Grants to USA state, territory, and tribal governments to plan and implement natural hazard mitigation strategies. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations at least four weeks prior to the deadline. The purpose of this program is to reduce the overall risk to individuals and property from natural hazar...

Grants to USA and Territories state and federally-recognized tribal governments for projects that eliminate or decrease the risk of damage to structures and buildings caused by repeat flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community ha...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to increase the quality and quantity of affordable housing projects for families and individuals including new immigrants, the elderly, disabled residents, youth, women, or veterans. Funding is intended to increase access to clean, safe, affor...

Grants to USA and territories community organizations, government agencies, schools, and businesses to purchase new playground systems for local communities. Funding is intended is to help communities provide children and families with more opportunities for play. Funding is available for the following playground systems: ...

Grant of up to $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or Mexico IHE educator to expand a lighting program at a North American institution. The funding source encourages proposals for courses that cross departmental lines and involve students and faculty from more than one discipline.

Grant of up to $20,000 over four years to a USA, Canada, or International educator at a North American IHE for the inclusion of a lighting design component to an existing curriculum. Funding is intended to enhance programs in architecture, technology, engineering, and interior design. Eligible IHE programs should have eith...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA science departments of small colleges and universities for equipment to enhance the quality of undergraduate science education. Eligible purchases include scientific equipment, library materials, and audio-visual and other teaching aids.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, individuals, groups, and organizations for activities that support women’s barbershop vocal music education and performances. Funding is intended for programs such as education workshops or seminars, music festivals, or other music education events. While young women a...

Grants of up to $500 or equipment valued at up to $1,500 to USA K-12 public schools and IHEs to support amateur radio classroom projects. Applications must demonstrate a well-conceived plan to use the resources to engage students and a working relationship with local ham radio volunteers who will provide mentoring support ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual athletes with physical disabilities for training, equipment, competition, travel, coaching, and athletic prosthetics costs. Priority is given to applicants that demonstrate financial need.

Grants averaging just over $4,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities including public schools, colleges, and law enforcement agencies for projects that promote and encourage shooting range activities, hunting safety, and responsible firearms use. Funding is also available for capital improvements to r...

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 ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations, and nonprofits in eligible areas to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of military, disaster relief, scholarships and co...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be requested for general operating support, projects and programs, and capital su...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine fire departments serving rural areas or communities for firefighting equipment and training. Funding is intended to help rural fire departments suppress and prevent wildland fire. Eligible fire departments are those that serve populations of less than 10,000.

Grants to USA and Canada junior faculty members for a Parkinson's disease-related research project. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Proposed projects should have pre-clinical, clinical, or basic research proposals that include novel research hypotheses and directly impact the treatment or unde...

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals to carry out cooperative research across a broad range of scientific disciplines. Proposals must involve the active cooperation between USA and Israel-based scientists. Prior to the s...

Fellowships of up to $80,000 to USA clinical scientists for research in nephrology and kidney patient health care. Funding is intended to support salary, training, and equipment expenses of first and second year fellows who have completed their residency in Pediatric or Internal Medicine. The goal of the American Kidne...

Grants to USA, Israel, Germany, France, Japan, and Spain scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, government agencies, and hospitals for collaborative research on computational neuroscience. Funding is intended for computational work but can also involve empirical work.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for historical preservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for exterior painting, repairs to and restoration of porches, finishes and surface restoration, fire detection, lightning prot...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International governmental units, agencies, organizations, fire departments, and fire brigades for a wide range of fire preparedness, prevention, and control efforts, including arson prevention, fire investigation, training and education programs related to fire prevention, and pre-fire planning....

Grants starting at $2,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, individuals, funding source affiliates, and universities to address issues facing girls and women. Funding may also be used for educational programming that informs the public about these issues. The proposed activity must have direct community or public impact.

Grants of $4,500 to a USA public library to expand or build up its romance fiction collection, as well as to fund romance fiction programs. Funding is intended to purchase romance fiction or for program expenses such as author honorariums, travel expenses, or others. Priority will be given to libraries with a financial nee...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International biomedical scientists affiliated with a qualifying research, medical, or academic institution for high priority research on pancreatic cancer. Funding is intended to support research for crucial translational next steps that will apply scientific discovery to real-world application ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada small and medium-sized farmers and aggregators to implement sustainability practices that will improve environmental impact and ensure the availability and safety of produce in the market. Funding is intended to help local farms upgrade operations, invest in food safety, and implem...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that address historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Applicants must gain the sponsorship of a local or state funding source chapter prior to submitting an application.

In-kind grants valued up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for capital improvements that will enhance the public health of local communities. The primary goal is to provide funding and volunteer opportunities to support the renovation, retrofitting, refurbishment, accessibility modifications, and...

In-kind donations of up to 20 computers to USA nonprofit organizations to expand their capacity to address the needs of underserved populations. Donations are intended to help organizations improve their ability to provide services such as education, job training, technology training, and health care. An InterConnectio...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations 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 provi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet the needs of communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for community development, human services, education, cultural affairs and diversity, and health. The funding source currently operates or has a business interest i...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, and grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, to Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to promote economic development in the funding source's service area. In addition, creative programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and wellness, ...

Grants and in-kind grants to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs and projects that increase oral health care access and quality. The funding source most often awards grants to oral health programs that are established. If not established, th...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies to support creative arts projects in various disciplines and on any scale. Funding is intended for the creation and development of new work, the continuation of established arts programs, and the production of high-quality creative activit...

In-kind donations to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that are interested in receiving surplus property no longer needed by the federal government. This program distributes property of all types, with the exception of federal government records, certain naval vessels, and land and o...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations to support economic development, attract private investments, and create jobs in economically distressed regions throughout the country. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing ...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government entities for programs and projects related to education, automotive safety, and community needs. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to community concerns that enhance opportunities for those who live in the areas where the Funding Source operates. Priority is given to the s...

Grants to USA children under age 21 living with mobility challenges for equipment that will help them live life to the fullest. Funding is intended for home and vehicle modifications, wheelchairs, and other assistive and therapeutic devices for children and youth that have limited mobility due to illness, accident, or abus...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that will benefit the communities in which the funding source does business. Funding may be awarded for capital campaigns, disaster relief, memorial funds for associates or family members, and customer and vendor requests. Eligible communi...

Grants to USA nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agencies for immediate emergency assistance to animals impacted by natural and other disasters. Funding is also intended for organizations that are helping another organization in need, but have not themselves been directly affected by a disaster. A di...

Grants of up to $125 and in-kind grants of pet store discounts to USA and Canada PreK-9 public and private school teachers to purchase classroom pets, or to help cover the costs of current pet maintenance. Funding is intended to provide children with the experience of bonding with and caring for their pets responsibly. ...

In-kind grants of sports equipment to USA schools to provide students with a fun and unique sports experience that promotes the development of motor skills, fitness, sequencing, patterning, concentration, and focus, as well as ambidexterity and hand-eye coordination. The grant consists of a 30-set Speed Stacks Sport Pa...

In-kind grants to USA film schools, film training programs, and independent filmmakers to borrow filmmaking equipment. Applicants may request loans of camera packages at little or no charge. This program enables filmmakers to work with professional-grade equipment early in their careers. The New Filmmaker Program loans ...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to USA public school libraries in multiple states that have been affected by a natural disaster. Funding is available to help libraries in PreK-12 schools replace and restore collections, equipment, and media. In addition to the regular grants program, a limited number of catastrophic...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for charitable programs and projects that focus on the areas of education, social services, community and economic development, and the environment. The funding source considers requests for operating, program, capital, or endowm...

In-kind grants of ballistic vests to USA individual law enforcement officers for protection in dangerous environments. Funding is intended to protect sworn peace officers by providing donated ballistic vests to officers that need them. Types of funded vests include external-types and concealed-style vests. Payment for ship...

In-kind grants of children's toys and products to USA nonprofits, schools, faith-based, and newly developed organizations. Funding is intended to provide nonprofits with necessary supplies to achieve their mission and help local children (ages 3-12 preferred). Nonprofits may apply to receive donations such as toys, diapers...

In-kind donations of promotional products valued at $500 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, accredited schools, and registered charities. Funds are intended to improve the quality of life of those in need. The promotional items may be used to recruit volunteers, raise awareness, thank donors, or to offer comfort to...

Grants to USA middle schools to purchase sports equipment and uniforms for after-school athletic programs. The Foundation's goal is to support deserving schools that have insufficient funding for youth athletics. Examples of items that may be approved through this grant program include the following: -Uniforms with sch...

Grants to USA nonprofits, charter schools, parochial schools, and charter management organizations for educational programs. Funding is intended to support programs in four main areas: high-performing charter management organizations and diocesan schools, school capital projects, development of new charter and independent ...

Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as well as educational programs. Fire departments may request fun...