Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. The contest is intended to encourage educators to teach their students by means of hands-on activities about recycling, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The 2018-2019 Carton 2 Ga...

Fellowships and grants to USA and Canada academic institutions and rehabilitation facilities for research on psychological, biological, and social factors affecting individuals living with spinal cord injuries. An LOI must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people living with SCI. ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profit companies, agencies, and IHEs for innovative solutions for the control and elimination of tropical diseases. Funding is intended for creative ideas (digital or non-digital) that will enhance the quality of information related to neglected tropical diseases and...

Awards starting at $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable children. Recipients must have an NGO, nonprofit, or charity organization devoted to the cause of providing exceptional services to children. Candidates may submit a nomination ...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to Rhode Island individuals, nonprofits, and for-profit agricultural organizations to enhance markets for specialty crops produced within the state. Specialty crops typically include vegetables, fruits, tree nuts, dried fruit, and nursery crops (including turf production and floricult...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for scientific, charitable, and educational programs and projects that support veterans. Funding will be provided for grassroots start up projects that directly benefit veterans and their families. Projects that demonstrably benefit veterans and develop a track record of providing need...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International primary and secondary schools (for students ages 8-18) for curriculum and materials to support STEAM programs that educate youth on the value of additive manufacturing. Schools will receive donations of polymer 3D printers and related educational curriculum. For K-12, pr...

Awards of $10,000 to USA and territories teachers for outstanding STEM and computer science instruction in grades 7-12. This award is intended to honor teachers who have developed and implemented high-quality programming that enhances student learning, is informed by content knowledge, is appropriate for the students they ...

Grants up to €70,000 to USA, Canada, and International engineering start-ups for a range of scientific projects related to space technologies and bioelectronics. Funding is intended for space-based projects, such as rockets, rocket launch mechanics, satellites, space engineering, and artificial intelligence for aerospace...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Guam private and public corporations, agencies, individuals, and other entities and associations for research addressing economic, behavioral, and social factors affecting aquaculture in the United States. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to applying. NOAA pr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories STEM educators affiliated with high schools and nonprofit educational organizations to lead high school student teams in a hands-on STEM challenge. Applicants must submit an initial application before advancing to the final application round. Funding is intended for materials,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profit companies, agencies, and IHEs for the application of new technologies to help solve global health problems. Health priority areas include outcomes related to infectious diseases, child growth and development, pregnancy and birth, disease surveillance, and rese...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profit companies, agencies, and IHEs to investigate, study, and research S. Typhi strains. Funding is intended for the examination of the environmental functions of S. Typhi and, among other goals, to have a better understanding of the impact of these niches on antib...

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA active military personnel and military veterans from the Iraq or Afghanistan conflict enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for coursework in a qualifying STEM discipline. These merit-based awards are made to second- and-third-year students attending a four-year college or university. ...

One award valued at $3,000 and awards valued at $750 to USA teachers of first through fourth grades for incorporating a children's book series into the classroom curriculum. The winning entries will be judged on how well the children's book series was used to teach subjects such as history, math, and science. One grand...

Grants to USA scientists with MD and PhD degrees for research into the development of drugs to cure, treat, and prevent Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended to provide drug development support and to help bridge the gap between basic d...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA and territories high school chemistry teachers for projects that promote student development and enhance classroom education. Funding is typically intended for instructional materials, student-led science outreach activities, student-conducted field studies, professional development, and labor...

Grants of $750 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers, community college faculty members, and community college students to support participation in the earth science disciplines. Awards will be made to educators and students in support of the following activities: -Participation in Earth science classes or wo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early career scientists at an academic or research institution for research on the health effects of air pollution. Applicants must contact the funding source to verify eligibility and submit a preliminary application before applying. Candidates may have training and experience in ...

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Guam private and public corporations, agencies, individuals, and other entities collaborating with eligible coastal and lake-based institutions for capacity-building education, outreach, and research in aquaculture. LOIs must be submitted prior to applying. The collaborative programs ini...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to support STEM doctoral candidates in carrying out research related to the criminal justice system. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program supports graduate-level research in science, technology, engineerin...

In-kind grant valued at over $30,000 to a USA university, college, or 2-year institution for chemistry technology in order to teach students about environmentally-friendly chemical processes used in contemporary business and manufacturing industries. The recipient will be awarded a Spe-ed SFE Prime Package, which includes ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA high school psychology teachers for programs that support professional development, networking opportunities, and educational outreach. Eligible uses of funding include statewide and regional networking opportunities, such as workshops and conferences, and programs that bring together high sch...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA K-12 Title 1 school to enhance the quality of STEM education. The prize money will be used for a science lab makeover, or for the purchase of STEM-related supplies, technology, and equipment. Teachers are invited to enter their school in the sweepstakes during the open period.

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and universities to promote wildlife conservation and protection. Program areas broadly include habitat protection, species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and conservation education. ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for programs, projects, and research that focus on the Earth Sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI at least four to six weeks before the deadline. The funding source's overall mission is to aid and contribute to scientific achievement resulting in a clearer understan...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies addressing sustainability in solid waste management practices. Applications related to certain topics are required to request approval at least two weeks prior to the deadline. Research topic areas include recycling, waste minimization, conversion t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help cover the costs of international travel for exchanges in the arts and the environmental sciences. A Letter of Intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible regions include the Southeast, East, and Central Europe, Central Asia, the Baltic states, Mongolia, an...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, research, and educational institutions for research projects addressing alternative approaches to further science while reducing or replacing the use of animals in research. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of scientific merit and feasibility, an...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International university students and young scholars to cover travel expenses to present dissertations at conferences related to East Asia studies. Papers should explore topics such as the history of technology and science in East Asia, comparative studies of East Asia and the Wes...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators who are working at established institutions for short-term support of preliminary research projects that focus on multiple sclerosis. Pre-applications are due prior to submitting a full application. Funding will be provided for research projects relat...

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Israel PhD candidates to carry out short-term scientific research in the other country. Funding is intended for thesis-supporting research that requires facilities or expertise not available for Israeli students in Israel or American students in the USA. Applications will be evaluated on the bas...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International start-up companies to participate in an intensive 12-week accelerator program. Participating companies will benefit from cash investments, access to staff interns, software deals and perks, mentor support, and follow-up capital support. Participants are required to be full-tim...

Grants of $75,000 to USA and territories higher education institutions for unrestricted research carried out by early-career faculty members in the chemical sciences. Funding is intended for a tenured faculty member with accomplishment in scholarly research with undergraduates, as well as a compelling commitment to teachin...

Grants to USA scholars for behavioral economics research that draws from economics, psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Projects must examine and seek to improve the social and living conditions within the nation. The...

Grants to USA PhDs for original, wide-ranging research in all areas of social science that relate to decision making. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding is intended for research into the processes and contexts of decision making, as well as the causes and effects, from an alternative or beha...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics in multiple states for innovative projects. Funding is intended to support capital projects, equipment purchases, and educational endowments, as well as initiatives to improve healthcare. Eligible states include Connecticut, Flor...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and other experts representing eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects to address security across a broad range of sectors. Funding focuses on current security challenges, including cyber security, environmental concerns, terrorism, defense agai...

Grants to USA junior ophthalmology faculty members and young researchers for career development. Eligible nominees must be MDs or MD/PhDs who have demonstrated scientific initiative and the potential to conduct independent research. Nominators are required to describe a detailed mentoring plan for the candidate as an impor...

Grant of up to $75,000 to a USA based researcher in ophthalmology or another relevant department for an international collaboration in vision research. The purpose of this collaboration is to broaden the knowledge and skill base of the researchers and to develop treatments for blinding disorders, positively affecting large...

Grants to USA MDs and MD/PhDs holding appointments as assistant- or associate- professors in ophthalmology departments for clinical research. This program is intended to provide a funding opportunity for clinicians who find it difficult to compete against basic scientists for national-level grant support.

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue their own innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of music and performing arts, computer science and technology, and entrepreneurship. Funding is intended to provide financial su...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, state and local governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for conceptual and early stage support of behavioral, biomedical, and clinical research projects. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are a...

Fellowships to USA scholars for a year-long opportunity to analyze and carry out high-level research in the social sciences at the Foundation's New York-based facility. The focus of the research should relate to the Foundation's mission of improving social and living conditions in the United States. The Foundation now dedi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico individuals aged 35 or under, to support and encourage creativity in the art or science of illumination. Consideration will be given to candidates producing works using light in art, architecture, education, health, environmental design, software design, fixture design, and theater. P...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Rhode Island for-profit companies in the biosciences and engineering fields to hire student interns. Funding is intended to provide Rhode Island college and university students with the opportunity to explore career paths, meet people in the industry, and obtain hands-on experience. Experientia...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators associated with nonprofits, government agencies, universities, hospitals, and laboratories to support novel and innovative cancer research in its early and conceptual stages. An LOI must be submitted prior to submission of a full application. Eligible studies are those...

Grants averaging $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic insitutions for projects that contribute to research on improving public health, facilitating food distribution, and preserving natural resources. Funding is specifically intended to be used to support lower-income countries in ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at tax-exempt institutions for long-term studies on inequality and youth outcomes, as well as strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth. Funding is intended for five-year research and mentoring plans that signific...