Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research on nutrition and food security for pregnant women, infants, and children in minority and low-income communities. Concept papers are due prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research that advances health equity in the areas o...

Grant to a USA tribal government, tribal consortia, or state government to plan and implement a model foster family support center. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the development of a program to provide support services in four to six local sites. The Center fo...

Grants starting at $50,000 to Mississippi school districts, charter schools, Tribes, nonprofit and government agencies, community organizations, IHEs, and for-profits for educational enrichment programs for low-income students. Programs must take place during non-school hours and session breaks, such as before or after sch...

Grants to Mississippi local education agencies for programs that address the needs of homeless students. Funding may be used to assist homeless students in school enrollment, attendance, and academic success, as well as to provide services to improve the identification of homeless children and youth. Services must be li...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and IHEs for research related to reading and math outcomes for schools in the country's education system. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...

Grant to a USA minority or tribal institution of higher education or college for research on improving post-secondary transition services for minority and ethnically diverse youth with significant disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. NIDILRR is seeking app...

Grants starting at $1,000 to Mississippi school food authorities to purchase equipment that facilitates the provision of school lunches. Funding is intended to enable schools that are current participants in the national food lunch program to offer healthy school meals to students by obtaining and utilizing qualified equip...

Grants to USA and territories state education agencies for research studies that analyze and improve education. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in one of three data-use priority areas: infrastructure, education choice, or equity. Pro...

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, and agencies for group homes to provide shelter for youth ages 16 to 22 who are pregnant or already parenting. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide these young families with safe and stable housing, while providing them...

In-Kind Grants of $200 gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended to support service campaigns for animals, people, and the environment. Successful applications will demonstrate elements of service learning, youth leadership, and c...

Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and Tribal child welfare and mental health service providers and school personnel partnering with eligible state agencies to integrate child welfare services for children affected by substance abuse. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this FOA ...

Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.

Grants and in-kind grants of books to USA and territories PreK-12 teachers to help build their classroom libraries. Funding is intended to increase the accessibility of quality books to as many children as possible by bringing books into classroom libraries. These funds are provided to the individual teacher and not the...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofits, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children's and youth education programs, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the environment, job training, and literacy. For t...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth running programs. The funded program may be either a start-up program or a pre-existing program. Eligible programs are those that are more than just a one-time event. They shou...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due by December 1. Applications are invited for the following two types of projects: 1. Program Development Goal: Develo...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Funding is intended to support research that generates change by contributing to a body of knowledge that can improve the lives of young people and reduce ine...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to Northwest Mississippi nonprofits, governmental agencies (including schools), churches, federally-recognized Indian tribes, higher education institutions, and research centers at such institutions for proposals that focus on community-centered educational opportunities for children a...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to Northwest Mississippi nonprofits, governmental agencies, schools, churches, institutions of higher education or research centers at such institutions, and federally-recognized Indian tribes for programs that focus on the areas of youth, education, and health. For the purposes of ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to Northwest Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, churches, schools, and IHEs to promote technology in education. Projects must take place within the funding source’s service area, which includes Coahoma, Bolivar, Leflore, DeSoto, Marshall, Panola, Quitma...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, hospitals, government agencies, religious institutions, veterans organizations, and volunteer fire departments in eligible states for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects that focus on the areas of workforce development, education, poverty...

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, and public school systems for programs that benefit eligible communities. Programs may fall in the areas of community development and education, as well as arts and culture, civic engagement, environment, and human services. Geographic eligi...

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest. The Mockingbird Fou...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth through reducing inequality. Funding is intended for evidence-based projects that use research in order to reduce inequality among USA youth, thereby improving their lives and helping all youth to succeed. Focus Areas: The Foundation’s mission is t...

Grants typically ranging from $500 to $15,000 to California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of you...

Grants of up to $1,200 plus travel expenses to USA and Russia individual professionals for collaborative efforts addressing urgent social problems. Funding is intended to support participation in 3-week exchange programs, and the subsequent presentation of newfound knowledge in the participant's home country, focusing on t...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, schools, and tribes to provide pre-apprenticeship services in support of occupational skills training, education, and employment services for at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 24. Required registrations can take up to four weeks. Parti...

Grants to USA organizations, teams, and individuals to pilot test transportation improvement ideas in Indianapolis and Marion County. Opportunity areas include increasing reliable access, expanding affordable transportation choices, supporting residents with disabilities or other challenges, creating comfortable journeys f...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to Alabama, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana nonprofit organizations for housing, small business expansion, and youth programs. Funding is intended for small business development, affordable housing programs for low or moderate-income individuals, and for programs providing j...

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi nonprofit organizations and academic institutions in eligible counties to benefit Memphis and the Mid-South. Primary program areas are health and human service, social justice and ethics, education and lifelong learning, and cultural enrichment and the arts. Funding is available f...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for a range of humanities projects serving the general public. Funding is intended for in-person programs and projects that explore humanities disciplines, including literature, history, ethics, and art history. This program supports projects in t...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofits and schools in eligible regions for public education and community service projects. Funding is intended for STEM projects, career and technical training in the skilled trades, as well as community service projects, with particular emphasis on programs that have a stro...

Grants averaging between $50,000 and $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that address opioid misuse and abuse. Priority will be given to proposals that address prevention and education, pre- and post-treatment programs, and/or safe disposal of unused or expired drugs. Funding is intended for programs that p...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of human services, veterans, and youth. Funding is intended to provide veterans and the community with basic needs such as housing and nutrition, and to support youth programs aimed at helping youth become contributing members of society. FO...

Grant to a USA or territories local, tribal, or State government, nonprofit, for-profit, or IHE to evaluate the effectiveness of programs that train professionals and adults to provide law-related education to youth. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying.

Grant to a USA or territories academic institution or IHE for a national study on technology and internet-facilitated child exploitation. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant expectations include the development, testing, and administration of a national data collection from law enforcement agen...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families in need, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth....

Grants starting at $25,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs to benefit residents of Forrest, Covington, Lamar, Jones, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River, Perry, and Marion Counties. Funding is intended for health and education, though consideration will also be given to activities falling within other ca...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for work in developing countries that furthers schooling for girls and young women. Funding is intended to support girls in elementary and secondary schools. Funding is available for two types of grants: The Girls' Education Community Grant and the Girls' Education Develo...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA artists, organizations, foundations, museums, and businesses to promote the arts of the Osage Nation and Native American Culture. This program enables Osage artists, as well as Osage-related arts-oriented organizations, to carry out a wide range of arts activities. Priorities for Funding:...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to meet the needs of children who have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The award process incorporates significant flexibility in order to consider a broad range of programs. Please note that all requests must be consistent with the mission of the Foundation: “To he...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for state, regional, and national events involving Japanese-language education. Applicants must notify the funding source of their intent to apply. Examples of eligible events include quiz contests, speech contests, and presentational events...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for a mobile lending library serving underserved children and youth. Funding may be used to purchase books that were published for youth, ages preschool through 8th grade. The bookmobile gr...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA K-12 teacher for curriculum development, classroom supplies, or educational projects. Funding is intended for projects and supplies that will positively impact student learning. The winning teacher will also receive access to online classroom materials and teacher resources.

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International woman to acknowledge exceptional achievement in the area of human rights and to allow the recipient to continue her efforts. Funding is intended to recognize the recipient's accomplishments, which are often achieved at great personal risk, and to enhance her ability to li...

Grants ranging from $150 to $10,000 to Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties and to USA Native American organizations for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is provided for programs in the areas of alcohol and drug treatment, cultural activities, the arts, educat...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to design and construct public skateparks in low-income areas. Funding is intended to promote active, healthy lifestyles by establishing free, public skateparks in areas that do not already have skateboarding facilities. Applicants that d...

Grants to university-based schools, research institutes, and centers to foster youth-focused research partnerships with nonprofit organizations or public agencies. The purpose of the program is to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. Eligible partnerships will focus on serving youth in the areas of justice, education, ment...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...