240 Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

Discover awards recognizing outstanding efforts, excellence, leadership, and exceptional impact. These honors span nonprofit work, business management, education, and research. Cash awards are available to acknowledge significant contributions and efforts to advance community, educational, and research initiatives.

Recognition programs range from local community honors to national research prizes. It helps to sort by location, recipient type, and funding source above before you start a nomination. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for nomination narratives and recognition programs.

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Awards to USA Undergraduate Chemical Science Faculty to Recognize Exceptional Research and Com...

Deadline: 08/06/26

Awards of $75,000 to USA and territories undergraduate chemical science faculty at IHEs to recognize scholarly research and exceptional commitment to teaching. Awards are intended to provide an unrestricted research grant to early-career full-time tenure-track pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 167466
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Awards to Minnesota Nonprofits and Individuals for Efforts to Support Community Trust and Cohe...

Deadline: 08/06/26

Awards of up to $5,000 to Minnesota small nonprofit organizations and individuals to recognize exceptional efforts to support community trust and cohesion in eligible regions. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge activities that work to build meaningful rela...

GrantWatch ID#: 229736
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Award to a Quebec Individual for Contributions to English Language Literature

Deadline: 08/07/26

Award to a Quebec individual in recognition of outstanding contributions to English language literature. Funding is intended to acknowledge a long-standing member of the literary community who has made considerable contributions over at least a ten-year period. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197359
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Awards to USA Small Businesses to Recognize Innovation, Impact, and Growth

Deadline: 08/07/26

Awards of $2,000 and awards of $25,000 to USA small businesses to recognize innovation, impact, and growth. In addition to a cash award, applicants will also gain access to services, free entry to the funding source's annual summit, and a range of perks. Award cat...

GrantWatch ID#: 222944
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Awards to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Institutions, and Individuals for R...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Awards to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, institutions, universities, businesses, and government officials to acknowledge exceptional dedication to recycling. The awards are intended to honor outstanding achievements in and cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 161519
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Awards to New Hampshire Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Volunteerism

Deadline: 08/10/26

Awards to New Hampshire individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to recognize their outstanding contributions to the community. Service awards will honor individuals and groups that improve the lives of residents and strengthen local communities. Award...

GrantWatch ID#: 175632
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Award to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Technology Advancing...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of outstanding technological advances to promote peace. Areas of interest include conflict prevention and mitigation, limiting human suffering during conflict, and post-c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222074
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Awards to Israel Young Researchers to Recognize Excellence in Science and Engineering

Deadline: 08/11/26

Awards to Israel scientists holding faculty rank at a qualified Israeli university to recognize impact in a range of science and engineering fields. Nominations are invited on behalf of individual investigators demonstrating quality and innovation in their researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 182365
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Awards to USA and Canada BIPOC Women for Entrepreneurship and Community Impact

Deadline: 08/11/26

Awards to USA and Canada entrepreneurs and business owners who are women of color. The purpose of the award program is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the professional sector and contributions to community service. Applicants must identify as women of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222202
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International MD, PhD, or ScD for Outstanding Ovarian Cancer Resear...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International MD, PhD, or ScD affiliated with a nonprofit research or medical institution in recognition of outstanding research in the field of ovarian cancer. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for their exceptional cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231386

Award to an Indiana Nonprofit Board Member to Recognize Outstanding Service to the Community

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $10,000 to an Indiana board member of a nonprofit organization that serves the residents of eligible communities. This program recognizes an individual board member whose management skills and strategic planning abilities have contributed to the financial...

GrantWatch ID#: 166101

Awards and In-Kind Support to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Hospitals, and School...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards of $500 and in-kind support to Montana small businesses, nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, hospitals, and schools to honor environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to recognize entities that are taking significant steps to reduce solid an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209931

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Nonprofits and Businesses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221293

Award to a USA Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Betterment of Bla...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to the betterment of Black lives. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has initiated a psychiatric project or program that has substantially improved the quality of lif...

GrantWatch ID#: 221739

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Advocacy Related to Mental Health Issues That...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize advocacy related to mental health issues that impact the Hispanic community. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at the funding source's annual meeting for members. The aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 221740

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals in Recognition of Outstanding Human Rights Work in Mental...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards of $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding work championing the rights of individuals with mental health needs. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals who have made great strides in advocating for the human rights of...

GrantWatch ID#: 221750

Award to a USA Physician in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Inclusion of IMGs ...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA medical doctor in recognition of outstanding contributions to the inclusion of international medical graduates in American psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated exceptional investment in the succ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221751

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of women's health. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made a significant impact on promoting women's health and whose work has contribute...

GrantWatch ID#: 221752

Award to a USA or Canada Individual in Recognition of Outstanding Work Integrating Asian Cultu...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of outstanding work integrating Asian cultural heritage into psychiatric treatment. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has emphasized the impact Asian culture should have on the treat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221753

Award to a USA or Canada Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Work in Associating Religion...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of exceptional work in associating religion, spirituality, and psychiatry. In addition to a monetary award, the selected individual will be given the opportunity to present a lecture at an upcoming assoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 221755

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist to Recognize Exceptional Skill in Geriatric Psychiatric ...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist to recognize exceptional skill in geriatric psychiatric instruction. The award is intended for an individual who has exhibited outstanding work or leadership in geriatric psychiatry, research, training, or clinical pra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221756

Award to a USA or Canada Early-Career Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada early-career psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to geriatric psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to honor a psychiatrist who, in their position as an assistant professor, has demonstrated exceptional res...

GrantWatch ID#: 221757

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to Safeguard...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to safeguarding the mental health of minority populations. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made significant inroads in protecting the mental heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 221758

Award to a USA or Canada Child or Adolescent Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contri...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada child or adolescent psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to their field. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated superior abilities in child and youth advocacy and policy, clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 221759

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada child or adolescent psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field of child and youth mental health disorders. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made significant inroads in efforts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221760

Award to a USA, Canada, and International Folklore Scholar or Practitioner for Excellence in S...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, and International folklore scholar or practitioner to recognize accomplishments in integrating scholarship with community engagement. The award may be given for a wide range of accomplishments, including exhibits, articles, books, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222476

Award to a USA, Canada, and International IHE Student for Exceptional Work in African American...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $250 to a USA, Canada, and International undergraduate or graduate student to recognize exceptional work related to folklore in African American culture. Students may be recognized for their work in a range of media, including exhibitions, papers, recordi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222485

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors for Exceptional Folklore Literature

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize exceptional literature based on folklore. The prize will be awarded for a nonfiction or fiction book written for children and youth. The book should accurately represent the worldview and culture of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 222495

Award to USA, Canada, and International Musicians and Scholars for Historical Music Contributi...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician or musical scholar for contributions to the field of historical music. Funding may be used for recordings, monographs, articles, editions, public performances, and other projects. Funding is intended as a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158738

Awards to Alaska Writers to Recognize Outstanding Literary Work

Deadline: 08/17/26

Awards of $5,000 to Alaska individual writers to recognize outstanding literary work. The awards are intended to honor exceptional writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and mixed genres. The main consideration in determining ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198180

Awards to USA Health Systems and Hospitals to Honor Commitment to Advancing Health

Deadline: 08/18/26

Awards to USA health systems and hospitals to recognize their leadership and commitment to innovation in advancing health. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge efforts to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare for commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198212

Awards to Indiana Individuals to Honor Volunteerism in the Community

Deadline: 08/21/26

Awards to Indiana individuals to honor volunteerism in eligible locations. The award is intended to recognize individuals who assist others and go above and beyond to improve lives. Consideration is given to individuals who stepped up without being asked to help a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192489

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 08/23/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young adults in recognition of exceptional conservation efforts. The award is intended to honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting wild species. Prize money must be used to implement a conversation...

GrantWatch ID#: 209841

Awards to Arizona Public Schools to Recognize Educational Excellence

Deadline: 08/28/26

Awards of $500 to Arizona PreK-12 public schools to recognize educational excellence. Awards are intended to honor schools that demonstrate sustained high achievement, adapt well to changes in education, and show an exceptional ability to meet students' academic a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175507

Awards to Alabama Individuals to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Gifted Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

Awards to Alabama individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to gifted education. Awards are intended to honor individuals such as administrators, staff, community members, students, and parents. The program aims to acknowledge those who have made a differ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180615

Prize to a Canada Visual Artist Living With a Disability

Deadline: 08/28/26

Prize of $3,000 to a Canada visual artist living with a disability. Funding is intended to support an artist with a physical, acquired, or developmental disability. Artists may be nominated for the award or self-nominate, and must be 18 years old or older. In addi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210917

Award to a Kentucky Woman for Excellence in Agriculture

Deadline: 08/28/26

Award of $1,000 to a Kentucky woman for exceptional contributions to agriculture. The award is intended to honor, recognize, and encourage the achievements of women farmers. The recipient will represent the highest level of professional excellence in agriculture a...

GrantWatch ID#: 218238

Grants and an Award to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and an award of $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that improve dental care for underserved residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide direct services to residents and acknow...

GrantWatch ID#: 144864

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Professor for Teaching Excellence

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International educator, professor, or teacher at an accredited university to recognize the outstanding use of industry standards in teaching. A $2,000 honorarium will also be awarded to the winner's university. The award is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 160154

Award to a Maryland Nonprofit in Eligible Counties to Recognize Excellent Community Service

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award to a Maryland nonprofit organization in eligible regions to recognize outstanding achievement in meeting community needs. The award is intended to honor one nonprofit organization that has shown excellent leadership and involvement and has provided benefit t...

GrantWatch ID#: 161535

Awards to Virginia K-12 Teachers for Recognition of Exceptional Economic Education

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards of $1,000 to Virginia K-12 teachers to recognize extraordinary contributions to financial and economic education. The purpose of the program is to honor educators who have used innovative techniques to improve their students' understanding of economics and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173664

Awards to Maine and New Hampshire Nonprofit Board Members for Outstanding Leadership

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards of $5,000 to Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organization board members to recognize outstanding leadership. Award funds will be granted to the awardee's organization. Eligible nominees demonstrate forward-thinking leadership and a strong dedication to mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 184198

Award to a Canada Engineer or Scientist to Recognize Excellence in Research

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award of $10,000 to a Canada engineer or scientist for exceptional scientific research. Eligible nominees are below the age of forty. The purpose of this program is to recognize excellence in research, as well as to advance the fields of engineering and science in...

GrantWatch ID#: 189506

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Advance Communication Sciences

Deadline: 08/31/26

Prizes awarded to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance the communication sciences. This multi-year challenge is open to teams of researchers who will develop a unique two-way interspecies communication approach and demonstrate it in m...

GrantWatch ID#: 214888

Award to a Maryland Individual to Recognize Exemplary Humanitarian Services to the Local Commu...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award to a Maryland individual to recognize exemplary humanitarian services to the local community in eligible regions. The purpose of the award is to honor a lifetime of achievements in a wide range of community services, such as human services, education, youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219680

Award to a USA Genealogist to Further Their Education in the Field of Genealogy

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA genealogist or researcher to further their education in the field of genealogy. Funding is intended to cover tuition for an individual attending an advanced academic training program at an eligible academic institution. The expected outcom...

GrantWatch ID#: 223112

Awards to Texas Teachers in Eligible Regions to Recognize Outstanding Math and Science Teaching

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $3,000 to Texas teachers in eligible regions to recognize outstanding math and science teaching. One award will be given to a K-5th grade teacher and another award will be presented to a 6th-12th grade teacher. Recipients must demonstrate exemplary teach...

GrantWatch ID#: 145270

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Groups, and Societies to Honor Orchid Co...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. One prize will be awarded for conservation work related to native orchid species in the United States, Canada...

GrantWatch ID#: 159984

Awards to Mississippi Individuals to Recognize Accomplishments in Public Administration

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to Mississippi individuals to recognize professional accomplishments and outstanding service in public administration. The awards are intended to honor excellence and innovation in the management of administrative procedures that increase the quality of pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 177672

Awards to Ohio Artists to Recognize Exceptional Achievement Across a Range of Artistic Discipl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $5,000 to Ohio artists to recognize exceptional achievement across a range of artistic disciplines. Applications will be considered in disciplines including but not limited to choreography, crafts, fiction/non-fiction, media arts, poetry, and photography.

GrantWatch ID#: 178200
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