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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Humanities Programs Related to Wars a...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for humanities programs related to wars and conflicts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to support the study...

GrantWatch ID#: 160163
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Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Research Projects in the Mathematical Sciences

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with nonprofit organizations, including government research institutions, IHEs, and hospitals, for projects in mathematical sciences. The purpose of the program is to fund research projects that explore and develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 199426
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research to Improve Accessibilit...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments for research projects to improve accessibility and inclusivity in STEM workplaces and education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209251

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Welfare of People of Color and Disadvantaged Popu...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit people of color and other underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the economic, social, and educational welfare of d...

GrantWatch ID#: 209787
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Grants to USA IHEs for Engineering Research Projects

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for engineering research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support IHEs and researchers who are typically unfunded, in order to broaden ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216434

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Affiliated with Nonprofits, For-Profits, ...

Deadline 09/16/25 LOI Date: 05/27/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, government agencies, and laboratories for research related to Parkinson's disease. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220059
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Grants to North Carolina Researchers at IHEs and Research Institutions for Studies Related to ...

Deadline 09/17/25

Grants of up to $37,500 to North Carolina researchers at institutions of higher education and nonprofit research institutions for studies in the life sciences field. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to support a wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 158113

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Governmental and Tribal Entities, and IHEs for Projects Relat...

Deadline 09/18/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, governmental and tribal entities, and IHEs for projects related to water quality in eligible regions. Projects addressing equity and having strong involvement and participation of the community are especial...

GrantWatch ID#: 179821
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher or Graduate Student for Research on Anxiet...

Deadline 09/18/25

Grant of up to $8,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical r...

GrantWatch ID#: 183488
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student or Psychologist for Work-Related Res...

Deadline 09/18/25

Grant of $21,500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity for work-related psychological research and educational projects. Funding is intended to support activities that explore ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 190442

Grants to Washington Technical and Community Colleges for Projects that Impact Statewide IHEs

Deadline 09/18/25

Grants to Washington technical and community colleges to create and develop new programs and innovative educational projects that have a positive impact on the system. First-time applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the grant applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195946
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Grants to California and Colorado Nonprofits for Social and Educational Programs that Improve ...

Deadline 09/19/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to California and Colorado nonprofit organizations for social and educational programs that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include low-income healthcare, homelessness, alleviating hunger, and providing scholarsh...

GrantWatch ID#: 218777

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Co...

Deadline 09/20/25 LOI Date: 08/15/25

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the community. Priority areas of funding include youth development, education, public affairs, and human services. Applicants must submit a pre-...

GrantWatch ID#: 173478

Grants to Iowa Artists, Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Activities

Deadline 09/23/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa individual artists, nonprofit organizations, schools, academic institutions, and government and tribal government agencies for arts activities. Certain applicants are advised to complete required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 179803

Grants to USA Investigators for Research Addressing the Impact of Air Pollution on Health

Deadline 09/24/25 LOI Date: 05/27/25

Grants to USA investigators for research addressing the impact of air pollution on health. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research that utilizes air quality data collected from satellites. The overarching goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 219605
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Grants to USA Nonprofit IHEs and Research Institutions to Support Medical Research Fellowships

Deadline 09/25/25

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs and research institutions to support research fellowships. Fellowship programs are intended for scientists to explore the development of leprosy. Research may focus on leprosy cases in the United States and/or other parts of the world, with...

GrantWatch ID#: 151729

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline 09/25/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 157363

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, K-12 Schools, and IHEs for Programs that Advance Educational E...

Deadline 09/26/25 LOI Date: 07/11/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and IHEs for projects that advance educational equity for youth and children throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 190691
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Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Cybersecurity

Deadline 09/29/25

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for projects related to cybersecurity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research and education projects addressing cyb...

GrantWatch ID#: 175790
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations for Prog...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit local youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that impact or focus on youth within ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168567
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government, including libraries, public schools, state universities, and fire departments to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include health; human services; education; the environment; a...

GrantWatch ID#: 172752
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Scholarships to Israel Academics for Postgraduate Studies at a Prestigious UK University

Deadline 09/30/25

Scholarships to Israel individuals who have completed their undergraduate degree to attend a prestigious UK university. The scholarships are intended to help with the pursuit of a postgraduate course of study, research or a taught degree, or a second undergraduate degr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175877

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Agencies for History-Related Activities

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, faith-based entities, and government agencies for history-related activities. Funding is intended for projects that educate residents about the preservation and protection of places of histo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177704

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, government agencies, and academic and research institutions for programs to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for organizations and projects dedicated to community and civic affairs, social and economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 179293

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impact on...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Provide Arts Prog...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of $5,000 and grants of $10,000 to Minnesota arts and nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and equity organizations in eligible counties to provide arts programming for local residents. Funding is intended to support activities in the are...

GrantWatch ID#: 181324
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit the Local Community in Eligib...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies, including public schools and libraries, state universities, and volunteer fire departments, to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 181434

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits to Benefit At-Risk Youth

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit at-risk youth. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support youth development. Priority will be given to programs addressing yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 191830

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve t...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to promote economic development and expand the local workforce. Funding is intended for activities that positively impact job creation, education, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197645

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Rural Areas

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, mental and physical health, and leadership training. The Foundation awards grants primarily for program suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216441
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Grants to California Property Agents, Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Fast EV...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery store...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, Health Authorities, and IHEs for Community Projec...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and IHEs for projects to benefit the city in eligible regions. Funding is intended for limited-duration events and projects that attract visitors and engage local residents. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 140345

Grants to Nebraska Schools, IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for PreK-12 and Community Arts Educ...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nebraska public schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for arts education programs. Funding is intended for activities and projects that benefit PreK-12 students or take place in community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170954

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Arts Programming

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for public arts programming. Funding may be requested to support productions, events, activities, and programs to benefit communities throughout the state. Eligible project types include but...

GrantWatch ID#: 170955
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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Institutions for Programs that Advance Higher Education

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for programs and activities that promote the advancement of higher education throughout the State. Funding is intended to promote the higher education of State residents attending coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 171475

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Education Programs for Staff

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools for special programs run by guest artists. Funding is intended for projects that include performances, demonstrations, and interactive art activities. Arts programs may be conducted in-person or o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174515

Grants to American Samoa Nonprofits and Hawaii Schools to Enhance Education for American Samoa...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to American Samoa nonprofit organizations and Hawaii educational institutions to enhance learning opportunities for the youth of American Samoa. In addition to general education programs, funding is also available to higher education institutions, preferably in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175128

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribal entities, academic institutions, and government agencies to develop or enhance tourist attractions. Funding is intended for building improvements, new construction, and new or improved exhibits that promot...

GrantWatch ID#: 176183

Fellowships to Kentucky Scholars, IHE Teachers, and Graduate Students for Historical Research

Deadline 10/01/25

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to Kentucky independent scholars, college and university teachers, and graduate students for historical research. Funding is intended to assist visiting scholars with costs incurred while exploring Kentucky's historical collections. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 178950

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Academic Projects Related to Art History

Deadline 10/01/25 LOI Date: 09/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for academic projects related to art history. Applicants must submit an Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that improve the understanding and appreciation of European works of...

GrantWatch ID#: 179285

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs in Eligible Areas to Improve ...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to North Carolina nonprofits, public school districts, and IHEs in eligible locations for programs that improve educational outcomes in grades K-3 and to promote excellence in teaching and leadership in K-12 public schools. Applicants must first take an eligibil...

GrantWatch ID#: 180176
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Grants to USA IHEs in New England States to Improve Teaching, Student Learning, and Affordabi...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut colleges and universities to improve undergraduate education. Funding is intended for initiatives to enhance teaching and learning practices and to encourage institutional cost contai...

GrantWatch ID#: 180401
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Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Tribal Governments ...

Deadline 10/01/25 LOI Date: 07/15/25

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, municipalities, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal governments for transportation-related projects. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent and complete a mandatory meeting with program...

GrantWatch ID#: 181534

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Quality of...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents of eligible counties. Applications are invited for innovative programs that focus on the areas of arts, animals, disabilities, education, and community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183458
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Individuals to Facilitate Discussions in...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, libraries, museums, and individuals to conduct public dialogues. Funding is intended to support the facilitation of open conversations, renting a venue to host the event, interpretation of events...

GrantWatch ID#: 188030
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Scholarships to Alberta Students of Higher Education for Research Related to Preservation of t...

Deadline 10/01/25

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Alberta college and university students for research activities related to preserving the local heritage. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to be awarded to students at the graduate l...

GrantWatch ID#: 191103
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, governmental units, and educational institutions to address community needs in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and access the application....

GrantWatch ID#: 191806

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Advance the Study of Ukrainian...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for programs related to Ukrainian language and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource and curriculum development for K-12 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 193609

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students to Promote Scientific Research Achievements

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students to promote scientific achievements and excellence in research. Funding is intended to support hands-on learning and to encourage students and mentors to forge close wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 194368
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