192 Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

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

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Awards to Maryland Foundations, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Recognize Philanthropic...

Deadline: 07/10/25

Awards to Maryland foundations, businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations to recognize exceptional philanthropic efforts. The awards are intended to honor outstanding leadership achievements and dedication to the community. Nominees should demonstrate e...

GrantWatch ID#: 163624

Award to an Indiana Individual to Recognize Outstanding Efforts that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 07/10/25

Award to an Indiana individual to recognize exceptional efforts that benefit children and youth. The awards are intended to recognize youth workers who display courage, dedication, and leadership in their work for the community. The awardee is someone who works to ensu...

GrantWatch ID#: 181648

Awards to USA Artists with Disabilities from Multiple States to Recognize Their Accomplishments

Deadline: 07/10/25

Awards to USA artists with disabilities in multiple states to recognize their accomplishments. These awards are intended for artists working in 2D and 3D visual media such as photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and glass. Applications are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221831

Awards to California Artists in Eligible Locations in Recognition of Outstanding Artwork

Deadline: 07/11/25

Awards to California artists in eligible locations in recognition of outstanding artwork. The awards are intended to honor artists and performers within any artistic discipline. Awards will be granted based on professional achievement and artistic merit. Eligible appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 163552

Awards to Honor Ontario Individuals and Groups for Promoting Inclusivity for Individuals with ...

Deadline: 07/11/25

Awards to Ontario individuals, organizations, and teams to recognize outstanding work in promoting communities that are inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities. Strong candidates work to ensure that people who have intellectual disabilities have equal rights...

GrantWatch ID#: 181036

Awards to Alaska Individuals in Eligible Locations for Community Contributions

Deadline: 07/11/25

Awards of $1,000 to Alaska individuals in eligible locations for outstanding community contributions. Awards are intended to honor exceptional young people who serve as positive role models and contribute to the health and well-being of their communities, families, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 203954

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Excellence in Math, Physics, and Scie...

Deadline: 07/11/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers, early-career researchers, and women researchers to acknowledge excellence in the fields of mathematics, physics, and sciences. Awards will be given for recent accomplishments with priority being given to work achiev...

GrantWatch ID#: 213253

Award to a USA Historical Preservation Project in an Eligible Southern State

Deadline: 07/14/25

Award to a USA historical preservation project in an eligible southern state. The award is intended to honor a project that models exceptional results in the restoration, rehabilitation, or preservation of a historic structure, building, or complex of structures and/or...

GrantWatch ID#: 181371

Award to a USA Educational Project in an Eligible Southern State for Excellence in Historic Pr...

Deadline: 07/14/25

Award to a USA educational outreach project in an eligible southern state pertaining to a historic site. The purpose of the award is to honor a project that exhibits excellence in historic preservation research, documentation, education, and outreach, and deepens the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 214569

Awards to Missouri and Illinois Artists for Outstanding Work in Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 07/15/25

Awards to Missouri and Illinois visual artists in eligible locations to recognize outstanding work in contemporary art. In addition to funding, successful awardees will receive networking opportunities, publicity on the funding source's website, and the opportunity to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153575

Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators, and Grants to Canada Publishers for O...

Deadline: 07/15/25

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

Awards to Women International Researchers and Practitioners in Eligible Countries for Projects...

Deadline: 07/15/25

Awards of 10,000 Euros to women International researchers and practitioners in eligible countries for projects that have significant economic and social benefits. The award is intended to recognize groups and teams that have successfully implemented on-the-ground manag...

GrantWatch ID#: 195416

Awards to Canada Researchers for Health-Related Studies

Deadline: 07/15/25

Awards to Canada researchers for studies related to health and science. The awards are intended to honor mid-career researchers who have produced outstanding scientific research with ongoing potential for impact on human health. Submissions are welcome from all areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215041

Awards to USA, Canada, and International University Students for Innovative Product Designs th...

Deadline: 07/16/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International university students and recent graduates for innovative products that solve problems. Eligible students must have studied or be studying engineering or design. All designs must address a clear problem. Designs that address susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 221603

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline: 07/20/25

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-confli...

GrantWatch ID#: 222074

Awards to Georgia Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Exceptional Contributions to th...

Deadline: 07/22/25

Awards to Georgia individual residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for outstanding contributions to the arts and humanities sector. The award is intended to recognize exceptional groups, for-profits, and individuals who have helped to promote the state's v...

GrantWatch ID#: 197593

Grants and Awards to Kansas and Missouri Film Directors and Writers to Promote and Recognize C...

Deadline: 07/22/25

Grants of $10,000 and an award of $1,000 to Kansas and Missouri movie directors and screenwriters to promote and recognize outstanding films and scripts. Funding is intended to assist early-stage filmmakers with works that positively impact the community and to honor a...

GrantWatch ID#: 214029

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/23/25

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Awards to Canada Indigenous Young Adults to Recognize Career Building Efforts in a Natural Res...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Awards of $2,500 and a commemorative prize to Canada Indigenous young adults to recognize exemplary career aspirations and skill development in a natural resources industry. The award program will honor students who are enrolled in post-secondary study programs, have s...

GrantWatch ID#: 160132

Award to a Canada Indigenous Entrepreneur or Indigenous-Owned Business to Recognize Leadership...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Award to a Canada Indigenous individual or business with a majority Indigenous ownership to recognize leadership in business. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs that exhibit the following qualities: strong business leadership; exemplary safety and envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 160932

Awards to Utah Individuals and Organizations in Eligible Locations to Recognize Contributions ...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Awards to Utah artists, art advocates, and organizations to recognize contributions to the community through the arts in eligible regions. Nominations will be accepted in a range of disciplines, including folk, literary, visual, design, and media arts, performing arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181957

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher to Recognize Outstanding Research Addressi...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International advanced researcher to recognize outstanding research addressing lupus. Nominations are welcome for basic or clinical investigators holding an MD or PhD. The award is intended to recognize research that has advanced th...

GrantWatch ID#: 186497

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Investigator to Recognize Outstanding Re...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career investigator to recognize outstanding research on lupus. Nominations are welcome for licensed physicians with notable achievements in clinical care, translation, and basic science in the field of lupus res...

GrantWatch ID#: 186498

Awards to USA Individuals and Institutions in Multiple States to Recognize Outstanding Article...

Deadline: 07/31/25

Awards of up to $100 and awards of up to $200 to New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding articles and books that have been published during the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 215136

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Teams for Outstanding...

Deadline: 07/31/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, write...

GrantWatch ID#: 220082

Awards to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Contributions

Deadline: 07/31/25

Awards to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations to recognize and honor exceptional contributions to environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to acknowledge people and organizations that are making a lasting impact on the environment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221644

Award to a Wisconsin Library or Library Network to Honor Outstanding Library Services

Deadline: 08/01/25

Awards to a Wisconsin library, library system, or library networks to recognize outstanding library services. The library board or administering entity, the staff, and the people or community that benefit from services are expected to be involved in the accomplishments...

GrantWatch ID#: 144877

Award to a Nebraska PreK-12 Teacher to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Education

Deadline: 08/01/25

Award to a Nebraska PreK-12 skilled classroom teacher to honor outstanding achievements and contributions to education. Key qualifications include the use of effective teaching methods and the ability to inspire and motivate students of all backgrounds and abilities to...

GrantWatch ID#: 158260

Awards to Alberta Artists in Eligible Regions to Recognize Excellence and Support Professional...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Awards of $15,000 to Alberta individual artists in eligible regions to recognize contributions to the local community and promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist artists at all stages of their professional careers and in all artistic traditions;...

GrantWatch ID#: 160319

Awards to New Mexico Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Exceptional Conduct in Busine...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Awards to recognize New Mexico nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for exceptional business and ethical conduct. Awards are available in four different categories. Eligible nominees are those that set high ethical standards and encourage ethical behavi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172349

Awards to Alaska Individuals, Agencies, and Organizations for Contributions to the Documentati...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Awards to Alaska individuals, historical societies, museums, and government agencies for contributions to the preservation, research, and understanding of state and local history. The award is intended to recognize those who have shown excellence in the education and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 181888

Award to a Massachusetts Individual for Excellence in Organizational Management

Deadline: 08/01/25

Award of $20,000 to a Massachusetts individual in eligible communities to recognize exceptional nonprofit leadership and organizational management. The award is intended to honor a nonprofit leader whose work has significantly benefited the lives and well-being of resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181908

Award to a USA or Canada Public Health Official or Department for Exceptional Contributions to...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in spas...

GrantWatch ID#: 195859

Award to a Wisconsin Library Employee to Recognize Exceptional Programming

Deadline: 08/01/25

Award to a Wisconsin library employee to recognize exceptional programming. The purpose of the award is to honor programs that engage participants of all ages. Eligible programs may be presented as a series or as individual events. Events may be passive or cooperative ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204669

Award to a Wisconsin Individual or Group to Recognize Outstanding Dedication to the Local Libr...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Award to a Wisconsin individual or group to recognize outstanding dedication to the local library system. The award is intended to honor exceptional contributions that have led to the improved quality of local libraries. The purpose of the award is to celebrate laypeop...

GrantWatch ID#: 204671

Award to a Wisconsin Library Trustee to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Local Libraries

Deadline: 08/01/25

Award to a Wisconsin library trustee to recognize exceptional contributions to local libraries. The award is intended to honor a currently-serving trustee who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the field. The successful nominee will be selected on the basis of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204672

Award to a Wisconsin Individual or Group to Recognize Outstanding Accomplishments within the L...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Award to a Wisconsin individual or group in recognition of outstanding accomplishments within the library profession. This award is intended to honor an individual or individuals whose endeavors have contributed substantially to the success of libraries in Wisconsin. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 204673

Awards and In-Kind Support to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions to Recognize E...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Awards of $500 and in-kind support to Montana small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and institutions to honor environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to recognize entities that are taking significant steps to reduce solid and hazardous waste, conserve e...

GrantWatch ID#: 209931

Award to a Texas Black Author for Exceptional Contributions to Children's Literature

Deadline: 08/01/25

Award of $1,000 to a Texas author to recognize contributions to advancing diversity and humanity in children's books. The award is intended to honor an established Black author or an emerging author for a debut work that features and promotes culture, humanity, diversi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210918

Awards to USA, Canada, and International English Teachers to Support Education Addressing Chil...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International English teachers to support education addressing children's experiences during conflict. Applicants may be middle school, high school, or community college classroom teachers. Funding is intended to advance the teachin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221103

Awards to Wisconsin Individuals and Groups to Recognize Outstanding Intellectual Freedom Advoc...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Awards to Wisconsin individuals and groups to recognize outstanding advocacy related to intellectual freedom in a library setting. Successful nominees have actively promoted and defended intellectual freedom principles and resisted censorship and other violations. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 221635

Awards to USA and Canada BIPOC Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners for Professional Accomp...

Deadline: 08/05/25

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 color...

GrantWatch ID#: 222202

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

Deadline: 08/07/25

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 professo...

GrantWatch ID#: 167466

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Institutions, and Individuals for Cont...

Deadline: 08/08/25

Awards of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals to recognize their impact on Jewish knowledge. The purpose of this program is to recognize exceptional contributions in the area of applying Jewish law and tradition ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188498

Awards to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Recognize and Support Outstanding Historical Preser...

Deadline: 08/08/25

Awards to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to recognize exceptional contributions to the preservation of historic architecture. The awards may be used to support ongoing and significant architectural preservation projects. Winning projects demonstr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221407

Awards to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Institutions, and Individuals to Re...

Deadline: 08/10/25

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 contribut...

GrantWatch ID#: 161519

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team for Accomplishments in Multiple Sc...

Deadline: 08/11/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or team of scientists to recognize outstanding medical research accomplishments related to Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers eligible for nominations may be from any public or private organization or institution, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 139483

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Musician or Musical Scholar for Contributions to the ...

Deadline: 08/15/25

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 gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 158738

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

Deadline: 08/15/25

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 stab...

GrantWatch ID#: 166101

Awards to Idaho Educators to Recognize Outstanding Efforts in STEM Education

Deadline: 08/15/25

Awards of $2,000 to Idaho teachers to recognize outstanding efforts in STEM education. Awards are intended for K-12 public school and post-secondary educators who teach science and technology with practical projects. In addition to a monetary award, successful awardees...

GrantWatch ID#: 203454