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In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. Funding is intended to expand programs that promote self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for participants. Eligible app...
Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support of camera equipment to USA, Canada, and International Black women photographers to support the advancement of their careers. Funding is available to offset the cost of business expenses and to facilitate the execution of a visu...
Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a virtual business development program. This 8-week program offers workshops, mentoring, strategic workshops, and community networking to promote business growth for early-stage startups. Programming is intended ...
Cooperative agreement to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, or educational institution to better enforce export control laws. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding i...
Opportunity for USA nonprofit animal rescues and shelters to participate in a mentorship program. Participants will receive grant funding in addition to access to resources and mentorship and training pertaining to specific topics. Applicants will choose to partic...
Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial ...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to develop resources for law enforcement. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...
Grants to USA IHEs to provide training and technical assistance programs on or near Tribal Lands. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide innovative initiatives that will help rapid...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies to train law enforcement agents in de-escalation techniques. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include trave...
Grants to USA and territories law enforcement training academies to include de-escalation techniques in the training of law enforcement agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include eq...
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to lead a national center providing technical assistance to tribal grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inten...
Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...
Grant to a USA or International nonprofit, IHE, for-profit, or public international organization for activities to promote labor rights among garment industry workers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds may...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the economic stability of low-income Korean Americans throughout the country. Funding is intended for direct service programs that advance educational attainment, employment, financial capability, access to public ...
Grants to Oklahoma and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches to address the health needs of local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to increase and retain nurses throughout the counties and enhance access to healthcare, mental he...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...
Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...
Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...
In-kind support to USA youth programs to provide banking education programming to participants. Eligible applicants have a government connection and work with youth ages 14-24. Awardees will receive assistance with integrating banking access into their programs, t...
Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories women entrepreneurs to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...
Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International individuals and pairs to participate in a writing residency program. This opportunity is open to beginners as well as seasoned writers. Residencies vary in length from two weeks to three months, and the length should m...
Grants to Texas school districts, institutions of higher education, local government agencies, and other schools for expenses related to law enforcement personnel training. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended fo...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for training and education programs that promote workplace safety for miners. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended to generate practical knowledge that helps ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for developmental and instructional projects in engineering education. Funding is intended for programs that bring more women into the engineering profession, or programs that improve the communicati...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA museums and historic sites to host internships in the arts for high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented communities. This program is intended to provide mentorship, training, networking, and professional developmen...
Award of $2,000 to a USA genealogist or researcher to further their education in the field of genealogy. Funding is intended to cover tuition for an individual attending an advanced academic training program at an eligible academic institution. The expected outcom...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and businesses for activities addressing global fungal disease threats. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for improving laboratory o...
Grants to Texas medical schools, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations to promote residency programs. Funding is intended to support operations, including resident stipends, faculty development, administrative costs, and community-based clinical training. The goa...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for projects related to writing instruction and literacy. Recipients will receive mentoring support for the duration of the research project. Funding is intended ...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-stage underserved scientists at research centers and IHEs for research training and support in cancer immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, career development, and suppor...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists at academic research institutions for research training in data science and immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, including practical skills and theoret...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas neighborhood groups and associations for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve and add beauty to neighborhoods and encourage self-management, self‐help, and community pri...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...
Cooperative agreements to USA local governments to improve public safety. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with a wide range of strategies to restore law and order, reduce crime in the city, and serve as an example to other cities. Eligible activities...
Grants to USA qualifying medical schools to expand education for medical students in states with projected provider shortages. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The qualifying medical schools are located in Geor...
Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International fantasy and science fiction writers for assistance in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to speculative story writers. The goal of the funding program is to help creators of fantasy, s...
Fellowships to USA journalists of color for professional development in investigative reporting. The purpose of the program is to support and prepare a journalist for a career in investigative journalism. Successful applicants will receive training, mentorship, da...
Grants and in-kind support to USA freelance journalists for investigative projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that will demonstrate significance and impact. Both long-form and short-term projects are eligible, including magazine articles, documentaries, ...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the development of upcoming leadership in the field of pediatr...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators to improve training for healthcare professionals. Funded activities must be based in a nonprofit organization such as a university, hospital, or NGO. The purpose of the program is to strengthen clinicians' abiliti...
Fellowships to USA journalists to improve their craft at a university in Pennsylvania. Over the course of the fellowship, journalists will participate in seminars to help them hone their reporting skills. Topics include global economy, accounting principles, finan...
Grants to USA and Canada licensed early-career physicians affiliated with academic and clinical research institutions for medical research related to lymphoma. Funding is intended for salary support, research supplies, and professional development expenses, includ...
Fellowships to USA and Canada early career postgraduate researchers affiliated with academic and research institutions to support career development in lymphoma research. The program is intended to support research directly related to the treatment, prevention, or...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada individuals affiliated with academic and research institutions and government entities for research training in the field of lymphoma. This program is open to junior faculty members, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fell...