Virginia Grants for Individuals

Awards of $1,000 and an award of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for exceptional neurobiological research. The purpose of this program is to recognize research that has contributed to the advancement of the understanding of the nervous system and ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to recognize exceptional advances in research in law, the humanities, theology, and social sciences. Nominees may work in a particular discipline or work in a cross-disciplinary manner. The prize winner must have had a d...

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for innovative and cutting-edge projects to further understanding of and treatment options for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The purpose of this program is to support high-risk and high-gain research that demonstrates out-of-...

Opportunity for USA poets and literary scholars to participate in a residency in a rural town in Massachusetts. Participants will receive a stipend of $3,000 and will promote and study poetry during their six-month stay at the residence. The purpose of the program is t...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members at academic institutions for research addressing histiocytic disorders. Funding is intended for cutting-edge research into the mechanisms, causes, and improved methods of treatment for histiocyti...

Award of $5,000 and award of $20,000 to USA community- and school-based family educators to recognize outstanding work in engaging families in the educational process. The goal of the program is to reward efforts to build school-family partnerships that promote school ...

Grant of up to $75,000 to a USA researcher associated with an IHE for international collaboration in ophthalmology research. Applicants must be nominated by department chairs prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of the grant program is to broaden the knowledge a...

Grant of $9,000 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support innovative and impactful projects that study the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through...

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams associated with institutions for projects to improve the health and welfare of large companion animals, such as horses, mules, ponies, and donkeys. Funding is available for any topi...

Awards of $1,000 to USA teachers to recognize outstanding educational methods for teaching students about economics. Recipients are K-12 teachers of any subject. The goal is to reward teachers for using innovative teaching practices to cultivate a rich understanding of...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of funds in...

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 include bas...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA institutions, NICU staff, doctors, and nurses to improve the patient and family experience in NICU wards throughout the country. Past grants have been used to fund food pantry support, gas cards, holiday gifts, books, and supplies that fos...

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and young people for short-term community volunteer projects for children and youth ages 5 to 25. Funding is intended to support programs that pay tribute to people who lost ...

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 will ...

Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for projects and research focusing on risk management and ethics. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with a qualifying nonprofit institution or government entity. Propo...

Grants to USA and territories scientists and groups of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young scientists to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of skin disease. Funds may be used for salaries, equipment, and materials necessary for conducting and completing dermatological research. The awards are int...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit institutions and organizations and individuals for research projects related to improvements in the healthcare system. Funding is intended for innovative research with the potential to have a positive impact on the healthcare syst...

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network with a cohort of entrepr...

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 child a...

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative from th...

Award to a USA teacher in eligible regions to recognize significant contributions to education. The award program honors an individual teacher with a $2,000 monetary prize and a one-year membership to a professional association. In addition, the recipient's school dist...

Grants to USA top-tier athletes in eligible sports disciplines to further their development, training, and career success. Funding is intended to support ranking athletes who have earned a college degree and are working toward reaching elite international competitions ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA and territories, 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 inc...

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, sci...

Award of $5,000 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 participation in t...

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 public's ...

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs related to teen parenting and programs that promote independent living for individuals with mental illness. Teen parenthood programs should focus on the development of ...

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 Americans,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and experts in eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects that address security across a range of sectors. Some applicants must submit a proposal abstract prior to applying. The purpose of the ...

Grants of $30,000 to researchers to support projects related to leukemia. Funding is intended to support research that investigates the causes, treatment, and cure of the disease. Funding is intended to support promising projects where funding would not duplicate other...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically endangered species, as well as species with lim...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers, administrators, and educational support staff to benefit Native American students. Funding is intended to address unmet needs in schools and classrooms serving Native students. Preference is given to unique, sustainable projects....

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park beaut...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

Grant of $5,000 and grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International principal investigators for research related to perioperative nursing practices. Funding areas of interest include increasing patient safety, perfecting perioperative nursing practices, and improvi...

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...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for innovative solutions related to infectious diseases. Finalists will present their ideas, products, and inventions to judges in the technology, medicine, pharmaceutical, and business ind...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all background...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for research related to ovarian cancer. Funding is intended for activities that align with the funding source's mission to promote awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of th...

Contracts for services to USA nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and curators to create outdoor art displays for a local community in California. The purpose of the project is to create temporary art displays at publicly accessible facilities and locations owned by...

Grants of $30,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, Osteopaths, and Doctors of Science for research addressing bone marrow diseases. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to study the causes ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators associated with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational entities, and private institutions for innovative cancer research. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. Funding will sup...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse for a research project related to nursing education and clinical care. Eligible projects must to ready to implement upon receipt of funding. The purpose of the program is to research the ongoing practice of nurs...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada psychology teachers in secondary schools for career development and networking events and activities. Funding is intended for a range of events, including but not limited to conferences, workshops, and innovative programs that b...

Grants to USA and Canada university faculty members for scientific research. Funding is intended for educational and research projects. The purpose of funding is for scientific research on astronomy, physics, and chemistry that will add to fundamental scientific knowle...

Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, screenwriters, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a shor...