Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education. Unaffiliated individual applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The goal of this program is to increase diversity and interest in the STEM disciplines, prepare students ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. National applicants must consult with state commisions prior to applying. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take at least three to four week...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to USA and territories individual artists, ensembles, and nonprofit arts organizations to support touring performances by US-based artists at performing arts marketplaces and international festivals. Funding is intended to support performances by exemplary artists and ensembles represe...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to multiple USA states and Puerto Rico EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations, and nonprofits to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of military, disaster relief, scholarships and cont...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Southwest Minnesota established artists for career-advancing projects and activities. Artists are encouraged to apply for concrete activities that meet their artistic needs and further their ability to live and work within the funding source’s service region. Applicants must make the case ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Southwest Minnesota emerging artists to support career development activities. Eligible applicants reside in the counties of Chippewa, Big Stone, Jackson, Cottonwood, Lac qui Parle, Kandiyohi, Lyon, Lincoln, Meeker, McLeod, Pipestone, Nobles, Murray, Renville, Redwood, Swift, Rock, and Yellow Medi...

Grants to USA researchers for innovative research to address the causes and impacts of the shift in the quality of jobs available for less-skilled and moderately skilled workers. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Proposals are invited for investigator-initiated research that will broaden...

Grants to USA scholars to support high-level research on the economic, political, and social effects of the shifting ethnic and racial composition on the nation. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Applications are invited for proposals addressing immigration, race, and ethnicity in the co...

Grants to USA individuals who are affiliated with a nonprofit postsecondary institution or relevant higher or legal education organization to support research projects. Funding is intended to promote scholarship related to issues of educational access, affordability and value of legal education specifically, and graduate ...

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, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth. The pro...

Grants to USA researchers to support social sciences research addressing behavioral economics, social inequality, immigration and ethnicity, and the future of the workforce. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. This program supports the use of new data and analysis methods to examine questi...

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...

Awards to USA, territories, and Canada English teachers at two-year colleges to recognize outstanding programs to improve language learning for students of diverse backgrounds and interests, enabling them to achieve their career, personal, and educational goals. These awards recognize teachers who work together with commun...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada libraries for services, projects, and programs that benefit people with autism of all ages or their families. Funding is intended for the purchase program materials, to hire a trainer to present a workshop, or to pay for staff coverage. Applicants may propose to initiate a new, ...

Award of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career librarian to recognize outstanding contributions through technical services and library collections. Nominations are invited on behalf of librarians who demonstrate outstanding potential for continuing leadership and professional contributions. Evidence of...

Grants to USA trade schools, community colleges, and technical colleges to host summer camp programs to introduce youth between the ages of 12 to 16 to various manufacturing fields. Summer camp programs will engage girls and boys and middle and high school to the high-tech career options available in the automated manufact...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for educational initiatives and programs that educate the public about the dairy industry and promote the professional development of dairy producers. Funding will be provided for proposals that fall under one of the following two categories: 1. Building Producer Pro...

Grants to USA nonprofits for innovative projects that benefit older Americans (ages 65 and above). Funding is specifically intended to support proposals that focus on the areas of advocacy, direct services, education and training programs for professionals working with the elderly, and/or research to identify the causes of...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, social entrepreneurs, and for-profit enterprises for innovative solutions that address global challenges. Applications are invited from smaller or startup-phase organizations that may use funds to field and grow their projects to scale. ...

Grants of up to $60,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International individuals with an MD, PhD, or degree equivalent to encourage laboratory and clinical scientists to develop a career in ovarian cancer research. Priority will be given to scientists who exhibit exemplary leadership qualities but who have minimal research e...

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin farmers and ranchers to apply sustainable practices in addressing farm-related needs. The purpose of this program is to explore sustainable solutions for marketing, labor, production, and othe...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for hands-on educational programs that teach young people about vehicle and boat restoration. Priority will be given to programs that focus on high school and college-age students. Funding is intended to teach the specialized skills and knowledge needed to maintain vintage cars, trucks...

Grants and in-kind services to Minnesota nonprofits, agencies, and organizations that provide programs to improve oral health and to enhance the dental profession. The vision of the Foundation is to eliminate unmet oral needs in the state. The Foundation's mission is to: - Initiate and support programs that provide ...

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 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs and projects in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area that focus on the areas of affordable housing, education, and health and human services. LOIs are due June 15, 2018. The Foundation gives priority to organizations that bring innovation an...

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories, and Canada K-12 minority science educators in urban areas to participate in a professional development learning opportunity. Funding is intended to increase the talent pool for diverse science teachers in order to be more prepared for future workforce challenges. This award prov...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, courts, legal services, and victim service providers to enhance services available to those affected by domestic violence and gender-based assault. Required registrations must be completed before applying. About the OVW Justice for Families Pro...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives to benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended for programs that address issues in the following impact areas: leadership and education, economic empowerment, and legal advocacy/social justice. Organizations may request specific program support...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Southwest Minnesota nonprofit community arts organizations to increase their long-term stability and organizational capacity through management and organizational development projects. The eighteen eligible counties included in the service region of the Funding Source are as follows: Big Stone, Ch...

Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental research institutions and IHEs to partner with local education agencies for short-term evaluations of education interventions. Funding is intended for obtaining data that will inform LEAs regarding the efficacy of current educational interventions. The program is des...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $3,000 to Minnesota individual artists to support creative works and career development activities. Applications are invited within the disciplines of dance, media arts, literature, theater, music, visual art, and other media and disciplines. Eligible applicants are located in Blue Earth, Bro...

Grants to USA IHEs for innovative programs that integrate professional skills, improve departmental culture, and generally strengthen the skills and knowledge of undergraduate computer science and engineering students. Funding is intended to better prepare these students to successfully join the workforce. The goal of t...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, and schools for artistic programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage the community and involve services for artists, educating youth in the arts, leadership training to strengthen the arts organization.

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA PreK-12th grade educators and up to $10,000 to educator teams for projects that support professional growth and development. Funding is intended to strengthen the applicants' teaching practice and to assist them in meeting their students’ needs. Grants can be used for an unlimited varie...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota individual artists in eligible counties for projects that promote their artistic growth. Artists at any stage (emerging to professional) and from any discipline are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be permanent residents of one of the following Counties for at least the past six mont...

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 ...

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 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 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 $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International PhD or graduate-level researchers who are affiliated with an accredited educational institution. Funding is intended for innovative research projects and programs that foster the understanding of gifted children and youth. Applications will be accepted from graduat...

Grants and fellowships of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit theater companies and individual artists for theater programs for children and youth and K-12 education programs that integrate drama and theater. Funding may be used for equipment, travel expenses, and new initiatives and original plays. Eligible applications may com...

Grants to USA nonprofits and qualified IHEs for research to improve the safety and health of miners in all types of mining operations. Funding is intended for innovative projects specifically in health and safety interventions; safety and health management and training; mine escape, rescue, and training; and injury and dis...

Grants to USA Tribal governments and nonprofits and grants to California nonprofits and K-12 schools and school districts in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for community services. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, special projects, and economic and community development. San Manu...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Arrowhead Region, Minnesota individual artists for equipment, technology related purchases, training, and other services. Funding is intended to support the artistic work of artists residing in the Region's seven counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis County. ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Central Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations and groups for organizational development activities. Eligible organizations are located in Stearns, Benton, Wright, and Sherburne Counties. The goal of this program is to enhance the work and advance the mission of local arts organizations. The C...

Grants to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming nonprofits for education, job training, and community and economic development projects. The purpose of this grant is to imp...

Grants to USA nonprofits for activities that positively impact people around the world and their communities. Support is primarily given to programs in the areas of architecture and the arts, education, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and scientific research. The Foundation also supports programs that s...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations to support economic development, attract private investments, and create jobs in economically distressed regions throughout the country. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing ...

Grants of up to $1,000 and In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to promote safety in a broad range of areas. The Foundation supports programs in the areas of child abuse prevention, aquatic safety, employee safety, facility safety, emotional safety, transportation safety, and other data-driven safety efforts. ...

Grants to Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota nonprofit organizations for civic innovation and economic development. Funding is intended to support economic mobility and entrepreneurship, improve civic infrastructure, and promote the interaction of people from diverse backgrounds. Promoting civic i...