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Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, and associations for projects to benefit and serve individuals affected by spinal cord diseases and injuries, including veterans. Funding is intended for projects that have the potential t...
Grant to a USA public or private institution of higher education to provide research training to eligible individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for programs related to disa...
Grant to a USA institution of higher education for research training programs to improve health and function outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...
Grant to a USA private or public institution of higher education to provide research experience and training to rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to increase the diversity of online resources. Funding is intended for projects that address the histories and interests of BIPOC and other marginalized communities. The goal of the program is to promote and p...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA investigators associated with IHEs for new projects to improve the availability of digital resources to humanities scholars. The purpose of funding is to promote racial and social justice in the field of academia. Priority is given to pro...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations partnering with workforce development boards, employer partners, and state and local education agencies for workforce readiness programs geared to youth living in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide professional development to personnel working with children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities for costs related to participating in sports activities. Funding is intended to support training, coaching, competition costs, travel, and equipment purchases and maintenance. Eligible applicants in...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to develop technologies and systems that help promote self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed p...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for research projects on the integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...
Grants of $10,000 and grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to small USA libraries in rural areas for community engagement projects and resources. In-kind support includes professional development, project and technical support, and online resources for library staff. ...
Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects to advance knowledge in the field of autism. The purpose of the program is to increase the research rate, enhance its scope, improve the circulation of results, and increase the ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide free surgical services to individuals with qualifying needs. Funding is intended to support programs that provide medical and dental services to correct physical or cosmetic deformities at no cost to the patients themsel...
Grants to USA minority-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and nonprofit organizations to expand and enhance the special education workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take s...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit and disc-related sports organizations to promote youth participation in disc sports. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to creating new teams, initiating new playing opportuni...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to increase housing options for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop housing units to be sold at prices that are...
Scholarships of $500 to USA students who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for financial assistance to attend college. Applications are invited from recent high school graduates, current undergraduate students, and students enrolled at an Autism School....
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, laboratories, government agencies, and for-profit entities for research related to autoimmune disease. Funding is intended for projects designed to offer proo...
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...
Opportunity for USA community-based organizations, managed care organizations, and school-to-work transition sites to promote health among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will take part in a training and certification program ...
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers from historically underrepresented groups to support autism and neuroscience research. The fellowship is divided into two streams: faculty research and postdoctoral with the intention that the fellows will trans...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs related to music and STEAM and for projects that address hearing impairment. The purpose of the program is to support innovative music education, performance, and production activities; STEM and STEAM prog...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to increase and support the employment of individuals with Down syndrome. Eligible uses of funds include increasing hours and hiring job coaches. Projects must be submitted with a specific...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to decarbonize low-to-moderate-income housing in New York. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting their applications. Participants will be guided in busine...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International robotics teams associated with schools or nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to participate in youth STEM contests. Funding may be used for team registration, field setup kits, and robot parts or kits. Gran...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve healthcare delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The goal of funding is to ensure that developmentally di...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International junior faculty researchers for research projects related to retinal health. Funding may be used for the following expenses: staff salaries, research supplies, and partial support of the candidate's salary. The purpose of the pro...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...
Fellowship to a USA doctoral candidate for research projects related to disability or retirement. Proposals are encouraged from applicants in all academic disciplines, especially those from underserved or underrepresented backgrounds. The purpose of the program is to i...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, healthcare and assisted living facilities, and rehab centers for community programs and projects that benefit individuals with Parkinson's disease. Focus areas include mental health, exercise, and sup...
Grants to USA and territories organizations for programs to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for activities that increase the availability of specialized services by strengthening the workforce in that area. Elig...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide entertainment opportunities for individuals with physical challenges. Funding may be used for events and experiences including, but not limited to athletic programs, recreational activities, day trips, and fun events. Th...
Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate and post-graduate students for research projects with a focus on autism. Funding is intended for independent research studies that will produce objective and practical results ...
Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government and Tribal agencies for research regarding disabilities, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...
Grants to USA and Canada academic researchers affiliated with North American degree-granting institutions for the development of creative methodologies and new approaches in regulatory science. Proposals initiated by researchers from underrepresented populations are st...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that perpetuate the art of poetry in American culture and expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full applicati...
Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address local community needs. Program areas include education, human welfare, arts and culture, and civic enhancement. The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for local reside...
Grants to Rhode Island organizations that aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to integrate people with disabilities in community-based programs and services throughout Rhode Island. Eligible projects will be inclusi...
Scholarship of $2,000 to a USA undergraduate or graduate student to recognize outstanding contributions to community outreach and social justice. This year's focus is around challenges regularly faced by people with disabilities, and strategies for addressing these cha...
Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for occupational rehabilitation activities for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support services that prepare ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research studies focused on epilepsy. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support transformative projects by established and early-...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects related to epilepsy prevention, therapy, and treatments. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The goal of the program is to encourage young researchers to develop independent stud...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions, and schools to promote equal access to experiential learning in K-12 schools in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funding is available for organizations a...
Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support resident...
Scholarships to USA family members of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Scholarships are available for tutoring, private school, and higher education. Eligible applicants are dependants and spouses of military service members and first r...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and early-career researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofits, government agencies, or institutions for innovative projects in psychology. Funding is intended to support education, intervention, and resear...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists to recognize outstanding research projects related to health and pollution. All applicants must contact the funding source and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Research projects often a...