Virginia Grants for Individuals

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for medical research projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of this program is to facilitate improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators and organizations and USA government agencies for medical research associated with health in the military. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Required regist...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers for research studies related to health and disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to further develop and evaluate established biomar...

Grants to USA and territories underrepresented faculty staff members at accredited academic institutions to support their academic advancement and career development. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for inve...

Awards to USA and territories businesses, teams, and individuals for research and evaluation projects related to justice and crime. The purpose of this program is to promote public safety and justice by improving the ability to forecast recidivism. Funding is intended ...

Fellowships and in-kind support to USA and territories individuals for new and existing projects to protect human rights and ensure a just and equal society. Registration and submission of the first-phase application is required prior to submission of a full applicatio...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for cancer-related research studies and projects. Funding is intended to support research that investigates how lung cancer affects diverse populations in different ways. Eligible projects may focus on healthcare acc...

Grants of up to $16,500 to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands Masters and PhD students for research on sustainable agriculture. Eli...

Grants of $30,000 to USA and territories professors associated with a college or university to conduct research on college campuses. Funding is intended for research related to students’ intellectual humility, empathy and perspective-taking, curiosity, self-censorshi...

Grants and in-kind support to USA individuals of color to address racial inequity in the PreK-12 educational system. Funding is intended for individuals leading organizations in early stages of development. The goal of the program is to support innovative ideas to prom...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Funding...

Scholarships to USA Alaska Native and American Indian students to attend conferences in the field of criminal justice. Applications are invited from individuals currently enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs and who are interested in learning more about issu...

Grants of $2,500 and grants of $5,000 to USA arts organizations and individuals to offset the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to provide urgent relief to Latinx arts organizations, artists, and cultural workers. A porti...

Fellowships of up to $90,000 to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. The program is intended for applicants under the age of 31 who are pursuing graduate studies in any advanced degree-granting program and any field throughout the coun...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, biotechnology companies, foundations, government agencies, research institutes, and military-related institutions to support health research and human clinical trials. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Speci...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit and for-profit entities, agencies, and tribal governments for projects related to high-efficiency truck and freight systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete required registration...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit and for-profit entities, agencies, and tribal governments for projects related to electric and reduced-emission vehicles. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete required registrations p...

Scholarships to USA educators, school psychologists, and school counselors to participate in a professional development program. Applications are invited from professionals who are new to the field and are committed to helping gifted children from diverse backgrounds. ...

Opportunity for USA student and youth teams that partner with nonprofit organizations or schools to compete for $500, $1,000, and $10,000 prizes for creating and implementing service-learning projects. The challenge is intended to engage students in resolving a communi...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Territories filmmakers for the production of short movies. Funding is intended for stories addressing topics relevant to indigenous Pacific Islanders. FIlms should encourage social change and equity and may be narrative or non-fiction...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA national and local nonprofit organizations and individuals to support educational and advocacy-related activities promoting sustainable eating, particularly in historically underserved communities. Funding is intended to raise awareness a...

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 ...

Opportunity for a USA, Canada, and International arts professional to join a residency program in Nebraska. The resident will present an exhibition in the contemporary art genre. Applicants can use their residency for developing projects, engaging in scholarly research...

Grants of $2,500 and opportunities for USA, Canada, and International professional artists for business development and career guidance. Funding is intended to help artists with the business aspect of their art practice. In addition to the grant, recipients will have a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for medical research projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible uses of funding include equipment, travel, salary support, ...

Awards of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International recent postdoctoral fellows, advanced graduate students, and research associates in recognition of outstanding contributions to the international neuroscience field. Awards are distributed in acknowledgment of excepti...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take at least nine weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support ...

Grants and awards to USA publishers, translators, authors, and literary agents for the translation and subsequent publication of French literary works for English-speaking audiences. Funding will be awarded for both fiction and nonfiction works, as well as for poetry, ...

Prizes of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International institutions and individuals for projects that combine digital technology and history. The purpose of the award program is to support already existing innovative projects that are open to the public. Eligible projects ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to K-12 history education. The awardee will be honored for a specific innovation or for excellence in teaching in elementary, middle, and high schools across the United States in...

Fellowship to a college graduate in the USA to gain professional experience in the field of conservation. The Fellowship offers a paid position for the period of one-year working on conservation related projects in New York City alongside leaders and colleagues. Projec...

Grants to USA individuals to support family members of healthcare workers and volunteers who died from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to provide for basic and immediate expenses such as funeral costs, food, housing payments, medical care, counseling, e...

Award of $25,000 to a USA writer to recognize an exceptional collection of poetry. Eligible books of poetry are original works that were published in the United States within the last year. In addition to the cash prize, copies of the winning book will be distributed t...

Fellowships of $20,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the focus...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to participate in fellowships and programs. Funding is intended to assist filmmakers in the completion of fiction feature-length projects. Four tracks are included in this opportunity. Applicants will be conside...

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International artists who demonstrate excellence and potential. Participating artists are given exposure, career-enhancing validation, and cash for demonstrating a serious commitment to their work. Awardees benefit by hav...

Grants to USA writers for written works related to contemporary visual art. Eligible project types include articles, short-form writing, and books. Eligible expenses include travel, living expenses, research, image permissions and fees, a writer's fee, reproduction and...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research facilities, and school districts for research projects that contribute to improvements in education. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitti...

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA senior undergraduate students and graduate students to pursue full-time studies in communication sciences and disorders. Funding is intended to be used for living expenses, tuition, books, and other school-related expenses. Scholarships ar...

Grants and fellowships to USA IHEs, research institutions, laboratories, agencies, corporations, organizations, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that registrations may take up to two weeks to complete. This prog...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International students to attend conferences and workshops related to computer science. Funding may be used for travel expenses, registration fees, and accommodation expenses. Eligible applicants are full-time students that are currently stud...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to attend a conference related to computer science. Funding is intended to provide computer scientists in industry or academia who are underrepresented in tech or identify as female with funding to attend a conferenc...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International students to attend a conference related to computer science and technology. Funding is intended to enable computer science students who identify as Black, African American, or members of the larger African Diaspora to attend the...

Awards to USA high school educators for innovation and excellence in areas of career readiness and workforce development. Eligible applicants are public school teachers of skilled trades. The purpose of the award is to recognize programs that are focused on hands-on le...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional contributions in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in spa...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to remote education during the early phase of their career. Strong candidates are known for service to the profession, leadership activities, contributions to advancing the field...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and industry and academia teams in eligible countries to participate in a contest to present innovative solutions that increase space domain awareness. Applicants must pre-register and submit an abstract prior ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art production platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The fun...

Grants of $500 to USA K-12 teachers for educational classroom projects. Funding is intended for the development and implementation of innovative, creative science-related projects and lessons. Eligible activities are hands-on, curriculum-based, and involve student obse...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private universities, and individuals for a wide range of science and technology projects. Funding may be requested for a self-contained project or a portion of a larger or long...