Fellowships of $20,000 to USA independent artists and arts collectives for collaborative opportunities to promote art projects that encourage social engagement. This program is intended to support courageous artists in creating structures, experiences, and exchanges that inspire audiences, highlight seemingly intractable ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, businesses, technical schools, and faith-based institutions for a media mentorship program on disability-related issues. While the activities and outcomes supported by this program will mostly take place in Texas, any organization in the USA can apply. Funding is in...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that catalyze change and advance reform on issues related to the criminal justice system. The fellowships are intended to mitigate the harmful impact of current criminal justice policies on communities, families, and individuals in the United States. Fellowships should involve...

Awards of $20,000 to recognize USA nonprofits, agencies, and IHEs for projects or programs completed in 2017 and/or 2018 that benefited people with Alzheimer's, related dementias, and/or their family or informal caregivers. Awards are given in three distinct categories, including creativity, diversity, and public policy. ...

Grants averaging $250 to USA artists to support a creative project. Funding is intended to assist with recording studio time, performances, art supplies, exhibits, project-related expenses, a residency, and more. This grant is open to all types of artists in all genres. IACA believes the arts are essential to the health...

Grants to USA and territories and Canada nonprofit organizations for efforts to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences. Funding may be requested for touring projects that present Japanese art in multiple locations and for collaborative projects between Japanese artists and American or Canadian artists. T...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects related to contemporary American music. Funding may be requested for special projects or general operating support. Preference will be given to projects that relate to a broad spectrum of American music, rather than a single work or ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. An LOI must be submitted at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and clinic...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support a wide range of community and environmental causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of education, human services, disaster relief, health, arts, and culture. The Foundation makes both program and operating grants and...

Fellowships providing a monthly stipend of $5,555 to USA, Canada, and International scholars holding a Ph.D. to carry out humanities research using a historic library collection in Washington, DC. Research should make use of the collection's manuscripts, rare books, and art from and about the early modern period. For t...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for proposals to support Japanese Studies programs. Priority will be given to small institutions, those that lack resources and personnel, and institutions that are experiencing funding cuts. Funding from this program is intended to achieve the fol...

Matching grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for programs that initiate and promote Japanese Studies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support faculty compensation, travel costs, teaching and research materials, conferences, honoraria for lectures, and student expenses. The Japan Foundati...

Fellowships of $35,000 to USA mid-career artists, writers, and scholars to carry out independent projects in painting or literary studies. Fellowships are intended to provide these individuals with the time to complete their work and are frequently used to supplement sabbatical leave. Fellowships are offered in a five-y...

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual, IHE, nonprofit organization, or corporate entity for efforts to make history engaging to audiences outside of academia. Applicants will be nominated based on long-term contributions and achievements in the public history movement. The award recipient will rec...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government to improve the local quality of life for residents of Polk City. Programs may fall in the areas of youth development, education, arts and culture, health and human services, recreation, environment, and community. Type of requests...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to USA State historic preservation offices, certified local governments, and tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian organizations for activities necessary to qualify and provide nominations of sites for historic place or landmark recognition. Grant projects must support the su...

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

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to Iowa nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, government agencies, and tribal governments to meet community challenges and explore civic issues through the arts. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that effect change in specific areas of community need such as health,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help cover the costs of international travel to Southeast, East, and Central Europe, Central Asia, the Baltic states, Mongolia, and Russia for exchanges in the arts and the environmental sciences. LOIs are due by May 1, 2018. Proposals should involve direct, in-depth professio...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for performances of music works by Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein or for relevant scholarly or educational initiatives. Additionally, grants are awarded to individuals and nonprofits for scholarly research pertaining to Marc Blitzstein, Lotte Lenya, and Kurt Weill. De...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit organizations for research projects on Western American photography before 1900 or on worldwide women in photography. Applications will be judged on the significance of the project to the field, the ability of the applicant to ca...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and Puerto Rico member colleges and universities to support new and existing programs and courses in STEM-related entrepreneurship. Successful proposals will involve the formation of student teams, experiential learning, and creative pedagogical approaches. VentureWell awards faculty gra...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performance ensembles, presenting institutions, and nonprofit or commercial recording companies to document and provide wider exposure for the music of contemporary American composers. The Fund is interested primarily in supporting recordings ...

In-kind product donations valued at $9,850 to USA and Canada schools to provide 3rd through 8th grade classrooms with hands-on technology. Funding is intended to bring math and science to life by helping schools affordably integrate hands-on fluid power technology and robotics into the classrooms. Goldenrod will award ...

Grants to southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska nonprofits and government agencies for projects that improve the quality of life in the region. Funding is primarily focused on the areas of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie Counties. A Letter of Inquiry is required before submitting an application. Eligible projects are those ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent youth (ages 16 to 25) to pursue their innovative ideas and projects. Funding is intended to provide financial support to young people who demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm towards positive, new projects. While the application process is open to any innovative idea or pro...

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 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding may be used for programs in the areas of health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, and community development. The funding source area includes the cities and towns ...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations to support travel related to the international promotion of Canadian artistic works and artists. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Grants are available for registered or incorporated C...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and qualified governmental entities that provide programming that addresses priority community needs within Carroll County. Special consideration will be given to proposals that include major infrastructure components that will improve the quality of life for local residents. To d...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to Fayette County, Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a broad range of activities that promote the overall welfare of local communities. Program areas include arts and culture, education, community betterment, health, environment, human services, and historic pres...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, festivals, museums, and biennials for exhibits featuring artists from Israel. Funding is intended for a range of exhibitions, including institutional or independent projects, events, or presentations that feature one or more ar...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual 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 c...

Grants to USA nonprofits and certain faith-based organizations for a broad range of charitable activities. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of community programs; support for hospitals; rehabilitation and welfare; education, literature, and science; youth activities; and civic, cultural, and religion.

Grants starting at $1,000 to Marshall County, Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and local units of government for community benefit activities. Applicants should contact Foundation staff prior to application submittal. Focus areas include arts, culture, education, human services, and community betterment in Marshallto...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, individuals and institutions of higher education to support the translation and preparation of editions of humanities texts. Applicants are required to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Schola...

Grants averaging between $550 and $2,500 to USA artists, nonprofits, and IHEs for art projects that educate the public on important contemporary issues. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that are often excluded from mainstream opportunities for various reasons. The Foundation is interested in art p...

In-kind award valued at up to $2,500 to a USA, Canada, or International public library to purchase audio music or video products that will contribute to the library's collection and increase public exposure to these formats. Applicants should demonstrate how their project will benefit greatly from new audio music or video ...

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 schools for field trips to an art museum in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants may request support for student admissions to the museum, as well as reimbursement for transportation costs. Applications will be considered from public, private, and parochial schools in any State.

Awards of $10,000 and $50,000 to USA organizations and individuals to recognize innovative architectural designs that contribute to the quality of urban life in the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Oakland, CA). The purpose of this award program is to support innovative ideas within the built environ...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society, and to come together on common issues. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level, as identified by experts in...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that foster mutual understanding and communication between citizens of the two countries. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Applications are invited for public opinion and communication projects that raise awareness about the US in Japan and vice-versa, as well as p...

Grants generally ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA organizations and artists for projects that promote the arts and inform the public about minorities and respecting diversity. Priority is given to finite projects that have a definite end, as opposed to long-term sustainable projects. Eligible projects are those that p...

Awards of $250 and $100 to USA Muslim young adults, ages 18-29, to recognize artistic achievements that reflect on Muslim identity and diversity. The award is intended to change perceptions and build awareness of Muslim societies through direct experiences with artists and their work. This competition provides opportun...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to support public humanities programs in conjunction with hosting qualifying traveling humanities exhibits. Applicants must create or verify required registrations at least four weeks prior to the deadline, and ensure registration in the online grants system at least two weeks...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding may be awarded to programs in the areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given to programs serving women and children. All programs should take place in an area where ...

Grants to Louisiana, Iowa, and Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs in the areas of education, community development, arts and humanities, healthcare, human services, and environment. Consideration will be given to new, creative, and beneficial programs. Funding may also be requested for ope...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International theater organizations and book publishers for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works for international publication or presentation. Applicants must be registered in the online portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Eligible Activities: - Tr...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...