United States Grants for Individuals

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA PreK-12th grade educators and up to $10,000 to educator teams for projects that further professional growth and development. Funding is intended to allow teachers to pursue experiences that address practical issues. Proposals that sho...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA educators and up to $10,000 to teams of educators to improve professional skills. This program is open to full-time K-12 teachers. Eligible proposals should include creative, thoughtful projects or activities that demonstrate potentia...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International independent researchers and researchers affiliated with IHEs, agencies, or nonprofit organizations for transdisciplinary research and collaboration to address environmental issues in the Gulf of Mexico. Resea...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA researchers associated with health systems or IHEs for research regarding certification standards for medical professionals. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve ...

Fellowships of up to $75,000 to USA early-career scientists to conduct research projects on fertilizer efficiency. Funding is intended for innovative, high-impact research projects that will improve crop yield, enhance the nutritional quality of crops, and boost enviro...

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...

Opportunity for USA and territories middle-school STEAM teachers to participate in a professional training program in Washington, DC. The training program helps teachers gain new skills, incorporate informal education into their curriculum, and collaborate with other S...

Cooperative agreement to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and Tribal organizations, government and Tribal agencies, housing authorities, individuals, and school districts for research related to strokes and neurological disorders. Applicants are ad...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, research institutions, and individuals for projects related to organic agriculture. Applicants must contact program staff to assess the organization's readiness to apply. Funding is intended for rese...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated researchers to devise environmentally-friendly food packaging alternatives. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International teams of graduate students to develop finance and investment strategies that address social and environmental issues. This opportunity is meant to connect emerging leaders in the finance industry with professionals, while ...

Opportunity for USA and territories second-year doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds to participate in a health leadership development program. Participants will receive a stipend and will participate in activities to supplement their doctoral training. ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying students for projects and activities to combat plastic pollution. Applicants must participate in required online activities hosted by the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students in grades six through twelve to participate in a documentary competition. Winners receive cash prizes of up to $5,000. Students create a short documentary video, five to six minutes in length, about issues that im...

Opportunity for USA doctoral students to participate in a research program related to the field of criminal justice. This professional development program enables full-time research assistants to gain valuable applied and practical experience and receive funding for th...

Fellowships of $4,000 to USA medical and dental students for research projects. The purpose of the program is to provide students with a research opportunity during their studies. Eligible projects are focused on topics related to medicine and dentistry and should addr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students at IHEs for attendance at a conference related to computer technology. Funding is intended to assist full-time graduate and undergraduate students studying computer science, with a study area that over...

Fellowships of $26,000 to USA PhD candidates, researchers, and post-doctoral scholars to conduct humanities research projects at an institution in New York City. Applicants from underserved and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. Research projects may...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and territories high school chemistry teachers to pursue career development opportunities. The goal of the program is to encourage educators to improve their teaching skills and student achievement levels. Eligible uses of funding include:

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals for collaborative research on economics and decision sciences. Funding is intended to support studies related to the institutions and processes of the American econo...

Grants of $60,000 to USA and Canada minority postdoctoral fellows involved in biomedical and medical research for professional development and career enhancement activities. The purpose of the program is to support the postdoctoral experience and training of disadvanta...

Opportunity for USA high school juniors and accompanying educators to participate in a leadership development program. Participants will receive mentorship, college guidance support, and funding to implement community benefit projects. Eligible applicants attend public...

Grants to USA graduate students at the doctoral level and early career academics for research addressing whether economic equality impacts economic growth and stability. Funding is intended for a broad range of research approaches spanning a variety of academic discipl...

Grants to USA IHEs for research projects on the US economy. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for conferences; research at undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels;...

Fellowships to USA graduate students for opportunities to study abroad. Students will study cultures and languages in eligible foreign countries. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge that will assist them with future governm...

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students in eligible Ph.D. programs for workforce development and training related to marine ecosystems and marine resources. Eligible uses of funding may include fees, tuition, travel, stipend, equipment, and supplies. The g...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International female researchers for research projects related to cancers that affect women. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Priority will be given to female researchers from underrepresented popula...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions, government agencies, and investigators affiliated with an IHE, medical school, or research facility for autism research using rats. Funding is intended to bring together a consortium of inv...

Grants to USA IHEs, private corporations and organizations, federal agencies, research institutions and organizations, and individuals for research projects related to improving farm management. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding so...

Opportunity for USA collegiate educators to participate in a contest related to clean energy. Participants are challenged to devise educational activities related to alternative energy sources. Competitors will receive mentorship and resources to assist them in improvi...

Grants to USA teams of students at institutions of higher education to develop agriculture solutions that use technologies from the aviation industry. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve the e...

Award of $10,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to recognize significant contributions to health and the quality of healthcare for a broad population of Americans. Eligible nominees must be able to demonstrate that their work has influenced public policy, impro...

Fellowships to USA postgraduate students in eligible fields for programs related to the management of coastal resources. Fellows will participate in a two-year educational training program while receiving wages, health benefits, and relocation and travel support. Fello...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty at educational institutions for research projects in the radiologic sciences. Funding is intended for scientific projects in the pilot or preliminary stages. Applicants must be members of the funding sou...

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual or team affiliated with an eligible institution to recognize significant contributions to advancing medical education. The evaluation criteria for the award include a strong record of scholarship, teaching and mentorship experience,...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members at IHEs to support academic research in computer science and related fields. The purpose of the program is to support early-career researchers for one year of work on a research project in fields...

Opportunity for USA medical students from eligible backgrounds to participate in clinical rotations or clinical research rotations. Funding is intended for MD and DO students who are interested in pursuing careers in the field of oncology. Eligible applicants are from ...

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for studies in the biology of the aging process. The purpose of the program is to enable new researchers to become established in the field. Projects should be specifically directed towa...

Grants to USA mathematics department faculty members at institutions of higher education for networking, research, and collaboration in the field of mathematics. Funding is intended to support travel expenses, costs related to hosting scholars, general research expense...

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD and PhD for research related to Marfan Syndrome or any of the genetic aorta or vascular conditions. The purpose of the program is to pair an emerging researcher with a mentor who can guide them toward pursuing an indepen...

Grants to USA and Israel scientific researchers associated with nonprofit IHEs, hospitals, and government research centers to study cognitive and behavioral sciences. Proposals may address social psychology, learning and augmented intelligence, developmental sciences, ...

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...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research projects. Funding is intended to support fundamental scientific research into the causes, cures, and treatments for cancer and other human diseases. In addition to a f...

Grants up to $5,000 to USA small to medium-sized farm owners and operators and agricultural nonprofits to implement sustainable farming activities. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen local communities and encourage farms to operate more sustainably. Appli...

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 student teams to participate in a STEM competition. The competition is intended to encourage students to focus on team-based learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The competition encourages students ...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers at for-profit and nonprofit institutions for research projects on psoriasis. Proposed projects should advance the understanding or treatment of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or related comorbiditie...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with host institutions for research related to psoriasis. Funding is intended to help scientific discoveries transition more quickly into treatments that clearly benefit patients living with psoriasis an...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and postdoctoral investigators for research projects addressing psoriasis. Funding is intended to enable applicants to eventually compete for larger grants and to position themselves to establi...

Grants of up $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for the protection and preservation of wildlife and habitats. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including education, research, and habitat management. Special consideration w...

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...