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Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International artists who demonstrate excellence and potential. Participating artists are given exposure, career-enhancing validation, and cash for demonstrating a serious commitment to their work. Awardees benefit by hav...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art production platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The fun...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, research and educational institutions, indigenous groups, faith-based organizations, and local governments for innovative projects that foster intercultural understanding and dialogue...
Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Dire financial emergencies...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions to provide services to elderly Holocaust survivors, and for Holocaust education, research, documentation, and films. Funding is intended to provide care for Jewish Holocaust victims and to ensure t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for performances and projects related to the works of Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, applicants may request funding to supp...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for ocean conservation programs. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits in eligible states for performing arts programs and to Illinois organizations to promote social causes in eligible regions. Priorities and g...
Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support arts-based projects to promote peace and equality in Afghanistan. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to five weeks to complete. The goal of the proje...
Grants of $550 to USA, Canada, and International photographers and visual artists for financial assistance to support the development of new ideas and the creation of new work. Eligible mediums and genres include painting, drawing, mixed media, new media, printmaking, ...
Grants and product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants working to improve acces...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for original and innovative projects that advance scholarship in the arts. Funding is intended for the focus areas of exhibitions, academics, conservation, and convening. Although the Foundation funds pro...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to recognize outstanding contributions to research in law, the humanities, theology, and social sciences. Nominees may work in a particular discipline or work in a cross-disciplinary manner. The prize winner must have ha...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International literary publishers and theater organizations for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Applicants must be registered in the online portal in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to pre...
Grants typically of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. Special priority will be given to ...
Grants and in-kind support services to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to support unique small budget film projects that contribute to society. Funding is intended to support a film that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant. Eligible p...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to attend a multidisciplinary conference centered around the sharing of innovative ideas. Fellows represent a broad range of fields, and may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurs, scientists, human righ...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate relevance to contemporary ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support film projects. Funding is intended for filmmakers who are Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), and women. Eligible projects are both nonfiction and fiction projects that are current...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for film preservation and restoration projects. Projects must have received support from one of the funding source's programs prior to applying. Priority is given to projects with urgent needs and to projects with ed...
Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for professional graphic design and other marketing services. Funding is intended to help a charity or organization anywhere in the world transform a concept into an effective outcome through c...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). A Letter of Inquiry is required before submitting a full application. Particular inter...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, and colleges and universities, museums, civic institutions, and trade publishers for financial assistance to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subject...
Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for events that promote the conservation of artistic and historic works. Funding is intended to promote the public awareness of these projects and programs, but consideration may be given to preservat...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 English language arts teachers to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timelin...
Fellowships of $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to carry out postdoctoral research at IHEs and nonprofit hospitals and research institutions. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, and individuals for workshops and music programs that provide coaching and support to eligible amateur musicians. Funding may only be used towards instrument rentals, scholarships, and cham...
Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, filmmakers, and production companies for the creation of Holocaust-related films. Films should have an educational value and broad distribution potential. Funding may b...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual, IHE, nonprofit organization, or corporate entity for efforts to make history engaging and relevant to audiences outside of academia. Applicants will be nominated based on long-term contributions and achievements in t...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthropologi...
Residency to a USA, Canada, and International artist or musician to encourage professional development in eligible locations. Applicants are invited to apply for 4-7 week residencies offered to visual artists or musicians from a broad variety of disciplines. The goal o...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that encourage international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funds will also support scholar...
Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal organizations, and faith-based and community-based organizations for research related to the effects of music on health. Required registrations may take up to 6 weeks or ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists, writers, and composers to participate in a residency program. The purpose of the program is to provide artists with a tranquil environment in which to pursue their goals. Artists will be given accommodation at the...
Fundraising opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to host a jazz concert held in honor of their organization or cause. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. In addition to funds raised through concert ticket sale...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, public schools, public libraries, and colleges and universities for science education and community programs. Community grants are only for California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International professional artists for assistance due to catastrophic incidents and other unforeseen events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations...
Internships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to travel to Israel and gain experience (usually volunteering) in a field of the applicant's choice. Interns will spend 25 to 40 hours per week in their placement, with the rest of the time free for personal exp...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for collection-based programs that improve the presentation and understanding of art from the United States. Consideration will be given to projects related to the following collection types: paintings, s...
Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas, including arts, community development, and technology. Funding is intended to create positive change in the co...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects that promote social justice and equality. The purpose of this program is to address inequality through video, film, and other media, with a particular focus on documentary practices. Gr...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible artists to support professional and personal needs. Funding is intended for a range of artists, including sculptors, painters, and those who work on paper. Eligible expenses include funds to cover basic living expenses,...
Grants of up to $300 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school, educational programs that present music to students. Although the Funding Source appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music.
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, festivals, museums, and biennials for exhibits featuring artists from Israel. Due to the restrictions imposed because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, priority will be given to pr...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations for travel expenses aimed at promoting Canadian artistic works and artists internationally. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Funding ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International playwrights to develop and produce new plays about technology, science, and math. Funding is also available to commission not-yet-written works. Previously commissioned works addressed nuclear fission, agrobiology, and sign lang...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities for programs that support artists who are in the early stages of their careers. Funding is intended for initiatives that provide mentorships, exposure, and apprenticeships to early career artists. Eligible d...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent artists for film projects. Funding is intended for innovative storytellers who explore the links between science and culture in a wide range of nonfiction projects. Funding is specifically intended for feature-length...
Loans to USA, Canada, and International eligible writers for emergency expenses. Funding is intended for writers of any citizenship based in America and for American writers living in foreign countries. Funding is also intended for a range of professional authors, incl...
Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International eligible individuals in the music industry to address emergency needs, including those related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grant funds may be used to respond to urgent needs s...