Prizes of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International architects, urban planners, engineers, landscape architects, designers, and students for designing an energy efficient recreation center on a California university campus. All applicants must first register before the final deadline. The purpose of this competition ...

Awards to USA and Canada middle and high schools to recognize innovative science education programs for students in grades 6-12. The purpose of this program is to support outstanding approaches in science lab instruction that utilize limited laboratory and school resources. This program also seeks to raise awareness and ex...

Awards of $3,500 to Minnesota individual artists in eligible counties to recognize outstanding work. Funding is intended to support outstanding artists in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright Counties engaging in a range of art mediums and disciplines, such as painting, photography, sculpture, playwriting, dance, and mus...

Awards to Texas communities for beautification and environmental achievement benefiting local residents. Award recipients are recognized for exceptional efforts in the areas of Public Awareness, Community Improvement and Beautification, Education, Community Leadership and Coordination, Litter Prevention and Cleanup, Solid ...

Awards to Orleans Parish, Louisiana individuals, companies, and organizations to honor projects that exemplify rehabilitation, new construction, interior preservation, or restoration of historic districts. This award program is intended to promote historic preservation in the local area. Of particular interest are proje...

Award of $10,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to recognize major contributions in improving health and the quality of healthcare for Americans. Eligible nominees must be able to demonstrate that their work has influenced public policy, improved the health of society, and helped redirect the medical profession and...

Grants and awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers with an advanced degree (i.e., MD, PhD, MS, or PharmD), for scientific research projects that could result in new treatments for people with epilepsy. To start the application process, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Funding is intended to accelerat...

Fellowships of $15,000 and awards of $1,000 to Massachusetts artists to support the creation of outstanding, innovative artwork. Funding is intended for new works in the areas of photography, music composition, and video and film. Evaluations are based on two review criteria: artistic quality and creative ability. Submi...

Prizes of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism that serve the common good. Prize winners should exemplify extraordinary storytelling skill, reportorial excellence, and social justice impact. The contest is open to journalists and subjects globally, although work must hav...

Award to a Connecticut teacher, superintendent, principal, or other administrator for outstanding contributions to the education of gifted and talented children. This award is intended to recognize an administrator or teacher who has been especially supportive, helpful, or innovative, and has made a positive difference in ...

Award of $5,000 per year to an Idaho writer who demonstrates preeminence in the field and compelling public recitation skills. Recipients will participate in public readings and events throughout the State during their three-year residency. Writers will be judged based on their professional history, existing work, and a re...

Awards of $10,000 to USA teachers and professors who have made a significant positive impact on the lives of their students. Nominations are invited from the general public on behalf of K-12 teachers and college professors who have inspired them and helped them grow to become who they are today. About the Award: T...

Award to a Nevada or Arizona educator, administrator, or volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in improving the quality of K-12 STEM education. Nominees should have made meaningful contributions beyond a single classroom, for example, at a school or on a local or statewide level. Qualified nominees may i...

Award to a Texas school administrator 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. Additionally, nominees should demonstrate how they have advocated for the integration of tec...

Grants of $15,000 to USA individuals to support epilepsy research projects taking place during their fellowship training. The purpose of this program is to facilitate mentored research projects and training experience for the recipients. Applicants must be either accepted into an epilepsy fellowship program or be enrolled ...

Award to a Massachusetts full-time teacher in a public school or adult learning center to recognize exemplary teaching. The awardee will receive writing, public speaking, and traveling opportunities and will also serve as a liaison and ambassador for state teachers. Beyond celebrating the individual, the program looks ...

Award of $3,500 to a USA or Canada library that demonstrates the greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the library organization. For the purpose of this grant program, a library organization is defined as any of the following: - Individual library; - Library s...

Awards of $5,000 to USA public, school, and academic libraries to recognize exemplary cultural or thematic library programming that addresses specific community needs, has a measurable impact, and involves active community planning and participation. An eligible cultural/thematic program is one that features the humanitie...

Award of $6,000 to a USA K-12 teacher to recognize exceptional leadership in geoscience education. Teachers that are eligible for nomination should have full-time teaching experience for at least three years and be currently teaching about natural resources for at least one unit per year. Teachers who include subjects rele...

Award to a Washington, DC legal services lawyer to recognize outstanding representation of poor or disadvantaged clients through full-time work at a nonprofit. Nominations are encouraged for lawyers who have demonstrated both exemplary skills as a legal professional and compassion for their clients.

Awards to North Dakota individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding service to healthcare in rural areas of the state. Award categories are available for healthcare providers and administrators, legislators, educators, community members, programs, and organizations. Nominations will be accepted in the followi...

Awards to Alaska teachers and educators to recognize outstanding efforts to inspire students and enhance the learning experience. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals whose work offers a model for teaching, learning, and leadership in schools and communities throughout the state. Now, additional unsung hero...

Awards to Mississippi government employees to recognize outstanding dedication to and accomplishments in public service. Nominations will be considered on behalf of individuals and teams for work carried out within the last five years. This award was designed to recognize excellence and innovation in the management of admi...

Awards of $10,000 to Southeast Texas full-time teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to education in Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Jasper, Tyler, and Newton counties. The purpose of this awards program is to recognize and celebrate the exemplary contributions of teachers whose dedication and leadership inspires a sp...

Awards of $10,000 to East Texas full-time teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to education in Angelina, San Augustine, or Sabine counties. The purpose of this award is to recognize and celebrate exemplary contributions by teachers whose dedication and leadership inspires a spirit of learning in students of all ...

Awards of $10,000 to Lubbock County, Texas full-time classroom teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to education. This awards program acknowledges teachers who exemplify the exceptional qualities that inspire learning in students. Newton Excellence in Education candidates should exemplify the highest standard...

Award to a New York PreK-12 teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to public education. This program seeks to honor and celebrate the exceptionally passionate and skilled educators serving students within the state. The selected recipient will go on to be considered in the national pool. The purpose of this program...

Prize of $4,000 to a Georgia student, intern, or newly registered professional in the field of architecture or landscape architecture to participate in a study-travel program. Funding is intended for travel that focuses on historic architecture (built prior to 1926), historic landscapes, preservation of classic architectur...

Award of $20,000 to a USA individual researcher to recognize outstanding published work that has furthered innovation in healthcare delivery, financing, as well as the implementation or organization of healthcare policy. The awardee will be selected according to the following criteria: -Originality and creativity of th...

Awards of $15,000 and $20,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding contributions to writing and reporting on healthcare delivery and financing, and the impact of healthcare policy. Entries will be judged on the quality of reporting, relevance, the impact on healthcare policy, and new insights offered. One award wil...

Award of $7,500 to a Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC preK-12 teacher in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for extraordinary work within the teaching profession. The award is intended to recognize quality and creative instruction, acknowledge excellence in teaching, and to contribute in a substantive way to the impr...

Award of $7,500 to a Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC principal to acknowledge exemplary work within PreK-12 education in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This award program is intended to recognize principals who demonstrate leadership and create an exceptional educational environment. Principal Award Nomine...

Awards to USA elementary, middle and high school programs in eligible areas for innovative and exceptional science lab instruction. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding approaches in science lab instruction that utilize limited laboratory and school resources. This program also seeks to raise awareness and...

Awards ranging from $750 to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in the North Florida First Coast area to recognize outstanding contributions to community service in Clay County. Nominated organizations will be evaluated according to projects that have been developed, implemented, or completed within the 2018 calenda...

Opportunities for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program in Boston, Massachusetts; Rhode Island; Texas; Israel; Mexico; and Switzerland. Application to the competition is open only to early-stage startups, but they may be from any industry. Selected startups will take part in four-...

Award to a Florida teacher or educator to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education. Please note that participating districts and institutions must select their winning teacher through an internal application and review process advance of the state award deadline. Teacher of the Year candidates shall ...

Awards of $1,000 and an award of $5,000 to New York PreK-6 teachers to honor outstanding contributions to elementary education. Award recipients are teachers who excel at engaging young children in the educational process while cultivating their strengths and fostering relationships among students, parents, teachers, and a...

Awards totaling up to $10,000 to Massachusetts, Connecticut, or New York private and public high school teachers in eligible areas for excellence in teaching and for serving as a formal or informal mentor to students. Eligible regions include the Northwest corner of Litchfield County, Connecticut, northeast Dutchess and Co...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 and in-kind awards of $500 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit arts organizations, and to individual artists, for creative arts projects presented in El Paso and Teller Counties. Eligible applicants include art schools, galleries, and dance studios. Funding is intended for innovative p...

Award to a Canada group of post-secondary educators to recognize outstanding collaboration in teaching. Funding is intended to laud the efforts of a group working together on a teaching project for maximum impact on student learning. Tangible evidence of the group's accomplishments should be submitted with the application.

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-12 teacher in the Gulf Coast area for outstanding contributions to earth science education. The selected teacher will be from a Gulf Coast state, including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi or Texas. The award is intended to recognize excellence in teaching the science of natural resources...

Award to a Collier County, Florida K-12 teacher or educator to recognize the delivery of outstanding lessons promoting diversity and tolerance. Nominations will be considered for educators in any position, including but not limited to teachers, school librarians, guidance counselors, administrators, school psychologists, a...

Award to a USA or Canada fire and life safety educator to recognize leadership and efforts to increase community safety. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments or fire marshal’s offices. Consideration will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria: -Use NFPA e...

Grants ranging from $250 to $2,000 to Central Louisiana nonprofits, churches, and hospitals for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of arts and culture, literacy and education, environment or historic preservation, or community development. The Community Foundation assis...

Awards of up to $12,500 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for a significant work of journalism in any medium on a public interest subject that has not been widely-reported. The awards are intended to underwrite the research and writing of a produced or published article which brings new understanding to an unde...

Awards to USA curators or curatorial teams in partnership with an established nonprofit exhibition space, such as a traditional gallery or museum, or an alternative nonprofit venue for thematic contemporary art exhibitions. Funding is intended to provide support for exhibitions at the beginning stage of their development ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for noteworthy contributions to the field of animal conservation. This award program is intended to recognize and reward conservationists who have promoted the sustainability of an animal species or group of species with significant long-term scientific impact. The In...

Award to a Nova Scotia health and physical education teacher, supervisor, or administrator for the outstanding development of physical and health education. Nominations should describe how the nominee has shown leadership at the school, regional, board, or provincial levels and how this has impacted others.

Awards to Nova Scotia elementary, middle, or secondary health education and physical education teachers in eligible school boards for outstanding teaching achievements. Two levels of nominations are offered for each award category: regional nominations and provincial/regional nominations. Eligible School Boards: Annapolis ...

Awards of $7,500 and one award of $15,000 to recognize outstanding USA K-12 and college educators who have brought creativity and passion to their classrooms as they teach students about entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. These awards will be given to teachers at the elementary, junior high school, high scho...