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Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. The purpose of the grant program is to assist organizations that support the American way of life.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and institutions for educational activities related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended for projects regarding the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: documentation, education, research, new media, and film.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the environment. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support countrywide and worldwide projects that and preserve biological diversity, protect public health from toxic exposures, mitigate climate change, help communities become more resilient to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gases around the world. With the exception of those focused on New York State, all projects must benefit more than one U.S. state or territory to be considered.

Grants to Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho organizations, government agencies, schools, and for-profit businesses for the installation of renewable energy systems within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to cover capital costs incurred by new projects or by new additions to existing projects for community-serving, non-residential sites. Projects should employ advanced new and emerging technologies.

Award of $20,000 to a USA investigator to recognize excellence in the field of health care research. The purpose of this program is to honor original research articles that were published in the previous year. Research articles should address one of the following subject areas: health care management, financing, delivery and organization, affordability, and/or rising health care costs.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to expand access to technology in the funding source's service area. Projects should have a focus on the digital divide and enhance the lives of community members through technology resources and skills training to advance digital inclusion and empower the future. Applicants must serve communities located in a Spectrum market.

Grants to USA and territories visual arts schools, institutions, museums, and nonprofit arts organizations for initiatives related to energy usage. Applicants are required to take an eligibility quiz prior to submitting a full application. Proposals may be submitted for projects to improve energy efficiency in new, expanded, and existing buildings.

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address issues including hunger, agricultural education and development, habitat conservation, nutrient stewardship, watershed restoration, and sustainable communities.

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research to advance knowledge of the origins of the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that focus on the formation and early evolution of the solar system.

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research to advance knowledge of life within the universe. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research addressing the evolution, origin, distribution, and future of life in the universe.

Grants to USA and territories investigators for research that addresses the functioning of the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on a wide range of processes occurring on planetary bodies, satellites, and other minor bodies (including rings) in the Solar System.

Grants to USA and territories investigators for projects to observe the solar system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to support observations from Earth, including ground-, space-, and airborne-based astronomical observations, of bodies in the solar system.

Grants and in-kind support of camera equipment to USA, Canada, and International Black women photographers to support the advancement of their careers. Funding is available to offset the cost of business expenses and to facilitate the execution of a visual project. The equipment is intended to help photographers take their creativity to the next level.

Award of $20,000 to a USA writer, editor, reporter, or team of contributors to recognize outstanding writing and reporting on matters related to health care. Entrants may submit recent and timely articles published in magazines, newspapers, and independent news sites that have been published during 2024. An entry can be either a series or an individual piece of work.

Award of $15,000 to a USA journalist to recognize outstanding writing and reporting in the area of healthcare. The award recipient will be selected for exceptional articles that shed light on healthcare policy or on healthcare delivery and financing. An eligible entry may be either a series or an individual piece of work that was published during the preceding calendar year.

Award of $20,000 to a USA news reporter or journalist to recognize exceptional radio, television, and streaming media news coverage related to healthcare policy and issues. The award recipient will be selected for outstanding reporting that increases public awareness, creates change in health policy, and gives rise to new insights and fresh perspectives. Entries will be accepted from staff employees of national or local news organizations, nationally distributed cable programs, online streaming platforms, or freelance journalists.

Award of $20,000 to a USA author of digital content for outstanding writing related to healthcare. The selected award recipient will be honored for excellence in online content published during the preceding year that explores issues in the area of health and healthcare systems.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood education, teachers, animal well being, and get outside.

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA state and territory medical boards to upgrade technology in order to improve licensing processing, communication with the public, and emergency preparedness. Funding is also intended to further pivot COVID-19 resources to handle today's most pressing needs, such as natural disasters.

Opportunity for USA early-stage life sciences companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide companies with a focus on life science innovations with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. The program will be hosted in Indianapolis with in-person and virtual components.

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that address shared challenges in both countries. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Japan and that focus on challenges such as climate change and natural disasters.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators and for-profit investigator entities for research to improve the lives of children with Sanfilippo syndromes. Funding is intended to improve understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and therapies for these syndromes. Two funding streams are available: pilot awards and advance awards.

Award of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate activist in recognition of exceptional activities that promote the preservation of freshwater and marine resources. Eligible nominees have championed their cause and garnered peer support throughout the school year. In addition to the monetary prize, the winner will also receive mentorship from MCN and be partners for the academic year.

Opportunity for USA artists and teams of artists to receive a commission to create public artwork in Arizona. The purpose of the project is to create a large-scale mural that adds vibrancy and reflects the local character of the neighborhood. Artists will engage with community members and local businesses to create their work. The site of the California Avenue mural is located off California and Keystone Avenue in the Old Southwest neighborhood of Reno on the periphery of the Downtown, MidTown, and River Walk areas.

Grants to USA 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 focus on ocean literacy and stewardship, clean technologies and best practices, and/or ecosystem restoration. 11th Hour Racing prioritizes funding on the East Coast of the United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, school districts, IHEs, and native corporations for historical preservation activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to preserve sites associated with armed conflict and historic battlefields. All eras and armed conflicts are eligible.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists at nonprofit institutions for medical research related to cancer prevention and treatment. Applicants are required to register in the grant system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support innovative and creative projects that demonstrate a high level of scientific quality and transformative impact.

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for installing renewable energy systems or making energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy-efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing.

Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local economy, foster entrepreneurship, and revitalize the community. Companies must relocate to St. Louis, Missouri, for at least one year.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, and protect sustainable access to public land.

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit theaters and fellowships of up to $4,000 to individual artists to promote theater for youth and children. For theaters, funding is intended to positively impact the community by promoting theatre and bringing live theatre experiences to children. For theatre artists, funding is intended to have a positive impact on their future career and development of personal artistic excellence.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, IHEs, and museums for activities related to preserving Native American cultural objects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects involving consultation or documentation of Native American cultural items, including human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opportunity to play high-quality stringed instruments.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Funding is intended to address regional conflicts, reduce nuclear threats, partner with like-minded social justice movements, and adopt transformational approaches that can challenge the nuclear policy status quo.

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for activities and programs that benefit local communities. Priority focus areas include educational programs for children, rural healthcare, and programs benefiting disadvantaged communities and populations. The Foundation is interested in organizations run in a cost-effective manner and serving large numbers of people who are truly in need.

Awards to Idaho individuals and organizations to recognize contributions to promoting and preserving state history. Awards are intended to acknowledge people who have displayed dedication to promoting an understanding of Idaho history through public service, professional accomplishment, philanthropy, and volunteerism. The work of those honored reflects a lifetime of achievement of their commitment to and passion for Idaho history.

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support residents in Miami, Florida.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldwide. In general, the preference is to fund specific programs, and direct, tangible assistance, rather than equipment or general operating support.

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit at-risk youth. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support youth development. Priority will be given to programs addressing youth mentorship, academic intervention and enrichment, high school completion, and college and post-secondary preparation and retention.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada investigators for scientific research related to cerebrovascular disease. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive a grant application. Requests will be accepted from individuals working in epidemiology, clinical care, or basic science. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that advance knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of the disease as they relate to aneurysms, AVMs, and complex vascular malformations. Funds may be used for projects to develop novel therapies, or for clinical management or recovery for adult and/or pediatric patients.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage energy startups to join a 9-week accelerator program. Participating startups will benefit from personalized mentoring, networking, training, pitch deck design services, and access to resources to foster business growth. The purpose of the program is to help emerging companies and entrepreneurs in the clean energy industry achieve technical and commercial milestones that accelerate development, establish market adoption, and expand their reach, even as they contribute to significant energy efficiency improvements.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Projects must benefit small towns with a population less than 50,000.

Grants and loans to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribes to promote the growth and development of small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to support the development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises.

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for medical and health-related programming. Funding is intended for programs that improve patient care and promote education for healthcare providers. Eligible use of funds includes internet-based publications, presentations, seminars, conferences, meetings, and live events.

Grants to USA and Canada researchers for projects to advance medical knowledge and improve care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnostics, and operating rooms.

Grants to USA and Canada community hospitals, medical societies and associations, and teaching institutions for fellowship training programs. Funding is intended for studies related to disease states and therapeutic areas addressed by the funding source's products. Fellows are trained in the latest medical procedures and technologies.

Scholarships of $2,000 to USA individuals to pursue professional development training. The purpose of the program is to empower Americans to progress in their careers. Scholarships may be used for vocational training in the following industries: transportation, technology, construction, communications, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and public service.

Fellowship of $3,000 to a USA researcher to conduct studies that explore the history of family medicine and general practice in the United States. The research project will use the funding source's collections to further knowledge about the history of family practice, its practitioners, and their role in health and health care, and will result in a durable product in any format. Applications are welcome from interested researchers, including family physicians, students, residents, historians, scholars, educators, scientists, and other health professionals.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishments in the previous year and objectives for the coming year.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic needs, and health equity.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals to benefit individuals experiencing hardship. Priority areas of focus include health challenges, mental illness, education, and drug abuse. Funding is intended to support and encourage people in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.

Scholarships to USA family members of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Scholarships are available for tutoring, private school, and higher education. Eligible applicants are dependants and spouses of military service members and first responders.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International bass fishing organizations and groups for conservation projects. Funding is intended to engage youth in projects that benefit fisheries. Eligible activities include protecting and enhancing fish habitats, boater and angler access to public waters, addressing aquatic invasive species, best practices in tournament fish care, addressing pollution, and conservation education.

Fellowships to USA individuals from BIPOC backgrounds to obtain professional experience in environmentalism and conservation. The purpose of the program is to provide BIPOC professionals with opportunities to gain professional opportunities and career development in the clean energy and conservation sectors.

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that focus on improving the quality of Armenia’s public education system.

Grants to USA businesses, institutions, and organizations for activities to benefit the residential furniture industry. Funding is intended to support educational and research programs that will improve manufacturing, marketing, and management within the industry. Projects must meet the following objectives:

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community and technical colleges for workforce training. The goal of the program is to prepare people for careers involving skilled labor. Funding is intended to support workforce development in construction/carpentry, heating, ventilation, electrical, appliance repair, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or plumbing. Priority is placed on programs that serve one or more underrepresented communities.

Grants to USA teachers, counselors, and educators to purchase classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. The purpose of the program is to provide students in grades 6-12 with knowledge about career opportunities in the TV and film entertainment industry. Eligible applicants and their students will watch a webinar featuring entertainment professionals who speak about their careers and offer advice for aspiring media professionals. Grants may be used for classroom needs, including media or technology equipment or other classroom needs.

Scholarships of $5,000 and scholarships of $10,000 to USA individuals living with epilepsy and family members or caregivers of individuals with epilepsy to pursue higher education. Funding is paid directly to the educational institution and may be used for books, tuition, and other school fees.

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children through making sports pitches more accessible, safer, and extending the number of hours that children and adults can use these recreational facilities.

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activity in eligible communities.

Grant of $5,000 to a USA doctoral student to assist with research necessary to complete a dissertation in US politics or public policy. Funding is intended for research to be conducted at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Eligible research fields include history, political science, foreign relations, and journalism.

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate and environment, culture, history, language, and empowerment. Finished videos are expected to be shared in a community engagement activity that is determined by the partner organization.

Grants of $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the provision of needs-based services including basic human needs, health and medicine, financial education and literacy, and mental health and crisis support.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individual educators and teams of educators to recognize exceptional work in education research and development. In addition to prize money, winning candidates will receive guidance to initiate a new project or continue their current work. Nominations are judged based on the following criteria: to what extent is the nominees’ work future-oriented, innovative, transformative, and sustainable?

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and tribal community organizations, governments, and IHEs for environmental projects. Funding is intended for organizations that recognize the inequity of environmental impacts in local communities. Projects can focus on the improvement of water and air quality, environmental clean-up, lead or asbestos abatement, and stormwater. The goal of this grant program is to reduce barriers and provide a simpler application process for federal funding.

In-kind use of analytical lab services to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and academic scientists affiliated with accredited institutions. The purpose of the program is to enable researchers to use Protein Sequencing and Epitope Mapping techniques to assist their immunology, oncology, or structural biology research.

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to participate in a competition for innovative ideas to expand access to justice in rural areas of the nation. This opportunity is meant to reduce gaps in access to justice that exist specifically in rural areas.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD students to participate in online symposiums related to political economy. The purpose of the program is to support students who have a teaching or research interest in the subject. In addition to the stipend, fellows will have travel, accommodation, and meals covered by the program.

Grant to a USA state, agency, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or IHE to run a research and training center regarding employment for people who are blind. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will improve employment outcomes for people who are blind or have low vision.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Austria researchers for research projects on pre-WWII connections between the two countries. Research may be on a wide array of topics including history, culture, economics, politics, or law. Projects may take place elsewhere if there are historical archives that are necessary to access in other countries.

Awards to USA nonprofit organizations recognizing exceptional programs serving underserved veterans and their families. Submissions will be ranked; those groups earning the highest ranking will receive a financial award and be recognized for their achievements. Awards will be utilized to plan and implement new community-based outreach event(s) or activation(s) that can reach over 5,000 underserved veterans. Priority project categories are Transitioning Veterans, Rural Veterans, Minority Veterans, and the Veteran Gaming community.

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and individuals for projects to save endangered species. The purpose of the funding program is to focus on saving less popular species that are not necessarily in the public's consciousness.

Grants of up to $35,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada journalists and newsrooms for local investigative reporting that serves underrepresented communities. The program is intended to provide much-needed resources to journalists working on document-focused reporting in a wide range of formats, including video, audio, text, and interactive.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity-building activities to foster health equity. Funding is intended to support organizations that advocate for social justice by improving the healthcare system. Organizations may request support for a wide range of activities, including training, data and technology, advocacy and policy change, communications and narrative change, leadership development, base-building, and civic engagement.

Grants to early-stage mathematicians to support travel expenses incurred by research projects. Funding is intended to assist qualifying applicants whose research requires participation in conferences, getting together with a collaborator, conducting studies at an IHE or other institution, or for other activities that necessitate travel related to the research being conducted. Funds may be used for expenses such as advance-purchase economy airfare, hotel, transportation to and from an airport, and meals.

Grants to USA, Canada, and China institutions to host mathematical scientists conducting collaborative research projects with overseas colleagues. Funding is intended to support travel expenses incurred by US and Canadian mathematical scientists traveling to engage in research at institutions in China, and by mathematical scientists from China traveling to conduct studies at institutions in the USA or Canada. Requests will be accepted from the host institutions who will be receiving the visitor from abroad. Preference will be given to US and Canadian traveler-researchers who are eminent mathematicians, and to Chinese traveler-researchers who are at the early stages of their career.

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit educational organizations for educational programming that will improve literacy skills among children and older students. Funding is intended to support organizations that wish to employ reading strategies of the Foundation, namely, the initial teaching alphabet (ITA).

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and public rural healthcare providers to receive discounts to improve internet connectivity and enhance the delivery of services. Applicants must submit required forms prior to completing the application process. Funding is intended to increase the efficiency of health-related facilities that are located in rural areas by increasing broadband capabilities.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residents prepare their homes for the winter season. Previous grants have been awarded for projects such as school clubs, nature activities, agricultural literacy, and animal shelters.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the $5,000 cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance and customized support. Awards are available for books that have recently been published or are soon to be published, involving themes such as rein­vent­ing Jew­ish life and com­mu­ni­ty for the twen­ty-first cen­tu­ry, shift­ing notions of indi­vid­ual and collec­tive Jew­ish iden­ti­ty, the his­to­ry and future of Israel, and the evolv­ing rela­tion­ship between Israel and world Jewry.

Grants to USA and Canada vascular surgeon-scientists for research projects related to vascular health. Funding may be used for direct research costs in the areas of foundational science, clinical studies, patient-focused research, outcomes and health services, education, community support, translational, and patient care. The 2025 Wylie Scholar will be given the opportunity to be paired with a former Wylie Scholar who will serve as a mentor/advisor and provide research project guidance.

Grants to USA federally recognized Indian tribes to improve library services in Native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for digital services, educational programs, and the preservation and revitalization of Native American cultures and languages.

Scholarships of up to $6,000 to USA post-secondary students to study at a qualifying academic institution in Israel. Partial scholarships will be awarded to students attending a pre-approved university, institution of higher learning, or study program. Funds may be used for tuition expenses for undergraduate, graduate, post-doc, or other studies. The Scholarship Committee considers each student’s merit regardless of financial need.

Grants of up to $36,000 to USA individual painters and groups of painters over the age of 45 who need financial assistance. The goal of this program is to support the creation of American art and to support American artists who have not been shown fitting recognition. In addition to the cash grant, the award also includes an exhibition at PAAM. The review criteria for the grant are artistic quality, creative ability as evidenced by images of work submitted, and financial need.

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of over 500 high-quality hardcover children’s books, including award-winning and star-reviewed titles from educational and literary organizations.

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit and civic organizations, schools, and groups in eligible communities for a wide range of programs that address the needs of local communities and residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health and human services, education and youth development, economic and community vitality, the environment, and arts and culture. Eligible organizations are located inside the Avista Utilities or Alaska Electric Light & Power Co. service Area.

Grants to USA tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian IHEs to advance research, education, and outreach in STEM and other disciplines. Funding is intended to support projects that build capacity, engage the community, and promote research across the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The purpose of the program is to improve instruction and instructional capacity, including curricular offerings, in tribal colleges and universities across the country.

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and public rural healthcare providers to receive discounts to improve and upgrade communications technology. Applicants must submit required forms prior to completing the application process. Funding is intended to enhance telehealth and telemedicine by providing reduced rates for telecommunications and voice services. Eligible services are discounted at the difference in cost between urban and rural areas in the recipient organization's state.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs and schools for projects that expand or introduce the practice of mindful meditation in underserved populations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects are short-term and result in clearly identifiable outcomes.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible investigators and for-profit companies to provide additional support for research related to psoriasis. The purpose of the program is to support the long-term careers of individuals who will go on to conduct research that will improve the lives of patients and make progress toward a cure for psoriatic disease.

Grants of $500 and grants of $6,000 to USA and Canada PreK-12 teachers and student teachers for book purchases to enhance their classroom libraries. Grantees will choose books based on the specific needs of their students. Funding is intended for applicants dedicated to regular independent reading during class time.

Grants to USA small and medium-sized manufacturing facilities and waste and water treatment facilities for projects to improve energy efficiency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for applicants to implement recommendations made in energy assessments.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for religious, literary, scientific, or educational purposes and to prevent cruelty to animals. Priority will be shown to charitable organizations serving Harris County, Texas and surrounding counties.

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students. Funding is intended for general operations, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, salaries, space rental, technology, teacher stipends, and more. Proposals may also focus on a particular project or new programming effort.

Grant of $80,000 to a USA academic institution to support clinical training programs related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Programs will take place in locations experiencing workforce difficulties. Funds may be used for the fellow's salary expenses and benefits. Fellows will engage in clinical training focused on IBD.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International poets and authors of any age to recognize outstanding humorous poems. Works that have been previously published as well as unpublished works are eligible. In addition to the cash prizes for first-, second-, and third-place winners and honorable mentions, entries will also be published on the Winning Writers website.

Residencies to USA emerging ceramic artists to gain experience and advance their careers. Residencies take place at a ceramic art center in New York. Residents will receive a monthly stipend, free firing, studio space, opportunities to teach and exhibit work, and professional development options. Applications are encouraged from candidates from historically underrepresented communities in the ceramic arts.

Scholarships to USA juniors at accredited colleges and universities to pursue careers in the field of public service. The goal of the program is to create the next generation of leaders and community builders. Funding is intended for applicants with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients will receive financial aid for college, a stipend and housing for summer work-travel experience, and a ten-year travel stipend. Additionally, students will receive invitations to an annual summit and an ongoing speaker series, giving them access to a network of leaders.

Grants of up to $1,000 to Idaho teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for professional development efforts that enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended to assist K-12 educators in improving humanities learning and pursuing career development opportunities.