Awards starting at $25,000 to recognize the founders of USA nonprofit social impact organizations that serve low and middle-income women and children. The organization's mission must have a primary objective related to improving health, education, esteem, or related to social reform. These Awards are intended to recogni...

Award to a USA K-6 schools to recognize outstanding foreign language programs. Eligible programs take place during the school day and have been in place for at least five years. Programs will be evaluated on the basis of curriculum standards, staff, advocacy, achievement, and overall program quality. Melba D. Woodruff ...

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands human services agencies to enhance the employment outcomes for needy families receiving temporary assistance. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Agencies will participate in technical assistance...

Grants to USA K-12 public school teachers to support innovative educational projects that have the potential to prepare students for the future and make a lasting impact on the community. Teachers will enter this contest with their ideas and compete for grants during a public voting period in October 2018. Previously f...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects that strive to improve the welfare of children, ages 0 through 7 years. Programs may focus on three general areas: early childhood welfare, play and education, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level about important issues. The fundng source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social...

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 to Orleans Parish, Louisiana nonprofit organizations and public agencies to benefit local communities. Eligible program areas include education, human services, recreation, and beautification. This program will consider proposals that respond to the following criteria: -Align with citywide priorities: public...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of programs and projects that aim to promote the welfare of the public. The funding source responds to requests that are deemed most appropriate to promote education, the arts, social welfare, medical research, and religion as determined by the Board...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that mitigate the environmental impact of humans on the planet. The Company aims to cultivate relationships with those who are looking to make an impact to help inspire others to joyously embrace sustainable choices. Program areas include yout...

Awards of $10,000 and one award of an additional $25,000 to USA women to recognize outstanding commitment to volunteer service and meeting community needs and concerns. Nominees will also be judged on their passion, the project's impact on addressing problems, and whether the activity's approach is innovative and interesti...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the Funding Source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth. The pro...

Grants typically ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote economic and community wellbeing in the cities where the Funding Source is located. An eligibility survey must be completed between April and May 2018. Funding is intended for organizations in Arkansas, Arizona, Califor...

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA public school K-12 teachers to recognize innovative projects that advance literacy and encourage students to become lifelong readers. Teachers may be nominated or self-nominate. Nominations will be reviewed by a select group of authors, educators, and Penguin Random House executives, based on...

Grants to New Mexico and Louisiana nonprofit organizations for environmental, educational, and human services programs. The Foundation’s efforts are directed primarily to support exemplary organizations and programs which can generate positive change beyond traditional boundaries, to promote innovation addressing critica...

Awards to USA individual educators for enhancing traditional education by incorporating insects and entomology as educational tools. There will be two awards, one in each of the following categories: primary teachers (grades K-6) and secondary teachers (grades 7-12).

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to strengthen families, including families at risk for child maltreatment. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program...

An opportunity is available for USA preK-12 children with disabilities to display their artwork in an online exhibition. Selected artwork featured in the online series will be displayed at a live exhibition located in Washington, DC. Applications are invited for visual art pieces within the program specifications. This...

One award of $5,000 and an award of $20,000 to USA school and community-based family educators in recognition of outstanding efforts to engage families in the educational process. Funding is intended to support the implementation of the recipients' innovative ideas and to expand their programming. Both winners will rece...

Grants ranging from $300 to $4,000 to USA K‐12 schools for activities that will lead to lasting healthy changes in the school. Funding is intended for students to engage in fun programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Eligible uses of funds include nutrition education materials, kickoff and promotional...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofits to develop new services for supporting caregivers who have taken on the role of surrogate parents to young relatives. Funding is intended to be used over a two-year period to develop the various activities. The goals of the programs are: - Supportive services to relative caregivers...

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist for research and demonstration projects that foster understanding of the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Applications are invited for projects demonstrati...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. The funding source concentrates its community support the priority areas of conservation and the environment, early childhood education (birth to five years), empowe...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to teach English in low-income communities throughout Israel. The goal of this program is to close Israel’s educational gap and positively impact underperforming youth. Fellows will serve to advance the English communicative skills of Israeli students...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable, scientific, educational, literary, or religious purposes. Funding is also intended for the prevention of child abuse and cruelty to animals. Priority will be given to organizations where at least one member of the Foundation either resides or visits frequently, in order...

Grants to USA nonprofits, schools, and government entities in multiple states that address high-priority community needs and facilitate local capacity building in communities where the funding source has an operational presence. Focus areas include economic and community development, health and wellness, education and trai...

Award to a USA teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to enhance the quality of education in rural communities. The winning teacher will receive a cash honorarium. In addition, their school district will receive a cash grant to purchase school supplies and instructional materials.

Grants of $2,500 and art supplies valued at $1,000 to USA and Canada PreK-8 schools whose principal is a funding source member for art-infused professional development programs that utilize creative capacity-building. Funding is intended to create a school-wide commitment to art-infused education for the long-term and to h...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs focusing on conservation of the world's oceans. LOIs are due January 8, 2018. Funding is also available to Delaware, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. nonprofits in eligible areas for performing arts programs and to Chicago, Illinois organizatio...

Awards to USA and territories banks and individual bank employees to recognize contributions to community development, community wellbeing, and economic growth. Entries will be considered in the award categories of financial education, affordable housing, economic inclusion, volunteerism, community and economic development...

In-kind support of bowling curriculum materials and equipment to USA schools, bowling centers, and associations to benefit K-8 students. The program is designed to introduce school-age children to the sport of bowling and to promote a lifelong enjoyment of the sport. Funding is intended to foster youth and community health...

Grants to USA nonprofits and K-12 schools to equip music programs with stringed instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding is intended to give children nationwide the opportunity to play high-quality stringed instruments so as to provide them with ...

Grants to South Louisiana nonprofit organizations for projects that address community challenges. The Foundation supports new, creative, or beneficial projects in the areas of human services, healthcare, education, and religion. Priority will be given to applications that build on human initiative and service to mankind.

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofits, schools, and churches for arts education, services, and programming. Eligible proposals are those that provide services for artists; artistic programs that engage the community; leadership training that will increase an arts organization's strength and capacity for the long term; a...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Texas, and Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, health, and human services. Applications are invited from qualifying organizations working to meet the needs of their communities and neighbo...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Letters of Inquiry are due by February 1. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, environmental initiatives that are working t...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals to ensure that PreK-12 students receive quality STEM and computer education. The purpose of this program is to prepare students with the essential competencies, skills, and dispositions required to succeed in a computer-dependent world. T...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding may be awarded to programs in the areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given to programs serving women and children. All programs should take place in an area where ...

Grants to USA fire departments in eligible states to improve firefighting capacity in communities where the funding source has a business presence. In addition to cash grants, the funding source also provides free educational materials to engage children, parents, and teachers in fire safety. This program seeks to support ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for exploratory and broad-interest projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: wildlife, the human journey, or the changing pl...

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 are available to New Orleans, Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, human services, arts, governmental oversight activities, and community development activities. Both capital projects and programmatic requests are accepted. Capital projects require a history of operating stab...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society, and to come together on common issues. LOIs are due by July 15, 2018. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level, as identified by experts in...

Grants to Louisiana, Iowa, and Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs in the areas of education, community development, arts and humanities, healthcare, human services, and environment. Consideration will be given to new, creative, and beneficial programs. Funding may also be requested for ope...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for youth-oriented projects that promote environmental stewardship. Funding is intended to support solution-oriented, youth-led projects that result in real environmental outcomes. The goals of these grants are to: - Empower youth by providing...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...

Grants of $500 and in-kind grants of books valued at $520 to USA and territories PreK-12 teachers to help build their classroom libraries. Funding is intended to increase the accessibility of quality books to as many children as possible by bringing books into classroom libraries.

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofits, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children's and youth education programs, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the environment, job training, and literacy. For t...

Grants and in-kind support to Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to benefit communities where the funding source has operations. Program areas include environment, STEM education, community development, and emergency disaster response. Types ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with a college, university, school district, nonprofit research facility, or nonprofit cultural institution for small research projects to improve education. Applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in an academic discipline or p...