Awards to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, school districts, and groups representing local communities to recognize exceptional civic engagement efforts. For America's 250th anniversary, this award will acknowledge communities that creatively engage residen...

Award of $10,000 to a New York mid-career or emerging artist to develop a major performance artwork in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in performance, media, exhibition, and/or publication. Eligible applicants are based in and work in New Yo...

Awards of $2,500 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 ...

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 California woman in eligible locations for outstanding contributions to the Jewish community. A $2,500 cash grant will be awarded to a nonprofit organization of the awardee's choice. This award is intended to honor a Jewish female volunteer and leader who ha...

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 to USA, Virgin Islands, and Canada eighth-grade students to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Submissions may be made in any genre of writing. The purpose of the program is to recognize the talents of young writers and to emphasize the significance of wri...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International illustrator in recognition of exceptional abilities in illustrating children's literature. Eligible applicants have not yet had any graphic or literary work professionally published. Self-published work is acceptable. The submit...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA artists in multiple states to recognize outstanding promise and promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist local artists in expanding their practice. Past award recipients have used these funds to purchase art material...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Texas individual artists to promote professional and artistic development. Funding is intended to support local artists and allow them to expand their artistic practice. Past recipients have used these funds to purchase art materials and equip...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Texas professional artists to promote career development. Funding is intended to recognize and support local artists and help them expand their artistic practice. Past recipients of this award have used these funds to conduct research on natur...

Awards to New Hampshire for-profit businesses and educational institutions to recognize outstanding contributions to their industries and communities. Awards are intended to recognize businesses that are active in their communities or in the state, including volunteer ...

Award to a New Hampshire for-profit leader for outstanding community contributions and industry achievements. The award is intended to recognize the business leader's involvement with community service groups and civic organizations, and to honor community- and industr...

Award of $5,000 to a New Hampshire nonprofit organization to recognize excellence and leadership. Applicants must demonstrate how their organization is a leader in its field or community, as well as how the organization responds to evolving community needs and strives ...

Award to a New Hampshire nonprofit leader to recognize accomplishments and contributions to the local community. The leader's organization will receive a $5,000 grant. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge a leader who has contributed to the nonprofit sec...

Awards of up to $15,000 to Virginia K-12 public school teachers in eligible locations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of education. The awards are intended to honor exceptional teachers and support professional development activities. Eligible appli...

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...

Prize to South Dakota nonprofit organizations to recognize their extraordinary impact on their communities. Funding is intended for the organization to use on its next project or in any way that benefits the work done to support the community. Nonprofits are selected ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International publishers to recognize excellence in books published as open access on the topics of history, the environment, or other humanistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support further open-access publishing efforts, to provide f...

Award to a USA library to acknowledge outstanding efforts to engage the labor community and bring awareness to the contributions of the labor movement’s role in developing the nation. Qualifying initiatives include outreach projects targeting local labor unions; sign...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of reference librarianship. Eligible contributions may involve writing or publishing books or articles about the reference field; teaching activities that ...

Award of $1,250 to a USA current or former librarian, educator, or researcher for extraordinary contributions to adult services at libraries. Contributions will be evaluated based on factors such as creativity and innovation, the impact on others, demonstrated leadersh...

Awards to Washington individual artists and teams of artists to acknowledge excellence and originality. Applicants who wish to apply as a team must contact program staff prior to applying. This program is open to artists in any genre who are creating new work, experime...

Awards of $1,000 to Kentucky individual artists to promote career and professional development. This year's program is open to applicants in the literary arts. Funding is intended to recognize and support early-career artists who are engaged in creating artwork of high...

Award of $10,000 to an Ontario spoken word artist or poet to recognize excellence in poetry in eligible locations. The awardee will promote literary arts, enhance the profile of writers, and serve as a literary ambassador. Applicants must have already published a body ...

Award to an Iowa teacher to recognize excellence and outstanding dedication and accomplishments in education. The award is intended to acknowledge exceptional educators who encourage student achievement and who are highly regarded by both colleagues and pupils. Eligibl...

Award of $50,000 to a Canada physician or scientist in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the field of cancer research and treatment. The award is intended for a Canadian citizen with an academic appointment who has made a transformational, internationally r...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for noteworthy contributions to the field of animal conservation. Applicants must contact the funding source to receive a nomination application. This award program is intended to recognize and reward conservationist...

Awards to North Dakota individuals, teams, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to healthcare in rural areas of the state. Award categories are available for healthcare providers and administrators, legislators, educators, community members, program...

Awards of $50,000 to Canada scientists and physicians to recognize outstanding work to treat, cure, or ameliorate brain or heart conditions. The awards are intended for Canadian citizens who have made exceptional contributions to their fields. This award is issued with...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International companies in recognition of exceptional contributions to the water industry. The purpose of the awards is to honor novel approaches to addressing global water concerns, including scarcity. A variety of prizes are awarded, includ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize an original breakthrough or discovery in the field of cancer research. Candidates for this award have furthered cancer prevention, treatments, and early diagnosis. The discovery must have had a significan...

Award to an Alaska teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of classroom education. The award is intended to honor and acknowledge the professionalism, accomplishments, and skills of an exemplary local educator. During the official year of recognit...

Award to a Montana K-12 teacher to recognize excellence in earth science education. Nominations are welcome on behalf of exceptional educators who teach and promote earth science in a classroom setting or outdoors. Eligible teachers have at least three years of teachin...

Award of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate activist in recognition of exceptional activities that promote the preservation of freshwater and marine resources. Eligible nominees have championed their cause and garnered pee...

Awards to Kansas women in eligible locations to honor exceptional community contributions. The awards are intended to recognize women who are involved in the community in the areas of education, civic service, religion, and business. Three outstanding women, from any o...

Opportunity for New York individuals to compete for prizes honoring efforts to promote racial and social justice in eligible locations. Leaders from across all sectors, including business, nonprofit organizations, media, and the arts, are eligible to apply. The purpose...

Awards to USA and Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Jewish community. Eligible nominees have demonstrated their dedication to the Jewish community by working for a nonprofit organization that serves the Jewish Community. Nominees wil...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals to recognize outstanding research, achievements, innovations, and engagement within the health field. The purpose of the award is to honor recipients who have devoted their time to im...

Award to a Canada individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to environmental studies. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has devoted their time to researching or improving the relationship between humans and the environment. Eligible no...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International early-career MD or PhD to acknowledge outstanding contributions in the field of autoimmunity research. The purpose of the award is to honor advancements in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of autoimmune diseases. Eligible...

Awards of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International children and youth to honor environmental initiatives. The purpose of the program is to recognize outstanding efforts to help protect and preserve the environment. Projects must focus on the protection of the nat...

Awards to 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 form connecti...

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...

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International librarian to recognize extraordinary character in the face of a difficult situation. Nominees should demonstrate that they have dealt with challenges with honor and grace. In addition to a generous cash prize, the awa...

Fellowships of $5,000 to South Dakota individuals to recognize artistic achievement. Funding is intended to advance creative talent and foster future artistic and career development. The goal of the Fellowship program is to reward artists who demonstrate outstanding pr...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young artists for creative work that blends art, sustainability, and new sensory experiences. Eligible applicants are between the ages of 18 and 35 and incorporate elements from multiple media, including sound, scent, data, and ...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada fire safety teacher to recognize leadership and community safety improvement efforts. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments and marshall's offices. In addition to the cash award for the re...

Awards to Washington public school teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of education. The awards are intended to honor exceptionally creative and knowledgeable educators who have earned respect from their community. Nominees will be evaluated on...