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Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (For Local Units of Government)

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State/Local Government
Virginia
US $25,000 - US $350,000

Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CY 2027–2028)

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications through the On-line Grants Management System (OGMS) (www.ogms.dcjs.virginia.gov/index.do) for the calendar year (CY) 2027–2028 Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention (FVIP) Grant Program.

This initiative seeks to reduce violent crime within the Commonwealth of Virginia by funding effective and sustainable intervention and prevention programming designed to interrupt and prevent local cycles of violence. Violence intervention and prevention programs avert interpersonal violence by collaborating with a range of community stakeholders to provide support and intervention to those at the highest risk of becoming a victim or perpetrator of violence.

Community / Public Safety Gun Violence Prevention

Byrne Justice Assistance Gun Violence Awareness and Prevention Initiatives Grant

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State/Local Government
Virginia
US $2,000,000

FY27 Byrne Justice Assistance Gun Violence Awareness and Prevention Initiatives

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) announces the availability of federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding to support Gun Violence Awareness and Prevention Initiatives funding across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This competitive grant opportunity provides funding to support evidence-informed gun violence awareness, prevention, intervention, and reduction efforts. Please see the full funding opportunity for details related to the funding areas of focus and allowable items.

Community / Public Safety Gun Violence Prevention

Livable Communities - Development Projects Grants

Metropolitan Council
State/Local Government
Anoka County, Minnesota, Carver County, Minnesota +5 more
Up to US $2,000,000

Livable Communities - Development Projects Grants

Livable Communities development grants primarily support projects that plan to build new, rehabilitate, or preserve affordable housing (rental and ownership) and community-driven commercial spaces. Development grants support projects at all stages of development including:

  • Pre-development
  • Acquisition
  • Environmental site investigation and cleanup
  • Site preparation
  • Construction or rehabilitation.

$26.9 million is available for development projects in 2026. Funding will be designated to the following outcomes:

  • Early Stage Development: Environmental Site Investigation $500,000
  • Early Stage Development: Pre-Development $1,500,000
  • Construction Stage Development: Environmental Cleanup $5,500,000
  • Construction Stage Development: Homeownership $3,500,000
  • Construction Stage Development: Rental, Mixed-Use, Commercial $12,400,000
  • Construction Stage Development: Multi-Family Rental Housing funded through the Minnesota Housing Consolidated Request for Proposals $3,500,000
Equitable & Affordable Housing

Tennessee Arts Commission: Individual Artist Fellowship

Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Tennessee
US $5,000

About Us

Our Mission

The Tennessee Arts Commission was created in 1967 by the Tennessee General Assembly with the special mandate to stimulate and encourage the presentation of the visual, literary, music and performing arts and to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of Tennessee. TN Arts Commission Governing Policies can be found here.

The mission of the Tennessee Arts Commission is to cultivate the arts for the benefit of all Tennesseans and their communities. Our vision is a Tennessee where the arts inspire, connect and enhance everyday lives.

The Commission is supported by in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Individual Artist Fellowship

Recognition and acknowledgement of outstanding professional Tennessee artists who, through their work add to the cultural vitality of the state.

Fellowships provide those individuals who by education, experience, or natural talent engage in a particular art form or discipline, and live and work in Tennessee. To qualify, an artist must be financially compensated for his or her work, and this compensation must be a significant source of support for their livelihood.

Accepted categories for FY 2028:

  • Visual Art:
    • Two-Dimensional Work
    • Mural Arts
    • Craft
  • Media:
    • Film
    • Photography
  • Dance:
    • Solo Dance, Choreography, or Movement-based Work
  • Music:
  • Performance-based Work
  • Composition-based Work
  • Theatre:
  • Acting or Directing
  • Playwriting
  • Production Design (set, lighting, or costume)
  • Literary Arts:
  • Creative Non-fiction
  • Fiction
  • Children’s Literature/Young Adult Literature
  • Poetry
Artist Training & Development Arts / Culture Access & Participation Writing & Literature +8 more

Leading Edge in Basic Science Award

Society of Toxicology
Association/Society
Unspecified amount

Leading Edge in Basic Science Award

The Leading Edge in Basic Science Award is presented to a scientist who, based on research, has made a recent (within the last five years), seminal scientific contribution/advance to understanding fundamental mechanisms of toxicity. The recipient should be a respected basic scientist whose research findings are likely to have a pervasive impact on the field of toxicology.

The award includes a plaque that is presented at the SOT Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony, a cash stipend, and an invitation to deliver the Leading Edge in Basic Science Award Lecture at the Annual Meeting at which the award is given.

Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology

Agog Open Call: Climate Futures + Immersive Media

Agog: The Immersive Media Institute
Corporate
United States
US $25,000 - US $200,000

Agog Open Call: Climate Futures + Immersive Media

This open call supports immersive media projects that help people better understand and respond to climate challenges and imagine what a better world could be.

We are looking for projects that use immersive technologies—including smart glasses, augmented reality, spatial sound, and mixed reality—to create more engaging, experiential forms of climate storytelling and civic participation.

The open call will support projects across a range of stages and formats, from early ideas to more developed work. What matters most is a compelling story or experience, a clear sense of purpose, and a thoughtful approach to bringing the work to life.

Grants may be awarded in denominations ranging from $25,000 to $200,000. In addition to funding, selected projects may receive mentorship, advisor support, and opportunities for partnership and distribution.

Climate Change Resilience & Equity Virtual / Augmented Reality (VR / AR)

Seeds For Success Grant

Wayne Community Foundation
Private
Wayne County, Iowa
Up to US $50,000

 Wayne Community Foundation

The Wayne Community Foundation is an organization designed to assist and benefit the citizens of Wayne County. The goal is to provide an efficient entity to accept and administer funds in the manner prescribed by each donor.

Wayne Community Foundation is affiliated with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, a nationally certified foundation.

Seeds for Success Grant

The Wayne Community Foundation plays a key role in providing significant funding to projects that strengthen the Wayne County community. We have intentionally created this grant making cycle to award a grant that will have a major significant impact in the Wayne County community. Seeds of Success projects must demonstrate how they will serve as a catalyst, go above and beyond, and bring innovation to all of Wayne County.

The Seeds for Success Grant is awarded to help large projects get started or completed. 

Community Services Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization

Gladys Phillips Memorial Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Gladys Phillips Memorial Scholarship

Gladys Phillips, the second of four daughters of former Aberdeen Mayor and Superior Court Judge J. M. Phillips, began practicing law in Aberdeen in 1937, the same year she joined three other women in graduating from the University of Washington Law School.

Gladys quickly earned a reputation – a reputation she maintained for over 60 years – as one of Grays Harbor’s most intelligent and formidable lawyers. With both an “encyclopedic knowledge of the law” and a love of roses, ballet and beautiful words, she was to her clients not only a trusted advisor but also a cherished friend.

As a community activist, she helped establish and lead the Bishop Foundation, served as a state representative, worked to erect the Aberdeen YMCA, and guided the creation of the Grays Harbor Community Foundation. The Gladys Phillips Memorial Scholarship is open to all applicants who satisfy the general eligibility requirements of the Scholarship Program.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

William and Bess Osheroff Memorial Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

William and Bess Osheroff Memorial Scholarship

William Osheroff was born in Omaha and grew up in Erickson, Nebraska. He earned his Bachelor of Science and his Masters and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Nebraska.

A member of the Grays Harbor Medical Association and the American Medical Association, Dr. Osheroff became known on the Harbor as an excellent physician who cared deeply about the community. A general practitioner, he trained to work as a cardiologist and introduced cardiac care services to the Harbor after recognizing that such services were badly needed in the community. Before the technology became commercially available, Dr. Osheroff developed a device for sending EKG tracings over the phone, allowing him to keep better track of his patients’ heart conditions. In 1972, he became a member of the American College of Cardiology.

Like her husband, Bess Osheroff cared deeply about the communities of Grays Harbor and worked to improve the quality of life and health of her neighbors. Born in Jessup, Pennsylvania and raised in Emporia, Virginia, Bess Osheroff became a Registered Nurse through New York City’s Cumberland Hospital School of Nursing.

Together, Bess and her husband helped organize the first Red Cross Blood Drive on Grays Harbor. Bess continued to organize blood drives for twenty years. William and Bess had a daughter and four sons, one of whom died in 1977. Bess died in November 1996, a month after seeing her son Doug, a Stanford physics professor, win the Nobel Prize in Physics.

While preference will be given to applicants interested in studying science or medicine, the William and Bess Osheroff Memorial Scholarship is open to all applicants who satisfy the general eligibility requirements of the Scholarship Program.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Pre-clinical Investigation of anti-TFPI-mediated Rebalancing Mechanisms in Non-Hemophilic Bleeding Disorders RFP

Pfizer, Inc.
Corporate
Brazil, China +7 more
Up to US $50,000

About Pfizer Grants

Pfizer supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies.

Pre-clinical Investigation of anti-TFPI-mediated Rebalancing Mechanisms in Non-Hemophilic Bleeding Disorders

There remains a scientific gap in understanding of the role of anti-TFPImediated hemostatic rebalancing in the context of inherited or non-hemophilic bleeding disorders. This competitive grant program encourages competitive submissions focsed on generating preclinical/foundational data exploring the therapeutic potential and mechanisms of TFPI modulation in bleeding disorders other than hemophilia.

Project Types and Area of Interest

Potential applicants are encouraged to identify and address preclinical/basic science data generation for TFPI modulation/rebalancing in their local setting. This may include:

  • Rare bleeding disorders which arise from deficiencies in different clotting factors or pathway components but converge on a common functional endpoint which is an impaired thrombin generation (e.g., Factor II, Factor V, Factor VII, Factor X and Factor XI deficiencies, as well as von Willebrand disease).
  • Other diseases such as Glanzmann's thrombasthenia (GT) that have a distinct pathophysiological mechanism.
  • Other rare bleeding disorders whose mechanisms are not well understood (e.g., Bleeding Disorder of Unknown Cause, BDUC).
Hematological Systems Rare Diseases

The Novak Family Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Novak Family Scholarship

Walter M. Novak was born on April 19, 1921, the second son of Michael and Apolonia, Polish immigrants who had arrived in America just after the turn of the century. They were determined that their two sons receive a college education and through years of hard work in Hoquiam mills, survival through the Great Depression, and with help from their large vegetable garden, fishing, and clamming they were able to send both sons to the University of Washington where they each received Mechanical Engineering degrees.

Walter has inspired many people throughout his life with his dedicated work ethic, intelligence, honesty, concern and care for his employees and friends and his love for his family. He is the true product of the “American Dream” and these scholarships given in his name are meant to help others achieve their goals.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Dr. John D. “Jack” Ehrhart Memorial Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Dr. John D. “Jack” Ehrhart Memorial Scholarship

Dr. John D. Ehrhart was a standout athlete in tennis, football, and basketball who graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1935 and went on to study at Stanford University and earn his M.D. degree from Stanford Medical School.

In high school, Jack won the Pacific Northwest Junior Tennis Championship, and in later years he was instrumental in helping young people learn to play tennis. He remained an avid sports fan all his life. He practiced medicine in Aberdeen for nearly 30 years before his life was cut tragically short in 1974 when the plane he was piloting through dense fog crashed in the hills of East Aberdeen.

The Dr. John D. “Jack” Ehrhart Memorial Scholarship is open to all applicants who satisfy the general eligibility requirements of the Scholarship Program

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Grays Harbor Community Foundation: Vocational Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
Grays Harbor County, Washington
Approximately US $2,500

Grays Harbor Community Foundation: Vocational Scholarship

Scholarship support for individuals who are starting their education and training in skilled trades and technical careers.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students planning to enroll for the first time or returning after a period of time in accredited vocational, technical or trade school. Our hope is for students to gain the skills and certifications needed to enter high-demand industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive technology, information technology and more.

The program aims to remove financial barriers, promote workforce development, and empower recipients to achieve meaningful and sustainable employment.

Eligible applicants typically include recent high school graduates, adult learners, and career changers who demonstrate commitment, motivation and financial need.

Through this initiative, we invest in the future of our communities by fostering a skilled and adaptable workforce ready to meet the evolving needs of today’s economy.

Scholarship Award Details:

  • One year award
  • Average scholarship is $2,500
Vocational & Trade Education Adult Education

Dr. George H. Hitchings Memorial Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Dr. George H. Hitchings Memorial Scholarship

Born in Hoquiam in 1905, George H. Hitchings grew up in a family of shipbuilders. Hitchings’ father, George, Sr., worked at and eventually managed the Hoquiam shipyard that his father-in-law, Peter Matthews, established in 1897. 

From the late 1960s until his death in 1998, Dr. Hitchings became increasingly involved with philanthropy. He served as President of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, a nonprofit foundation which supports biomedical research, and he led several charities in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, where Burroughs Wellcome had relocated in 1968. In 1983, Dr. Hitchings founded the Greater Triangle Community Foundation, which serves the Triangle area.

While preference will be given to applicants interested in studying science or medicine, the George H. Hitchings Memorial Scholarship is open to all applicants who satisfy the general eligibility requirements of the Scholarship Program.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Dave Dupont Memorial Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Dave Dupont Memorial Scholarship

The family remembers Dave as a very kind hearted, loving husband, father, and friend. He and his wife Sandi were married 35 years, and had 2 children Kyle and Danielle DuPont.

Dave loved to give back to his community, and attend as many fundraisers as he could. Dave would be proud to be able to give back to the kids in his community.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Marstacimab and TFPI Pathways RFP

Pfizer, Inc.
Corporate
Brazil, China +10 more
Up to US $50,000

About Pfizer Grants

Pfizer supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific strategies.

Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Marstacimab and TFPI Pathways 

This competitive grant encompasses research aimed at elucidating molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying marstacimab-TFPI interactions, including but not limited to differential expression of tissue factor and TFPI in various tissues, binding kinetics, and other biochemical properties. Projects should seek to advance foundational understanding of these interactions through innovative approaches in biochemistry, molecular biology, and related disciplines.

Project Types and Area of Interest

Projects that will be considered for Pfizer support will focus on basic science and fundamental biological understanding of Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI), anti-TFPI Monoclonal Antibodies, and marstacimab. The areas of interest may include (but are not limited to):

  • Basic biology of TFPI including interactions among key regulatory proteins in the intrinsic and/or extrinsic clotting cascades (e.g. Protein S being a co-factor for both Protein C and TFPI).
  • Impact of differential TFPI expression within tissues and the role of various TFPI pools/isoforms in the regulation of coagulation.
  • Pharmacology resulting from concomitant therapies added to anti-TFPI
Rare Diseases Hematological Systems

South Carolina Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State/Local Government
South Carolina
Unspecified amount
The South Carolina Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) aims to enhance the health of individuals aged 60 and above by providing nutritious USDA food packages. Administered by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, the program helps eligible participants with limited income access essential nutrients. Local agencies distribute food and offer nutrition education while connecting them to additional support services like SNAP and Medicaid. This initiative addresses dietary deficiencies in the senior population of South Carolina.
Food Access & Hunger Food Delivery & Distribution Services Senior Services

Michigan Sugar Festival Queen Scholarship

Michigan Sugar Company
Corporate
United States
Unspecified amount

Michigan Sugar Company

Since our founding, more than a century ago, when six independent sugarbeet companies merged, Michigan Sugar Company has perfected the process of turning one of the region’s largest cash crops—the sugarbeet—into pure, all-natural sugar.

Today, Michigan Sugar Company is the third largest beet sugar processor in the United States, producing an annual average of about 1.3 billion pounds of sugar.

Michigan Sugar Company is proud to offer several scholarships to students in our sugarbeet growing areas. 

Michigan Sugar Festival Queen Scholarship

The Michigan Sugar Festival Queen Program, managed by the Sebewaing Chamber of Commerce and Festival Committee and sponsored in part by Michigan Sugar Company, celebrates and promotes the sugarbeet industry. This scholarship is designed for candidates with strong ties to Michigan sugarbeet farming, reflecting the importance of industry connection and representation.

All contestants will attend the Opening Ceremony of the Michigan Sugar Festival.

Contest winners will be required to attend a certain number of parades, events, and social commitments requested by Michigan Sugar Festival Committee. In addition, the following year’s Michigan Sugar Queen Interview Day, Michigan Sugar Queen Crowning Event, the Michigan Sugar Festival Grand Parade as the past year’s queen and court, along with parades in Bay, Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties.

Recommendations in support of applications could be from teachers, counselors, pastor, employer, or other respected business officials.

Education - Higher Education

A. M. and May Abel Memorial Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

A. M. and May Abel Memorial Scholarship

Anthony M. Abel, brother of W. H. Abel of Montesano, was born in Sussex, England and raised in Salina, Kansas.

He earned his law degree from the University of Kansas, and established a successful law practice in 1903. There he married May Rosmond. Abel went on to become one of western Washington’s most highly regarded lawyers.

The A. M. and May Abel Memorial Scholarship is open to all applicants who satisfy the general eligibility requirements of the Scholarship Program.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Accreditation Sustainability Learning Community RFA

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Accreditation Sustainability Learning Community RFA

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), is currently accepting applications for participation in a learning lab that will foster health department capacity to build a sustainable public health accreditation culture within their agencies. This opportunity is open to applicants from direct PHIG awardees at the state-, big city-, and county-level.

Health Care Access & Delivery Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Medical Education & Professional Training

Building Capacity for Communicating Impact Learning Community RFA

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Building Capacity for Communicating Impact Learning Community RFA

Learn how to communicate about Public Health Infrastructure Grant impact through a new community of practice! Through peer learning, technical assistance, and practical tools, participating teams will build strategic leadership and communications skills to more effectively translate public health achievements into compelling messages for key audiences. All directly funded PHIG recipients (big-city, county, state/territory-level governmental public health professionals) are eligible to apply.

Health Care Access & Delivery Medical Education & Professional Training Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health

Alfred and Luclie Rosenbaum Grant for General Charitable Purposes

Community Foundation of East Mississippi Inc.
Private
Clarke County, Mississippi, Kemper County, Mississippi +3 more
Unspecified amount

Alfred and Luclie Rosenbaum Grant for General Charitable Purposes

Alfred and Lucile Rosenbaum were two people who loved this region. They possessed a hope and energy about the future for Meridian and East Mississippi. Mr. Rosenbaum pointed out, “We think we know what tomorrow will bring, but we never really do. It takes someone willing to make a difference first.”

The Alfred and Lucile Rosenbaum fund for General Charitable Purposes was established in November 2005 to meet the region’s ever-changing needs to “make that difference.”

Volunteerism & Philanthropy

American Job Center DC Alliance for Healthcare Careers Credential Training & Placement Grant

District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State/Local Government
District of Columbia
Up to US $400,000

Department of Employment Services

The Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities.

American Job Center DC Alliance for Healthcare Careers Credential Training & Placement Grant

The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) established the DC Alliance for Healthcare Careers to recruit, train, and support District residents in securing high-demand careers within the healthcare sector. The Alliance serves as a workforce pipeline initiative designed to connect residents to quality training, industry-recognized credentials, and direct employment opportunities in critical healthcare occupations.

Through the Alliance, participants gain access to comprehensive career services, occupational skills training, and nationally recognized certifications that prepare them for immediate entry into high-demand healthcare roles. DOES seeks to expand strategic partnerships with healthcare employers, training providers, and community stakeholders to broaden program reach, strengthen outcomes, and increase long-term impact.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Health & Medicine

Safe and Secure DC Nonprofit Fund NOFA

District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
State/Local Government
District of Columbia
Unspecified amount

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) was reconstituted in 2011 to provide guidance, support and coordination of public safety and justice agencies of the District of Columbia. The role of the agency was expanded to include oversight of service programs that previously operated as independent agencies. DMPSJ provides agency oversight and support for citywide public safety and justice related policies, activities and initiatives under its jurisdiction including:

  • Developing and supporting policies and programs to improve the delivery of services by government agencies and contracted providers;
  • Coordinating interagency activities and initiatives;
  • Identifying opportunities for reducing redundancies, leveraging resources, creating economies of scale, and improving outcomes;
  • Ensuring compliance with local and federal mandates; and
  • Collecting and disseminating performance data for agency activities and initiatives.

Safe and Secure DC Nonprofit Fund

Purpose

The grant will improve and increase the physical/cyber security and facility/target hardening of nonprofit organizations’ facilities at risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack, safeguarding the lives and property of District residents and visitors. All grant activities must be linked to enhancing the security and safety at the physical site of the nonprofit organization. This grant will prioritize preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack, with broader state and local preparedness efforts.

The grant will fund activities implemented by nonprofits in three focus areas (enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places; planning; and/or exercises and training). The Program shall be funded in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 1-301.192 (d)(1) and will be awarded as a grant to the selected recipients.

Domestic / Homeland Security Disaster Preparedness Cybersecurity +1 more

Community Development Block Grant - Competitive Cycle: General Infrastructure

Missouri Department of Economic Development
State/Local Government
Missouri
Up to US $500,000

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides federal funding to non-entitlement cities and counties to improve infrastructure, support community facilities, and strengthen local economies in ways that primarily help low-to-moderate income people while addressing local health and safety concerns. Project awards are available in several categories for a wide range of community development initiatives.

CDBG Competitive Cycle allows communities to apply for improvements to nearly any publicly-owned facility or infrastructure, as well as the clearance of vacant, dilapidated buildings.

The General Infrastructure category helps improve local, publicly owned streets, drainage, bridges, and other infrastructure activities. Reliable and sustainable infrastructure helps support the business community as well as residents. This excludes drinking water and wastewater projects which the applicant should apply for under the water/wastewater program. The CDBG-funded construction budget cannot exceed $500,000 total or $5,000 per household benefiting.

Community Development & Revitalization Public Infrastructure

Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Private
United States
US $1,500

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the national medical honor society. Its mission is:

  • Alpha Omega Alpha — dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by:
  • recognizing high educational achievement;
  • honoring gifted teaching;
  • encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community;
  • supporting the ideals of humanism; and
  • promoting service to others.

Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Award

To encourage medical students to write scholarly essays relevant to medicine. Winning essays will be published in an issue of The Pharos.

Only one entry may be submitted per student.

Requirements

  • Essays must be written while the student is in medical school, must be the work of a single author, and must be an original work. The essay must not be offered to, or published by, any other journal or entered in any other contest prior to submission or during, the AΩA selection process.
  • The essay must be related to medicine.
  • Essays should not be fictional or written in first person, but academic/scientific in theme.
  • The essay must not exceed 15 double-spaced pages of 12-point type with minimum 1-inch margins, exclusive of reference listing. The author’s name and essay title must be on each page, and all pages must be numbered.
  • Unique references, numbered consecutively, should be limited to 20. (Reference citation of a website is not acceptable unless a site is the sole source of the information or has official academic credentials. Examples of acceptable sites are official government web pages such as that of the National Institutes of Health.)
  • The Pharos Editorial Board suggests that authors review George Orwell’s “6 Rules for Writing”.
  • Essays that are not selected as award recipients may be submitted to other contests/publications after the winners are announced.
  • Essays not meeting all requirements will not be considered.
Writing & Literature Health & Medicine Medical Education & Professional Training

Susan B. Herron/Lively Arts and Education Grant

Community Foundation of East Mississippi Inc.
Private
Clarke County, Mississippi, Kemper County, Mississippi +3 more
Unspecified amount

Susan B. Herron/Lively Arts and Education Grant

Susan Herron was one of Meridian’s most active and dedicated cultural leaders during her lifetime. She served on the Board of Commissioners for the Mississippi Arts Commission and as president of the Meridian Arts Council and Meridian Little Theatre Guild. She was also an avid supporter of the Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian Community College Arts & Letters Series, and served as vice president of the Meridian Junior Auxiliary.

This endowment was established at the Community Foundation in honor of her memory. With gifts from many in this community, Susan Herron’s passion and enthusiasm for the arts will continue for years to come.

Requests can be for assisting with the start-up of new Arts and Education Programs, or the special one-time needs of existing programs, or supporting special Arts and Education opportunities.

Art Education

Grants for Preschools Highlights

Grants for preschools provide funding for early childhood education programs, facility improvements, and teacher training. The following grants empower organizations to enhance learning environments, promote school readiness, and support young children’s development.


Search Instrumentl's Preschools Grants Database


Discover 8,000+ funding opportunities for preschools, with $3.35B available. Instrumentl offers grant-matching tools, deadline alerts, and funding intelligence to help organizations expand early learning programs and support child development.

Grant Insights : Grants for Preschools

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

8,000+ Grants for Preschools grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

3,000+ Grants for Preschools over $25K in average grant size

3,000+ Grants for Preschools over $50K in average grant size

1,000+ Grants for Preschools supporting general operating expenses

7,000+ Grants for Preschools supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Poverty Alleviation & Services

400+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Preschools?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
29.7%
Q2
24.8%
Q3
23.5%
Q4
22.1%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Preschools?

Grants are most commonly $32,500.

$0 $0 Min.
$32,500 $32.5 K Median
$631,791 $631.8 K Average
$188,250,000 $188.3 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

Nonprofits that are eligible for preschools grants include licensed nonprofit preschools, early childhood education centers, houses of worship, and family-focused organizations that provide pre-K learning programs. Funders may also focus their grants on early childhood education programs and teacher training in their respective communities. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize initiatives serving low-income families and children with special needs.

Grants in preschools typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.7% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.

Preschool grants support early childhood education programs, teacher training, curriculum development, and facility improvements. Funders also seek to enhance school readiness and learning environments, support working families, support young children's development, and improve access to quality early learning programs. There are more than 6,000 grants available and an impressive $2.95 billion in funding available for preschools and early childhood education.

Funding for preschools grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $32,500, while the average grant awarded is $631,791. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.

Of the $2.95 billion available in funding, nearly half come from private funders like the Cooke Foundation, the National Education Association Staff Organization, the James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation, and the Bell Charitable Foundation. In addition, there are many federal and state and local government funders that are providing grants for preschools and early childhood education in their respective areas.

Some of the key federal grants are from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Labor. There are also quite a bit of state-level organizations that are offering funding for Preschool grants like the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the New York State Office of Mental Health.

A carefully planned approach is needed in order to successfully win grants for preschools. To improve grant success, nonprofits should concentrate on all of these key areas:

  • Align with funder priorities – Tailor proposals to match the funder’s mission and align your programs with early childhood education best practices.
  • Use measurable outcomes – Highlight data that clearly quantifies measurable student outcomes.
  • Build strategic partnerships – Collaborate with local schools and childcare networks.
  • Develop a compelling narrative – Tell real-life stories of preschools and early childhood education programs that you have positively helped in your community.

Struggling to manage multiple grants? Learn how to stay organized with our comprehensive grant tracking spreadsheet guide.

Sifting through more than 6,000 grant opportunities can be daunting to say the least. Luckily Instrumentl simplifies the grant application process by helping nonprofits filter out relevant funding opportunities, analyze funder-giving patterns, and review detailed funder insights. That way, you can find the best-fitting grants right away and then tailor your applications to align with the grantor's priorities. See how Lutheran Braille Workers scaled their grant submissions by 150%.