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Fellowships and grants to USA, Canada, and International medical professionals and scientists for biomedical research related to macular degeneration. Applicants must submit an LOI and be registered prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for rese...
Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nursing and medical educators to support career development and innovative educational approaches. Funding is intended to promote the careers of promising doctorally-prepared faculty members in medicine and nursing...
Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for mental health programs that benefit police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support training, services, and programmi...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and public and private educational organizations for initiatives to promote the insurance and risk management industry. Funding is intended to support programs that draw new, young talent to the sector and provide o...
Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit or for-profit organization for training for corrections staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a training program, resources, and technic...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, labor unions, employer associations, IHEs, and tribal entities to provide educational programs and training related to occupational safety. Applicants are advised that requir...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide workforce development opportunities for military veterans in rural areas. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is...
Grants of up to $95,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, labor unions, employer associations, IHEs, and tribal entities to develop educational materials related to occupational safety. Applicants are advised that r...
Opportunity for New York nonprofit organizations to be designated as business development programs. Funding is intended for the expansion and creation of services to young start-up companies. The goal of the program is to aid in the process of accelerating the dev...
Grants to New York for-profit businesses, nonprofit corporations, agencies, research and academic institutions, development and public benefit corporations, technology parks, community facilities, and tourist attractions for capital projects. The goal of the progr...
Fellowships of $5,000 to New York City writers for career and artistic development. Successful applicants will receive mentorship and networking communities, professional workshops, the opportunity to participate in public readings, and access to a writer's studio...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community planning and development initiatives. Some applicants must prequalify prior to submitting an application. Priority will be given to projects that benefit areas of economic distress, p...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, community-based entities, for-profit training providers, government agencies, trade associations, labor training programs, and academic institutions to expand career training programs throughout the state. Funding is int...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, CBOs, for-profit training providers, government agencies, trade associations, training programs, and institutions of higher education for capital projects related to career training programs throughout the state. Some ap...
Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...
Grants to USA and territories state agencies to provide technical assistance for school food programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the quality of school meals being offered a...
Grants to USA youth-serving organizations to support professional development for lacrosse coaches and officials. Funding is intended to assist with expenses in attending a program that will enhance skills and provide networking opportunities and leadership traini...
Grants to New York individual artists in eligible locations to promote professional development. Funding is intended to enhance access to the arts and to recognize the critical role that artists play in community enrichment, economic vitality, and overall well-bei...
Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that work in the fields of environmental justice, sustainability, and climate solutions for capacity-building support. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a ...
Grants to USA local and state real estate associations for training and informational programs. Funding is intended to support virtual or in-person programs that address women in the industry. Programs must include a networking component that promotes relationship...
Grants and in-kind support to USA workshop facilitators to support land stewardship initiatives led by women. Funding is intended to support educational projects and workshops to promote leadership and enhance skills related to working with livestock and land. Gra...
Grants of up to $75,000 to New York qualifying animal welfare organizations to improve the health and wellbeing of animals and ensure regulatory compliance. Funding is intended for changes to operations and facilities that enable the organization to meet specified...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs to promote oral health in local communities. Funding is intended for public education, professional education, free and subsidized oral care, and research programs related to oral health...
Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...
Grants of up $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International student-led organizations, clubs, and groups affiliated with accredited universities for payment system projects. Funding is intended for projects related to financial inclusiveness and open payments. Eligible ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying respite programs in multiples states for projects to support caregivers providing at-home assistance to individuals with dementia. Initiatives that will provide support to a larger audience, such as community members and lo...
Opportunity for USA local governments in eligible states to join a training program addressing federal grants. The program is intended to train participants on federal management principles and grant application processes. Those organizations that complete the tra...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont nonprofit organizations for marketing initiatives to promote the farming, forestry, and commercial fishing industries. Funding is intended ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may n...
Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...
Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...
Grants to USA writers and translators to support the launch or completion of literary projects. Funding is intended to assist writers in genres that include, but are not limited to, memoirs, novels, essays, poetry books, and short story collections. Additionally, ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a challenge to produce forecasts about world economics. Participants must create their forecasts, a framework, and an analytical appendix. The top five winners will receive a cash award a...
Scholarships of up to $5,000 to USA nurses and teachers to continue their post-baccalaureate education. Funding is intended to improve education and healthcare through covering the costs associated with teachers and nurses receiving ongoing training and education ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to New York City public schools for school enrichment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance the educational experience of students that are not allocated for in the school's budget. Eligible applicants ar...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to provide employment assistance to highly skilled immigrants. The purpose of the program is to help immigrants overcome professional barriers. Funding is intended to assist job candidates who were trained internationally...
Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior researchers to support work at federal and affiliated laboratories. Applicants must contact the relevant research adviser prior to submitting an application. Selected applicants will be granted tenure as guest researchers...
Grants to USA states and workforce development boards for worker training and employment programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to fill gaps in the domestic job markets and quickly ...
Fellowships for USA reporters and editors for professional development in the focus area of healthcare. Participants will learn about the various challenges associated with the national healthcare system and will receive information about a wide range of topics to...
Cooperative agreement to a USA government agency, Tribe, IHE, or for-profit, nonprofit, or faith-based organization for training programs to improve the safety of the general public and law enforcement officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...
Grants to New York labor organizations and training centers to expand the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to instruct apprentices, pre-apprentices, and journey workers to assume jobs in this field. Eligible training activities include hands-on and virt...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA rural healthcare organizations to improve the well-being of nurses and strengthen the healthcare workforce. Funding is intended for the implementation of strategies that build nurse leadership and peer support, in order to ...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, IHE, or agency to provide training and technical assistance to family planning services grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...
Grant to a USA IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, tribal entity, or agency for research on employment among people who are deaf. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve employmen...
Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, museums, historical societies, academic institutions, and individuals for historical heritage projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The Foundation provides support for pro...
Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...
Opportunity for USA community-based organizations, managed care organizations, and school-to-work transition sites to promote health among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will take part in a training and certification pro...