Virginia Grants for Individuals

Opportunity for USA individuals, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, local government entities, and institutions of higher education to participate in a competition related to technology and direct air capture. The competing teams need to identify a critical need i...

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend and wil...

Opportunity for USA individuals, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to join a contest to spur development in the solar energy industry. Applicants will be able to compete in several tracks, with the possibility of earning prize money and tech...

Grants to USA college graduates, young professionals, and graduate students for international exchange programs. Applicants applying through an institution are required to submit an application by the campus-specific deadline prior to applying. Funding is intended to p...

Grants to USA individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, non-federal agencies, and IHEs for projects to develop and implement technology to recycle specific materials. Funding is intended to design cost-effective and sustainable recycling technologies for fib...

Grants to USA and territories researchers and scholars for projects that advance scholarly craft research. Funding is intended for expenses related to research. Previously funded projects include research on Hopi jewelry, textile-making and autism, the history of glass...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA curators, galleries, and museums for art exhibition research projects. Funding is intended to promote art research and to provide new contributions to this research field. Research should be innovative, cross-disciplinary, and address typ...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with research institutions to study government measures taken to address the effects of air pollution on historically marginalized communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. P...

Fellowships to USA individuals planning to pursue a doctoral degree in mathematics, science, or engineering at eligible IHEs throughout the country. This program is open to college seniors, individuals in a gap year applying to graduate school, and first-year graduate ...

Prizes to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, teams of individuals, and institutions for creating innovative gene editing technology. Funding is intended for systems that will enable the treatment of various genetic disorders, including those whose relevant cel...

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that explore and increase the understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Applicants should submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is i...

Opportunity for USA graduate and undergraduate students to participate in a STEM competition. Finalists will be invited to a competition and the winning team will receive a summer internship. Eligible topics include carbon emissions, energy use, and resilience to clima...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers and professors affiliated with IHEs for innovative scientific research related to the manufacturing industry. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage applicants to utilize their expertise in technical and engineering fields...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International software developers and companies for open-source projects and applications. Funding is intended for new and existing projects that include a technical component and add value to the XRPL ecosystem. The purpose of the program is...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International researchers to participate in a competition to analyze data related to senior health. The purpose of the competition is to develop a method by which machine learning can be used to assess information from emergency departm...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows for research projects related to autism. The program is intended to support training in a broad range of clinical and basic research areas that are closely relat...

Grants to USA and territories individuals and non-federal agencies to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority areas inc...

Grants to USA teams to provide support for grassroots projects with a focus on art and justice. Funding is intended to support projects in the fields of public humanities, public art, and public history. Special consideration will be given to projects that have the pot...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books related to the humanities that are geared toward the general public. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the writing o...

Award and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International artist in eligible locations to recognize outstanding artistry. In addition to a $10,000 unrestricted monetary grant for the winner, the winner and runners-up will receive studio visits from seasoned artists,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with IHEs, laboratories, government agencies, and pharmaceutical companies for studies related to Parkinson's Disease. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a full grant application. F...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and MDs for research related to cancer studies. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to a full grant application. The program is intended to offer researchers mentorship during the course of their...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia individuals and arts organizations for professional development opportunities and art education experiences that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local artists, art educators, and organ...

Fellowships to USA and Canada IHE math teachers and administrators to enable them to extend their sabbatical research to a full year. Applicants from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Awards are determined based on the applicants' previous ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and theater ensembles to produce and present touring projects throughout the country. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full application. Artists may apply with collab...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies relating to canine wobbler syndrome. Research should focus on treatment and understanding of the syndrome, also known as cervical spondylomyelopathy, as well as studying its genetic basis. Applicants sho...

Fellowships to USA and territories PhD scholars for academic research projects in the humanities and eligible social sciences. Funding is intended for research-related expenses, including but not limited to workshops, travel, materials, research assistance, and more. I...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories artists and artist ensembles to participate in public performances, festivals, and presentations abroad. Applicants can request funding to perform at festivals or other engagements overseas, or to participate in artistic ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to study, write, and work in a library in New York. This program is open to scholars, academics, translators, writers, and visual artists. The goal of this fellowship is to promote dynamic conversations about sc...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI pr...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, state and local governments, tribes, individuals, and commercial organizations to conduct research that will enhance the management of fisheries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. This funding opportunity prioritizes...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research projects related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Certain applicants are required to contact the fund...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International youth to participate in a contest to devise ways to preserve the mental well-being of youth. Young people between the ages of 10 and 29 are encouraged to develop digital innovations that address gender-based violence, clim...

Grants to USA individuals employed at IHEs or research institutions for research on using digital health services to improve health care, access, and equity. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to increase the par...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for collaborative projects related to democracy. Applicants are required to submit a notice of intent prior to a full grant application. Applications should discuss up to three of the themes outlined by the fundin...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International students, research interns, faculty members, or association management professionals affiliated with academic institutions for research addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association community. F...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization for social activism. Nominations are accepted annually on behalf of those whose work has made a significant and positive impact to further or defend human rights. The purpose of this program is to reco...

Awards to USA and territories K-12 school, university, and college librarians to recognize outstanding professional accomplishments. A ceremony will be held in honor of the successful nominees and each will receive a cash award. Previous awardees have displayed a willi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, foreign public entities, foreign organizations, individuals, state, local, and Indian Tribal governments, and IHEs to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Appl...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support innovative research on inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to subm...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career and graduate student psychologists to pursue innovative study in the practice of psychology. Funding is intended to research various approaches to the practice. In addition to the cash grant, recipients may also qua...

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA Black female small business owners to foster the growth of their businesses. In addition to the cash grant, selected grantees will be provided with digital tools and mentorship to advance their online presence and bolster th...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and town managers and employees for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces ...

Grants to USA and Canada institutions, researchers, and qualified physicians for research to advance medical care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnostic...

Grant of $2,500 and in-kind services to a USA individual entrepreneur to start or expand their business. Funding is intended to support business start-up or growth-related costs. In-kind services include registered agent services and a tax consultation.

Grant of $2,500 to a USA high school senior, undergraduate, university, or trade school student to pursue entrepreneurial aspirations. Funding is intended to be used towards education expenses. Eligible applicants are those with an interest in starting a business.

Scholarships of $2,000 to USA individuals to pursue professional development training. The purpose of the program is to empower Americans to progress in their careers. Scholarships may be used for vocational training in the following industries: transportation, technol...