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The Special Emphasis Limited Project Grant from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons aims to address health disparities in colorectal surgery. It focuses on improving care for racial/ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ populations, and individuals with disabilities. Proposals should concentrate on patient-oriented interventions and may explore quality improvement, access to services, and enhancing workforce diversity. Funding of up to $20,000 is available for innovative projects that promote equity in colorectal healthcare.

The Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards, offered by March of Dimes, support emerging researchers in maternal and child health. With a $150,000 grant over two years, the program prioritizes projects addressing preterm birth and health equity. Eligible applicants must be within four to nine years of completing their clinical training or terminal degree, holding a tenure-track position. This initiative aims to foster impactful research that enhances clinical treatments for serious maternal and newborn health conditions.

Strengthen Systems of Health

Goal 1: Strengthen systems of health by catalyzing health systems to be accessible, equitable, and deliver health not just health care.

Outcome 1: Resource allocation and system reform in the health sector reflect the goal of health, not just healthcare.

Strategy 1:Dollar & Sense- Support change in healthcare financing to incent investment in improving community health.

EHF desires to work with institutions that are willing to look at new ways of paying for improved health outcomes. We invite proposals that address innovative programs to pilot, transition, and scale approaches that change the way in which positive health outcomes are financially rewarded.

Examples of this kind of work include but are not limited to:

• Pay for Success initiatives: piloting models that incent spending on prevention by inviting private sector investors to bear up-front costs as well as risk of failure
• Value-based care contracts: supporting community-based clinics in undertaking contracts with payers that reward measurable improvement in health outcomes, as opposed to reimbursing for quantity of services delivered
• Incenting investment in social determinants of health: working with Texas Medicaid, local governments, and managed care organizations to align value-based payment program incentives and other payment structures with interventions that address social determinants of health
• Accountable Communities of Health: supporting the development of the ACH model within EHF’s service area that addresses the critical gap between clinical care and community services by systematically identifying and addressing the health-related social needs of patients through screening, referral and community navigation services.
• Clinic-centric organizational leadership and partnership development: implementing formal and informal network structures (Accountable Care Organizations (ACO), Independent Practice Associations (IPA), and Management Services Organizations (MCO)) to leverage emerging models of care delivery and reimbursement.
• Clinic financial and operational analysis, management, and strategy: building capacity to evaluate likely financial outcomes associated with at-risk financial compensation terms, engaging with MCOs to explore and define partnerships, including developing and implementing risk-based contracts, and establishing and managing performance-based incentives.

Strategy 2: Working Upstream- Support community-based clinics in addressing the social determinants of health.

EHF is interested in incenting clinics to target upstream factors that influence population health, beyond what the healthcare system has historically been able to address on its own. In the spirit of population health management, we envision grant investments that focus on equipping clinics to serve as the trusted community partner capable of connecting and addressing both medical and non-medical needs.

Social determinants are broadly defined as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live work and age” and may include economic stability, neighborhood and physical environment, education, food, community and social context, and the healthcare system. Although it is known that the social determinants of health have a larger influence on health outcomes than healthcare alone, there are few structured ways for community-based clinics to identify and address non-medical social needs experienced by patients seen in a clinic setting.

EHF supports community-based clinics to collect, analyze, and act on data and information on the social determinants of health that impact their patients. Understanding that clinics may serve as the coordinator – and not necessarily provider – of necessary social services, we support collaborative approaches that place the clinic as the broker of these relationships with local partners. We also recognize that clinics are embedded in the fabric of their communities in unique ways and support clinics in providing leadership for community prevention efforts, especially those that integrate the community as a co-creator of the work. In proposing approaches that address social determinants of health, special attention should be paid to attaining organizational buy-in and internal culture change conducive for this work’s long-term success; this focus includes ensuring that social determinant efforts are financially sustainable.

EHF is particularly interested in innovative approaches to integrating medical and non-medical factors into clinical workflows and we are focused on proposals that move beyond just screening to closed-loop referrals to services that address social determinant needs. Examples of this clinic-based work include but are not limited to:

• Social determinants of health: developing and implementing systems and structures to assess, address, and refer to services for social determinant needs; this work may include providing and/or developing navigation services including service linkage and follow-up on referrals to external resources
• Community prevention: applying innovative practices to reduce rates of preventable illness and injury and better align resources to address the factors that shape health and safety outcomes; this work includes involvement of the community in the planning, development, and/or implementation of programs and strategies

EHF’s Community Centered Health Homes Initiative:

In service of this goal and strategy, we will continue our Community Centered Health Home (CCHH) initiative which provides clinics with coaching, technical assistance, a learning community, and grant funding to enable them to build leadership in the space of community prevention. In consultation with EHF, we invite current CCHH grantees to apply for continued support of this work.

Outcome 2: Low-income and vulnerable populations access comprehensive care in communities

Strategy 3: Comprehensive Clinics- Support community-based clinics to provide comprehensive services, continuity of care, inclusivity, and efficiency in delivery of care.

This strategy reflects our commitment to support clinics to provide the full spectrum of comprehensive primary care as a foundational step in moving toward healthcare which takes a broader, more holistic approach to health problems. To this end, we are committed to partnering with clinics in their journeys to become financially sustainable pillars of their communities, dedicated to improving the overall health of the community which they serve. EHF supports clinics in their work by funding financial, operational, and clinical capacity building to deliver care that is responsive to community needs, leverages the value produced by preventive care, and achieves positive health outcomes.

We define comprehensive community-based clinics as those that provide a full complement of services, including preventive care, primary care, oral health services, and behavioral health services (see the ‘Behavioral Health’ section below for more on EHF’s interest in this area as a key piece of comprehensive care). These clinics offer the full array of services including immunization and women’s reproductive health services, charge patients according to a sliding scale, participate in reimbursement systems, and seek out a variety of sources of funding for sustainability. Please see Expectations of Primary Care Providers under EHF’s General Grant Guidelines and Information.

EHF prioritizes building the capacity of community-based clinics in key infrastructure and care processes that will develop and/or enhance their delivery systems, embed care coordination and management, provide access to specialty care services, and support use of health information technology/data analytics. Elements of this work may require consultation with subject matter experts; we encourage clinics wishing to delve into this work to consider whether their request would benefit from inclusion of technical assistance and/or consulting resources. For additional information, please refer to “Use of Funds” at the end of this guidance.

Examples of this clinic-based work include but are not limited to:

• Access and continuity: increasing access to the primary care team through expanded hours or other alternatives to traditional office visits that help patients get the right care, at the right time, and in the right place; this includes ensuring access to a full range of contraceptive options for women across their reproductive years as well as timely prenatal care.
• Care management: improving individualized care, most often for high-risk, high-need patients, by practicing risk stratification, empanelment, and transition from acute to preventive care and by doing intensive case management where indicated for chronic disease management and serious mental illness.
• Comprehensiveness and coordination: strengthening a clinic’s ability to provide population health management by addressing their patient population’s medical, behavioral, and health-related social needs; this includes focusing on the depth and breadth of services offered including specialty care referral systems and networks in service to lower overall utilization and costs, reduce fragmented care, and achieve better health outcomes.
• Patient and family caregiver engagement: increasing patient engagement in the design and improvement of their own care and incorporating patient input to structure responsive services; this includes providing client-centered reproductive health counseling/
• Change management, practice transformation and clinical integration: strengthening the elements necessary for population health management, including practice operations transformation, patient empanelment, team-based care, optimizing staffing and budgeting for successful new delivery models, and developing and implementing health risk assessments (HRAs) to aid in patient risk stratification.
• Use of data and information: enhancing data analytics capabilities and infrastructure necessary to track client and service information to inform payment and service delivery model enhancements; this includes optimizing health information technology (HIT) to ensure interoperability, allowing for clinical decision support, using automation tools that facilitate case management, and analyzing claims data.
• Patient attribution and activation: integrating key data management processes and reporting functions necessary to successfully implement patient attribution and activation efforts; develop risk attribution methodologies to enhance empanelment of patients and for better care coordination and care management.
• Clinical care team transformation strategies: evolving the practice setting in order to implement new clinical management strategies, including high risk case management, emergency department/inpatient follow-up and/or creating and using disease/preventive care registries.

Behavioral Health

EHF is committed to community-based approaches that reconsider the traditional separation between primary care and behavioral health providers. We want to help communities take action to reduce the impact of mental illness and substance use disorders (SUD) and to collaborate to increase access to behavioral healthcare. This transformation will take time to fully realize, and we look forward to working with providers, partners, and communities that share our commitment.

We are especially interested in approaches that leverage and/or build the resources of community-based health clinics, recognizing the high rate of mental and physical health comorbidity.

Our priority in behavioral health is to support the expansion of integrated behavioral health services. To that end, we invite applications for funding necessary to plan and implement behavioral health integration that brings behavioral health services into a primary care setting, brings primary care services into a behavioral health setting, or brings SUD services into either a primary care or a mental health setting.

The SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Center for Integrated Health Solutions has developed a framework to help primary and behavioral healthcare provider organizations improve outcomes by helping them understand where they are on the integration continuum. Applicants interested in applying for this priority should review this website when developing their proposals, as they will be asked to rank their current level of integration according to SAMHSA’s framework in their application.

We are most interested in funding approaches that move beyond simply meeting unmet needs and are innovative in the ways in which they holistically assess and address patients’ health needs. In urban areas, our resources primarily support organizations devoted to fully integrated physical and behavioral health services. We encourage community-based clinics to think creatively about what they need to build capacity within their organizations to provide integrated care, and to develop a plan to achieve proficiency in these skills. We are most interested in helping organizations achieve the culture change necessary for seamless communication between providers – both in-person and electronically – in order to develop care plans that are responsive to a patient’s physical and behavioral health needs.

Strategy 4: Rural Health- Expand and strengthen community-based clinics in rural areas 

EHF understands that rural areas may lack basic preventive, primary, behavioral, and oral health services. This strategy is aimed at increasing the availability of these basic services to those living in smaller towns and rural areas. We seek to work with communities to help them optimize healthcare infrastructure, including communities that have depended on rural hospitals whose futures may be in jeopardy. EHF is particularly interested in work that leverages – and is connected to – the broader community and health system.

Examples of this work include but are not limited to:

• Offering technical assistance or operating support for rural health clinics to provide outpatient primary care services.
• Developing approaches to recruit and/or retain provider staff including nurse practitioners and other mid-level providers.
• Enhancing use of information technology and data analytics.
• Supporting other practices that improve the sustainability and function of rural health clinics.
• As noted above, our priority in the area of behavioral health is to support the expansion of integrated behavioral health services. In smaller towns and rural areas, EHF will support grants for behavioral health services in non-integrated settings because we recognize the relative lack of behavioral health services in these locations.

Examples of this work include but are not limited to:

• The provision of effective and efficient evidence-based behavioral health implemented in clinic settings.
• Forging new bonds between community-based organizations to locate behavioral health services in accessible settings.
• Changing a clinic’s administrative practices to offer services on evenings, weekends, and/or a walk-in basis.
• Technical assistance to allow for successful participation in payment reform efforts, including developing capacity in the six core areas defined under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements: staffing, availability and accessibility of services, care coordination, scope of service, quality and other reporting, and organizational authority, governance and accreditation.

Strategy 5: Health Coverage and Benefits: Improve health coverage for low income and  vulnerable populations.

EHF will fund clinics and community-based organizations to help low-income populations gain access to care through enrollment in health insurance and other health-related programs, including those offered by federal, state, and local governments. Funds will support dual approaches that expand health insurance coverage and improve enrollment of eligible beneficiaries, and advocacy efforts to increase health insurance coverage in Texas including the expansion of Medicaid.

EHF is particularly interested in:

• Proposals that use innovative approaches to track newly-enrolled beneficiaries through their first use of those benefits, most commonly through a visit with a medical provider or utilization of closed loop referral processes.
• Strategic partnerships that expand the enrollment ecosystem with key community partners such as schools, to find children and family members who could be eligible for health insurance coverage and other community benefits.
• Community engagement strategies to enhance consumer understanding of health benefits, identify health issues, develop local priorities and expand enrollment to new service areas such as rural communities.
• Innovative uses of strategic outreach, field navigators and partnership engagement specialists as part of the enrollment team to increase the ability to perform field enrollments and expand engagement to uninsured eligible individuals.

Organizations may also consider efforts that strengthen the enrollment eco-system by including advocacy supports that increase health insurance coverage in Texas, technical assistance supports that build the capacity of enrollment assisters, and efforts that maximize the impact and strengthen the work of enrollment-based coalitions.

The Sensata Foundation, established in 2017, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting community development and STEM education across the U.S. With a focus on improving access to STEM resources and empowering youth, the Foundation partners with nonprofits to address food insecurity, homelessness, and environmental sustainability. By fostering community partnerships and providing financial support, Sensata Foundation aims to inspire future leaders and enhance the quality of life for all, particularly in underserved areas.

The Comis Foundation Grant aims to provide equitable opportunities for children to thrive through education and community engagement. It supports innovative programs that enhance educational outcomes, focusing on areas such as capacity building and pilot projects. With funding ranging from $5,000 to $75,000, the foundation prioritizes nonprofit organizations that foster inclusive environments. By emphasizing trust and collaboration, Comis Foundation strives to create lasting impacts in the communities it serves.

The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation offers Local Impact Grants to nonprofit organizations in 11 markets, providing $225,000 to support local programs addressing community issues. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a revenue exceeding $100,000 and must operate in one of the specified television markets. The grants aim to empower youth through education, promote diverse storytelling, and enhance community engagement. This initiative underscores Comcast's commitment to fostering inclusion and equitable opportunities for underserved communities.

The McMillen Foundation Grants Program supports research in cardiology, lipids, and organ transplant, along with educational initiatives and social services in Washington and Alaska. With a single grant cycle annually, nonprofits certified under 501(c)(3) can apply for funding, preferably those benefiting children and promoting equity. The foundation emphasizes programs that leverage the arts to foster social change, impacting youth and disadvantaged communities. Applications must be submitted by July 31 to be considered for the current cycle.

The Elizabeth M. Pfriem Foundation, established in 2015 in Rye Brook, New York, is committed to enhancing the human condition through grants to 501(c)(3) public charities. Focusing primarily on the greater Bridgeport, Connecticut area, it supports initiatives in education, healthcare, food security, and housing. The foundation prioritizes organizations demonstrating fiscal responsibility and innovative programs with significant impact potential, ensuring sustainable support for vulnerable populations, especially children and families in need.

The 2026 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science will award three $50,000 prizes to exceptional young immigrant scientists in the U.S. This prestigious prize recognizes innovative research contributions in biomedical science. Eligible candidates must be under 38 years old, hold a doctoral degree, and have made significant achievements in their field. The Vilcek Foundation aims to highlight the impact of immigrant scientists on the advancement of biomedical research, fostering diversity and excellence.

The NIDDK Disease Research and Translational Core Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) program invites applications to support innovative biomedical research focused on cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. These centers foster collaboration, provide essential resources, and mentor early-stage investigators, enhancing the research landscape. Funding will support pilot programs and access to shared services, ensuring efficient use of resources while promoting a robust scientific community dedicated to advancing health outcomes.

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to preserving American exceptionalism through a commitment to individual liberty, free markets, and civic responsibility. It prioritizes proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations that promote informed citizenship and strong communities. With ongoing acceptance of Letters of Inquiry, the Foundation seeks to empower initiatives that align with its principles of limited government and the rule of law, fostering a rich community culture.

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With three decades of clean energy industry experience, our leadership team draws upon a long track record of environmental stewardship and meaningful throughput to confidently navigate today's unprecedented challenges.

We are teaming up with local philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, advocates and elected officials to implement effective solutions towards stopping the climate crisis.

Solar Moonshot Program Grant

The Solar Moonshot Program is helping nonprofit organizations across the United States afford the switch to clean energy.

Grants up to $25,000 are typically awarded, with grant amounts dependent on various factors, including the organization’s need for funding. 

In addition to grants given through the program, we also offer short-term, low-interest recoverable grants to help cover the project costs offset by the Investment Tax Credit.

Grants for 2026 are made possible by the BQuest Foundation and two anonymous donors, and the program is managed by Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation. Learn more about the program's status and participants below! 

Every Kindness is a Gift

Dollar Tree Gift Card Program 2026

Every Kindness is a Gift is a gift card grant program made possible through the generosity of Dollar Tree and managed by the team here at Gift Card Bank. We are a nonprofit organization that specializes in the distribution of gift cards and our mission is to improve well-being and build financial stability by supporting people through their time of need.

Through Every Kindness is a Gift, nonprofit organizations and Title I schools located in the 48 contiguous states may apply to receive a grant of Dollar Tree gift cards.

Gift cards received through these grants are meant to be distributed directly to individuals and families in need. A primary goal of the program is to give gift card recipients the dignity of choice by empowering them to shop for what they need themselves. By putting gift cards directly in the hands of our neighbors in need, we are able to increase access to essentials like food, school supplies, paper products, cleaning products, and hygiene items.

In 2026, there will be two rounds of grant distributions. In each round, we will award a number of grants between $2,500 and $10,000.

Round One is a summer distribution. Gift cards awarded in Round One will arrive in late June, while kids are on break and back-to-school is around the corner. Round Two is a holiday distribution. Gift cards awarded in Round Two will arrive in early November, as the end-of-year holidays approach.

We know that these are times of year when budgets are tight. Through these gift card grants, we hope to connect individuals and families directly to the essential resources they need during difficult months.

The AWWA Scholarship Program offers the GFT Forces of Change Scholarship, providing $5,000 to undergraduate or graduate engineering students passionate about advancing the water industry. This scholarship underscores AWWA's commitment to nurturing future professionals who will tackle critical infrastructure challenges. By investing in education, AWWA aims to empower the next generation to innovate and lead in water supply solutions. This initiative highlights the importance of skilled engineers in shaping a sustainable future.

The Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership honors young leaders aged 13 to 22 in North America who excel in environmental initiatives. Awardees receive a $3,000 cash prize, training, and networking opportunities to enhance their impact. This prestigious program fosters youth leadership and amplifies diverse voices within the environmental movement, encouraging innovative solutions to pressing ecological challenges. Over the past 25 years, the awards have celebrated over 100 emerging leaders dedicated to making a difference in their communities.

The Kempner Fund's Core Grants Program focuses on enhancing Galveston's long-term success and resilience, particularly in environmental sustainability. It prioritizes funding initiatives that address climate change impacts and promote community engagement. Eligible applicants include USA-based 501(c)(3) organizations that align with the Fund's mission and values. Grant sizes range from $20,000 to $100,000, based on project scope. The Fund aims to address challenges faced by the Galveston community through targeted support and collaboration.

About Us

The Youth Climate Justice Fund aims to support climate justice young leaders with trust-based funding, resources, and capacity strengthening, enabling them to amplify their voices and to keep their vision and influence alive.

Collectively, we have the power to ignite meaningful change and build equitable and sustainable futures. Despite the challenges posed by the current crisis, youth climate justice organizers remain determined to address current issues and explore new approaches.

Mission & Purpose

We work to strengthen existing organizing efforts and support emerging youth-led initiatives with a focus on bridging funders and organizers to enable flexible and impactful support. Through capacity strengthening and resource sharing, we empower and support young people to drive change and build a just and sustainable future.

How To Apply

The Youth Climate Justice Fund provides funding to emerging youth-led climate justice and socio-environmental groups through a participatory decision-making process.

The Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation offers Special Project Funding to support innovative initiatives in the arts, particularly in under-resourced areas. This grant encourages collaborative projects that enhance community engagement and education, focusing on art exhibitions and scholarships in the greater Texas Panhandle. By fostering leadership and creativity, the Foundation aims to empower individuals and organizations to make a lasting impact in the fields of art and art history.

The Therapeutic Giving program by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on enhancing patient access to treatment in cardiovascular and metabolism areas. Nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply for funding. The program emphasizes innovative initiatives that address healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and support services. Applications are evaluated based on design, capacity, and potential impact, with a preference for programs over event-based funding.

NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics that serve them. The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC is working to ensure that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality healthcare and strives to be a national voice promoting quality healthcare for all. For more information about the NAFC, including how to become a member, please visit https://www.nafcclinics.org.

Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Initiative

The Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Initiative, supported by the McKesson Foundation and administered by the NAFC, aims to expand access to lifesaving breast cancer screening and prevention services for uninsured and medically underserved. Through this initiative, the NAFC will provide $30,000 grants to members to establish or strengthen breast cancer screening programs in alignment with evidence-based guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society. Funding will support activities such as improving patient identification and referral systems, increasing access to mammography services through partnerships or mobile units, strengthening staffing and technology capacity, and providing patient education and case management to ensure follow-through with recommended screenings. By enhancing early detection and preventive care, the initiative seeks to reduce barriers to care and improve health outcomes for women who might otherwise go without critical cancer screening services.

The Therapeutic Giving program by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance patient access to treatment in cardiovascular and metabolic health. Applications are encouraged for initiatives that promote education, empower patients, and address healthcare disparities. Eligible organizations must be IRS 501(c)(3) certified, with a preference for programs demonstrating measurable outcomes. The funding period for local organizations extends from January to October 15th, while national organizations can apply in September.

The Ella B. Cleveland Trust Grant supports charitable medical research organizations focusing on leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. Established in memory of Ella B. Cleveland, the trust prioritizes 501(c)(3) entities and has no geographic limitations, though it often funds organizations in Georgia. Applications are accepted year-round, with an average grant size of $5,000, and total annual giving ranging from $10,000 to $15,000.

The Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund Grant, managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), provides funding for projects aimed at restoring and conserving longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood forests. With approximately $30 million available for 2024, grants range from $250,000 to $3,000,000. This initiative, supported by various federal and private entities, emphasizes the importance of ecological preservation and sustainable land management practices.

The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Grants aim to enhance the lives of children by supporting health, wellness, and community initiatives. This private foundation seeks to fund 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, focusing on charitable causes. Grant requests are reviewed quarterly, and applicants must meet eligibility criteria. However, the foundation does not accept applications from individuals or for non-charitable items such as autographs or game tickets.

The Dr. Bruce D. J. Batt Fellowship in Waterfowl Conservation honors the legacy of Dr. Bruce Batt, a leading figure in waterfowl research. This fellowship offers up to $5,000 annually to graduate students at North American universities conducting vital research on waterfowl and wetlands. Renewable for up to two additional years for PhD students, the fellowship promotes the integration of sound science in conservation efforts, supporting the next generation of waterfowl professionals.

The Robert Silman Award, presented biennially by the James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation, recognizes innovative proposals in the preservation, restoration, or adaptive reuse of the built environment. Open to professionals in various design fields, the award encourages originality and practical applications that advance preservation in the U.S. With a funding limit of $15,000, it seeks projects that demonstrate a clear plan for dissemination and positive community impact, especially for underrepresented groups.

The Paul L. Busch Award, provided by the Water Research Foundation, honors individuals for innovative research in water quality. This prestigious award supports promising researchers with a $100,000 grant to advance their work. The selection process is inclusive, with no restrictions based on race, gender, or nationality, and encourages applications from diverse candidates. Recipients are expected to collaborate with U.S.-based organizations, fostering practical applications of their research in the water environment.