176 Awards for Small Business, Nonprofit Leadership, Teachers and Students

Award to a USA, Canada, or International investigator for outstanding research related to lupus. Nominations will be accepted for researchers at biomedical, research, academic, or biotechnology institutions worldwide. The award recognizes and honors a scientist who has...

Awards to Pennsylvania and Delaware certified K-12 educators in eligible counties to recognize exceptional contributions to classroom teaching. Awarded teachers may use the funding for educational and classroom-related expenses. Nominees must teach in one of the follow...

Award to a Maryland teacher in eligible locations to recognize excellence in teaching. The award is intended to honor an exceptional PK-12 teacher who has encouraged and engaged students and helped them succeed. Nominees should have a demonstrated record of high academ...

Awards to Florida property owners, property management businesses, and commercial and resident landlords to recognize exceptional efforts to beautify properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to acknowledge well-maintained, clean, and environmentally friend...

Opportunity for USA adults and middle and high school students to participate in a competition to recognize contributions to the community. The winning individual and student will receive funds to support their continued efforts to improve the lives of others. Eligible...

Awards to Illinois teachers, informal educators, and students at academic institutions and high schools to recognize exceptional efforts to raise environmental awareness. These awards are intended to honor service and contributions to the field of environmental educati...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize significant contributions to the planning and development of the built environment. Nominees may come from any discipline and include, but are not limited to, public officials, developers, educators, auth...

Award of $500 to a New Mexico grade 6-12 science teacher to recognize inspiring and effective teaching. Eligible nominees are plant science teachers who provide instruction about native plants and plant ecology. The award recipient will also receive a book about native...

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the program ...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational, or scientific institution, or governmental entity in recognition of an exceptional dissertation. Funding is intended for individuals with promising resear...

Awards to New Brunswick individuals to recognize exceptional efforts in promoting gender equity. The awards are intended to honor those who promote gender-based equality in society, workplaces, and government. The awards were created to feature and acknowledge individu...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. There will be an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shortlisted photogra...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International young photographers to submit their favorite images taken in 2024. All genres, styles, and approaches are welcome; the contest is for applicants ages 19 and under. A shortlist of up to 9 individuals will be selected; the ...

Award to an Oklahoma PreK-12 teacher to recognize the successful integration of agricultural concepts into the curriculum. The awards are intended to honor pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers who emphasize agricultural concepts in non-vocational agriculture cl...

Opportunity for USA public and charter school teachers of grades 6-12 to participate in a contest to enhance STEM education at their schools. Applicants must submit a phase one entry prior to completing a phase two plan. Eligible projects address community issues and g...

Awards of $36,000 to USA Jewish teenagers to recognize outstanding leadership in community service. Awards will recognize teens who have demonstrated initiative in the creation of new projects or the expansion of existing projects that embody the concept of tikkun olam...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young scientists to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of skin disease. Funds may be used for salaries, equipment, and materials necessary for conducting and completing dermatological research. The awards are int...

Awards to New Hampshire public elementary, middle, K-8, and high schools to honor excellence and exemplary practices. Interested applicants must submit an intent to apply form prior to submitting an application. In addition to the cash award, the winning school at each...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International journalists and student journalists to recognize exceptional reporting on disabilities. Entries can be presented digitally, broadcasted, or printed. Eligible applicants include professional journalists as well as college student...

Awards to Canada elementary and secondary school teachers and groups of teachers from any discipline to honor excellence in education and honor achievements in STEM education. Award recipients will receive national recognition for their achievements in education and a ...

Award of $1,000 and a $500 travel stipend to a USA librarian to recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of information literacy and library instruction. Nominations should be based on formal or informal research on the topic, the creation of new programs or s...

Award of $1,000 and a $500 travel stipend to a USA library to acknowledge contributions to the development and augmentation of information literacy instruction. The award is available to every type of library. Preference will be given to low-cost creative and practical...

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...

Awards to Canada journalists to acknowledge outstanding journalism addressing economic or social injustices. Prizes are intended for investigative reporting in a wide range of reporting genres. Entries may include reporting from radio, tv, podcasts, print, and local or...

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...

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...

Award of $10,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to recognize significant contributions to health and the quality of healthcare for a broad population of Americans. Eligible nominees must be able to demonstrate that their work has influenced public policy, impro...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization that is addressing environmental and social issues. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and incr...

Awards of $7,500 to a Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC PreK-12 teacher and principal in eligible locations to recognize outstanding work within their profession. Nominations are submitted to the local school systems for screening. The goal of the program is to enc...

Awards of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism. Eligible categories of work include newspaper, book, broadcast, magazine, and opinion and analysis. Nominees should demonstrate strong storytelling skills, reportorial ...

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...

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...

Opportunity for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas IHE student teams to compete for prizes in a statewide entrepreneurial contest. Applicants must submit a first-round application before the full application. The competition is i...

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...

Award to a Louisiana PreK-12 teacher to recognize outstanding efforts to integrate agricultural themes into the general classroom curriculum. The award is intended to honor a teacher who instills the importance of agriculture in students. Innovative, integrated, and in...

Awards to Oklahoma individuals and teams to acknowledge notable advances in the use of technology in education. The awards are intended to recognize the achievements of teams and individuals who strengthen the quality of online education through original methods. The p...

Awards of $1,000 to Texas libraries to recognize innovative programs that improve their visibility in the community. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and publicize school, academic, public, or special libraries that have implemented creative programs that oth...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas that operate or support K-12 classroom programs in underserved communities. Funding is intended to enhance the teaching of the sciences and mathematics, as well as helping students develop skills related to...

Award of $3,500 to a USA library organization to recognize achievements in the area of professional development. The award honors an institution that offers a workforce development program designed to enhance staff abilities and increase effectiveness in reaching objec...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for laboratory-based professional development opportunities. The award is intended to help applicants learn new research techniques and to promote innovative, multi-disciplinary researc...

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...

Award to a Florida teacher or educator to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of education. The award is intended to honor teachers who have had a significant and positive impact on student learning. Participating districts and institutions must select the...

Opportunity for South Carolina schools to participate in an art competition related to litter prevention. The opportunity is intended to offer students in kindergarten through 5th grade the chance to participate in an enjoyable, educational competition and to create ar...

Awards to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York high school teachers to recognize exceptional leadership, excellence in teaching, and commitment to school communities in eligible locations. In addition to their work in the classroom, candidates must serve more than ...

Award to a North Carolina individual to honor contributions and achievements in the health and medical sector in eligible locations. The award is intended to recognize exceptional leadership on a volunteer basis for the advancement of good health and medical care in th...

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...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' personal p...

Awards and scholarships to USA, Canada, and International physicians, medical students, residents, and fellows for research addressing neuromuscular diseases. Applicants are required to contact the funding source or submit an abstract before being chosen to apply for e...

Awards to USA public school music teachers to recognize exceptional teaching and student learning. The award is intended to support teachers who raise awareness of music education causes while making a positive influence on their community and school. Teachers must hav...

Awards to USA physicians to recognize exceptional service and commitment to the medical profession, particularly for care rendered to disadvantaged populations. Awardees will be honored for outstanding leadership, community engagement, dedication, and volunteerism. Rec...