Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies for collaborative arts engagement and cultural planning projects that enhance the quality of life in local communities. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations by July 19. Initial application comp...

Grant to a USA or territories organization to evaluate the effectiveness of children’s health programs. Initial applications must be received by July 25. The grantee must have the capacity to design and implement a range of evaluations on short notice, across the breadth of issues targeted within the Foundation’s Healt...

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations and schools to increase the availability of grief support services for underserved children and youth. The purpose of this grant is to expand programs to support bereaved children and teens who are not currently benefitting from existing services. Target ...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations serving bereaved youth and their families for organizational development activities. Funding is intended to help organizations enhance their overall operations, efficiency, and capacity. Proposals should fit one of the following five categories: -Planning activities: orga...

Matching grants starting at $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits and projects that strengthen women's empowerment in the Jewish community. Priority areas include encouraging girls to choose STEM education and careers and preventing gender-based discrimination and harassment in Jewish community workplaces and communal space...

Grants to USA government agencies and Indian tribes to reduce the incidence of violent crime by creating school safety training and mental health programs for students and school personnel. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Overview: Among it...

Event sponsorships of up to $500 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations that focus on breaking the cycle of childhood poverty. Applications are invited from organizations serving Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah Counties, Oregon; and Clark County, Southwest Washington. Criteria: -Alignment with UWCW mis...

Grants to USA public housing agencies to provide housing assistance to families and youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who are at risk of homelessness. Applicants are advised that the registrations required to apply may take up to four weeks to complete. Agencies must apply for a minimum of five units. Purpose and Sum...

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind grants valued at up to $250 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that address local community needs where the Funding Source operates. Funding is intended for organizations that are working to address local issues, commit to fostering community development, and a...

Grants to USA state and local governments and Indian tribes to enhance security in schools and on school grounds. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Funding may be used for the following school safety measures: officer training, local law enforcement ...

Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to promote a world-class workforce in the STEM fields. Initial applications are due no later than July 31. Applicants are advised that registration in the online grants system may take up to four weeks to complete. Program Description: The ONR seeks a broad range of ap...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support innovative projects that will improve healthcare outcomes or promote the STEM disciplines. Proposed activities must meet at least one of the following objectives: present a new tool, technology, or approach to solve a health challenge; or develop skills and ...

Grants of $500 and in-kind grants of books valued at $520 to USA and territories PreK-12 teachers to help build their classroom libraries. Funding is intended to increase the accessibility of quality books to as many children as possible by bringing books into classroom libraries.

Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry by July 31, 2018. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children nati...

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple states for activities in the areas of economic development, neighborhood revitalization, arts and culture, and learning through play. Funding is intended for programming, operational expenses, and capital projects that benefit local communities where the Funding Source operates (See Add...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that address opioid misuse and abuse. Priority will be given to proposals that address prevention and education and/or safe disposal. Eligible programs are those that present constructive and innovative solutions to the epidemic. Understanding the need for expediency, ...

In-kind grants valued at up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International museums for the implementation or operation of a hands-on learning exhibit space. Applications are invited from museums that offer unique programming and community outreach activities focused on children’s creative development and education. Abou...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve public equestrian trails and for trail maintenance educational programs. Eligible trails are those that are accessible to the public. Priority will be given to educational programs that target youth. Projects may include, but are not limited to: - Trail maintenance, c...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofits, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children's and youth education programs, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the environment, job training, and literacy. For t...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Illinois, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities within the funding source’s market areas. Organizations must request an application form from the Foundation ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth running programs. The funded program may be either a start-up program or a pre-existing program. Eligible programs are those that are more than just a one-time event. They shou...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due by December 1. Applications are invited for the following two types of projects: 1. Program Development Goal: Develo...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, arts, health, and the environment. The Foundation seeks to make transformational contributions to programs that provide a broad public benefit, primarily for Oregon residents. Impact Areas: Education: -Encouraging youth to succeed in ...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Awards are intended to fund research that generates change by contributing to a body of theoretical and empirical knowledge that can improve the lives of youn...

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth throughout the nation. Particular interest is given to organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their wo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, school districts, and IHEs in eligible western states and territories for comprehensive case management services for victims and potential victims of human trafficking. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline dat...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon nonprofits, schools, public entities, and drug prevention coalitions to support the delivery of alcohol and drug prevention services to residents of Clackamas County. Funding is intended to prevent early onset of substance use and youth exposure to alcohol and drugs, especially marijuana....

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for projects that promote racial, gender, and economic justice. Funding is intended to support programs that benefit, and are directed by, women and girls. Eligible programs focus on activism, political change, and empowerment. Small and start-up organizat...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit human services organizations working with youth and individuals with disabilities. Applications will be considered from organizations that deliver innovative care or are working to develop new models and ideas for doing so. The Foundation supports organizations work...

Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to improving student outcomes in their communities. Applications are invited from teachers who demonstrate innovation in teaching, the ability to inspire students, and devotion to improving the educational environment. ...

Grants to USA researchers for innovative research addressing the impact of economic inequality on the nation's population. LOIs are due no later than August 20. Studies will address how inequality has affected the political, economic, and social institutions, and the extent to which increased inequality has affected equali...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars and investigators at the Ph.D. (or equivalent) level to conduct research projects to understand the various effects of the health care reforms made in the USA in 2010. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted by August 20, 2018. Questions on the LOI process should be submitte...

Grants to Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming nonprofits and federally recognized American Indian tribal governments and agencies working to improve social justice in the region. Grants are intended for general operating support. The goal of this funding is to strengthen grassroots efforts in the broad-based mo...

Grants of $25,000 to USA YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, camps, and Jewish Community Centers for innovative projects that create positive community change. Funding is intended to support projects that are distinct and unique to the organization, new and at an early stage of development, and scalable and significant. For t...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, including tribal governments and law enforcement agencies, for the development of programs to reduce gang violence. Funding is intended to reduce and prevent violence throughout communities, thus creating safe communities for families to live. The Gang Suppression Plann...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance communities where the funding source has a business presence. Priorities include assisting the disadvantaged, economic development, education, youth development, neighborhood improvement, community problem solving, cultural en...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for charitable work and innovative projects and research. A funding inquiry is due August 31, 2018. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of science and the big questions, character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, ex...

Grants of up to $250 to USA K-12 teachers, STEM coordinators, and homeschool cooperatives for aviation and aerospace classroom projects. This grant program enables teachers to integrate aviation-themed lessons into the regular curriculum. Aviation and aerospace can be integrated into lessons on history, math, science, and ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the Funding Source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth. The pro...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants starting at $5,000 to USA six through twelfth-grade individual teachers and teams of teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative classroom-based projects in math and science. Previous grants have funded mentoring programs, electronics courses, and biochemical research pro...

Grants of up to $750 to USA early-career middle school and high school teachers to attend an annual literature workshop. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate their understanding of the importance of young adult literature, as well as how they intend to use young adults books and the resources they a...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofits in eligible southwestern counties for abuse prevention, basic needs, education, health and community programs, with an emphasis on youth and family. Applicants must call program staff prior to applying and a letter of intent must be submitted in advance of the deadline date. ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for state, regional, and national events involving Japanese-language education. Applicants must notify the funding source of their intent to apply. Examples of eligible events include quiz contests, speech contests, and presentational events...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for a mobile lending library serving underserved youth. Funding may be used to purchase books that were published for youth, ages preschool through 8th grade. The bookmobile grant program p...

Grants to USA nonprofits for programs that address the needs of individuals with mental illness and those with AIDS. Particular emphasis is made on programs that address the needs of underserved population. Funding is intended to support pilot, model, and demonstration projects that are innovative and address the specific...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofits, schools, and agencies to purchase playground equipment to construct or renovate a playground. Priority will be given to applicants that serve children from low-income communities. Special consideration is also given to communities that have been impacted by a disaster. Competitive a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. The Lyle Spencer ...

Award to recognize an exceptional USA, Canada, or International educator who has made an exceptional contribution to the teaching profession. This award is intended to highlight the importance of teaching, and demonstrate the fact that teachers throughout the world deserve to be recognized and celebrated. Applicants for...