Rita Allen Foundation: Scholars Award in Pain
Rita Allen Foundation
Private
Canada, United States
US $150,000
The Rita Allen Foundation: Scholars Award in Pain supports early-career researchers in basic pain science. Established in 2009, it offers grants of $150,000 over three years to those investigating innovative pain mechanisms and analgesic development. Eligible candidates should be in the early stages of their faculty careers, demonstrating exceptional promise and a commitment to pain research. This award aims to enhance understanding and treatment of chronic pain, fostering impactful scientific advancements.
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Ken W. Davis Foundation Grant
Ken W Davis Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $10,000
The Ken W. Davis Foundation Grant provides essential funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that align with the Foundation's mission of promoting basic human needs and education in line with Constitutional freedoms. With a minimum grant size of $2,500, the Foundation focuses on supporting human service organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, and the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, while also offering national support for grants related to Constitutional freedoms.
Governance & Democracy
Human & Social Services
Education System Policy & Reform
Apprenticeship Program
Alliance for California Traditional Arts
Private
United States
US $5,000
The ACTA Apprenticeship Program has been supporting California's cultural traditions for nearly 25 years by providing $5,000 contracts to mentor artists for intensive training of eligible apprentices. This program fosters the continuity of traditional arts through one-on-one mentorship, culminating in public presentations and documentation of the learning process. Eligible applicants must submit a collaborative application, demonstrating commitment and quality in their respective art forms. This initiative not only preserves cultural practices but also enhances community engagement.
Art & Culture
Art Education
Igor Gorin Memorial Award
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Private
United States
Up to US $12,000
The Igor Gorin Memorial Award, established in 1993 by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, honors the legacy of Igor Gorin by supporting aspiring vocalists. With $382,000 awarded to 49 young talents, this fund provides unrestricted financial assistance for coaching, travel, and auditions. The 2026 award offers up to $12,000, aimed at those overcoming financial barriers to pursue operatic careers, ensuring that exceptional vocalists can thrive in their artistic journeys.
Opera
Community Collaboration Challenge
National Partnership for Student Success
Association/Society
United States
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Community Collaboration Challenge
Applications for the 2026 Community Collaboration Challenge are now open! With support from the Leon Lowenstein Foundation, the Challenge provides $5,000 – $10,000 awards to communities and is designed to support collaboration that expands and pilots evidence-based K-12 student supports in the form of high-impact tutoring, mentoring, student success coaching, postsecondary transition coaching, and/or wraparound/integrated student supports.
Tutoring & Mentoring
College Success / Persistence
Smart Family Fund
Smart Family Fund
Private
United States
US $25,000 - US $100,000
The Smart Family Fund is a private foundation dedicated to supporting early-stage non-profits that demonstrate the potential for scalable, positive impact. With grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, they aim to assist organizations in refining their models and preparing for larger investments. The foundation, guided by three brothers, focuses on mentoring and backing social entrepreneurs facing challenges in securing funding for innovative yet untested ideas, fostering a brighter future for communities.
All fields of work
Nonprofit Growth & Development
Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants
Russell Sage Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $65,000
The Pipeline Grants Competition by the Russell Sage Foundation aims to bolster early-career scholars and enhance diversity in the social sciences. It supports innovative research focusing on economic mobility and systemic inequalities in the U.S. Eligible applicants can receive up to $35,000 individually or $50,000 in teams. The foundation emphasizes methodological diversity and interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging novel data usage. Projects should align with RSF's mission to improve social conditions, prioritizing underrepresented scholars from under-resourced institutions.
Climate Change Resilience & Equity
Economic Rights, Justice, & Mobility
Social Justice / Human Rights
+8 more
Dissertation Research Grants
Russell Sage Foundation
Private
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $15,000
The Russell Sage Foundation offers Dissertation Research Grants to support innovative research addressing key social science questions. Focus areas include behavioral science, immigration, and economic inequality, particularly benefiting underrepresented doctoral students. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for projects that demonstrate rigorous methods and relevance to U.S. social conditions. The foundation prioritizes diverse applicants and those lacking funding resources to ensure impactful research outcomes.
Social Justice / Human Rights
Economic Rights, Justice, & Mobility
Workers’ Rights
+3 more
Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $2,250,000
The NIH R25 program enhances clinician-scientists' involvement in research by supporting educational activities aimed at recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds into biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences. This initiative promotes the development of research experiences and mentoring networks to foster a robust research workforce. Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant's organization, providing an opportunity for engaging with the NIH's mission.
Medical Education & Professional Training
Hearing Disorders & Audiology
Hearing Impairment Care & Services
+1 more
Seeding Critical Advances For Leading Energy Technologies With Untapped Potential (Scaleup) Ready
United States Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $5,000,000 - US $20,000,000
The Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy Technologies (Scaleup) Ready initiative by ARPA-E invites applications for funding to advance transformative energy technologies. This program supports innovative projects that demonstrate potential for significant market disruption and emphasizes rigorous project management and technology risk mitigation. Eligible organizations must have inventions conceived during an ARPA-E award, reported in the iEdison system, and hold relevant U.S. patent applications. For further details, visit ARPA-E's website.
Emerging Technology Development
Energy
Renewable/Sustainable Energy
+2 more
NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (356617)
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) grant aims to facilitate high-quality conferences that align with public health and scientific missions. Key deadlines include December 12, 2024, April 12, 2025, and August 12, 2025, among others, specifically for AIDS-related applications. This funding opportunity is provided by the US Department of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Epidemiology & Public Health
Dave Dowling Scholarship
Association Of Specialty Cut Flower Growers Inc
Association/Society
United States
US $1,000
The Dave Dowling Scholarship, offered by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, supports aspiring students in horticulture or floriculture. With an award of $1,000 each for two promising candidates, this scholarship encourages young individuals to pursue careers in cut flower production. Successful applicants also receive a one-year ASCFG membership, fostering community and educational opportunities. This initiative aims to advance the domestic cut flower industry by nurturing the next generation of growers.
Horticulture & Gardening
Limited Competition: CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $450,000
This funding opportunity aims to enhance understanding of chemical-induced skin injuries, particularly those recognized as public health threats. The initiative encourages research focused on identifying commonalities in these injuries and exploring shared signaling pathways. By investigating therapeutic targets, this program seeks to develop effective medical countermeasures. Multiple application deadlines are set from 2025 to 2027, supporting diverse research proposals in this crucial area.
Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology
Wounds & Injuries
Burn Care
CDBG: Water/Wastewater Grant
Missouri Department of Economic Development
State/Local Government
Missouri
Up to US $750,000
The CDBG: Water/Wastewater Grant provides essential funding for communities to enhance their drinking water and wastewater systems. This grant, in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and USDA-Rural Development, invites applications year-round following a preliminary proposal review. The maximum funding available is $750,000, or $5,000 per household, targeting construction projects related to public water treatment and sewer systems, while excluding maintenance activities.
Water Resource Management
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water
CDBG: Economic Development Grant - Downtown Revitalization
Missouri Department of Economic Development
State/Local Government
Missouri
Up to US $750,000
The CDBG: Economic Development Grant for Downtown Revitalization supports eligible Missouri communities in revitalizing their downtown areas through facade improvements and infrastructure investments. This open, year-round grant program aims to eliminate slum and blight conditions and enhance economic opportunities by funding projects that create jobs and restore community vitality. Applications are accepted continuously until funding is exhausted, making it a vital resource for local development efforts.
Community Development & Revitalization
CDBG: Economic Development Grant - Industrial Infrastructure
Missouri Department of Economic Development
State/Local Government
Missouri
Up to US $2,000,000
The CDBG: Economic Development Grant for Industrial Infrastructure aims to revitalize local economies by funding public infrastructure projects that support private job creation. Eligible projects include improvements to streets, water, and sewer lines, ensuring public ownership of facilities. This program prioritizes businesses offering above-average wages and medical benefits while also requiring that at least 51% of new jobs created are for low to moderate income individuals. Applications are accepted year-round.
Community Development & Revitalization
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program (HTC) - Small Projects
Missouri Department of Economic Development
State/Local Government
Missouri
Up to US $275,000
The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program (HTC) in Missouri incentivizes the rehabilitation of historic commercial and residential structures. Small Projects, which seek under $275,000 in tax credits, allow for significant renovations while adhering to caps based on Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures (QREs). For instance, a project eligible for a 25% tax credit requires less than $1.1 million in QREs, ensuring broad access for smaller rehabilitation efforts.
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program (HTC) - Large Projects
Missouri Department of Economic Development
State/Local Government
Missouri
More than US $275,000
The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program (HTC) in Missouri incentivizes the rehabilitation of historic commercial and residential structures. Targeting large projects with tax credit requests of $275,000 or more, this program aims to preserve the state's architectural heritage while promoting economic development. By providing financial support, it encourages investment in historically significant properties, ensuring their sustainable use and maintenance for future generations.
Historic Preservation
Whole Foods Market Store Giving Program
Whole Foods Market
Corporate
Canada, United Kingdom +1 more
Unspecified amount
The Whole Foods Market Store Giving Program supports local communities by providing financial assistance to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that focus on food access and environmental stewardship. This biannual program allows eligible organizations to apply via the Community Engagement Portal, although not all requests can be fulfilled due to high demand. Priority is given to those without recent funding, promoting sustainable community engagement.
Food Access & Hunger
Environmental Stewardship
Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The NIDCR is inviting applications for the continuation or revision of ongoing clinical trials through the UH3 Clinical Trial Required grant. This opportunity supports extensions for completing trials or longer follow-up periods, as well as revisions that are well justified. Key deadlines for submissions are set from March 2025 to January 2028, with optional Letters of Intent encouraged thirty days prior to application due dates. Ensure compliance with the outlined requirements to enhance your chances of funding.
Dental Health
Wildlife Annual Grants - Established Investigator ( Avian/Fish/Invertebrates)
Morris Animal Foundation
Private
Afghanistan, Algeria +166 more
Approximately US $100,000
Morris Animal Foundation invites Established Investigators to submit pre-proposals for research focused on reptile and amphibian health. This initiative emphasizes the importance of animal health and welfare while facilitating impactful conservation efforts. Proposals must demonstrate clear animal health needs, collaborative strategies, and potential benefits to wildlife populations. Funding for these projects is anticipated to average around $100,000 over a maximum duration of 36 months, fostering innovative solutions for pressing health challenges in these species.
Herpetology
Wildlife Health
Wildlife Health (Reptile and Amphibian) - First Award
Morris Animal Foundation
Private
Afghanistan, Algeria +166 more
Up to US $120,000
The Morris Animal Foundation invites research pre-proposals for the Wildlife Health (Reptile and Amphibian) - First Award, aimed at enhancing the health and welfare of amphibians and reptiles. This initiative focuses on impactful research, particularly in chytrid disease. Eligible applicants include early career researchers with appropriate qualifications and a clear understanding of animal health challenges. Projects should demonstrate collaboration with relevant stakeholders and provide direct benefits to wildlife populations, emphasizing conservation through an animal health perspective.
Herpetology
Wildlife Health
Wildlife Health (Reptile and Amphibian) - Pilot Study Awards
Morris Animal Foundation
Private
Afghanistan, Algeria +166 more
Up to US $20,000
The Morris Animal Foundation is offering Pilot Study Awards focused on reptile and amphibian health and welfare, particularly for chytrid research. These awards aim to fund innovative, proof-of-concept studies that demonstrate a clear understanding of animal health issues and collaboration with stakeholders. Proposals must have a direct impact on wildlife populations and adhere to strict health study policies. The maximum funding is $20,000 for a duration of 12 months, ensuring significant contributions to wildlife health advancements.
Herpetology
Wildlife Health
Apple Crop Protection Request for Proposals
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission
State/Local Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is inviting research proposals aimed at apple crop protection, emphasizing organic practices and pollinator protection. Key areas of focus include the management of pests like Codling Moth and Fire Blight, testing new crop protection products, enhancing soil health, and developing efficient monitoring techniques. Collaboration among institutions is encouraged, and projects should aim for practical industry applications to ensure sustainable and profitable tree fruit production.
Agricultural Crops
Agricultural Pest Management
Pollinator Conservation
Puffin Foundation: Annual Artist Grant Program - Odd Year Focus
Puffin Foundation Ltd
Private
United States
Up to US $3,500
The Puffin Foundation's Annual Artist Grant Program, focused on odd years, supports individual artists and non-profit organizations in the genres of video/film and theater. Grants, typically around $1,750, aim to uplift marginalized voices in the arts. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with an SSN. The program excludes proposals in other disciplines and projects involving AI. This initiative prioritizes diverse artistic expression and aims to maximize funding impact for those with limited financial resources.
Theater
Media Arts
Annual Artist Grant Program - Even Year Focus
Puffin Foundation Ltd
Private
United States
Up to US $3,500
The Puffin Foundation's Annual Artist Grant Program focuses on supporting artists and organizations that are often marginalized. In even years, proposals are accepted in fine arts, music, and photography. With a maximum grant size of $3,500, it aims to empower individuals and groups with limited resources to flourish creatively. This initiative reflects the Foundation's commitment to ensuring diverse artistic expressions thrive in society. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents, and only one proposal is permitted per year.
Music
Fine Art
Photography
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
US Department of Health & Human Services: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program aims to enhance antibiotic resistance surveillance in retail food specimens, building on the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System initiated by the FDA in 1996. This program seeks to improve detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in food commodities and expand sampling sites. By strengthening monitoring efforts, it aims to protect public health and achieve measurable outcomes aligned with NARMS objectives, contributing to national efforts against antibiotic resistance.
Veterinary Science & Services
Animal Food & Drug Safety