Awards to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector to recognize their achievements and provide support for business development and growth. Award recipients will receive financial support; human support, including training, coaching, wor...

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to USA tribally affiliated undergraduate and graduate students for study in the fields of food systems and agriculture. Funding is intended to encourage students from Native backgrounds to enter related fields and better assist their c...

Grants to USA and Canada emerging scientists at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric oncology. Funding is intended to support original research projects that are not currently being funded. Applicants must demonstrate a future...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs in recognition of innovative business activities. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs in the technology and science fields and to support their ongoing efforts. Award recipients will be gi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

Awards of $50,000 to USA Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts. The purpose of this program is to honor established artists in a wide range of artistic disciplines who promote understanding of the cultural values and creative practices of ...

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for research related to child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early-career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for c...

Opportunity for USA and territories faculty and individuals at Minority Serving Institutions to participate in a challenge to address scientific and societal concerns presented by the funding source. Funding is intended to generate research and development in area...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Canada Native and indigenous artists in the early stages of their career to support the creation of indigenous art. Funding is intended to assist artists in the completion of a visual, traditional, multi-disciplinary, or media ar...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA farmers and ranchers to promote agricultural initiatives. Funding is intended to strengthen farm operations while investing in long-term stewardship and sustainability. Eligible expenses include professional services, equipment, farm...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and landowners for initiatives to protect ash trees from invasive species. The purpose of the grant is to offset the cost of injecting insecticide into tree stems in an effort to...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International registered nurses in the field of bone marrow and stem cell transplantation for professional development. Funds may be used to attend conferences related to transplantation. Eligible costs include travel, fo...

Grant of $5,000 to a USA woman entrepreneur to support business growth. This grant is intended to help the business scale and grow by providing capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs who are ready for the next stage of growth. This opportunity is intended for ent...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with eligible organizations for vaccine and immunology research. Funding is intended for groundbreaking new research to address global diseases. Areas of interest include a broad range of...

Grants of $60,000 to USA researchers and policy thinkers affiliated with nonprofit IHEs and think tanks for policy analysis research projects. Funding is intended to support research and writing to prepare a book for publication. Eligible subject areas include mil...

Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 s...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for clinical trials of cancer treatments. Funding is intended for patient-centered research studies that will improve treatment options, optimize therapy, and reduce the burden felt by patients wit...

Opportunity for USA facilities serving individuals with substance use disorders to recruit and retain professional staff. Eligible employees working in registered facilities may receive financial incentives in return for a contract period of eligible employment. F...

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. A select group of program participants will receive a grant of $20,000. The program is intended to help businesses improve operations, develop plans for growth, and...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects to benefit oceans. Funding is intended to support a range of educational projects that will improve understanding of the ocean. Applicants should focus on providing community-based projects to help ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists and artist teams to create a new public work of art. The public art opportunity consists of four artwork panels at four positions along the south side of a fieldhouse and library. Each panel measures 12.8 metr...

Fellowships to USA scholars to work on research projects and writing in the fields of behavioral, economic, political, and social sciences. Successful applicants will receive salary support, access to research materials, an office, and work equipment. Residencies ...

Fellowships to USA individuals with doctoral degrees in eligible disciplines to complete scientific research. Eligible disciplines include engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, and information science. Funding is intended to support postdoc...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers, scientists, and teams of scientists to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of neurodegenerative research. Funding is intended to increase awareness of gaps in research, encourage researchers to w...

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects related to mental health disorder treatments. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research to develop innovative treatments for mental illness. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA scientists, doctors, and nurses at USA-based universities, hospitals, and research institutions for research projects that address the long-term and immediate health needs of children born prematurely. Eligible research topics includ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs that promote compassion and respect for living things. Funding is intended for programs involving people and animals for the benefit of both. For 2026 the focus is on humane programs with a service learning...

Opportunity for Virginia individuals in eligible regions to participate in a professional development program. The current career focus for the program is artificial intelligence. The purpose of the program is to help job-seekers develop skills to find in-demand r...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA craft, folk, and traditional artists in eligible states to support materials and supplies that further their ability to pursue their careers. Funding is intended to assist craftspeople and artists in the creation of object-based work....

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International psychology graduate students enrolled in master's or doctoral programs at qualifying institutions of higher education. The purpose of the program is to cover costs related to pursuing a doctoral disser...

Opportunity for USA general psychiatry residents to participate in a professional development program in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. The goal of the program is to give general psychiatry residents a brief overview of the field and to establish ch...

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, federal agencies, research institutions, for-profit organizations, and individuals for studies and programs that address issues related to agriculture and animals. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required regist...

Fellowships to USA mid-career journalists to pursue in-depth reporting projects. Funding is intended for research costs, travel, and study needed to properly cover the chosen topic. Applicants should be opinion writers or reporters at news outlets in the USA, with...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent for research studies related to sleep. Funding is intended for clinical, translational, basic, or population sleep studies in areas of interest, including pediatri...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career MDs, DOs, and those with equivalent degrees for mentored research studies related to sleep. Funding is intended to afford the researchers dedicated time to devote to pursuing sleep and circadian science researc...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA post-master's graduates for occupational therapy research. Funding is intended for mentees to work with mentors, attend lab meetings, and learn research skills and methods. This grant program is for researchers from underrepresented ...

Grant to a USA IHE, business, agency, or individual for research projects related to agricultural production. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative work among disciplines, including genet...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA investigators for sleep research training projects. The purpose of the program is to support mentored research training for promising students and fellows. Eligible applicants must hold an active research grant to apply for funding. ...

Grant of up to $4,500 to a USA, Canada and International individual for research on birds of prey in the area of taxonomy. The awardee will also have the opportunity to publish their research. Funding is intended for a wide array of interests, such as molecular wo...

Grant of up to $4,500 to a USA, Canada or International individual for the research and conservation of raptors. Preference will be given to students and amateurs who have limited access to other funding. The purpose of this grant is to help the accumulation and d...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International engineer or scientist who has displayed excellence in encouraging public involvement in science activities. Applicants must have less than seven years of experience in the field. Eligible activities include public...

Award of $10,000 and additional benefits to a USA and territories, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize exceptional contributions to collaboration and cooperation in science. Nominations are invited on behalf of those working in the engineering...

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories, Canada, or International scientist or engineer to recognize excellence in engaging the public in science activities. This award program acknowledges outstanding contributions in promoting public awareness and participatio...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual scientist, engineer, or organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of science and society. Nominees may be honored for activities including, but not limited to, protecting the publ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for promoting diversity in STEM fields. The purpose of this program is to recognize those who have mentored students in USA IHEs from underrepresented groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Ameri...