Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and Compact Free Associations individuals and non-federal associations, corporations, and nonprofits for research and development projects related to U.S. fisheries. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and complete required registrations before applying. Proposals submitted to this compe...

Grants of $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to present free, professional music concert series that are open to the public and that take place in small to mid-sized towns and cities. The public spaces in which the concerts are to take place must be outdoors, easily accessible to a wide range of socioec...

Grants to Maine government agencies, special purpose districts, Tribal governments, and other organizations, such as private marinas and fish and game clubs, to enhance access to public recreational boating. A pre-application site inspection by Bureau staff must be completed before an application is submitted. The purp...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, city and county departments and agencies, and state and federal agencies that are working locally on projects related to active transportation, bicycling, and community development. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application Important chan...

Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofits, universities, municipalities, and for-profits for programs that provide adult swimming lessons. The purpose of the program is to serve as an educational and financial resource for adult learn-to-swim programs. If awarded a grant, USMS will promote the progra...

Grants to Maine government agencies and school districts to acquire or develop public outdoor recreation facilities. Applicants must request a site visit before applying. Funding is intended to foster and maintain a legacy of high-quality recreation areas and facilities and to stimulate non-federal investments in the prote...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International teams at research institutions for basic research and clinical studies to explore the benefits of equine therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that will impact the mental and physical health of individuals with disabilities who are involved with equine-ass...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth running programs. The funded program may be either a start-up program or a pre-existing program. Eligible programs are those that are more than just a one-time event. They shou...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, local climbing and conservation organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that enhance or preserve climbing access. The purpose of funding is to conserve the national climbing environment. Applicants who have not been previously fun...

Grants to Maine non-governmental organizations to promote the conservation of open spaces and wildlife. Applicants must both contact the appropriate sponsoring agency and submit an application summary prior to applying. Program categories include the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat, endangered species, conservati...

Grants of up to $1,200 plus travel expenses to USA and Russia individual professionals for collaborative efforts addressing urgent social problems. Funding is intended to support participation in 3-week exchange programs, and the subsequent presentation of newfound knowledge in the participant's home country, focusing on t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for ongoing community health programming with measurable and proven outcomes. Funding is intended for traditional or nontraditional approaches to solving problems in public health. This may include the provision of services directly to people, as well as programs tha...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, land managers and agencies, local climbing organizations, and individuals to protect and restore mountain climbing areas. Funding is intended to help create healthy climbing landscapes, empower local climbing communities, and promote respect for climbing ...

Contracts for services to USA, Canada, and International marketing companies for programs that attract tourists from China to visit the State of Hawaii. Funding is intended for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing approach and brand-management plan that will increase the number of Chinese visitors t...

Contracts for services to USA, Canada, and International marketing companies for programs that attract tourists from Korea to visit the State of Hawaii. Funding is intended for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing approach and brand-management plan that will increase the number of Korean visitors to...

Contracts for services to USA, Canada, and International marketing companies for programs that attract tourists from Southeast Asia to visit the State of Hawaii. Funding is intended for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing approach and brand-management plan that will increase the number of visitors ...

Contracts for services to USA, Canada, and International marketing companies for programs that attract tourists from Taiwan to visit the State of Hawaii. Funding is intended for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing approach and brand-management plan that will increase the number of Taiwanese visitor...

Grants to USA service providers for programs that benefit the autistic community. Funding is intended for summer camp programs, adult employment programs, adult service programs, swimming and water safety, and physical fitness and sports programs. Programs should serve people with autism of all ages. Autism Speaks will ...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries. Eligible projects will promote the adoption of clean ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. Funding is available to local, state, and national organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can apply for either monetary gran...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to design and construct public skateparks in low-income areas. Funding is intended to promote active, healthy lifestyles by establishing free, public skateparks in areas that do not already have skateboarding facilities. Applicants that d...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 per region to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible East Coast states for programs that provide youth with outdoor experiences. Eligible states include the Southeast states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, and schools to purchase playground equipment to be used for the construction or renovation of a playground. Funding is intended to serve children from low-income families by creating safe play spaces for local communities, including the replacement of un...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the food system, and enhance public health. Applications are invited from both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support. Priority is given to applicants that address ...

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofits for programs and projects that focus on wildlife, outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, and environmental protection in the Northern New England region. Projects that strengthen volunteer activity and outreach or community involvement in these categorie...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for unconventional and innovative strategies to promote health. Funding is intended for creative and original strategies that support the Fund's mission of fostering a culture of health in the nation. The goal of the program is to explore; to look into the future an...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and public schools for the conservation of land within the state. Funding may be requested for specific conservation projects, or for the strategic planning and development costs of organizations. Projects that involve collab...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research to address the root causes of the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Pre-applications are due prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research that contributes to addressing doping’s root causes and ultim...

Grants to USA talented athletes to participate in world-class athletic competitions and pursue excellence in their sport of choice. Grants may be awarded for event and competition-related costs. Funding is intended to provide promising, but financially-challenged athletes with the resources that they need to participate in...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health through running and fitness. Funding is intended to prevent and reduce childhood obesity and improve the lives of children. The Foundation is committed to reversing the trend of obesity by offering children the opportunity to e...

Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine arts, camps, tutoring, drivers education, high school b...

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental well-being. The funding source supports programs that provide opportunities for community re-integration for personnel who have a permanent illness or physical injury tha...

Grants and in-kind consulting services to USA communities, organizations, and IHEs to construct, improve, or upgrade tennis facilities. Eligible facility improvements include: repairs of court amenities, painting lines, resurfacing, tennis court construction, lighting, and installation of new technology. The USTA Facil...

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...

Grants ranging from $500 to $25,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Upper New York State nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies to promote the conservation of land and natural resources. The Foundation supports community-based conservation organizations that work to ...

In-kind grants to USA and Mexico City nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities to design and build playgrounds and play areas for children. The funding source will facilitate and assist organizations in planning and building a safe, customized play space to meet community needs. Projects may involve landscaping...

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 organizations for programs in the areas of natural resource preservation, land and water conservation, environmental sustainability, and efforts to establish a sustainable population. In Southwest Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, grants are also awarded to local organizations addressing environmental and conserv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for valuable contributions in the areas of democracy and civil liberties, education and literacy, the environment, health and recreation, Jewish community programming, and reproductive health and rights. Interests, priorities, and geographic restrictions for each of these areas are out...

Grants of up to $500 to USA state and individual garden clubs, and plant societies for educational programs on wildflowers and native flora. Organizations may collaborate with agencies and other organizations to co-sponsor a forum. Transportation departments or state highways need publicity and support for their plantin...

Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults to enhance their quality of life. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Proposals may be for instruction and educa...

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Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for communities located in primarily rural geographic areas. ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations, boating clubs, and student groups for unique projects that educate about and promote safe and clean boating. Funding is intended to encourage positive behavior changes within in the boating community and recreational boaters. The Foundation is most interested in fundin...

In-kind grants to qualified USA coaches and instructors to equip new handball players with eye guards, balls, and gloves. Funding is intended to foster the development of new handball players and to respond to emerging local interest in the sport.

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of health-related projects, including those that pertain to dental and oral health, special needs, seniors, children's home...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a 10-month service program teaching English in low-income communities throughout Israel. The goal of this program is to close Israel’s educational gap and positively impact underperforming youth. Masa Israel Teaching Fellows opera...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, individuals, and government agencies to support a broad range of research, outreach, and education in the fields of oceanic and atmospheric research and environmental protection. Applicants are advised that registrations required to apply may take up t...