Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies for locally-driven marine debris assessment, removal, and prevention projects. Applicants must first submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Required registrations for the final application process may tak...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians for projects that sustain culture, knowledge, and heritage. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for exhibitions, professional development, educational pr...

Grants starting from $5,000 to USA and territories museums and nonprofit organizations applying on behalf of a museum for projects to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that support lifelong lea...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories libraries, agencies, schools, and nonprofits for improvements to rural and small libraries. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for enhancements of school libraries at all educational levels, improving digital access an...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies for projects to strengthen museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research, non-research, and rapid prototyping grants to support projects that addre...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories small museums to implement projects that further the organization's priorities and strategic plan. The grant program has the following goals and objectives: to inspire lifelong learning and literacy, to strengthen the capacity of museums, and to address access ba...

Contract for services to USA public, private, and nonprofit entities, and tribal, faith-based, and community-based organizations to manage a national bank of information related to rural healthcare. Applicants are advised that completing required registrations may take up to one month. The goal of this program is to develo...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies for professional development of museum staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the ability of a museum to serve the public through professional developme...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications must be submitted prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that are working on the forefront of ad...

Grants of $10,000 to teams of USA community nonprofit organizations and Native American youth for health and wellness programs that will benefit the local Native American community. Community nonprofits will mentor one Native American youth through the process of completing the project.

Grants to USA and territories rural public and private nonprofits representing a consortium of nonprofit or for-profit health care providers to plan and develop healthcare networks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the Network Planning program is to assis...

Award to a USA, Canada, or Mexico professional librarian to recognize outstanding accomplishments and achievements within the field. Nominations are invited on behalf of librarians whose actions represent the highest service goals within the profession. These include the following: -Free access to information for all ...

Opportunity for USA public school teachers of grades 6-12 to engage students in STEM-related projects that will address community issues and empower students to give back to their communities. Contest finalists and winners will be chosen at the state and national levels, and winners will receive technology prize packages.

Grants to New London County, Connecticut and Westerly area, Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of local residents. Priority is given to proposals that focus on at-risk, underserved, or low- to moderate-income communities. Focus areas include: - Affordable housing, - Bas...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to 45,000 to New England nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for breast cancer outreach and support services. Funding priorities include breast cancer education, patient navigation, and reducing barriers to care. All applicants are required to develop project object...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, artists, art production platforms, cultural institutions, festivals, and biennials for contemporary art projects. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the production, exhibition, public diss...

Contract for services to a USA nonprofit, faith-based, or community organization, agency, IHE, research institution, or hospital to build the capacity of rural health offices. Funding is intended to strengthen leadership, promote collaboration, offer education on emerging health issues and policy, and support the core func...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where the Funding Source has a business presence for crime prevention programs. Applicants must contact local program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that are focused on preventing crime and promoting community safety activit...

Grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both program and operating grant requests. T...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, volunteer fire companies, and chambers of commerce for programs that focus on promoting safety, community development, and education in local communities.

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 nonprofit organizations for programs that enable families and their pets to stay together. Priority is given to programs that offer direct solutions to avoid separation or surrender of companion pets from their homes. Some of the programs typically funded include: - Basic veterinary care for financially-c...

Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, and legal entities to propose ideas that will improve accessibility, affordability, and mobility in the Michigan Central Station Impact Area. Funding is intended for innovative ideas that benefit workers, residents, or visitors to the area. Opportunity areas including improving acce...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to empower young women by providing healthy reproductive education. Emphasis is placed on programs serving women who lack access to unbiased information regarding reproductive health and their options in life. The Anna Lalor Burdick (ALB) Program supp...

Grants of $2,500 to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and government agencies in the contiguous states to improve local farming communities. Active farmers will apply for the contest and winning farmers will be asked to choose an eligible charitable organization in their home county to receive the Monsanto Fund donati...

Grants ranging between $2,000 and $12,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and schools for public humanities projects, documentary films, and civic education initiatives. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that connect the public with the humanities...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free of cost sterile syringes, and community wrap-around services to r...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities that address the vital needs of community residents. Funding is intended to support human services, education, and faith-based services for disadvantaged populations. Preference will be given to organizations serving Aquidneck Island and the East Bay area. C...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, schools, and researchers for a broad range of humanities projects. Requests will be considered for public humanities projects, individual humanities research, civic education projects for K-12 students, and the research phase of documentary films. Projects sho...

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofits, agencies, and religious organizations for educational programs in New England. Funding may also be requested for health, human services, and education programs in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The Balfour Foundation supports: ...

Grants averaging $350 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches for community arts programs and services. Funding is intended to support youth arts education, arts services, community arts programs, and leadership training in order to enhance the capacity and strength of arts organizations over ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA high school theater or drama teacher, and an award of $1,000 to the recipient's school, for exceptional contributions to the field of theater education and a commitment to equity and diversity. Eligible candidates are current public high school teachers with at least five to eight years of service ...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal entities for locally-driven neighborhood improvement strategies in struggling communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Program areas include housing, improving neighborhood conditions, and human services. ...

Opportunity for USA individuals, organizations, nonprofits, partnerships, and legal entities to propose ideas that will improve transportation and mobility for residents in East Austin, Texas. Funding is intended for innovative ideas that benefit residents and encourage a healthier lifestyle. The goal of the challenge is t...

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...

Grants ranging from $100 to $600 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for a wide variety of public food garden projects. Projects may include school gardens, community gardens, food bank gardens, senior gardens, and homeless shelter gardens.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be requested for general operating support, projects and programs, and capital su...

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities within the funding source’s service area. Program areas include youth, education, basic human needs, and community programming. The Foundation invites p...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to promote enriched and productive communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that enhance community quality of life or assist entities and individuals impacted by natural or personal disasters.

Grants to Providence County, Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Requests may be made to fund specific programs or projects, to support capital campaigns, or to provide general operating support to nonprofits that serve communities in Providence County.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Grants starting at $2,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, individuals, funding source affiliates, and universities to address issues facing girls and women. Funding may also be used for educational programming that informs the public about these issues. The proposed activity must have direct community or public impact.

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs enhancing communities and the environment. An LOI is required before submitting a full proposal. Priority will be given to programs in Vermont and the Northeast, Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia but the foundation makes some gra...

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 of up to $50,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for projects that promote partnerships and foster dialogue between the USA and Japan. Funding is intended for projects that explore policy-oriented issues. Emphasis is placed on projects that yield tangible outcomes, as well as effective disse...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada libraries for services, projects, and programs that benefit people with autism of all ages or their families. Funding is intended for the purchase program materials, to hire a trainer to present a workshop, or to pay for staff coverage. Applicants may propose to initiate a new, crea...

Grants to USA organizations for efforts to create positive change in the world. Activities should align with one or more of the following categories: arts, education, environment, community, healthcare, and peace. The Foundation strives to make a critical difference in the world by recognizing and having respect for all l...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont grassroots, social change organizations to promote social justice throughout the New England region. New applicants and those requesting emergency funding must contact program staff prior to app...

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or international public library to recognize an outstanding program, service, or activity that serves the public in an innovative, cutting-edge way. The winning program will have had a measurable impact on the library's patrons and can be replicated in other libraries.

Awards of $10,000 to USA young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize exceptional volunteerism, scholarship, extracurricular involvement, and leadership in the face of challenging military family life. One award will be presented to a nominee who has designed a creative and bold solution to address a local, regio...