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Grants to USA journalists for investigative projects regarding health equity. Priority may be given to early-career reporters. Projects should focus on health topics such as access to care, health outcomes for BIPOC people, systemic racism, and the impacts of these inequities on populations.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to enhance education in the STEM fields. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to develop a network of resource centers and research centers that support a nationwide system for promoting the development of STEM education.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International teams of scientists for research projects in the life sciences. Applicants must register prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended to support research projects that are international, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and cutting-edge. The Program attaches the highest importance to novelty, scientific merit, internationality, and interdisciplinarity.

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemic change, and promote a more compassionate society. The Foundation has committed to providing support to the Tompkins County SPCA as the sole support for companion animals.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, and underserved populations through the support of movement-led organizations.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues people care about. Addressing racial, environmental, and economic injustice requires responsive elected leadership, which in turn depends on robust and widespread involvement by the electorate.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public necessity, and for projects that challenge continued shale gas extraction and infrastructure expansion. Programs may be national in scope, but funding is generally targeted to New York State.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with eligible institutions for research studies related to psychological testing. Funding is intended to support projects that explore the professional and ethical use of tests, including issues such as confidentiality, privacy, quality of tests, and test construction.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program is intended for projects in accordance with AmeriCorps VISTA’s core principles: an anti-poverty focus; community empowerment; sustainable solutions; and capacity building.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journalism, and media policy.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the progression of the disease.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and institutions for educational activities related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended for projects regarding the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: documentation, education, research, new media, and film.

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research to advance knowledge of the origins of the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that focus on the formation and early evolution of the solar system.

Award of $20,000 to a USA author of digital content for outstanding writing related to healthcare. The selected award recipient will be honored for excellence in online content published during the preceding year that explores issues in the area of health and healthcare systems.

Grants to USA and territories visual arts schools, institutions, museums, and nonprofit arts organizations for initiatives related to energy usage. Applicants are required to take an eligibility quiz prior to submitting a full application. Proposals may be submitted for projects to improve energy efficiency in new, expanded, and existing buildings.

Opportunity for USA early-stage life sciences companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide companies with a focus on life science innovations with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. The program will be hosted in Indianapolis with in-person and virtual components.

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address issues including hunger, agricultural education and development, habitat conservation, nutrient stewardship, watershed restoration, and sustainable communities.

Award of $20,000 to a USA writer, editor, reporter, or team of contributors to recognize outstanding writing and reporting on matters related to health care. Entrants may submit recent and timely articles published in magazines, newspapers, and independent news sites that have been published during 2024. An entry can be either a series or an individual piece of work.

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research that addresses the functioning of the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on a wide range of processes occurring on planetary bodies, satellites, and other minor bodies (including rings) in the Solar System.

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research to advance knowledge of life within the universe. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research addressing the evolution, origin, distribution, and future of life in the universe.