Awards and in-kind support to Maryland high school juniors in eligible regions to recognize their commitment to creative writing. The award is intended to acknowledge the writing achievements of a student in high school who plans to continue studying creative writing a...

Awards to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, coalitions, groups, and individuals for outstanding contributions to heritage-based activities and programs. The awards are intended to recognize exceptional and inspirational work that serves a...

Awards to New Jersey teachers and educational services professionals to recognize contributions to PreK-12 education within the state. Applicants must be nominated by the school principal prior to registering for the competitions. The purpose of the program is to promo...

Awards and in-kind assistance to Maryland high school students in eligible regions to acknowledge and support their commitment to the visual arts. The purpose of the program is to motivate youth to pursue a career in the arts. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge i...

Awards to Maryland artists and collectives in eligible locations to recognize artistic merit. Awards will be given in the following categories: music, visual artist, performance, film and video, literary arts, and interdisciplinary. Requests will be accepted from artis...

Award of $1,000 to an Indiana artist to recognize exceptional community contributions and achievements related to a traditional art form. The award is intended to honor the long-term accomplishments that the individual has made within an art form that is deeply rooted ...

Awards of up to $15,000 to Alberta individual artists in eligible locations to recognize exceptional artwork. The awards are intended to honor visual artists, based on a single work of art presented during the year before the deadline. Eligible artists are residents of...

Awards to Alberta filmmakers in eligible locations to honor outstanding achievements in their field. The award is intended to recognize exceptional works that were created or presented in 2025. The goal of the program is to celebrate filmmakers, recognize their work, a...

Awards to Alberta individual artists in eligible locations to honor outstanding musical achievements. The award is intended to acknowledge exceptional works that were published, created, or presented in 2025. The goal of the award program is to celebrate musical artist...

Awards to USA undergraduate students at accredited four-year IHEs for excellence in essay writing on the theme of ethics. Applicants may submit an essay on a wide range of topics, as long as it explores a relevant ethical problem, question, or issue. Evaluations will b...

Awards to Iowa individuals, groups, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for exemplary volunteer services on a local, national, or international scale. The nominees' volunteering should be outside of regular employment responsibilities. However, exceptions are made ...

Award of $20,000 to a Quebec woman artist in eligible areas to recognize outstanding contributions to theater arts. Funding is intended to recognize women in theater and to raise their profile and visibility. The current request for applications is intended specificall...

Awards of up to $500 to Florida public and private school teachers for excellence in agriculture-based education. The award is intended to honor teachers who integrate agriculture-focused lessons into their curriculum. The funding source will pick an overall winner and...

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...

Awards to North Carolina companies and individuals in eligible locations for outstanding community contributions. The award is intended to acknowledge and recognize the hard work and resilient efforts of local small businesses, illustrating the positive footprint and e...

Awards to Washington, DC individuals, businesses, and organizations working to advance the environmental sustainability of the District. Two awards are available, one for environmentally sustainable activities and another for clean energy. It is recommended that inform...

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual or team affiliated with an eligible institution to recognize significant contributions to advancing medical education. The evaluation criteria for the award include a strong record of scholarship, teaching and mentorship experience,...

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual or team affiliated with an eligible institution to honor significant contributions to biomedical research. The purpose of the program is to recognize contributions in basic or translational science that have advanced a scientific pa...

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual affiliated with an eligible institution to recognize significant contributions to promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce. Nomination criteria include promoting inclusion and belonging, improving health literacy, and upholdi...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals in recognition of exceptional human rights advocacy. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the work of the human rights advocate while also bringing international attention to their work. Eligi...

Award of $10,000 to a New York individual for community contributions in eligible locations. The award is intended to honor a resident, who may be an artist, teacher, volunteer, or advocate, who has done cultural work in the last five years. Eligible nominees have made...

Award to a Massachusetts full-time preK-12 public school teacher to recognize exemplary teaching. The awardee will receive writing, public speaking, and traveling opportunities and serve as a liaison and ambassador for state teachers. The annual award program highlight...

Award to a New Hampshire PreK-12 teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to classroom learning and the teaching profession. The purpose of the program is to choose an educational professional who represents the teaching profession and can speak for and energize ...

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

Awards of $5,000 to Tennessee artists in recognition of exceptional artwork. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Awards will be presented to professional artists in the following disciplines: visual arts, theater, music...

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...

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 to Kentucky organizations and individuals for projects related to state or local history. The awards are intended to recognize and express appreciation to civic and business leaders, volunteers, historians, libraries, historical organizations, and communities th...

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...

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 ...

Awards of $10,000 to Texas full-time teachers in eligible counties to recognize outstanding contributions to education. The awards are intended to honor the exemplary contributions of teachers whose dedication and leadership inspire a spirit of learning in students of ...

Awards of $10,000 to Texas teachers in eligible areas to recognize excellence in the field of education. The award is intended to acknowledge and celebrate the dedication and contributions of teachers who exemplify the highest practices and standards of the profession....

Award to a Utah individual to recognize exceptional contributions and leadership abilities in utilizing technology to enhance education. The award is intended to honor a principal, school, or district technology staff member, superintendent, regional technology trainer...

Award of $20,000 to a USA investigator to recognize excellence in the field of health care research. The purpose of this program is to honor original research articles that were published in the previous year. Research articles should address one of the following subje...

Awards to USA physicians, residents, medical students, and medical advocates to recognize exceptional service and commitment to the medical profession, particularly for care rendered to disadvantaged populations. Awardees will be honored for outstanding leadership, com...

Award to a Utah individual in the field of technology services to recognize contributions toward the use of technology in education. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals who have contributed to the profession and have facilitated partnerships with business ...

Award to a Utah educational technology coach, library technology coach, instructional coach, or curriculum coach to recognize advancements in the integration of technology into education. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals who provide support to teachers ...

Award of $15,000 to a USA journalist to recognize outstanding writing and reporting in the area of healthcare. The award recipient will be selected for exceptional articles that shed light on healthcare policy or on healthcare delivery and financing. An eligible entry ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual, group of individuals, or organization in recognition of substantial advances in seeking climate change solutions. The purpose of the award is to encourage and reward the pursuit of sustainable long-term results that ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to develop a documentary film. Eligible applicants are first-time directors currently working on a film of 50 minutes or more. A grand prize and a runner-up prize will be awarded. The film submission must be in the la...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International psychologists and groups of psychologists to recognize transformational and impactful work in the field. The award is intended to recognize one-time significant projects as well as a body of work that has fostered change in the ...

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...

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...

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...

Award to a Massachusetts individual, institution, or agency to recognize exceptional contributions to literacy within the state. The purpose of the award is to honor a recipient who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing literacy through teaching, promotional endea...

Award and in-kind products to a Wisconsin PreK-12 teacher or team of teachers to recognize excellence in agricultural education. The purpose of the program is to acknowledge the significance of teaching students about agriculture. Funding is intended to offset the cost...

Award of $10,000 to a USA journalist to recognize significant efforts in reporting on local issues. Eligible entries are those related to the environment, science, technology, and public health. The award is intended for pieces that have appeared in local and regional ...

Awards to North Carolina early-career artists or groups of artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist emerging artists who are studying in the field of visual arts and crafts. The award is designed to support projects that can advance th...

Awards to California 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 connec...

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits...