Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of women and girls within the state. Funding is intended for programs that address the most crucial barriers that women and girls face including childcare, education and training, mentorship, employment, housing, and transportation. IWF seeks ...

Award to a USA K-6 schools to recognize outstanding foreign language programs. Eligible programs take place during the school day and have been in place for at least five years. Programs will be evaluated on the basis of curriculum standards, staff, advocacy, achievement, and overall program quality. Melba D. Woodruff ...

Grants to USA K-12 public school teachers to support innovative educational projects that have the potential to prepare students for the future and make a lasting impact on the community. Teachers will enter this contest with their ideas and compete for grants during a public voting period in October 2018. Previously f...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects that strive to improve the welfare of children, ages 0 through 7 years. Programs may focus on three general areas: early childhood welfare, play and education, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Grants of $2,500 to USA K-12 teachers for projects to enhance the quality of classroom education. Please note that teachers must be nominated prior to entering the contest; self-nominations are allowed. Winners will be decided during a public voting period. The winning teachers will receive a grant for the purchase of clas...

Opportunity to present ideas and prizes of $25,000 and $50,000 to USA teams of individuals for proposals that address how to reduce the spread of misinformation and minimize its influence. Ideas will be featured at an upcoming forum addressing this topic. Proposals are encouraged for interventions with educational, techno...

Awards of $10,000 and one award of an additional $25,000 to USA women to recognize outstanding commitment to volunteer service and meeting community needs and concerns. Nominees will also be judged on their passion, the project's impact on addressing problems, and whether the activity's approach is innovative and interesti...

Grants to Delaware County, Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that will benefit local residents. Applications are invited from qualifying tax-exempt organizations, such as scientific, educational, literary, and charitable societies. Applicants must demonstrate how the grant will be used to benefit the p...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level about important issues. The fundng source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social...

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 of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of programs and projects that aim to promote the welfare of the public. The funding source responds to requests that are deemed most appropriate to promote education, the arts, social welfare, medical research, and religion as determined by the Board...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that mitigate the environmental impact of humans on the planet. The Company aims to cultivate relationships with those who are looking to make an impact to help inspire others to joyously embrace sustainable choices. Program areas include yout...

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 Illinois and Iowa nonprofits and agencies in the Quad Cities area for programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, community development, health, and youth development. Proposals are preferred for core operating support for organizations or for successful ongoing programs, rather than for new programs or...

Grants typically ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote economic and community wellbeing in the cities where the Funding Source is located. An eligibility survey must be completed between April and May 2018. Funding is intended for organizations in Arkansas, Arizona, Califor...

Awards to USA individual educators for enhancing traditional education by incorporating insects and entomology as educational tools. There will be two awards, one in each of the following categories: primary teachers (grades K-6) and secondary teachers (grades 7-12).

Grants to Jefferson County, Iowa nonprofit organizations for capital projects and operating expenses. Funding is intended for educational, cultural, and charitable projects that will benefit community residents. Communities that have benefited from this program include Fairfield, Batavia, Libertyville, Lockridge, Pleasant ...

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA public school K-12 teachers to recognize innovative projects that advance literacy and encourage students to become lifelong readers. Teachers may be nominated or self-nominate. Nominations will be reviewed by a select group of authors, educators, and Penguin Random House executives, based on...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants starting at $5,000 to USA six through twelfth-grade individual teachers and teams of teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative classroom-based projects in math and science. Previous grants have funded mentoring programs, electronics courses, and biochemical research pro...

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...

An opportunity is available for USA preK-12 children with disabilities to display their artwork in an online exhibition. Selected artwork featured in the online series will be displayed at a live exhibition located in Washington, DC. Applications are invited for visual art pieces within the program specifications. This...

Grants to USA national nonprofit organizations to provide high-quality arts education services and projects for youth and children. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program places a strong emphasis on benefitting students with disabilities and ...

One award of $5,000 and an award of $20,000 to USA school and community-based family educators in recognition of outstanding efforts to engage families in the educational process. Funding is intended to support the implementation of the recipients' innovative ideas and to expand their programming. Both winners will rece...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to promote engagement between young people in North Africa and the Middle East and the United States. This program will use online tools and other technology to foster educational exchanges between program participants. The purpose of this program is to grow mutual understanding...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofits 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 various activities. The goals of the programs are: - Supportive services to relative caregivers...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to design and construct public skateparks in low-income areas. Funding is intended to empower and support youth in disadvantaged communities. Applicants that demonstrate strong grassroots and community support for their project will be fa...

Grants ranging from $300 to $4,000 to USA K‐12 schools for activities that will lead to lasting healthy changes in the school. Funding is intended for students to engage in fun programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Eligible uses of funds include nutrition education materials, kickoff and promotional...

In-kind product donations valued at $9,850 to USA and Canada schools to provide 3rd through 8th grade classrooms with more 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 a...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to teach English in low-income communities throughout Israel. The goal of this program is to close Israel’s educational gap and positively impact underperforming youth. Fellows will serve to advance the English communicative skills of Israeli students...

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and qualifying sports organizations, such as club teams, high school and college teams, and community athletic centers, for financial support, coaching, and mentorship. Priority is given to lacrosse and football programs.

Grants to USA nonprofits, schools, and government entities in multiple states that address high-priority community needs and facilitate local capacity building in communities where the funding source has an operational presence. Focus areas include economic and community development, health and wellness, education and trai...

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist for research and demonstration projects that foster understanding of the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Applications are invited for projects demonstrati...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable, scientific, educational, literary, or religious purposes. Funding is also intended for the prevention of child abuse and cruelty to animals. Priority will be given to organizations where at least one member of the Foundation either resides or visits frequently, in order...

Award to a USA teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to enhance the quality of education in rural communities. The winning teacher will receive a cash honorarium. In addition, their school district will receive a cash grant to purchase school supplies and instructional materials.

Grants of $2,500 and art supplies valued at $1,000 to USA and Canada PreK-8 schools whose principal is a funding source member for art-infused professional development programs that utilize creative capacity-building. Funding is intended to create a school-wide commitment to art-infused education for the long-term and to h...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for programs that utilize technology or computer and video games to educate and have a significant positive impact on the lives of youth and young adults, ages 7-18. LOIs are due by June 22. Funded projects and programs must be available nationwide, or at a mi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs focusing on conservation of the world's oceans. LOIs are due January 8, 2018. Funding is also available to Delaware, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. nonprofits in eligible areas for performing arts programs and to Chicago, Illinois organizatio...

Awards to USA and territories banks and individual bank employees to recognize contributions to community development, community wellbeing, and economic growth. Entries will be considered in the award categories of financial education, affordable housing, economic inclusion, volunteerism, community and economic development...

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 more than two weeks prior to the deadline to apply in that cycle. The Foun...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations to positively impact rural communities and the agricultural industry. Program areas include hunger and nutrition, young and beginning agricultural producers, agriculture education, and disaster relief or ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories middle schools and nonprofit organizations for the enrichment of existing music education programs. The purpose of the program is to offer string students in grades 5 to 8 direct engagement with professional classical musicians. Eligible activities include high-level concert e...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofits, schools, and churches for arts education, services, and programming. Eligible proposals are those that provide services for artists; artistic programs that engage the community; leadership training that will increase an arts organization's strength and capacity for the long term; a...

In-kind support of bowling curriculum materials and equipment to USA schools, bowling centers, and associations to benefit K-8 students. The program is designed to introduce school-age children to the sport of bowling and to promote a lifelong enjoyment of the sport. Funding is intended to foster youth and community health...

Grants to USA nonprofits and K-12 schools to equip music programs with stringed instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding is intended to give children nationwide the opportunity to play high-quality stringed instruments so as to provide them with ...

Grants starting at $500 to Dickinson County, Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities through public, educational, civic, religious, patriotic, and charitable activities. Grantmaking areas include economic development, conservation, housing, family services, natural resources, recre...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Letters of Inquiry are due by February 1. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, environmental initiatives that are working t...

Grants of up to $500 to Allamakee County, Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies for emerging projects, programs, and services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for the focus areas of community development, community education, and community promotions. The ACCF “Emerging Needs�...

Grants to Cedar Valley, Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects, activities, and programs benefiting communities in Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Tama, and Grundy counties. LOIs are due July 1 and will be accepted from applicants from Black Hawk County...

Grants averaging $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts that operate youth baseball or softball programs and facilities. Funding may be used to support a new program, enhance or expand an existing program, obtain equipment or facilities, or undertake a collab...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, or services that will make a positive contribution to the world. The mission of the Funding Source is to provide financial assistance to enable productive and prosperous communities and to provide access to education and advancement. Past grants have funded e...