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Awards to Pennsylvania and Delaware K-12 Educators in Eligible Counties to Recognize Outstandi...

Deadline 12/20/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177100
NEW

Award to a Maryland Teacher in Eligible Locations to Recognize Excellence in Teaching

Deadline 12/22/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 178668
NEW

Awards to Florida Property Owners, Landlords, and Management Companies to Recognize Beautifica...

Deadline 12/27/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211782

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Students to Participate in a Competition Recognizing Commu...

Deadline 12/30/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 187173

Awards to Illinois Educators and Students to Recognize Excellence in Environmental Education

Deadline 12/31/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 157465

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Innovation in Land Development and Pla...

Deadline 12/31/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177781

Award to a New Mexico Grade 6-12 Science Teacher to Recognize Excellence in Plant Science Educ...

Deadline 12/31/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 184503

Awards to USA K-12 School Educators and Employees to Recognize Excellence and Leadership in Sc...

Deadline 12/31/24

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186015

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual Affiliated with a Nonprofit Institution or...

Deadline 12/31/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 195458

Award to a North Carolina State Employee to Recognize Commitment to Human Services

Deadline 12/31/24

Award to a North Carolina individual to recognize exceptional commitment to human services and workplace equality. The award is intended for an individual employed by the state who has improved workplace race relations and who contributes to the local community through...

GrantWatch ID#: 199951

Award to a Virgin Islands Individual to Recognize Community Service Work

Deadline 12/31/24

Award of $5,000 to a Virgin Islands individual to recognize community service work. The award is intended to highlight an individual who serves the Virgin Islands community with extreme generosity. Nominees should demonstrate a love for community, a giving spirit, self...

GrantWatch ID#: 211811
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Awards to New Brunswick Individuals to Honor Contributions to Gender Equity

Deadline 12/31/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 212006
NEW

Awards to California Individuals Working to Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity in Eligib...

Deadline 12/31/24

Awards of $50,000 to California individuals working to advance social justice and racial equity in eligible regions. The purpose of the award is to recognize the efforts of local individuals who are working to achieve specific goals that benefit the region. Individuals...

GrantWatch ID#: 217653

Award to a USA Teacher in a Two-Year College for Excellence in Professionalism and Teaching

Deadline 01/01/25

Award to a USA teacher in a two-year college to recognize contributions to the profession. Nominations are welcomed for individuals who have contributed positively to professional leadership and have shown excellence in teaching. Eligible nominees demonstrate such outs...

GrantWatch ID#: 193039

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photographers for Images in a Selection of Cate...

Deadline 01/03/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 215510

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Youth to Submit their Favorite Images Taken in ...

Deadline 01/03/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215673

Awards to Arizona Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Productions to Recognize Contrib...

Deadline 01/05/25

Awards to Arizona individual artists, teachers, organizations, businesses, and productions to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts in eligible communities. Awards are intended to honor exceptional achievements in the categories of music, education, collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 175860

Award to an Oklahoma PreK-12 Teacher for Promoting Agricultural Literacy in the Classroom

Deadline 01/06/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177962
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Woman Playwright to Recognize Exceptional Creative Ta...

Deadline 01/07/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International emerging woman playwright to recognize exceptional creative talent. The award is intended to honor full-length works written for theater production. In addition to a monetary prize, the winner will be given the opportunity to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207001

Awards to USA Jewish Youth to Recognize Outstanding Leadership in Volunteer Service

Deadline 01/09/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177330
NEW

Awards to Mississippi K-12 Educators for Outstanding Contributions to the Field

Deadline 01/09/25

Awards of $5,000 to Mississippi educators for outstanding contributions to the field of K-12 education. The awards are intended to acknowledge exceptional administrators and teachers. In addition to funds, award recipients will receive statewide recognition as well as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179095

Award to a Mississippi Individual for Contributions to Public Education

Deadline 01/09/25

Award to a Mississippi individual for outstanding contributions to public school education. The award is intended to publicly recognize the dedication of a parent who has partnered with their local school to improve the school and promote student success. Nominations a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180093
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Exceptional Contributions to the Study...

Deadline 01/09/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 200741
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Awards to New Hampshire Elementary, Middle, and High Schools for Exemplary Practices in Educat...

Deadline 01/10/25 LOI Date: 12/20/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 157611

Awards to Canada K-12 Health Teachers for Outstanding Achievements in Education and Service

Deadline 01/10/25

Awards to Canada K-12 health teachers for excellence in health and physical education. The award will be given to teachers who motivate their students to pursue healthy habits and lifestyles, renew their skills with professional development opportunities, and have made...

GrantWatch ID#: 158387

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Exceptional Reporting on Disabilities

Deadline 01/10/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196462

Opportunity for New York BIPOC Individuals to Compete for a Prize in Honor of Social Justice E...

Deadline 01/10/25

Opportunity for New York BIPOC individuals to compete for a prize honoring efforts to promote racial and social justice in eligible locations. BIPOC-identifying leaders from across all sectors are eligible to apply. The purpose of the prize is to express belief in and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208911

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Exceptional Contributions to the Fiel...

Deadline 01/10/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of air quality and climate change. Selected award winners are honored for transformative achievements in advancing environmental policy goals and environmental just...

GrantWatch ID#: 211616

Awards to British Columbia Businesses, School and Community Groups, and Individuals for Except...

Deadline 01/12/25

Awards to British Columbia businesses, school and community groups, and individuals to acknowledge exceptional environmental protection activities in eligible regions. Awards are presented to nominees whose work has focused on environmental education, energy conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217786

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Youth, Companies, and Institutions to Ho...

Deadline 01/12/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, youth, institutions, companies, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sustainability. Awards are offered in both an adult and a youth category. The theme of the current award cycle...

GrantWatch ID#: 217793
NEW

Awards to New York City Artists for Excellence in Literary, Visual, Media, and Performing Arts

Deadline 01/13/25

Awards of $5,000 to New York City artists in eligible regions to recognize outstanding works across a broad range of creative disciplines. First-time applicants are required to attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended to support emerging art...

GrantWatch ID#: 159313
NEW

Awards to Massachusetts Teachers to Recognize Contributions to STEM Education

Deadline 01/13/25

Awards to Massachusetts private and public K-12 teachers to honor outstanding contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. The awards are intended to promote STEM education and to recognize educators who are making an exceptional impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 170064

Awards to USA K-12 Public School Teachers for Excellence in Environmental Education

Deadline 01/15/25

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 138628
NEW

Awards to Canada Teachers and Groups of Teachers for Exceptional Achievements in Education

Deadline 01/15/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144481

Awards to Pennsylvania K-12 Educators in Eligible Counties to Recognize Excellence in Teaching

Deadline 01/15/25

Awards to Pennsylvania K-12 teachers in eligible counties to recognize outstanding contributions to education. This award acknowledges teachers who care about their students, positively impact their lives, and put in the extra effort to improve their educational experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 144596

Awards to Canada Educators of Young Children for Excellence in Education

Deadline 01/15/25

Awards to Canada early childhood educators and groups of educators for excellence in early childhood education. Award recipients are honored for their leadership and dedication to the profession, innovation and quality practices, involvement with community residents, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 152902
NEW

Awards to USA Teachers in Multiple Southern States to Recognize Achievement in Foreign Languag...

Deadline 01/15/25

Awards to USA teachers in multiple states and territories to recognize outstanding contributions to foreign language education. Eligible nominees are foreign language educators in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missi...

GrantWatch ID#: 157715

Award to a USA Librarian to Recognize Contributions to Information Literacy and Library Instru...

Deadline 01/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 166583

Award to a USA Library to Acknowledge Contributions to Information Literacy Instruction

Deadline 01/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 166586
NEW

Award to a USA K-12 Teacher in the Gulf Coast Area for Exemplary Science Teaching

Deadline 01/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 166886
NEW

Grant to a USA or Canada Electronic Media Faculty Member in Multiple States and Provinces to S...

Deadline 01/15/25

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada untenured broadcast or electronic media faculty member at eligible schools in multiple states and provinces for research projects in the field of broadcast and media education. In addition to the cash grant, the grantee will receive r...

GrantWatch ID#: 166934
NEW

Award to a Utah K-12 Teacher for Excellence in Earth Sciences Education

Deadline 01/15/25

Award of $1,500 to a Utah K-12 teacher to recognize exceptional teaching of the earth sciences. Funding is intended to honor teachers who excel in educating students about natural resources. Teachers who demonstrate the use of the inquiry approach will be given special...

GrantWatch ID#: 181386
NEW

Awards to Canada Journalists to Acknowledge Outstanding Reporting Addressing Economic or Socia...

Deadline 01/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 182553

Opportunity for USA Individuals, Teams, and Private Entities to Demonstrate Remote Technologie...

Deadline 01/15/25

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and private entities to demonstrate remote technologies that can be used to collect data and measurements relevant to substance use disorder. This challenge is intended to identify the best methodologies currently available in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 217425

Fellowships and Awards to Michigan Artists in Eligible Counties for Professional Development A...

Deadline 01/16/25 Conference Date: 12/11/24

Fellowships of $50,000 and awards of $5,000 to Michigan artists in eligible counties to support professional development activities. Fellowships and awards are intended to assist early-career and established individual artists working in literary and visual arts. Funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 166667

Awards to Minnesota Artists in Eligible Counties to Honor and Support Exceptional Artistic Work

Deadline 01/16/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 182999

Awards to Delaware High Schools, Independent Programs, and IHEs to Recognize Outstanding Educa...

Deadline 01/16/25

Awards to Delaware high schools, independent programs, and IHEs to recognize exceptional educational programming. The program is intended to recognize programs that help students prepare for the workforce or career advancement. ​Awards may be judged in the following ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184646

Award to a USA Nonprofit for Improving the Health Status of the Medically Underserved

Deadline 01/17/25

Award to a USA nonprofit community agency or health organization for programs that improve the health of traditionally underserved populations. Eligible applicants must be stand-alone public or private sector entities that are run and managed outside a hospital or heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 154739

Awards to Maryland Artists and Collectives to Recognize Artistic Merit

Deadline 01/17/25 Conference Date: 12/03/24

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 158550

Awards and Grants to Florida Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Outstanding C...

Deadline 01/17/25

Awards and grants to Florida individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for exceptional contributions to the community. The award is intended to recognize a commitment to giving back and a history of volunteerism. In addition to celebrating grassroots...

GrantWatch ID#: 161425
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