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Evelyn Manning Potter and Vivian Grove Strunk Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Evelyn Manning Potter and Vivian Grove Strunk Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of Washington County, MD, supports students pursuing careers in the administrative professional field. Established in memory of two dedicated professionals, this scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to qualified individuals, promoting their educational and career aspirations. The foundation offers over 100 scholarships, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the community's quality of life and supporting local talent.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Education - High School +1 more

Carol D. Garling Scholarship

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Carol D. Garling Scholarship, established by Carol D. Garling, provides financial assistance to students pursuing a post-secondary education who have completed at least 30 credit hours at an accredited institution. Offered by the Community Foundation of Washington County, MD, this scholarship is part of a larger initiative to support local students and promote educational advancement within the community. Applications are accepted annually from January to April 1st, encouraging both high school graduates and non-traditional students.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Bill Dorsey Memorial Scholarship Fund for Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Bill Dorsey Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Washington County, MD, offers scholarships to students at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (BISFA). Designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, this fund helps cover costs related to their arts discipline. Applications are available in the Fall, supporting the foundation's mission to enhance educational opportunities for local students and nurture their artistic talents.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Hagerstown Garden Club Scholarship

Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Hagerstown Garden Club Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of Washington County, supports Washington County residents pursuing education in horticulture. Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors and current college students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship honors the legacy of the Hagerstown Garden Club and is part of a broader initiative to enhance community life through educational opportunities, fostering both personal and professional growth in the horticultural field.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

US Department of the Interior: Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $50,000 - US $300,000
The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program offers funding to eligible entities for developing local solutions to water management issues. This initiative supports watershed group development, restoration planning, and project design, promoting stakeholder cooperation and improving water reliability. It aligns with key priorities from the Trump administration, addressing complex water challenges and enhancing federal grant oversight. By facilitating these efforts, the program aims to stretch limited water resources and foster collaborative solutions among diverse stakeholders.
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration Water Resource Management

NIAMS Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement

National Institutes of Health
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
More than US $250,000
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is inviting applications for the Clinical Trial Cooperative Agreement Program. This funding opportunity supports investigator-initiated, interventional clinical trials at various phases. Initial funding will facilitate the preparation needed to start trials, with successful milestones leading to further support. NIAMS emphasizes hypothesis-driven trials that promise significant clinical impact within its research mission.
Musculoskeletal Diseases Arthritis Skin Diseases & Dermatology

Exploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

National Institutes of Health
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $300,000 - US $600,000
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is launching a funding opportunity for Exploratory Clinical Trials Grants. This program aims to support innovative clinical trials that enhance the understanding and treatment of arthritis and other musculoskeletal and skin conditions. Research proposals should focus on early-stage trials, including first-in-human studies, dose-finding, and biomarker evaluation. The initiative encourages the translation of promising laboratory findings into effective clinical practices, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Musculoskeletal Diseases Skin Diseases & Dermatology Arthritis

Global Health, K-12 STEM Education and Economic Mobility Grant

Eli Lilly And Company Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Lilly Foundation

To extend Lilly’s charitable reach and impact, the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation (Lilly Foundation) was established in 1968 and is supported by donations from Eli Lilly and Company.

The Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation supporting programs that align with its philanthropic priorities.

Grantmaking Approach

The Lilly Foundation’s work is guided by a charitable vision of a world where every person has an opportunity to live their healthiest life. Through grantmaking focused on Lilly Foundation’s charitable vision, grants can serve as a catalyst for closing gaps and empowering individuals and communities to thrive.

All proposals should demonstrate clear alignment with at least one focus area and include charitable outcomes that are measurable and consistent with the Foundation’s long-term charitable goals.

Global Health, K-12 STEM Education and Economic Mobility Grant

Focus Areas

Global Health

Lilly Foundation, through its charitable grants, aims to support permissible charitable efforts to improve access to quality healthcare for resource-limited communities in low- and lower-middleincome countries (L/LMICs) and in the United States. Strengthening access to care is essential for enhancing community well-being and supporting economic stability in resource-limited settings.

The Global Health focus area aims to close gaps in quality healthcare by supporting charitable solutions that improve access, bring care closer to where people live, and address the high burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in resource-limited settings. To the extent permissible, the Foundation prioritizes charitable efforts related to cardiometabolic health in resource-limited settings.

K-12 STEM Education

The K-12 STEM Education focus area aims to close the gaps for students from low-income communities by supporting programs that foster new pathways and pipelines to STEM education through focused K-12 efforts, concentrating on the critical middle school years. The Foundation’s K-12 STEM Education grants are focused on initiatives that benefit Marion County, Indiana.

Economic Mobility

The Economic Mobility focus area supports charitable and educational programs that strengthen workforce readiness, postsecondary and skills-based educational pathways, and housing stability to promote long-term prosperity. This support is focused on Marion County, Indiana, with the goal of improving economic opportunity for low-income communities and advancing community well-being.

Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Community Health Education Nutrition & Healthy Eating +9 more

Zero Electrocution Challenge Grant

McElhattan Foundation
Private
U.S. Territories, United States
Up to US $1,000,000

About McElhattan Foundation

Founded in 2017 following the sale of Industrial Scientific Corporation, McElhattan Foundation invites bold ideas that advance the goals of its four program areas, including Ending Death on the Job.

Zero Electrocution Challenge

Despite decades of regulations, training, and personal protective equipment, workers continue to die from electrical contact every year.

McElhattan Foundation’s Zero Electrocution Challenge seeks breakthrough solutions that present pathways to eliminate life-threatening tasks that lead to fatal electrocution on the job by the year 2050, while increasing enterprise profitability and productivity. This is the inaugural ZERO 2050 challenge, awarding two Winners up to $1 million each.

Occupational Health & Safety Electrical Engineering

Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research Research Opportunity: FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research

US DOD: Dept. of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Research
Federal Government
United States
US $250,000 - US $500,000
The FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research program aims to advance technologies essential for Naval operations. This initiative aligns with the Design for Maritime Superiority, focusing on the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG) to ensure seamless connectivity among distributed units. The technologies developed will operate under challenging conditions across multiple domains, enhancing command and control capabilities for effective decision-making in maritime and other operational theaters.
Military Operations Emerging Technology Development Cyberinfrastructure

John A. Knauss Marine (and Great Lakes) Policy Fellowship

Wisconsin Sea Grant
State/Local Government
United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Unspecified amount

About Us

Wisconsin Sea Grant is a statewide program of basic and applied research, education, outreach and technology transfer dedicated to the stewardship and sustainable use of the nation’s Great Lakes and ocean resources.

Headquartered at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the institute is housed in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research’s Aquatic Sciences Center. (See our Water and Land Acknowledgement.) Wisconsin Sea Grant is part of a national network of 34 university-based programs funded through the National Sea Grant College Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce and through matching contributions from participating states and the private sector. 

John A. Knauss Marine (and Great Lakes) Policy Fellowship

The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program is accepting applications from graduate students statewide for the National Sea Grant College Program’s John A. Knauss Marine (and Great Lakes) Policy Fellowship Program. The program, established in 1979, provides a unique educational experience to applicants who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches highly qualified graduate students with “hosts” in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid internship. Placement opportunities are numerous and very diverse and have typically included offices within Congress, the Executive Office of the President, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Departments of State, Treasury, Transportation, and Energy, in addition to others. Applicants from a variety of backgrounds including natural and social sciences, law, engineering, and communications can be competitive for this fellowship. Fellowships begin June 1, 2027.

Marine Biology Marine / Ocean Conservation

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (362843)

DOC NIST ERA
Federal Government
United States
US $500,000 - US $25,000,000
The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) aims to enhance broadband access and adoption on Tribal lands, supporting initiatives for remote learning, telework, and telehealth. Administered by NTIA, this program provides vital funding to eligible entities under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. This funding is crucial for fostering digital inclusion and improving connectivity in underserved Tribal communities.
Native American Services Technology Access & Digital Literacy Cyberinfrastructure +1 more

Native Entities Grant Program

DOC NIST ERA
Federal Government
United States
US $500,000 - US $2,500,000
The Native Entities Grant Program, initiated by NTIA under the Digital Equity Act of 2021, aims to support Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations. This program streamlines funding through a unified application for two significant initiatives: the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant and the Digital Equity Competitive Grant. By focusing on reducing administrative burdens, it enhances access to digital resources and equity in underserved communities.
Native American Services Technology Access & Digital Literacy Indigenous Services

DoW Rare Cancers Idea Development Award

US DOD: U.S. Army Medical Command
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $490,000
The DoW Rare Cancers Idea Development Award promotes innovative research ideas for rare cancers, encouraging applicants to provide preliminary data and exploratory aims. This funding opportunity, offered by the US DOD: U.S. Army Medical Command, seeks projects with the potential for high-impact findings that can significantly benefit the patient community. It aims to foster new avenues of investigation and support discovery-driven research in the field of rare cancers.
Cancer / Oncology

DoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award

US DOD: U.S. Army Medical Command
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $1,120,000
The 2026 Rare Cancers Research Program Resource and Community Development Award aims to enhance rare cancer research through improved resources and datasets. It addresses critical gaps in research resources, communication strategies, and data sharing infrastructures. Key features include engaging patient advocates throughout the research process and ensuring sustainability of community platforms. This funding opportunity emphasizes community building and the dissemination of findings to benefit scientific and patient communities alike.
Cancer / Oncology

DoW Joint Warfighter Medical, Military Medical Research and Development Award

US DOD: U.S. Army Medical Command
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $1,400,000 - US $3,000,000
The FY26 Joint Warfighter Medical Research Program's Military Medical Research and Development Award aims to fund the continuation of previous Department of War-funded research addressing high-priority medical needs for Service Members and Military Health System beneficiaries. It supports various projects, including late-stage preclinical studies and clinical research. Eligibility requires prior DOD funding, and a Clinical Research Option is available for studies involving human subjects or biological samples.
Military Operations

State Cyber Crime Grant (SCCG) Program

Missouri Department of Public Safety
State/Local Government
Missouri
Unspecified amount

The goal of State Cyber Crime Grant (SCCG) is to make funds available to reduce internet sex crimes against children and improve public safety for children through investigations, forensics, and prevention. This program provides support for the continued operation of multi jurisdictional law enforcement cybercrime task forces. 

Child Welfare Services Crime Victim Services

Epilepsy Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $700

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Epilepsy Scholarship Fund

The Epilepsy Scholarship Fund was established in memory of David S. Izard, who lived in Canton, Illinois, and was active in football, track, and basketball. He graduated from Western Illinois University and worked as an Assistant Manager at Wal-Mart in Georgia. Diagnosed with epilepsy at age 3½, David lived a full and active life. He passed away on December 5, 1992, just fifteen days before his 27th birthday. Additional contributions have also been made in memory of other individuals. 

The fund provides scholarships to students pursuing an education at a junior college or four-year college or university.

Education - Higher Education Epilepsy Educational Access & Equity

Gerald C. Bulkeley Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $5,000 - US $20,000

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Gerald C. Bulkeley Scholarship Fund 

The Gerald C. Bulkeley Scholarship Fund was established by his family to honor his legacy of service to the Abingdon community. A graduate of Abingdon High School, Mr. Bulkeley was dedicated to supporting young people through civic and educational leadership.

This scholarship is available for students attending school in District 276 and residing within the boundaries of former District 217. The student will receive the scholarship award each year for four years.

Education - Higher Education

Illinois Mutual Employees’ Children Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $2,000

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Illinois Mutual Employees’ Children Scholarship Fund 

The Illinois Mutual Employees’ Children Scholarship Fund was established by Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company to provide scholarship support for the children of employees who are graduating from high school or are undergraduate college or vocational students who will be enrolled full time.

For general scholarship questions, please contact Illinois Mutual’s Community Relations Department. For questions about the application process or required materials, contact the Community Foundation of Central Illinois at 309-674-8730 or amanda@communityfoundationci.org.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Jean M. Brown Nursing Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Jean M. Brown Nursing Scholarship Fund 

Jean M. Brown graduated from the St. Francis School of Nursing in 1938. She went on to become Caterpillar’s first Industrial Nurse, a role she deeply valued. Inspired by her career, she wanted to help others pursue nursing as well.

Through her will, Ms. Brown established an endowed scholarship to support nursing students with financial need, with preference given to those pursuing a career in Occupational Nursing. The scholarship fund was created following her passing in October 2000.

Education - Higher Education Nursing Educational Access & Equity

NASA Internships

North Carolina Sea Grant
State/Local Government
United States
Unspecified amount

NASA Internships

Background

NASA has developed a single, one-stop Agency system for the recruitment, application, selection and career development of undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. Students access information about internship and fellowship opportunities across NASA to engage in research, aerospace education and space exploration. A student completes a single internship and/or fellowship application to express interest in up to 15 specific opportunities for each summer, fall, spring or year-long session.

Objectives

NASA Internships are competitive awards to support educational opportunities that provide unique NASA-related research and operational experiences for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as educators. These opportunities serve students by integrating interns with career professionals emphasizing mentor-directed, degree-related tasks, while contributing to the operation of a NASA facility or the advancement of NASA’s missions.

Award Level

Levels may vary per opportunity.

Apprenticeship & Internship Programs Planetary Science Aerospace Engineering +1 more

Joyce and Thomas H. Stanisic Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $5,000 - US $20,000

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Joyce and Thomas H. Stanisic Scholarship Fund 

The Joyce and Thomas H. Stanisic Scholarship Fund was established to award scholarships based on need to students working toward a degree or certification in the music or healthcare fields. This scholarship will be given for the entire expected course of study, up to 4 years.

Education - Higher Education Medical Education & Professional Training Music Education +1 more

Sue Aplington Kreutz Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $1,000

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Sue Aplington Kreutz Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was established in 2020 to support first-year college students accepted into a four-year college or university.

Education - Higher Education Education

MidAmerica National Bank’s Employees Children Scholarship

Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private
United States
US $750

Who We Are

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will make a sustainable philanthropic impact in our community through visible leadership in connecting people who care with causes that matter.

MidAmerica National Bank’s Employees Children Scholarship Fund

The MidAmerica National Bank’s Employees Children Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 by MidAmerica National Bank to provide scholarship support to the children of bank employees. It is open to students graduating from high school or currently enrolled in an undergraduate college or vocational program.

Educational Access & Equity Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Ezekiel Hennessey Mitchel Scholarship Fund

Benton Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Ezekiel Hennessey Mitchel Scholarship Fund

The Ezekiel Hennessey Mitchel Memorial Scholarship is designated for graduating high school seniors from Benton, Polk, Lincoln, and Linn Counties pursuing careers in vocations such as the following:

  • Home building trades
  • Tile setting
  • Carpentry
  • General contracting
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Welding
  • Entrepreneurship and/or small business development
  • Other trades defined by Benton Community Foundation

Students must attain certificates or degrees from accredited trade schools, technical schools, or community colleges. 

Entrepreneurship Vocational & Trade Education Business Education

Anne D. Maloof Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
US $3,000

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

Anne D. Maloof Scholarship

This is a one-time scholarship for $3,000 to honor and financially assist graduate, professional or undergraduate students in Island, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Thurston counties.

Education - Higher Education

Webster County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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Last updated: November 2, 2026. Next update: December 6, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Missouri

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Missouri?

Grants are most commonly $101,542.

$101,542

Total Number of Grants

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

In 2024, funders in Missouri awarded a total of 44,064 grants.

2022 39,922

2023 39,688

2024 44,064

Top Grant Focus Areas

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

1. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2. Education

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

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

Funding has increased by -15.61%.

2022 $4,698,402,122

2023 $5,287,874,816
12.55%

2024 $4,462,369,205
-15.61%

Missouri Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

St Louis County, Jackson County, and St Louis City receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
St Louis County $2,185,711,864
Jackson County $1,234,679,326
St Louis City $1,054,441,922
Greene County $223,079,775
Clay County $178,423,081

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