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Awards to Virginia K-12 School Teachers for Excellence in Conservation Education

Deadline 09/05/25

Awards of $250 to Virginia elementary and secondary school teachers to recognize excellence in conservation education. The awards are intended to acknowledge projects that demonstrate originality, scope, and concern in incorporating the conservation and protection of n...

GrantWatch ID#: 168371
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Award to a Pennsylvania or New York Individual to Recognize Outstanding Service to the Local C...

Deadline 09/11/25

Award of $1,400 to a Pennsylvania or New York individual in eligible locations for outstanding dedication, service, and contribution to the local community. The monetary award will be given as a grant to a nonprofit of the recipient's choice. Award applicants must be l...

GrantWatch ID#: 186506
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline 09/15/25

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher 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 timeline...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Honor Efforts to Explain Mathematics t...

Deadline 09/15/25

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals who explain mathematical information and ideas to non-mathematical audiences on a continual basis. Previous awards have been given to individuals who have explained the concepts of mathematics through books...

GrantWatch ID#: 160649
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Award to a Kansas Individual, Organization, or Group to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to...

Deadline 10/01/25

Award of $500 to a Kansas individual, group of individuals, community organization, or civic group in eligible locations to recognize an achievement or contribution to the local community. The award is intended to honor an exceptional act of generosity performed during...

GrantWatch ID#: 185946
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Awards to Canadian Artists for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts

Deadline 10/05/25

Awards of $25,000 to Canadian artists to acknowledge outstanding achievements in the fields of media arts, visual arts, and fine crafts. Nominations will be accepted for artists to recognize excellent achievements, excellence in fine crafts, and notable contributions t...

GrantWatch ID#: 171072

Award to a Canada Fine Craft Artist to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to the Field

Deadline 10/05/25

Award to a Canada fine craft artist to recognize exceptional contributions to the field. Nominations will be accepted for artists and artisans working in beading, glass, book binding, gold or silver jewelry, ceramics, textiles, furniture, or other fine crafts. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 213385
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Awards to New Brunswick Individuals to Encourage the Completion of Media Arts Projects

Deadline 10/10/25

Awards of cash and equipment to New Brunswick individuals to recognize talent and potential in media arts. Eligible recipients are emerging directors and producers, video artists, and filmmakers. The purpose of the award is to help local artists complete film and media...

GrantWatch ID#: 156461
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Award to a Kentucky PreK-12 Teacher to Recognize Excellence in Teaching Agricultural Concepts

Deadline 10/10/25

Award of $500 to a Kentucky PreK-12 teacher to recognize excellence in presenting agricultural concepts through the core curriculum. In addition to the monetary award, the winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to represent the state in the national competition for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218237
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Award to a USA or Canada Author for a Scholarly Book or Catalog Related to Costume and Dress

Deadline 10/15/25

Award of $750 to a USA or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of costume, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150317

Award to a Massachusetts Individual to Recognize Outstanding Commitment and Contributions to E...

Deadline 10/15/25

Award to a Massachusetts individual to recognize outstanding dedication and contributions to eligible communities. Awards are intended to honor a local resident who has demonstrated significant community commitment and a generous spirit, and who has made an exceptional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180790

Award to a Yukon Individual to Recognize Efforts to Promote Conservation

Deadline 11/01/25

Award of $1,000 to a Yukon individual to recognize efforts to promote conservation throughout the region. Eligible individuals will demonstrate innovation and persistence in pursuing goals and projects that conserve and manage natural resources. The purpose of the awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 174156
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Awards to Canada Emerging Theater Directors in Recognition of Exceptional Talent and to Assist...

Deadline 11/05/25

Awards to Canada emerging theater directors in recognition of exceptional talent and to assist with future successes. An award will be given to an English-language and a French-language nominee. Applications are encouraged from culturally diverse, deaf, disability, Fir...

GrantWatch ID#: 219292
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Grants to Manitoba Arts Organizations and CBOs in Eligible Regions for Awards to Outstanding A...

Deadline 11/15/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Manitoba professional arts organizations and community-based nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to offer awards for arts and cultural competitions. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 147769
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Awards to Texas K-12 and College Educators for Outstanding Contributions to History Education

Deadline 11/15/25

Awards of $5,000 to a Texas K-12 teacher and a college-level educator to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of history education. Nominations are invited on behalf of worthy individuals who teach full-time at the kindergarten, elementary, secondary, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175643
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Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Public Educa...

Deadline 12/15/25

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of public education. Nominations are invited on behalf of exceptional teachers who inspire students to learn, play an active role in their community and school, and have the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 144240
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Award to a Manitoba Artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for Achievements in the Arts

Deadline 12/15/25

Award of $30,000 to a Manitoba individual in recognition of arts-related activities and achievements. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. The award is intended to honor a professional artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper who has demonst...

GrantWatch ID#: 153829
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Educator in Computer Science or Enginee...

Deadline 12/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 165835
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Significant Contributions to the Field...

Deadline 12/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 175244
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Award to a New Mexico Grade 6-12 Science Teacher to Recognize Excellence in Plant Science Educ...

Deadline 12/31/25

Award of $500 to a New Mexico grade 6-12 science teacher to recognize inspiring and effective teaching. Eligible nominees are plant science teachers who provide instruction about native plants and plant ecology. The award recipient will also receive a book about native...

GrantWatch ID#: 184503
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Fellowships to Idaho Artists and Writers for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts

Deadline 01/31/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to Idaho artists and writers to recognize and support outstanding work in their discipline. New applicants must receive approval in order to access the online application system. This program helps advance the recipient's career, rewards the pursu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176898

Awards to Texas Libraries to Recognize Creative Programming

Deadline 01/31/26

Awards of $1,000 to Texas libraries to recognize innovative programs that improve their visibility in the community. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and publicize school, academic, public, or special libraries that have implemented creative programs that oth...

GrantWatch ID#: 187932

Awards to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Teachers for Excellence in Teaching and Com...

Deadline 02/15/26

Awards of $2,500 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York high school teachers to recognize exceptional leadership, excellence in teaching, and commitment to school communities in eligible locations. In addition to their work in the classroom, candidates must serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177930
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Award to a North Carolina Individual to Recognize Volunteerism in the Health Industry in Eligi...

Deadline 02/15/26

Award to a North Carolina individual to honor contributions and achievements in the health and medical sector in eligible locations. The award is intended to recognize exceptional leadership on a volunteer basis for the advancement of good health and medical care in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 185200
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Historian for Outstanding Historical Research Related...

Deadline 12/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175931

Awards to New York City Public High School Math and Science Teachers to Recognize Outstanding ...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards of $5,000 to New York City high school math and science teachers in the public school system to recognize outstanding performance in the field. In addition to the teacher's award, the school's math or science department will receive $2,500. Awards are intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 160011
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Awards to Northwest Territories Individuals or Volunteer Groups to Recognize Community-Buildin...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards of $1,000 to Northwest Territories individuals or groups of volunteers to recognize community-building efforts. Awards are intended to honor volunteers and groups who have worked to improve the quality of life in local communities. Awards are available in the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 169669

Grants to USA Nonprofits that Use Eligible Pickup Truck Models to Serve Their Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that regularly use and depend on pickup trucks to assist with their operations and benefit their communities. Eligible applicants include volunteers and employees of charitable organizations that use specific trucks manufactured in...

GrantWatch ID#: 182915
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Awards to USA and Canada Authors to Recognize Outstanding Middle-Grade Manuscripts with Jewish...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada authors to recognize new outstanding manuscripts appropriate for children between the ages of 9 and 12. Eligible books include prose manuscripts and graphic novels. Submissions must have Jewish content, such as Jewish character...

GrantWatch ID#: 191062
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Awards to British Columbia Students in Eligible Regions to Recognize Community Volunteerism

Deadline Ongoing

Awards to British Columbia students in eligible regions to recognize community volunteerism. Awards will honor students who have engaged in community services by volunteering their time, energy, and talent to benefit the well-being of residents. Applicants must live in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198371

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Industry Employees to Recognize Outstandi...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards of up to $5,000 and awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International employees in the hospitality industry to recognize exceptional customer service. The purpose of the award is to honor front-line employees who improve the customer experience and exemp...

GrantWatch ID#: 202742
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Recognize Independent Advances in the ...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals in recognition of independent advances in the field of historical sound recording. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have dedicated their personal time to improving, developing, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 205876

Awards to USA School Food Authorities to Recognize Efforts to Improve the Nutritional Quality ...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands school food authorities to recognize efforts to improve the nutritional quality of school meals. Awards are given in a wide variety of categories. The purpose of the program is to spotlight innovative practices, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 209875

Awards to USA Current or Former Elected Officials to Recognize Courageous Acts During Their Te...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards to USA current or former elected officials at any level of government to recognize courageous acts during their tenure. The award is intended to recognize politicians who worked for the greater good, even in the face of great opposition and when their actions we...

GrantWatch ID#: 212149

Awards to New York Individuals to Honor Exemplary Leadership and Support Continued Work to Imp...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards to New York individuals in eligible locations to honor exemplary leadership and support continuing efforts to improve the food system. Qualified food system leaders will be selected based on their work toward creating a more equitable, just, and sustainable loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215027
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Awards to USA Individuals for Accomplishments in the Equestrian Sport of Eventing

Deadline Ongoing

Awards to USA individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the equestrian sport of eventing. In addition to a $5,000 monetary award, recipients will be honored at an annual convention. The award money is intended to assist recipients in furthering their work i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215531
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