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Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International librarian to recognize extraordinary character in the face of a difficult situation. Nominees should demonstrate that they have dealt with challenges with honor and grace. In addition to a generous cash prize, the awardee will receive a certificate and a symbolic object from Lemony Snicket. The purpose of the award program is to remind readers everywhere of the joyous importance of librarians and the trouble that is all too frequently unleashed upon them.

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas that will make STEM learning fun.

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to increase accessibility and opportunities for climbing, and to conserve the climbing environment throughout the country. Funds may be used for purposes such as climbing area facilities, educational outreach, research, and advocacy.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and institutions for educational activities related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended for projects regarding the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: documentation, education, research, new media, and film.

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies, and audio-visual equipment.

Grants of up to $1,000 to Hawaii schools for educational outings for K-12 students. Funding is intended to enable schools to provide students with interactive educational experiences related to the environment. Grants may be used for transportation costs, destination entry fees, and educational tour guides. Preference is given to applications from Hawaiʻi public schools.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, healthcare, civic and culture, and the environment. Applicants should submit proposals that provide solutions based on the values of innovation, practicality, hard work, and compassion.

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environment, and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can apply for either monetary grants or products.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Japanese-language learners in multiple schools featuring a variety of educational levels and enhance Japanese-language education.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' health and safety, and regenerative and organic farming. Grant funds support general operating costs or specific projects.

Grants to USA medical institutions to support medical fellowships. Funding is intended for a variety of cardiology programs that will improve patient outcomes through the advance of scientific knowledge. Eligible fellowship areas include structural heart therapies, heart failure, electrophysiology, cardiac arrhythmia, and cardiovascular disease.

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for professional development materials and opportunities. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, including but not limited to those associated with in-services, conferences, and professional learning communities. Allowable costs may be related to attending such events or obtaining materials for use at such events.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of English language education research. Eligible candidates will have recently completed dissertations in the field. Studies submitted should be related to the language arts or to the teaching of English, such as language development, literature, composition, teacher education/professional development, and linguistics. Candidates must submit a manuscript based on their original research.

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico individuals to pursue musical studies related to the carillon. Eligible individuals may pursue one of the following areas of focus: instrument design, music history, composition, and performance. The purpose of the fund is to promote the growth and vitality of the North American carillon culture.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Germany journalists for expenses associated with participation in an exchange program. Certain applicants must provide a letter of commitment from media outlets to publish their articles. The goal of the program is to increase awareness and knowledge of Germany and North America and to promote closer and lasting personal contacts with professional counterparts from the fellows' host countries.

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA and Canada schools and public libraries to develop gaming collections and programs for their local communities. Eligible libraries will demonstrate financial need, institutional support, and a sustainable plan for maintaining the program. Priority will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a fiscal need for funds based on their institution’s budget.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on understudied topics and artists whose practices are experimental, hard to categorize, and otherwise less well known to the general public.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school seniors with the opportunity to study humanity’s deepest questions about leading lives of purpose and civic responsibility.

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA organizations for projects related to the conservation of bird species. Funding is intended for ecosystem management, conservation partnerships, habitat restoration, and land trust capacity projects. Eligible activities include but are not limited to strategic planning, outreach, habitat management, stewardship, bird monitoring, eBird use, capacity building, and land or easement prioritization.

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior scientists for research projects related to science and technology. Prospective applicants must contact the proposed research adviser prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to provide high-quality research opportunities to work with scientists and engineers in the Air Force.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that support the funding source's mission. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustainability in real estate. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate forward thinking and “curious” approaches to existing challenges.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for environmental initiatives in the real estate industry. Funding is intended for academic faculty, students, real estate managers, tenants, and building owners. Preference will be given to proposals that emphasize diversity, involve young professionals, and promote real estate industry knowledge.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA researchers for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended for individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners. Eligible proposals are aligned with IREM Foundation's strategic priorities: education, research, diversity, and sustainability.

Grants of $1,000 to USA spouses of enlisted Coast Guard members to pursue education and professional training. Funding is intended to support non-military spouses of eligible Coast Guard members for training courses, college, and graduate programs. These grants are designed to cover supplies, fees, tuition, and related education expenses. Priority will be given to spouses pursuing first degrees (associate and bachelor's), licenses, and certifications. If sufficient funds are available, grants will be offered to second degrees.

Grants of $2,000 to USA individuals pursuing higher education in an oral health field to help cover degree or certification costs. Funding is intended to enhance the financial stability of families and to give a sense of personal fulfillment to the spouses of active-duty Coast Guard personnel.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, scholars, and researchers to offset the cost of travel for research. Applicants should contact the funding source to ensure the eligibility of their research project prior to applying. Funding is intended to support history research undertaken at the funding source's research library.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; new projects and commissions; and conferences, lectures, and publications. Henry Moore Grants support the growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern, and contemporary registers, and funds research that expands the appreciation of sculpture.

Residency to USA, Canada, and International artists to create works related to Iceland. The six-week residency program is available to both established and emerging artists of Icelandic heritage. Eligible applicants may practice any discipline of art. The residency will take place in Markerville, Alberta.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations serving children and youth impacted by injustice, hardship, poverty, or marginalization. Funding is intended for support services such as mentoring, counseling, role modeling, educational enrichment, and other programs that serve youth.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and France nonprofit organizations to present the work of French musicians in the United States. Funding is intended for the creation, recording, and presentation of new artistic works, as well as for touring projects confirmed by the United States presenting venue.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students for research related to autism spectrum disorders. Studies may address any area of basic or clinical research, including neurobiology, pharmacology, and immunology. Priority will be given to studies that focus on underrepresented groups or on closing gaps in service to these groups.

Grants and scholarships to USA, Canada, and International sleep scientists, researchers, and undergraduate trainees for professional development. Funding is available to offset the cost of workshops, conference registrations, travel, and lodging. A separate grant is available for researchers from underrepresented groups and those with disabilities.

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community programs. The eligible Oregon counties include Benton, Lincoln, Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Linn, Polk, Yamhill, Lane, Marion, and Tillamook Counties.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to implement training and educational programs for parents of children and youth with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to develop information centers that enable parents to receive high-quality training and information.

Grants to USA and territories states and Tribes to develop and maintain public safety registries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a range of projects that assist jurisdictions with developing and enhancing programs designed to implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) requirements.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include summer reading programs, rebranding efforts, promoting unique archives, community partnerships, and awareness campaigns. In recognition of their achievement, John Cotton Dana award winners receive a cash award from the H.W. Wilson Foundation. The John Cotton Dana Awards are presented at a reception hosted by EBSCO and held during the American Library Association annual conference.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to provide therapeutic bodywork and massage to marginalized groups. Funding is also intended to provide massage services in places where it is not yet available. By providing massage services and therapy, grant recipients will help underserved communities achieve their health potential.

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada fire safety teacher to recognize leadership and community safety improvement efforts. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments and marshall's offices. In addition to the cash award for the recipient, the local fire department or the fire marshal’s office will receive a $1,000 donation to support public education activities.

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico investigators to benefit wildlife populations. Funding is intended for innovative research projects related to developing appropriate methods for studying wildlife and reducing wildlife conflict. Studies using new methodologies or that involve the innovative use of existing technologies are particularly welcome.

Financial assistance to USA ranchers to mitigate the damage of financial losses. Funding is intended to support applicants facing financial damage as a result of inclement weather, disease, wildfires, and water shortages. Funding may be claimed in the event of livestock death, feed and grazing loss, losses resulting from the cost of transporting water, honeybee feed, colony and hive losses, farm-raised fish feed and death losses, and losses related to cattle tick fever treatments.

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovation of housing for pets, temporary boarding for pets, and other services. Funds may also be used for routine veterinary care, emergency veterinary care, and pet deposits. Requests will be accepted from domestic violence organizations partnering with at least one animal organization, and from animal organizations partnering with at least one domestic violence organization.

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, health professions school, government agency, or nonprofit organization to provide technical assistance to eligible federal grant recipients. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applicants must have experience with behavioral health.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to provide loans and sub-grants to low-income individuals in rural areas for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the program is to improve access to safe, reliable drinking water for households and improve the sanitary conditions caused by inadequate decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas.

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardships due to a state-, tribal-, or federally-declared natural disaster.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional development. Fellows will be mentored by scholars, practitioners, visiting artists, and curators and will be matched with high school apprentices. The program will conclude with an exhibition for the fellow and their apprentices. The fellowship will take place in New Haven, Connecticut.

Fellowships to USA and International master’s and doctoral students in eligible countries to further STEM studies at American IHEs. In addition to receiving a cash grant, participating fellows will benefit from cross-cultural exchange, networking, and programming. The program aims to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists. Fellows are selected from an international pool of distinguished candidates from USA, Australia, India, Japan, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Grants to USA engineers and scientists at IHEs for research support and professional development. Funding is intended to assist scholars at the associate professor rank (or equivalent) in significantly improving and advancing their research program and career path. Research projects that envision new insights into existing problems or identify new problems made accessible with cutting-edge methodology or expertise from other fields are encouraged.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to provide therapeutic massages to cancer patients, survivors, and their families and caregivers. Funding is intended for patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer, their families and caregivers, and families who have lost loved ones to breast cancer.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for innovative technological and scientific research projects in the field of civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is available for two tracks: the Pivot Track and the Relaunch Track.

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program related to peacemaking. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other tools and resources. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, school districts, and government entities.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research projects that address biological issues related to mathematics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to support innovative mathematical theories, techniques, and approaches to improve the modeling and analysis of biological systems.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and faith-based organizations to carry out repairs on eligible houses of worship. Funding is intended for urgent capital projects that will preserve buildings that serve the community and that are of cultural significance. Projects to improve accessibility are also eligible. Houses of worship for any religion may apply.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and newsrooms for reports related to racial disparities in the nation's criminal justice system. Funding is intended to assist organizations and journalists with reporting on judicial, law enforcement, prosecutorial, and incarceration racial and human rights abuses. The grant program promotes the Lipman Center's mission of reporting in the public interest on civil and human rights and comes at a crucial juncture in the history of race and rights in the United States.

Grants, loans, and technical assistance to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, Tribal agencies and organizations, and government agencies for projects to increase food access in underserved regions. Applicants must submit a funding inquiry form and complete required registrations prior to applying. Applications should demonstrate how funding will support the creation, expansion, or retention of a food retail or food enterprise business model.

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Master's or Doctoral students for studies in solid waste management. Funding is intended to provide a stipend to cover the student's expenses until graduation. During the scholarship period, students continue their projects related to solid waste issues and also work with scholars who will integrate them into industry events such as conferences and fundraisers, and facilitate visits to companies in the industry.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and eligible International cities to join a network to create sustainable cities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Eligible applications can focus on one or several of the following eight fields: architecture, crafts and folk art, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts, and music. Eligible applicants are cities from UNESCO’s Member States and Associate Members.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for developmental studies on eligible diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Diseases eligible under this funding mechanism are Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and/or Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP).

Awards of $10,000 to USA libraries for outstanding marketing programs. Applicants should focus on a particular communications effort from the past year and illustrate the scope and effectiveness of the campaign. Communication programs can include promoting archives, community partnerships, or special events.

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and service providers to address crimes against older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs and services to end abuse and violence perpetrated against victims 50 years of age or older.

Cooperative agreements to USA universities, museums, laboratories, nonprofit organizations, preservation agencies, and park agencies for cultural preservation research activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a range of activities to conserve buildings, landscapes, sites, and collections.

Awards of $50,000 to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, teams, and individuals for innovative ideas that improve the experience and health of aging populations. Topic areas may include mental and physical health, housing, policy, and urban planning. Ideas or projects that aim to reduce health disparities, promote health equity, combat ageism, or apply human-centered design principles to engage older adults in the work, are also of strong interest to the NAM.

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and mobilization, and healing justice. The Mobilize Power Fund is a rapid response fund that resources gender justice organizations to adapt or pivot their work when met with unanticipated, time-sensitive opportunities or threats to their movement-building work and organizing conditions.

Scholarships to USA active duty service members and their dependents for higher education and vocational programs. Scholarships must be used for undergraduate studies or vocational-technical or certificate studies only. Scholarship recipients are selected based on community involvement, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and objectives, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal.

Grants to USA and territories state and territorial governments, local units of government, and Indian tribal governments to address violence and assault. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law, and to seek safety and autonomy for victims, by requiring the coordinated involvement of the entire criminal justice system.

Grants to USA local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofits, IHEs, and tribal organizations to research and evaluate the efficacy of services for victims of crime and domestic abuse. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to provide support to low-income students in STEM fields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scholarship programs, curriculum development, student retention programs, test strategies, and the dissemination of findings to support STEM students.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: child well-being, rainforest ecosystems, and sanitation. Entries must be digital videos, no more than 60 seconds in length. Videos must include information about how population growth impacts the issue and at least one idea for a sustainable solution.

Grants of $3,500 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and K-12 public, private, and charter schools for new or existing gardening projects. Requests may be made for edible educational gardens that grow fruits, herbs, edible flowers, grains, and vegetables.

Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work collaboratively with an eligible research institution.

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for projects and programs to improve local communities. Programs must fall into one of the following categories: demonstration, capacity building, and flagship projects. The purpose of the program is to make communities more livable.

Grants to USA and territories musicians to support performances and tours in a specified music genre. Funding is intended to assist both new and established musicians, solo artists, and musicians who play in an ensemble. The purpose of the program is to advance the careers of jazz artists. Priority will be given to proposals that reach underserved communities and rural areas, especially those that lack opportunities to present live jazz.

Grants to USA parks and recreation agencies and nonprofit organizations for professional training for recreational programs for older adults. The purpose of the program is to enhance the accessibility of outdoor recreational spaces and the health of older residents.

Grants to USA youth-serving nonprofit organizations to benefit needy children. Funding is intended for programs that assist children who have experienced hardship, including psychological, physical, and social trauma. The purpose of the program is to minimize the adverse impacts of trauma on these children.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The intent of the DLT Program is to benefit rural areas (populations of 20,000 or less and not contiguous to urban areas greater than 50,000).

Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for occupational rehabilitation activities for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support services that prepare tribal members residing within or near Federal and State reservations with high-quality employment that will lead to economic self-sufficiency.

Grant of $45,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with an educational institution for psychology research in the area of giftedness. Funding is intended for projects related to gifted and talented children and adolescents. Eligible activities include research, pilot projects, and research-based programs.

Grants of up to $12,000 to Colorado, Hawaii, Wyoming, New York, and Texas nonprofit arts organizations for arts programming in rural communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities for both adults and children in the focus areas of literary, visual, music, and performing arts. Arts organizations must be physically located in rural communities (population 20,000 or less) in the following geographic areas:

Grants and in-kind marketing services to USA nonprofit organizations for creative and innovative programs designed to benefit military service members and their families. Funding is intended for applicants working to enhance the quality of life for veterans, individuals in the reserves, active duty, or National Guard, and their families.

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Projects may include both crop and livestock research.

Opportunity for USA young adults to gain work experience in the field of environmental stewardship. The program provides training, networking, and support by host organizations and agencies. Successful applicants will be able to engage in a range of activities related to the environment. Corps Members will be placed with nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions, government agencies, and investigators affiliated with an IHE, medical school, or research facility for autism research using rats. Funding is intended to bring together a consortium of investigators who will share information and advance autism research.

Grants to USA colleges and universities for projects to benefit the agricultural sector through research and education activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address pest management and crop protection. Project types include applied research and development projects.

Award of $20,000 to a USA individual to recognize contributions to the workers' rights movement. The award is intended to bring public recognition to the unsung heroes of the movement, including workplace leaders, members, and volunteers. The purpose of the award stipend is to provide the recipient with the flexibility to expand his or her work, professional activities, and achievements.

Opportunity for USA farmers, ranchers, solar developers, and organizations to pilot projects integrating cattle grazing areas with solar energy production. Funding is intended to promote clean energy and sustainable agriculture through shared land use. Both new and currently operational cattle agrivoltaics projects are eligible to participate.

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended for programs that benefit schools or that fight juvenile delinquency, which may include anti-drug programs, crime prevention, and recreational programs that are all youth related. Programs must take place in Waipahu.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for environmental stewardship projects in eligible states. Funding is intended for programs focused on education about the environment, climate change, clean water, water-based activities, and conservation. Projects and activities must operate within or benefit a location serviced by American Water. This includes the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

Grants to USA nonprofit providers of out-of-school programs to enhance extracurricular programming for students in grades 6-8. The funding is intended to support summer and after-school educational programs in offering guidance and skills that these students need to be ready for high school. Applicants must serve a high percentage of low-income youth.

Award to a USA researcher or scientist affiliated with a qualified institution or corporate equivalent for innovative and new research projects related to a specific disease. Funding is intended for projects that will lead to improvements in disease diagnosis and treatment for Lyme disease.

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs and research institutions for training programs related to educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The specific purpose of IES-supported training programs is to aims to prepare individuals to conduct rigorous and relevant education research that advances knowledge within the field and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners.

Grants to USA early-career faculty members at nonprofit academic institutions for research related to petroleum. New applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Eligible applicants are scientists and engineers who are within the first three years of their first academic appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or the equivalent.

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Canada orthopedic surgeons for medical research projects. Funding is intended to support early-stage researchers in the field of elbow and shoulder studies. Applications may also be submitted by PhDs and DVMs affiliated with an orthopedic department and partnering with an orthopedic surgeon.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational enrichment programs that benefit middle school students, particularly in underserved populations. Funding is intended for out-of-school activities, including after-school and summer learning programs, that help prepare middle school students for success in high school and beyond. The grants will support programs within the focus areas of social justice and youth entrepreneurship. Target States for the 2025 grant cycle are: Alaska, Hawaiʻi, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Grants and in-kind services to USA qualifying nonprofit non-governmental organizations for programs to assist survivors of violent acts again women. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of economic empowerment, housing, and technology. Successful applicants will also benefit from peer engagement and strategic resources through their participation in a think tank.

Grants of $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the provision of needs-based services including basic human needs, health and medicine, financial education and literacy, and mental health and crisis support.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs and projects to support and promote sanctuaries for marine habitats in eligible locations. Eligible organizations are those seeking to advocate and advance the sites currently in the national marine sanctuary designation process and initial establishment of new sites, but do not have the resources to do so.

Research Fellowship to a USA graduate or doctoral student to study Mississippi's religious history. The student will have access to the state archives for their research. Included in the fellowship package is a stipend to cover housing, travel, and other expenses; the individual is expected to stay at least two weeks in Jackson, Mississippi. This program seeks to nurture graduate and doctoral students to increase their life-long interest in history and to promote continued academic and public appreciation of the study of religious history in Mississippi.

Awards of $25,000 in charitable funds and in-kind mentoring services to USA and territories women in recognition of outstanding volunteer efforts. The purpose of the award is to honor women who generously volunteer on behalf of their communities. The funding source will make a donation on behalf of each Honoree to the charitable organization of her choice.

Grants to USA individuals to benefit those with disabilities, including autism. Funding is intended to promote inclusion and respect for the range of individuals in communities. The goal of the program is to assist those who wish to participate in a variety of activities alongside their non-disabled peers.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth partnered with nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to effect positive change. Priority will be given to projects focused on environmental justice. Successful applicants will participate in a fellowship program that will support the development of their project.

Opportunity for USA banking and fintech companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive an investment, mentorship, the opportunity to form industry connections, and additional perks, including an exclusive reception during which participating companies have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members.