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Grants of $6,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities and related social sciences disciplines, and from indepen...
Grants to USA college graduates, young professionals, and graduate students for international exchange programs. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities for research, teaching, and learning in a wide range of disciplines. Program opportunities include teaching English abroad, creative arts research and s...
Grants to USA and Virgin Islands nonprofit historically Black colleges and universities in multiple states to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the study and teaching of the humanities by developing new...
Grants to USA community colleges and two-year IHEs for projects to augment humanities programming and curricula. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage the schools' efforts to teach students about different educational and career paths and to ...
Grants to USA IHEs to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, such as planning, course revision, resource development. Humanities Initiatives at Colleges and Universities strengthen t...
Grant and in-kind services to a USA, Canada, and International filmmaker to support a unique film project budgeted at less than $500,000 that contributes to society. Funding is intended to support a film that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant. Eligible projects include feature-length films, short...
Grants of $5,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC organizations to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding may be used to support projects or for general operations. Recipient organizations are based in or serving the greater Washington Metropol...
Award to a USA historical preservation project in an eligible southern state. The award is intended to honor a project that has demonstrated excellence in research, design, and execution. The award is also intended for a project that preserves, documents, restores, rehabilitates, or educates the public about a historic pro...
Fellowships of $35,000 to USA, Canada, and International film industry professionals for screenwriting mentorship in scientific and technological subject areas. In addition to a cash grant, fellows will participate in a two-month residency where experienced members of the film industry will guide them in developing screenp...
Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for arts activities and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of production. Applicants must apply under one of the following categories: artist ...
Grants of $1,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC individuals in eligible areas for urgent needs due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to support local artists who have experienced a loss of income as a result of the pandemic. Eligible applicants must live within the I-495 Beltway.
Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International scholars with an advanced degree to conduct research. Fellowships are intended for researchers with an interest in social science and humanities projects. The Funding Source has a special interest in those projects that demonstrate relevance to contemporary challenges. Interdi...
Grants to USA Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for social and economic development and capacity building opportunities for tribal governments. Funding is intended to support community-driven projects that preserve Native cultures, increase self-sufficiency, and promote commun...
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. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level. The Foundation supports pro...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the digital preservation of historical and cultural resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding will support project implementation, as well as planning, assessment, and...
Grants of $1,500 to USA individual artists to support art projects. Eligible art disciplines include visual arts projects and new fine crafts. Funding is intended to support the creation of artwork and to help artists continue their work and undertake new projects. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to increase public appr...
Opportunity for Virginia individual performing artists and performing arts organizations or ensembles to be included in a local touring list. Applicants included in the list will be eligible for a grant to help fund their touring program. The purpose of this program is to increase opportunities for Virginians to experience...
Awards of $5,000 to USA school libraries to recognize outstanding programming. Eligible recipients are libraries in K-8 private and public schools, and eligible focus areas of humanities programming include: arts and culture, languages, and social studies. The program should be coordinated and initiated by the school libra...
Grants to USA artists in Central Appalachian states for cultural training programs. Funding is intended to encourage collaboration between individuals in different states. Funding is also intended for a wide range of artistic and cultural forms, though preference will be given to music, dance, foodways, and tactile arts. G...
Grants of $200 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individual artists for relief from financial hardship caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In-kind support includes access to resources and programs to enable artists to continue pursuing the arts in an economically viable manner through the fal...
Grants to USA IHEs that serve Hispanic populations to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to augment humanities teaching and learning through the implementation of new resources, courses of study, and programs, or enha...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC artists in eligible locations for support related to research, presentation, and critical reflection. Funding is intended to provide assistance to visual artists. For support for ongoing projects, the request must be for specific research, not for general sup...
Opportunity for USA artists to receive financial assistance. The purpose of this program is to respond to urgent needs of individuals who can not work because of injuries, mishaps, or illnesses. Eligible applicants are artists, actors, singers, authors, dancers, directors, producers, choreographers, musicians, and screenwr...
Opportunity for USA individual artists to display their artwork at a new building in Wyoming. Artwork will be commissioned for the exterior of the facility as well as for walkways, and may be in any genre, style, or medium. Requests will be accepted from qualified applicants demonstrating expertise and previous experience ...
Grants of $5,000 to USA individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Practicing artists must be able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories independent producers and production companies to fund the production and post-production of non-fiction programs related to indigenous Pacific Islanders. Projects must be intended for broadcast on national public television.
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants starting at $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions in eligible areas for programs in the areas of safety, community building, and environmental responsibility. Qualified applicants from the following locations are eligible to apply for funding: Illi...
Grants of up to $4,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries in eligible regions to address ongoing and emergent community needs. Funding is available this year only for general operating support. Organizations need not apply for a specific project or program and may use the funds...
Opportunity for USA individual artists to exhibit original artwork at a public facility located in Wyoming. Artwork will be commissioned for the interior of the building, including murals, small sculptures, 2D work, site-specific installations, and wall-mounted relief work. Requests will be accepted from qualified applican...
Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, institutions, and organizations for the conservation of home and amateur audiovisual materials and their digital transfers. Funding is intended to help cover the costs of products and services by professional film and video labs for the preservation of personal and public cultural...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Primary support areas include ...
Awards of $7,500 to USA practicing Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts, demonstrated by work in any medium, from literary to visual to performing, in both contemporary and traditional forms. Nominations are invited on behalf of established artists with a documented affiliation of a United States ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and for-profits in multiple states for programs, activities, and events to positively benefit local residents in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for opportunities for diverse groups to come together and get involved in their local area to:
Grant of $5,000 to a USA filmmaker to create a film with a social justice theme. Funding is intended to support the production of creative and high-quality films that inspire social change. Eligible films must be based on the experience of South Asian Americans and must represent South Asian individuals in the cast, crew, ...
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits and schools in the funding source's service area for programs serving K-12 youth. Focus areas include arts education and academic programming, including tutoring. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a proven track record and benefit more than 500 ...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Areas of focus include community, conservation, animals, nature, and the arts. Funding is intended to promote the prevention of social and environmental problems. Eligible programs should focus primarily on Charlot...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pro...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for efforts to build and strengthen Muslim communities around the country. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that have the realistic potential to create a meaningful positive transformation for Muslims.
Grants of $7,500 and in-kind support to USA artists for career-building activities. Funding is intended to help early-career jewelry artists build their businesses. Grantees will have the opportunity to create a business plan, design a national jewelry line, and win valuable resources, including supplies and press recognit...
Grants of up to $500 to USA Black women artists for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for applicants that have lost gigs, opportunities, or income due to COVID-19 or as a stipend for an on-going creative project. The goal of the funding source is to continue empowering black women and ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). A Letter of Inquiry is required before submitting a full application. Particular interest is given to exhibitions that will travel outside th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible entrepreneurs for support in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to enable minority fashion designers to expand their business. Eligible applicants are BIPOC designers with independent labels who have been in business for two or more ye...
Grants to Virginia artists and teaching artists to mitigate financial losses incurred due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for artists who have had events, gigs, and opportunities canceled due to the health crisis. Eligible artists include those working in dance, music, opera, musical theater, th...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofits for collaborative arts and cultural projects that address community issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects are those that utilize a partnership between a local government entity and no...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals, organizations, and art galleries in eligible locations for art projects. The purpose of this program is to expand the funding source's collection of artwork. The collection is used to loan pieces to local agencies for display in public areas and...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to preserve and protect historic lands. Funding is intended to support heritage tourism and preserve natural grounds by acquiring land and property easements that are affiliated with historic battles. Eligible expenses include costs associated with acquisition such as boundary sur...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and institutions of higher education to develop and produce humanities-related media projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete. Funding is intended to support television, podcast, radio, a...