United States Grants for Individuals

Awards to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals to recognize technologies that make significant positive environmental impacts. Nominees will be judged on science and innovation, human health and environmental benefits, and applicability and...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to participate in sustainability and clean energy projects. The purpose of the program is to help fellows make a positive impact on climate and smart energy solutions. Fellowships will take place over the ...

Fellowships to USA and Canada Jewish high school students to attend an educational program in Israel during the summer. In addition to the summer experience, selected fellows will participate in a year of transformative projects, studying, and seminars. Participants me...

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 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for assistance in establishing careers as investigators in the field of neurofibromatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Grant recipients will receive two...

Grants of up to $6,500 and fellowships to USA researchers with doctorate degrees for expenses related to non-commercial research in any area of knowledge. Grant funds are intended to support laboratory research expenses, fieldwork costs, travel to archives and librarie...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International quantitative scientists at universities, hospitals, and research institutions to research biological systems. Fellows should hold one or more of the following degrees or the equivalent: MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM, and DO. Th...

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with nonprofit organizations, including government research institutions, IHEs, and hospitals, for projects in mathematical sciences. The purpose of the program is to fund research projects that explore and develop th...

Grants to USA and territories middle and high school teachers to support student scientific research. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment necessary for independent student research projects on STEM topics. Priority will be given to schools serving low-inc...

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative physics research projects. Funding is intended to support partnerships between Israeli and American scientists covering a wide range of physics ...

Opportunity for USA K-12 and postsecondary educators, faculty, administrators, librarians, and museum staff to participate in short-term seminars abroad. The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for educators in the humanities and social sciences fields t...

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico young engineers and scientists with faculty status at qualifying institutions to recognize their past accomplishments and career potential. Nominations are invited on behalf of promising researchers in the following three categories: Life ...

Award valued at $3,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist to recognize significant contributions to the field of psychology instruction. Nominations should demonstrate the individual's exemplary performance in professional development and classroom teachin...

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is inten...

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 ...

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to sup...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit Japanese-American communities. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of areas, including the humanities, social sciences, traditional arts, and policy and planning. Proposals th...

Grants to USA junior faculty in association with research institutions for research projects related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tumors. The purpose of the program is to address gaps in knowledge related to oncology solid tumors. Funding is intended ...

Grants to USA researchers associated with IHEs, hospitals, and laboratories to conduct research on eligible neurological disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projects for co...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualifying institutions to conduct studies related to neuromuscular diseases. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Requests will be a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at medical, academic, or research institutions for pediatric cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for investigations into the prevention, cause,...

Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or psychologist associated with a university, organization, or institution for psychology research projects. Eligible research topics include personality assessment, personality disorders, and personal...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International educators to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of education. The purpose of the award is to highlight the recipients' innovative educational techniques. Awards are distributed twice annually with focus areas inclu...

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, 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...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, and veterinary students for research projects that address the health needs of cats. All areas of study related to feline health are welcome. Funding is intended for studies...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and Internationa nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, local, state, and tribal governments, and IHEs for the development of innovative solutions for the fishing industry. Applicants must submit a letter of intent a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of funds in...

Competition for USA students to create an item showing appreciation to military veterans. The competition is for youth ages 4-12; the challenge is to design a three-dimensional model of a wearable pin for veterans of any US military service branch. Pins will be handed ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories school food authorities and food industries in collaboration with eligible partners to improve food offerings for K-12 students. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. El...

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, technology,...

Award of $10,000 plus travel expenses to a USA, Canada, or International professor of computing education at an undergraduate IHE for excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to educators who have been teaching for ten years or less. Applications will be evalua...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA swim instructors, programs, and facilities to provide adult swimming lessons. Funding is intended to support the provision of free or low-cost opportunities for underserved and underrepresented populations to acquire basic swimming skills....

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. Nominators must be individuals associated with hospitals, medical schools, universities, or research institutes, and have a background in neuroscien...

Grant of up to $75,000 to a USA researcher associated with an IHE for international collaboration in ophthalmology research. Applicants must be nominated by department chairs prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of the grant program is to broaden the knowledge a...

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support the publication of humanities-related literature. Funding is intended to subsidize books on pre-1700s European civilization, in the areas of Italian or French literature, cultural studies, the...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA agencies and individuals for projects and activities related to the study of civility. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of research and discourse, educational practices, and educational opportunities. The purpose of this progr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to support dissertations on US ethnic, emigration, or immigration history topics. Funding is intended to assist these students as they write and research their dissertations. Any Ph.D. candidate who will have c...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and MDs affiliated with qualifying institutions for research on a broad range of medical topics. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for innovative studies that wi...

Grants to USA academic researchers for scientific research regarding specific mental health issues in children. Funding is intended for research projects that will provide children and adolescents with a shorter wait time to begin receiving mental health services, as w...

Prizes to USA high school and undergraduate students to promote awareness of sleep and the circadian rhythm. Individuals and groups of individuals are invited to submit information graphics showing the issues of sleep problems faced by caregivers of people with long-te...

Opportunity for USA teams, individuals, and entities to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to educate the public about kidney diseases. Eligible projects can focus on creating digital tools, developing K-12 curricula, or designing an awareness...

Opportunity for USA military service members, veterans, and civilians to participate in a professional development program to further their work in enhancing the quality of life of veterans and military families. Selected participants will attend sessions on military t...

Grants of $6,000 to USA and Israel Ph.D. candidates to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institut...

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...

Award of $1,000 and in-kind support to a USA elementary school teacher to recognize an outstanding interdisciplinary science lesson plan. In addition to the award, the successful applicant will receive a stipend to attend a national science education conference and the...

Awards of up to $1,000 to USA K-12 teachers in their first five years of teaching with funds to attend a science education conference. Awardees will also receive mentorship and opportunities for involvement within the science education community. This award honors thos...

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finalists w...