Grants to USA state, territory, and tribal governments to plan and implement natural hazard mitigation strategies. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations at least four weeks prior to the deadline. The purpose of this program is to reduce the overall risk to individuals and property from natural hazar...

Grants to USA and Territories state and federally-recognized tribal governments for projects that eliminate or decrease the risk of damage to structures and buildings caused by repeat flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community ha...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education to preserve large humanities collections through effective conservation strategies. Applicants are advised that the required pre-application registrations may take up to one month to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

Prizes to USA high school student teams for product designs that offer solutions to societal and environmental problems. Participating teams of grade 9 to 12 students will design an innovative product to address issues in areas such as transportation, safety, healthcare, nutrition, security, recycling, sustainable transpor...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects in the areas of health and education. A Letter of Intent is required before submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the quality of life and health of residents in Tri-Cities Area communities.

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 starting at $4,000 to Virginia towns, and grants starting at $10,000 to Virginia counties and cities for fire department operations. Funding is intended for the purchase of firefighting equipment and protective clothing, training, and the construction of training centers.

Grants to Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible cities for projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of STEM and financial education, response to natural disasters, safety, and assistance for families in need. Projects must t...

Award to a USA or Canada fire safety teacher to recognize leadership and community safety improvement efforts. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments and marshall's offices. Nominees should demonstrate excellence and innovation, reaching out to the community with NFPA materials ...

Grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both program and operating grant requests. T...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ornamental horticulture educational and research initiatives, focused primarily in North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Australia. An LOI must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended for specific pr...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that use artificial intelligence to support environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that develop and deploy algorithms and models that streamline processes related to the environmental field. As an additional opportu...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia cities, towns, and counties for the provision and enhancement of firefighting training props. Funding is intended to support the repair, renovation, acquisition, management, and service of equipment used in training. Examples of training props include items such as drafting pits, gas sim...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life problems using creativity, kindness, and collaboration. Finalists...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations to support economic development, attract private investments, and create jobs in economically distressed regions throughout the country. Funding is intended to leverage existing assets and to support creative approaches to supporting ec...

Grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and public municipalities in multiple states for programs in education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment. Eligible locations can be found in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kent...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International professional artists to address catastrophic incidents and other unforeseen events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floods, fires, and emergency medical needs. Applicant...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that will benefit the communities in which the funding source does business. Funding may be awarded for capital campaigns, disaster relief, memorial funds for associates or family members, and customer and vendor requests. Eligible communi...

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental well-being. The funding source supports programs that provide opportunities for community re-integration for personnel who have a permanent illness or physical injury tha...

Grants to USA nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agencies for immediate emergency assistance to animals impacted by natural and other disasters. Funding is also intended for organizations that are helping another organization in need, but have not themselves been directly affected by a disaster. A di...

In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations for transportation costs related to organizational fundraising. The Foundation seeks to support nonprofits serving the communities in which its customers and employees live and work. Funding consists of donations of complimentary, roundtrip travel to approved organizations f...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, tribes, and district organizations to develop and implement regional economic development plans and strategies, with an emphasis on economically distressed areas. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in a...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to USA public school libraries in multiple states that have been affected by a natural disaster. Funding is available to help libraries in PreK-12 schools replace and restore collections, equipment, and media. In addition to the regular grants program, a limited number of catastrophic...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for charitable programs and projects that focus on the areas of education, social services, community and economic development, and the environment. The funding source considers requests for operating, program, capital, or endowm...

Grants of up to $75,000 USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to identify and develop innovative solutions to socioeconomic challenges in underserved communities. Funding areas include education, economic empowerment, and basic human needs. Evaluation criteria include: - Addresses a Significant Socia...

Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as well as educational programs. Fire departments may request fun...

Grants starting at $250 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on disaster relief, basic needs, disabilities, education, health and wellness, and Japanese-American cross cultural enrichment. Generally, the Foundation prefers to fund specific programs rather than general operating requests. P...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that provide services to low or middle-income individuals in the areas of community, education, and environment. Priority is given to nonprofits serving communities in which the funding source has a strong presence. Focus areas for funding are: Commun...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and shelters, municipalities, and Tribal authorities for relief, recovery, and rescue efforts in the event of disasters that affect pets. Funding is intended for organizations to help companion pets in need that have been impacted by large scale natural disasters.

In-kind grants valued at $800 to USA libraries serving rural communities for assistance recovering from natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Qualifying libraries will receive a collection of quality, new, hardcover children’s books from the program booklist.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA military personnel (including active duty, reserve, national guard, and veterans) to cover the costs of purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist with the cost of a down payment and closing fees. Eligible applicants are first-time homebuyers, individuals who haven't owned a home ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of basic human needs, human resources development, and the promotion of international cooperation. Within this funding category, the Foundation will especially respect trans-national, cross-border activities, local and regional under...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote vibrant and strong communities where the funding source has a business presence. Program areas include education and training, environment, community, and safety. The funding source supports activities, initiatives, and events that generate community engagement, m...

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Grants of up to $3,000 to USA established craft artists who are experiencing career emergency situations. Applications are accepted from artists working in craft disciplines including folk and traditional arts including metalsmiths, potters, furniture makers, glass artists, fiber artists, woodworkers, and basket makers. ...

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for communities located in primarily rural geographic areas. ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Arlington, Virginia nonprofit organizations that are in need of immediate financial assistance due to an urgent, unexpected need or unexpected, immediate opportunity. The goal of these grants is to strengthen the safety net protecting the most vulnerable members of the community. Note that non...

Grants to Virginia counties and local government agencies for the emergency repair or improvement of buildings used for the training of firefighting personnel. Funding is intended for projects such as (but not limited to) thermal lining tile replacement, repairs to doors or windows, and non-structural concrete repairs, as ...

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom nonprofit organizations and registered charities in the Foundation's service area to directly benefit children facing difficult circumstances. Donated stuffed animals must be given directly to children who need the comfort of a teddy bear hug. Build-A-Bear focuses In-...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for on-site health care equipment for animal care providers. Funding may be used to provide equipment for veterinary care providers including, but not limited to: mobile units, low-cost practices, shelters, and disaster relief vehicles. This...

An indemnity program is available to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. Owners of the following types of livestock ...

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers impacted by grazing losses due to drought or wildfire. This program compensates producers who have experienced grazing losses for eligible livestock. This includes improved or native pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or land planted specifically for ...

Financial assistance is available to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to rehabilitate and replace qualifying trees, vines, and bushes that have been damaged in natural disasters. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. Nursery trees include ornamental, fruit, nut and Chris...

Financial assistance to USA agricultural producers to mitigate crop losses due to natural disasters and adverse conditions resulting in low yields, inventory loss, or the prevention of crop planting. Assistance may be requested for commercially produced crops for which insurance coverage is not available. The Noninsure...

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofits, district organizations, Indian Tribes, IHEs, and state, county, and city governments in eligible counties to develop and implement distaster recovery plans. Funding is intended to address economic issues resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disa...

Grants to USA and territories, and international nonprofit organizations for urgent disaster relief. Funding is intended for cases where the applicant lacks food and shelter due to the disaster and urgently requires assistance. The Funding Source partners with organizations at the site of the disaster to reach those in nee...

Scholarships to USA active duty military and recently separated veterans to attend a business continuity educational course. Funding is intended to assist veterans in a successful transition to private-sector employment in the professions of crisis management, disaster recovery, emergency response, and business continuity....

Grants starting at $500 and in-kind support to USA affiliates of the funding source for projects and programs serving residents of communities devastated by environmental and natural disasters. The funding source will provide technical support, financial aid, in-kind donations, and other resources. The fund provides i...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to respond to animal welfare needs following emergencies. Funding is intended for veterinary care, medical supplies, pet food, shelter, transportation, cleaning, and comfort items. Other costs that may be incurred while providing temporary shelter for rescued pe...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, IHEs, and agencies to benefit those who were affected by tornadoes and floods in 2019, and by other natural disasters in 2018. Funding is intended to help regions and communities develop and implement long-range recovery strategies through non-construction and construct...