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Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Autoimmune Neurology

American Academy Of Neurology Institute
Private
United States
Up to US $150,000

Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Autoimmune Neurology

This award recognizes the vital importance of rigorous clinical and translational research and aims to inspire and support early-career investigators pursuing clinical studies in autoimmune neurology — specifically immune-mediated diseases of the nervous system other than multiple sclerosis.

The scope of this award encompasses research on autoimmune neurologic disorders, including neural antibody-associated diseases of the nervous system, autoimmune encephalitis, immune-mediated epilepsy, autoimmune movement disorders, inflammatory myelopathies, NMOSD, MOGAD, paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, neurological complications of cancer immunotherapies, and inborn errors of immunity/autoinflammatory syndromes affecting the nervous system.

This award will consist of a commitment of $65,000 per year for two years, plus a $10,000 per year stipend to support education and research-related costs for a total of $150,000. Supplementation of the award with other grants is permissible, but to be eligible to apply for this award, the other grant source(s) cannot exceed $75,000 annually.

Immune System Diseases

David M. Cordani Courage in Service Grant Program

CIGNA Foundation
Corporate
United States
Up to US $150,000

David M. Cordani Courage in Service Grant Program

The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), today announced the launch of the David M. Cordani Courage in Service Grant, a new $1.5 million, 10-year commitment to support the health and well-being of military and veteran communities by prioritizing social connection.

Each year, $150,000 will be awarded to one nonprofit serving military and veteran communities to support programs that strengthen connections, improve well-being, and increase stability for individuals and families navigating key life transitions.

How the Grant Supports Military Communities

The Courage in Service Grant will support nonprofit organizations that deliver:

  • Programs that reduce isolation and strengthen resilience among military families through peer support
  • Community-centered health and wellness hubs offering physical activity, wellness programming, and mental health support
  • Transition-focused services that help individuals and families navigate key military life moments such as deployment, relocation, recovery, and reintegration
Military & Veterans Services

40 & 8 Veterans Scholarships

Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF)
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $2,000

About MNA

The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) stands strong for nurses, patients, and quality healthcare everywhere.

We are 22,000 dedicated RNs and other healthcare professionals in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Iowa, who promote the professional, economic, and personal well-being of nurses through collective action. Our members care for patients in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

Since 1905, MNA members have effectively influenced healthcare policy and practice; advocating for social justice and public health, as well as nursing practice and policies that enable nurses to provide the quality care patients deserve.

MNA empowers members to use their collective strength, knowledge, and experience to advance and enhance safe and professional nursing practice, nursing leadership, and community health and well-being, including access to quality healthcare for all.

MNA Foundation Scholarships & Grants

The Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF), a non-profit corporation affiliated with the Minnesota Nurses Association, awards scholarships and grants each year to advance the nursing profession and create more opportunities for students to achieve their goals. 

MNA members, members’ dependents and grandchildren, nursing students, and veterans are eligible to apply for MNA Foundation Scholarships.  

40 & 8 Veterans Scholarships

Education - Higher Education Nursing Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

MNAF Linda Knauff Clinical Practice Project Grant

Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF)
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $2,000
The MNAF Linda Knauff Clinical Practice Project Grant supports Minnesota Nurses Association members in conducting research that aligns with MNA's organizational goals. It promotes best practices through literature reviews, workgroup convening, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives. Applicants must be MNA members engaged in direct patient care, complete their projects within two years, and submit periodic reports. Preference is given to first-time applicants whose projects meet quality standards.
Education - Higher Education Nursing Academic Scholarship Programs

MNA Associate Member Scholarships

Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF)
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $2,000
The MNA Associate Member Scholarships provide financial assistance to MNA associate members who are typically undergraduate nursing students. Offered by the Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation, these scholarships aim to support the professional development and educational goals of nursing students, contributing to the advancement of the nursing profession and ensuring access to quality healthcare for all. Eligible candidates include MNA members, their dependents, and veterans, fostering a commitment to nursing excellence.
Education - Higher Education Nursing Academic Scholarship Programs

Mary Eliza Mahoney Scholarships

Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF)
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $10,000
The Mary Eliza Mahoney Scholarships, offered by the Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF), provide financial support to nursing students, members of healthcare unions, their dependents, and veterans. Each scholarship awards $2,500 per semester for a maximum of four semesters, totaling up to $10,000. This initiative aims to enhance nursing education and promote the professional growth of future nurses, ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.
Education - Higher Education Nursing Academic Scholarship Programs

Ashby C. and John T. Pinkard Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $2,500

Who We Are

Community foundations began nationally in 1914 and are publicly-supported, 501(c)(3) philanthropic organizations that hold, administer, invest and make grants from both endowed and non-endowed funds established by individuals, families and others. They were designed to be simple, flexible, convenient, tax-wise, cost-effective and perpetual charitable vehicles.  

Our Community Foundation was established in Roanoke in 1988. With our growth, we expanded into the Martinsville/Henry County area in 2005. Today, we administer many hundreds of named endowment funds ranging in size from a minimum of $10,000 to millions of dollars. To date, donors have also committed very significant resources to the Foundation through future estate gifts.

Information for Scholarship Seekers

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, the region’s community foundation, administers a variety of scholarships to reward and assist capable and deserving students based on the criteria established by the fund donors.

Specifics of the Foundation’s scholarship program may be subject to change from time to time. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Foundation at (276) 656-6223.

Ashby C. and John T. Pinkard Scholarship Fund

 Fund provides higher education scholarships to deserving young men and women.

Education - Higher Education Adult Education Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Benny Summerlin Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000
The Benny Summerlin Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, offers financial assistance to deserving students from Franklin County High School pursuing undergraduate degrees. Established to support capable individuals, this scholarship emphasizes academic potential and financial need. The foundation, active since 1988, administers various scholarships to uplift the educational aspirations of local youth. For more information on eligibility and application processes, interested students should contact the foundation directly.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Kelsey Nicole Cooper Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000
The Kelsey Nicole Cooper Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, offers scholarships to deserving students from the Martinsville Henry County community, emphasizing volunteerism. Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates from local high schools, enrolled or planning to enroll in accredited colleges, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to those attending Virginia Tech or involved in the CHILL youth task force. For more information, contact the Foundation.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

John W. Wilks, M.D. Excellence in Science Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,200
The John W. Wilks, M.D. Excellence in Science Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, provides financial assistance to deserving students pursuing careers in the medical field. Eligible applicants include graduating seniors from Roanoke Valley area high schools or individuals continuing medical studies at the graduate level, demonstrating financial need and academic merit. This scholarship aims to support educational pursuits and foster excellence in healthcare.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Jean L. Price Scholarship

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000
The Jean L. Price Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, supports underprivileged students from the Roanoke Valley. Eligible applicants include graduating seniors and full-time college students who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burdens facing these deserving students, ensuring they have access to educational opportunities. As a vital resource, the scholarship reflects the Foundation's commitment to fostering academic success and community development.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Hooker Educational Fund Community Scholarships

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000
The Hooker Educational Fund Community Scholarships support deserving undergraduate students in Henry County or Martinsville, Virginia. Established by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, these scholarships aim to assist students who demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, and show capability for college-level studies. The foundation has been a key philanthropic organization since 1988, managing numerous endowment funds to benefit the local community.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Frank W. (Bo) Rogers Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000
The Frank W. (Bo) Rogers Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, offers scholarships to graduating seniors from Roanoke Valley high schools. Eligible students must enroll in accredited colleges, demonstrate financial need, and show commitment to community service. Special consideration is given to applicants with a parent employed by Woods Rogers, PLC. The Foundation aims to support deserving students and help them achieve their higher education goals.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Frances Parker Rupert Memorial Fund for Music and the Performing Arts

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $3,000
The Frances Parker Rupert Memorial Fund for Music and the Performing Arts provides scholarships to talented students pursuing music or performing arts degrees. Established by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, this fund aims to support high school seniors from specific counties, considering their potential and financial need. Applicants must demonstrate their artistic abilities and articulate how this scholarship will aid their educational goals in a two-page essay.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

Edwin K. Mattern, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $2,000
The Edwin K. Mattern, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, supports graduating seniors from the Roanoke Valley pursuing higher education in engineering or architecture. This renewable scholarship emphasizes academic achievement and financial need, requiring recipients to maintain a minimum GPA. Established to empower deserving students, the fund reflects the foundation's commitment to fostering educational opportunities in the community.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Dorothy and Julien Meyer, Sr., M.D. Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $500
The Dorothy and Julien Meyer, Sr., M.D. Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, provides scholarships to graduating seniors from Roanoke Valley high schools pursuing premedical studies. This fund aims to support deserving students with financial need, ensuring they can achieve their educational goals. The Foundation administers various scholarships and encourages students to inquire for detailed eligibility criteria and application processes.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Dillon Family Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,500
The Dillon Family Scholarship Fund, established by James M. Dillon, provides financial assistance for higher education to deserving students from specific regions in Virginia. Administered by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, this scholarship supports students who demonstrate financial need and academic potential. Eligible candidates must be graduating seniors from designated public high schools, enrolling in accredited colleges or trade schools. Preference is given to graduates from Alleghany High School, ensuring targeted support for local students.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Samuel “Bo” Terry Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $500

Samuel “Bo” Terry Scholarship Fund

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to needy and deserving students graduating from Roanoke City Public Schools.

Amount

  • $500+
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Rangeley Educational Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000

Rangeley Educational Fund

Fund provides scholarships to further the education of young men and women pursuing study in technical, vocational, academic, or professional fields.

Amount

$1,000+

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

N.R. Burroughs Educational Award

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
Henry County, Virginia, United States
Approximately US $1,000

N.R. Burroughs Educational Award

Fund provides scholarship assistance to qualified and deserving young men and women pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Amount

  • $1,000+
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Timothy B. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
Lexington City, Virginia, United States
Approximately US $1,000

Timothy B. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fund provides financial scholarships to deserving young men and women from high schools in the counties of Botetourt, Halifax and Shenandoah.

Amount

  • $1,000+
Education - Higher Education Civil Engineering Vocational & Trade Education +1 more

Romero Family Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $2,500

Romero Family Scholarship Fund

Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance to further the education of able and deserving young men and women in their post high school education in the fields of either technical, vocational, academic or professional education, with preference given to students from Henry and Franklin Counties and the City of Martinsville.

Amount

  • $2,500+
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Vocational & Trade Education

Michael Dean Guilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,500

Michael Dean Guilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fund provides scholarship assistance to deserving students who are pursuing further educational studies in a career and technical field.

Amount

$1,500+

Architecture Engineering Education - Higher Education +4 more

Otis Dreams of Books Scholarship

Community Foundation of East Mississippi Inc.
Private
United States
US $1,000

Community Foundation of East Mississippi

With over 40 years of dedicated service, the Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM) is committed to fostering charitable giving that connects generous individuals, families, and businesses to meaningful causes.

Mission: A catalyst for charitable giving where civic-minded individuals, families, and businesses achieve philanthropic goals. We bridge resources and needs to enhance the dynamic communities we serve.

Otis Dreams of Books Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Otis Douglas, who had a lifelong love of reading and learning. Many nights, Otis would fall asleep reading his daughter’s schoolbooks. He was unable to finish his own high school education, and this gave him the deepest appreciation for learning. Our hope for this scholarship is to honor his legacy by fostering a love of learning and reading in students pursuing their college education. 

Education - Higher Education

The E. Price Ripley Memorial Foundation Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $2,000

The E. Price Ripley Memorial Foundation Fund

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to deserving young people in their chosen field of endeavor.

Amount

$2,000+

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Fred E. Droste Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln

The Community Foundation offers many advantages to donors, professional advisors, nonprofit organizations and the community at large. We constantly strive to ensure that the giving process is as streamlined and safe as possible so our donors can focus on the most important aspect of philanthropy - helping others.

Scholarship Program

The Community Foundation serves the counties of Cass, Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan and Sangamon in central Illinois, and administers an annual scholarship program for approximately 50 scholarship funds.

Fred E. Droste Memorial Scholarship

Graduating senior from a high school in Macoupin or Montgomery Counties who is pursuing a degree in a STEAM-related field.

Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

L. George Pauze Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Grays Harbor Community Foundation

Established in 1994, Grays Harbor Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is known in our community for giving grants to other nonprofits in Grays Harbor County and for scholarships for Grays Harbor youth, but that is not our business.

Our real business is helping people, families, groups, and businesses be philanthropic or charitable. We provide the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to be involved at whatever level they wish, and to accomplish their charitable goals with their tax deductible donations that improve the quality of life in Grays Harbor.

Scholarships

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards scholarships to local students for education after high school. The emphasis is on undergraduate studies at any two or four year college or university and vocational/technical programs leading to a license or certification.

Students submit only one application. When selected, the recipient is matched to the criteria of an individual scholarship by the scholarship review committee.

L. George Pauze Scholarship

The L. George Pauze Scholarship is new to the Community Foundation, but has been in existence since the 1970s. In January of 1970, Pauze announced the L. George Pauze Scholarship for a graduate of Hoquiam High School he had established with the help of his friends and attorneys, Omar Parker and George G. Wandel. Mr. Pauze came from Montreal to Grays Harbor in 1907. After years of hard work and ingenuity, he was able to maneuver himself into the ownership of a thriving lumber mill. George said: “You know, I didn’t have a chance to go to college, and I always missed it…I might have done even better if I’d had the opportunity to go. Actually, education is much more important now than in my day.” The law firm of Parker, Johnson, Parker (now Parker, Winkelman) has administered the Trust established that day, awarding at least one scholarship each year. The Gray Harbor Community Foundation is proud to now administer the scholarship to continue this tradition in perpetuity, and honor this “true gentleman.”

Education - Higher Education

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Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

100+ Chester County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

38 Chester County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

25 Chester County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

38 Chester County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

100+ Chester County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Human & Social Services

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Chester County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
27.9%
Q2
25.0%
Q3
24.7%
Q4
22.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Chester County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $11,500.

$150 $150 Min.
$11,500 $11.5 K Median
$92,872 $92.9 K Average
$2,050,000 $2.1 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Pennsylvania?

Grants are most commonly $120,832.

$120,832

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Chester County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Pennsylvania awarded a total of 114,767 grants.

2022 101,760

2023 105,380

2024 114,767

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Chester County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Pennsylvania, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Education, and Human Services.

1. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2. Education

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Chester County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 39.90%.

2022 $9,486,595,381

2023 $9,869,112,363
4.03%

2024 $13,806,751,647
39.90%

Pennsylvania Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, and Allegheny County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Montgomery County $11,058,341,664
Philadelphia County $2,487,099,923
Allegheny County $1,915,534,930
Chester County $846,675,579
Centre County $563,407,306