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Total 115 grants found

Awards to Minnesota Artists in Eligible Counties to Honor and Support Exceptional Artistic Work

Deadline 01/16/25

Awards of $3,500 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties to honor exceptional artistic work. Applications will be accepted from creatives, artists, and makers working in any medium or discipline, including but not limited to visual artists, literary artists, musician...

GrantWatch ID#: 182999
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Grants to Quebec Artists and Writers in Eligible Locations for Artistic and Literary Projects

Deadline 01/16/25

Grants to Quebec artists and writers for artistic and literary projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist with activities to create, produce, and disseminate artistic works. Funds may be used for projects in the areas of music, literature...

GrantWatch ID#: 199460

Awards to Texas School Librarians for an Exceptional Media Presence

Deadline 01/17/25

Awards to Texas librarians for exceptional use of technology and social media. The award is intended to recognize school librarians with an outstanding online presence that is demonstrated through a variety of approaches, including but not limited to professional websi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210925
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Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Individuals and Groups for Youth-Led Community Projects

Deadline 01/24/25

Grants of up to $750 to Indiana and Kentucky individuals and groups affiliated with nonprofit organizations for youth-led community-benefit projects. Funding is intended to help youth learn about service to the community, develop job skills, build social and cognitive ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200864
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Grants to USA Journalists for Expenses Associated with Groundbreaking Reporting

Deadline 01/27/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 178022

Award to an Idaho Writer for Excellence in Oratory and Literary Skills

Deadline 01/31/25

Award of $5,000 per year to an Idaho writer to recognize and honor excellence in the field of literature. Writers will be judged based on existing work, professional history, and the effectiveness of oral reading. Recipients will participate in craft workshops, reading...

GrantWatch ID#: 167570
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Grants to California Nonprofits for One-Time Projects Related to Youth, Seniors, Health, and L...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to California nonprofit, educational, and volunteer organizations for one-time special projects that serve the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in literacy, community health, seniors, and youth. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 173089
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Fellowships to Idaho Artists and Writers for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts

Deadline 01/31/25

Fellowships of $5,000 to Idaho artists and writers to recognize and support outstanding work in their discipline. New applicants must receive approval in order to access the online application system. This program helps advance the recipient's career, rewards the pursu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176898

Award to a Texas School Administrator to Acknowledge Outstanding Work

Deadline 01/31/25

Award to a Texas school superintendent, principal, or assistant principal to acknowledge his or her outstanding contribution to library-related services. Nominees should demonstrate how they have advanced various literary programs for both students and professionals. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 178458
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Award to a Massachusetts Individual, Institution, or Agency for Promoting Literacy

Deadline 01/31/25

Award to a Massachusetts individual, institution, or agency to recognize exceptional contributions to literacy within the state. The purpose of the award is to honor a recipient who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing literacy through teaching, promotional endea...

GrantWatch ID#: 203348

Award to a Utah Education-Related Coach to Recognize Advancements in the Integration of Techno...

Deadline 01/31/25

Award to a Utah educational technology coach, library technology coach, instructional coach, or curriculum coach to recognize advancements in the integration of technology into education. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals who provide support to teachers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206378

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Eligible activities may include concerts, festivals, productions, residencies, publications, exhibiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Washington Arts Organizations and Artists in Eligible Locations for Project and Oper...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington arts and cultural organizations, community-based organizations, groups, and individual artists in eligible locations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities in a range of disciplines, including but not...

GrantWatch ID#: 189782

Grants to Texas Library Staff Members to Attend a Professional Development Conference

Deadline 02/03/25

Grants to Texas individuals to enable participation at a library conference. Funding, in the form of a stipend, is intended to cover transportation and lodging and offers staff members at rural libraries the opportunity to attend a conference sponsored annually by the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200182
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Award to a Virginia Teacher to Honor Excellence in Education

Deadline 02/03/25

Award to a Virginia teacher to recognize excellence in education. The award is intended to honor outstanding PK-12 teachers and school personnel, including library media specialists, counselors, career and technical educators, math specialists, and reading specialists...

GrantWatch ID#: 216677
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Opportunity for New York City Students to Participate in a Competition to Produce Original Boo...

Deadline 02/11/25

Opportunity for New York City students to participate in a competition to produce original books. Funding is intended to encourage students to write and illustrate their own nonfiction or fiction picture books, combining art skills with literacy to tell their own story...

GrantWatch ID#: 212189
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Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators, and Grants to Canada Publishers for O...

Deadline 02/15/25

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize exemplary artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books...

GrantWatch ID#: 170025

Award to a USA Translator to Recognize Excellence in the Translation of Poetry

Deadline 02/15/25

Award to a USA translator to recognize excellence in the translation of poetry. The award recipient will be honored for the outstanding translation into English of a poetry collection written in any language. The translated work must be no less than 48 pages and must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 200753
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Award to a USA Poet to Honor Exceptional Translation of Modern Italian Poetry

Deadline 02/15/25

Award to a USA poet to recognize exemplary translation of a book of Italian poetry into English. The purpose of the award is to honor exceptional work in the translation of modern, standard Italian poetry. Poets at any stage of their career are eligible to apply for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 217603
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Grants to Virginia Teachers in Eligible Locations for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline 02/24/25

Grants to Virginia teachers in eligible locations for innovative student-centered educational projects. Requests will also be accepted from guidance counselors, librarians, and other school staff working in local public schools. Funding is intended to promote imaginati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178859
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Individuals to Facilitate Discussions in...

Deadline 03/01/25

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

Fellowships to Alabama Arts Educators and Individual Artists for Career Development

Deadline 03/01/25

Fellowships of $5,000 to Alabama arts educators and individual artists for career development activities. Funding is intended to support artists in a broad range of categories including but not limited to crafts, dance, literary arts, design, music, media arts, theater...

GrantWatch ID#: 207420

Grants to Alberta Artists, Arts Administrators, and Ensembles for Literary Arts Projects

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for literary arts activities. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding for activities suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180306
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Grants to Virginia Artists and Arts Organizations in Eligible Areas for the Advancement of the...

Deadline 03/11/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia artists and arts organizations in eligible areas for the advancement of their creative skills. Funding will be awarded to provide opportunities for planning and carrying out short-term projects. The projects are intended to widen the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217480
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Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pave the...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to Wyoming Libraries to Build Organizational Capacity

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to Wyoming libraries for a broad range of activities that will enhance library capacity. Funding may be requested for training activities for library personnel and volunteers, the expansion of electronic and physical collections and patron resources, and general...

GrantWatch ID#: 177009

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research Related to US Politics

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for political research at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel within North America and living expenses while conducting research. Eligible research addresses to...

GrantWatch ID#: 216276
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Grant to a USA Doctoral Student to Complete a Dissertation on US Politics or Public Policy

Deadline 03/31/25

Grant of $5,000 to a USA doctoral student to assist with research necessary to complete a dissertation in US politics or public policy. Funding is intended for research to be conducted at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Eligible research fields include histo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216277

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations in Multiple States for Professional Training to Im...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of $2,000 to Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas individuals and organizations for health sciences professional training opportunities. Nonmembers must apply for membership at least three weeks prior to applying. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 159835

Grants to Canada Writers and Illustrators to Promote Ukrainian Canadian Literature

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants to Canada writers and illustrators to promote work having Ukrainian Canadian themes. Funding is intended to support qualified applicants engaging in any form of literature that connects to the experience of Ukrainians in Canada. Funds may be used for literary wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 193577

Grants to West Virginia Artists, Agencies, and Arts Organizations for Programs Involving Older...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia individual artists, agencies, and arts organizations for programs involving older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to teach seniors new skills thr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197009

Grants to Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforce. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862
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Fellowship to a Minnesota Artist to Foster Artistic Growth

Deadline 05/01/25

Fellowship of $5,000 to a Minnesota individual artist in eligible counties to celebrate and support work in a range of artistic areas. The fellowship program is intended to help promote and honor deserving artists and to enable them to pursue their art and further thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 163528
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Awards to Wyoming Native American Artists to Recognize Artistic Excellence

Deadline 05/15/25

Awards of $5,000 to Wyoming Native American artists to recognize artistic excellence. Applications will be accepted from qualifying artists working in any arts discipline, including but not limited to performing, visual, literary, video and film, multidisciplinary, tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 195514

Awards to Alberta Early Career Authors in Eligible Locations for Fiction Writing

Deadline 05/30/25

Awards of $5,000 to Alberta early career authors in eligible locations for fiction writing. The award is intended to help new and unpublished authors that are over the age of 40 accomplish their literary goals. Eligible applicants are working on completing and publishi...

GrantWatch ID#: 188722

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Nonprofits, Arts Groups, and Artists for Productions ...

Deadline 06/15/25

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations, professional arts groups, professional artists, and groups of artists for tours to schools located throughout the province. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 181503
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Opportunity for USA Poets and Literary Scholars to Participate in a Residency in Rural Massach...

Deadline 06/15/25

Opportunity for USA poets and literary scholars to participate in a residency in a rural town in Massachusetts. Participants will receive a stipend of $3,000 and will promote and study poetry during their six-month stay at the residence. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213755

Fellowships to USA Scholars for Research Projects and Writing in the Social Sciences

Deadline 06/25/25

Fellowships to USA scholars to work on research projects and writing in the fields of behavioral, economic, political, and social sciences. Successful applicants will receive salary support, access to research materials, an office, and work equipment. Residencies will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178482
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Grants to USA Writers to Write Nonfiction Humanities Books for a General Audience

Deadline 08/06/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books related to the humanities that are geared toward the general public. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the writing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177811

Grants to Minnesota Educators and School Staff for Educational Projects

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Minnesota public school staff and educators for projects that enhance the quality of educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are consistent with the mission of the school district but are not sufficient...

GrantWatch ID#: 140767

Grants to Connecticut Students, School Personnel, Individuals, and Nonprofits in Eligible Area...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut students, teachers, school administrators and staff members, parents, nonprofits, and community members in eligible areas to enhance the quality of education in a local school. Priority will be given to proposals that rely on volun...

GrantWatch ID#: 181208

Grants to Massachusetts Community Members, Teachers, and Students in Eligible Areas to Improve...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts community members, teachers, administrators, and students in eligible areas to improve the educational experience in local schools. Funding is intended to support projects including but not limited to library resources, independe...

GrantWatch ID#: 214731

Grants to New York Parents, Teachers, and Community Members in Eligible Locations to Enhance t...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York parents, teachers, and community members in eligible locations to enhance the arts and humanities in the local school district. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to field trips, library r...

GrantWatch ID#: 214732

Grants to Massachusetts Students, Community Members, and School Personnel in Eligible Areas to...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts students, community members, and school personnel in eligible areas to enhance education at the local school district. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including but not limited to class field trips, library re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214738

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Artists, and CBOs for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Tennessee nonprofit, community, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and individual artists for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase access to the arts for underserved populations,...

GrantWatch ID#: 155359
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Grants to Colorado Organizations and Individuals in Eligible Regions to Provide Financial Assi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado organizations and artists in eligible regions to help local artists cope with certain financial challenges. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for Indigenous artists, artists with disabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 159225

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, Agencies, and IHEs to Host Community or Sch...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, government agencies, and IHEs to host community or school-based performances. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying and new applicants should contact program staff prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159873

Grants to USA Early Literacy Professionals to Attend Conferences

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to USA K-3 educators for professional development in the area of early literacy. Grant funds are intended to defray the costs associated with attending reading conferences. The purpose of this program is to support and encourage early literacy effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 160167

Grants to Indiana Administrators, Teachers, Parent Groups, and Students for Educational Projec...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Indiana administrators, teachers, school personnel, parent groups, students, and student groups in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding may be requested for projects to take place within individual classrooms or entire schools, as well as multi-...

GrantWatch ID#: 177394
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