fields such as mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, and/or a related field, to pursue research careers in computational biology under the joint mentorship of leaders in both computational science (“dry lab”) and cancer biology (“wet lab”).

Fellowships of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada MDs and DOs affiliated with qualified institutions to expand their research training and experience in plastic surgery. First-time applicants are required to complete a writing module prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants who already have active funding for the research project. The goal of the program is to foster the growth of research in plastic surgery.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International arts professionals for research projects related to Japanese visual arts. The fellowship includes airfare and a stipend. The goal of the program is to promote the study of Japanese art and its introduction to international audiences. Priority will be given to applicants who are likely to present the results of their research shortly after the completion of their fellowship.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International publishing companies to translate Japanese works of literature. Funding is intended to facilitate worldwide understanding of Japanese culture by making Japanese works more accessible. Eligible uses of funds include translation and publishing costs.

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with nonprofit organizations, including government research institutions, IHEs, and hospitals, for projects in mathematical sciences. The purpose of the program is to fund research projects that explore and develop the properties and applications of mathematical structures.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and tribes to use data and technology to improve health services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support networks of participating health centers to work together in order to leverage health information technology and data. Successful programs should improve provider and staff well-being, clinical quality, and patient-centered care.

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardships due to a state-, tribal-, or federally-declared natural disaster.

Award of $1,000 to an Indiana artist to recognize exceptional community contributions and achievements related to a traditional art form. The award is intended to honor the long-term accomplishments that the individual has made within an art form that is deeply rooted in Indiana community life. The artist's work may fall into a variety of artistic disciplines within the field of folk and traditional arts.

Grants to Indiana master artists to mentor an apprentice and promote the continuation of cultural practices. Funding is intended to enable apprentices to learn critical skills and attain knowledge in traditional art forms from master artists. The program supports traditional cultural expressions of a community or group. Examples might be making an object, playing a tune, or practicing a dance.

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International post-secondary female students for career development in the areas of photonics or optics. This program is open to women who are enrolled as graduate or undergraduate students. In addition to funding, recipients will have access to a mentor and mentorship platform as well as a one-year Optica Student Membership.

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA veterinary residents to conduct research in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. Funding may be used for the following expenses: salary expenses, research supplies, travel costs, materials, statistical support, limited equipment, and publication costs.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The program is intended for early-stage entrepreneurs, including business leaders as well as scientists and engineers.

Grants to USA small business concerns partnered with research institutes for research and development of technologies to improve health outcomes for people using drugs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to create commercially viable products to address the health consequences of non-disordered drug use.

Grants to USA small business concerns for innovative research and development related to improved health outcomes for people using drugs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the research and development of accessible and affordable solutions targeted to improve health outcomes and reduce the impact of adverse health consequences of non-disordered drug use.

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana artists, presenters, neighborhood groups, youth groups, and business owners for public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that reflect the values of public art and demonstrate community support and close engagement with the Bloomington community.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that manage charter schools for start-up projects. Funding is intended to help charter schools at the early stage of development or leaders interested in launching a new school by providing resources, funding, and support. Grants are to be used for operational (non-facility) costs.

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support the health of Latine communities. Funding is intended to address the HIV epidemic. Eligible activities include advocacy, stigma reduction, care and prevention services, movement-building, and leadership development. Special consideration will be given to organizations headquartered, founded, and anchored in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Puerto Rico.

Grants to USA and territories middle and high school teachers to support student scientific research. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment necessary for independent student research projects on STEM topics. Priority will be given to schools serving low-income communities and/or demographics underrepresented in STEM fields.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to increase the diversity of online resources. Funding is intended for projects that address the histories and interests of BIPOC and other marginalized communities. The goal of the program is to promote and provide resources for projects that diversify the digital domain, advance justice and equity in digital scholarly practice, and/or contribute to public understanding of racial and social justice issues. Projects should be past the prototyping or proof-of-concept phase.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA investigators associated with IHEs for new projects to improve the availability of digital resources to humanities scholars. The purpose of funding is to promote racial and social justice in the field of academia. Priority is given to projects related to the interests and histories of historically marginalized communities. Projects must be within the start-up or prototyping phase of development.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations partnering with workforce development boards, employer partners, and state and local education agencies for workforce readiness programs geared to youth living in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to increase alignment between the workforce development system, schools, and OST programs and leverage the roles, responsibilities, resources, and expertise of these three entities in order to expand work-based learning opportunities, job training, and career pathways for youth living in rural areas. The applicant must propose to serve at least two non-contiguous rural areas.

Grants to USA states and territories to develop and implement cybersecurity measures. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify and mitigate threats to government-operated information systems.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide professional development to personnel working with children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to better serve children with disabilities who have high-intensity needs.

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico young engineers and scientists with faculty status at qualifying institutions to recognize their past accomplishments and career potential. Nominations are invited on behalf of promising researchers in the following three categories: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Chemical Sciences.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are encouraged for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that are at a planning stage. The program supports continuous full-time or part-time activities. Projects must be undertaken by at least two scholars working collaboratively.

Award valued at $3,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist to recognize significant contributions to the field of psychology instruction. Nominations should demonstrate the individual's exemplary performance in professional development and classroom teaching. The award recipient will receive an award and travel stipend.

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is intended to support field-initiated academic research studies spanning a range of disciplines and topics that explore improvements in education. Funded projects may pertain to any stage or level from early childhood to adult learning, and may focus on contexts outside of school.

Grants to USA local government units for activities to prevent and reduce violence and crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs in areas that include drug treatment and enforcement, prosecution and courts, community corrections, law enforcement, education, crisis intervention, technology improvements, and crime victim and witness activities.