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The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Richard W. and Florence B. Irwin Scholarship Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
To support male residents of Northampton with a preference for students attending law school. Consideration will be given to students attending medical school or studying to become religious ministers.
Additional Guidelines
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Markus J. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Graduates of Springfield public high schools. Markus Johnson was the first Springfield resident to die while serving in Iraq.
Additional Guidelines
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
MacIntyre Family Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties
Additional Guidelines
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Lori Gaw Memorial Scholarship Fund
In memory of Lori Gaw to support students who are residents of West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Additional Guidelines
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Loren and Norma Hill Scholarship Fund
To support students of color as defined by the Foundation, with a preference for residents of Hampden County.
Additional Guidelines
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Little Red Schoolhouse Scholarship Fund
To support residents of Hampshire or Franklin County studying education with a preference for those studying Early Childhood Education, elementary or special education.
Additional Guidelines
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible
Latino Scholarship Fund
To support graduating Latino high school seniors from Hampden and Hampshire Counties.
Additional Guidelines
About Scholarships
Through the incredible generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound manages 26 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards and encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply. We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our many scholarship donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members for their investment in our student's bright futures this year and for many years to come!
L&E Bottling Company Scholarship
The L&E Bottling Company Scholarship Fund was established by the L&E Bottling Company, Inc. to assist graduating high school seniors in Thurston County in obtaining a higher education. This scholarship has the potential to be renewed for up to an additional three years of undergraduate education. Reapplication each year is required.
About Scholarships
Through the incredible generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound manages 26 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards and encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply. We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our many scholarship donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members for their investment in our student's bright futures this year and for many years to come!
Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship
The Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship Fund was established by the Learning Seed Foundation to assist graduating high school seniors in Thurston and Pierce counties in obtaining a higher education. This scholarship is designed to benefit primarily students of color who have overcome significant obstacles and demonstrate a commitment to others. The scholarship has the potential to be renewed for up to an additional 3 years of undergraduate education. Reapplication each year is required.
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
Sidney High School Alumni Scholarship
Selection based upon:
Must be enrolling in a trade school or pursuing a two-year or four-year degree.
Awards
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
William B. and Bonnie Z. Swonger Nursing Scholarship
A Shelby County resident who is a graduate of any high school within Shelby County and is pursuing a Registered Nursing degree.
Selection based upon:
Awards
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
Virginia and Richard Matz Scholarship
Sidney High School past graduates who are pursuing an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree.
Selection based upon:
Awards
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
Vera DoLean Ginn Kiwanis Scholarship
Shelby County resident pursuing a career in elementary education.
Selection based upon:
Awards
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
Tom and Sandy Shoemaker Skills Scholarship
Adults or graduating seniors who reside in Shelby County, Ohio or in the School Districts of Shelby County, Ohio, who are enrolling in an accredited adult educational program or trade school or pursuing an Associate’s Degree shall be eligible to apply.
Selection based upon:
Awards
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
Medical & Health Professions Scholarship
Applicants must be pursuing a certificate or an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in medical and associated health professions.
Selection based upon (in order of priority):
Awards
About Pfizer External Research & Grants
Pfizer External Research & Grants (ER&G) supports independent research, education, and QI initiatives to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet need. Competitive grants are awarded through transparent RFPs reviewed by independent expert panels.
About ASCP
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is the world’s largest professional membership organization for pathologists and laboratory professionals, with more than 100,000 members. ASCP provides excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients and the laboratory workforce. With a portfolio of more than 900 educational activities, ASCP is the worldwide leader in providing CME/CMLE credit for the entire laboratory team.
Quality Improvement in Molecular Testing Pathways for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), in collaboration with Pfizer Inc. and with participation from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO, invites proposals for pathology-centric Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives aimed at optimizing molecular testing pathways in the management of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). This grant opportunity seeks to fund sustainable projects that improve biomarker testing practices, strengthen targeted therapy selection, and support care teams in implementing patient-centered protocols.
The overarching goal of this program is to advance diagnostic excellence and improve treatment decision-making for patients with mCRC.
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
Kent R. Smith Scholarship
Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of education at an accredited college or university.
Selection based upon:
Various amounts up to $20,000 in scholarships
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
Law Student Assistance Scholarship
Students entering their third year of law school (current second-year students approaching the third year).
Selection based upon:
Awards
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world.
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Max Delbrück Prize in Biological Physics
To recognize and encourage outstanding achievement in biological physics research. The prize consists of $10,000, an allowance for travel to attend the meeting at which the prize is awarded, and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient or recipients. It is presented annually.
Prior to 2008, this prize was awarded as the Biological Physics Prize.
Nominations will be considered for three review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
James P. Humphrey, Black Achievers Scholarship
Shelby County residents who are of African-American descent and a graduating senior at a Shelby County High School maintaining a high school GPA of no less than 2.0.
Selection based upon (in order of priority):
Financial need, academic ability, demonstrated community and school service, and recommendations, and an interview.
Awards Vary.
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world.
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Mildred Dresselhaus Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomaterials
The Dresselhaus Prize recognizes an outstanding scientist in the areas of nanoscience or nanomaterials. The prize is conferred annually and includes a $10,000 stipend, a certificate citing the contributions of the recipient, and a reimbursement of up to $2,000 for travel to an APS meeting to receive the honor and deliver an invited talk.
Nominations will be considered for three review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world.
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Neil Ashcroft Early Career Award for Studies of Matter at Extreme High Pressure Conditions
The award recognizes outstanding theoretical or experimental contributions by an early-career scientist to studies of matter at extreme high pressure conditions. This includes static and/or dynamic compressions within the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Earth and Planetary Science, Soft Matter and Biology. The honor is conferred annually and includes of a $5,000 stipend, a certificate citing the contributions of the recipient, and an allowance for travel to an APS meeting to receive the award to deliver an invited lecture at either the biennial SCCM Conference or the APS March Meeting.
Nominations are active for three years provided the the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline and all eligibility criteria are still met.
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world.
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Norman F. Ramsey Prize in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, and in Precision Tests of Fundamental Laws and Symmetries
The Norman F. Ramsey Prize in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, and in Precision Tests of Fundamental Laws and Symmetries recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the two fields of Norman Ramsey: atomic, molecular, and optical physics; and precision tests of fundamental laws and symmetries. The Prize consists of a $10,000 check, a certificate citing accomplishments, and travel support for the recipient to attend the DAMOP annual meeting at which the prize is presented.
Nominations will be considered for three review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Our Mission
To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.
Our Vision
To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.
Jim and Pat Dietz Skills Scholarship
Must be planning to attend an accredited adult education program or trade school or pursuing up to an Associate’s Degree, where the completion of coursework satisfies requirements leading to a skilled profession.
Selection based upon:
Awards
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world.
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
LeRoy Apker Award
The LeRoy Apker Award recognizes outstanding achievements in physics by undergraduate students, and provides encouragement to students who have demonstrated great potential for future scientific accomplishment. Two awards are presented each year, one to a student from a PhD granting institution, and one to a student from a non-PhD granting institution. The award consists of $5,000 for the recipient, $5,000 for their undergraduate institution's physics department to support undergraduate research, a certificate, and reimbursement for travel to an APS meeting to give an invited talk.
Six finalists are selected to present their research for the Apker Award Selection Committee. Each of the finalists will receive an honorarium of $2,000, $1,000 for their undergraduate institution’s physics department to support undergraduate research, reimbursement for travel to the selection meeting, and a certificate.
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world.
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Lev D. Landau and Lyman Spitzer Jr. Award for Outstanding Contributions to Plasma Physics
Recognizes outstanding theoretical, experimental, or technical contribution(s) in plasma physics and for advancing the collaboration and unity between Europe and the United States of America by joint research or research that advances knowledge which benefits the two communities in a unique way.
The award may be given to a team or collaboration of up to four persons affiliated with either European or United States institutions.
The award consists of $4,000, a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient, and a registration fee waiver to attend the meeting at which the award is to be presented.
The person or team receiving the award will be offered an invited talk at the forthcoming annual conference of APS-DPP (usually early November) or EPS-DPP (usually end of June, or first week of July), depending on the affiliation of the recipient(s).
On years that DPP is hosting, in the event of a team larger than five (5), DPP may cap the number of registration waivers.
Alabama grants for nonprofits provide funding to support diverse programs in education, health, and community development. The following grants help organizations address local needs, empower underserved communities, and foster growth across the state of Alabama.
Discover 151 funding opportunities for nonprofits in Alabama, with $47.5M available. Instrumentl connects local organizations with funding sources, offering deadline tracking, grant-matching tools, and insights to create lasting impact in Alabama communities.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Alabama grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the second quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Alabama Grants for Nonprofits?
Grants are most commonly $10,000.
A wide variety of funding sources for nonprofits are available in Alabama. Specifically, there are over 200+ individual grants totaling $47,523,252. If you're thinking about pursuing grant funding in Alabama, know that the median grant size is $10,000. Among these grants, 26 grants support general operating expenses, while 100+ grants fund projects and programs.
In Alabama, grants come from different funders, including government agencies, private foundations, corporate funders, and more. Here’s a breakdown of each:
When considering the type of grants to go after, keep in mind that government grants often have large awards but equally large compliance requirements.
Based on the data we have now, the best time to apply for grants in Alabama is in Q2, which is when about 28.0% of deadlines for grants land. However, Q3 has a similar amount of grant deadlines, with 27.0%. These periods offer the most opportunities to secure funding. Comparatively, Q1 is the grant period with the least activity, coming in at 20.7%. To maximize your odds of winning grant funding, be aware of these peak fundraising periods.
The nonprofit funding landscape throughout Alabama has shown large activity over the past several years. Based on the funding reports sent to the IRS, total grant funding reached up to ~$1.3 billion in 2021 and then rose up to ~$1.4 billion in 2022, a growth of about 12%. Among all the grants awarded in Alabama during this time, the most popular focus areas for funding were single-organization support from private foundations, professional societies, and associations. Likewise, the top counties that received the most funding were Jefferson County, Montgomery County, and Mobile County.
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