Grants to USA early-career investigators that hold a tenure-track faculty position for research that can increase understanding or improve clinical treatment of medical conditions that affect pregnant women and newborns up to one year. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intende...

Grants to USA medical colleges, research universities, and institutions for projects related to science and engineering, as well as research in the medical field. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting pr...

Grants of $5,000, grants of $20,000, and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to support students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering/science based innovations that have a positive impact on the world, are commerciall...

Grants of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate (predoctoral) students and medical students, and grants of $35,000 to postdoctoral scholars, for research activities related to autism spectrum disorders. Funding is intended for training programs that are scientifically linked to autism but the scope may be broa...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, state, local, and tribal governments, and individuals for scientific research to inform the management of Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. A. Program Objective The objective of the...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty-level academic researchers and senior scientific researchers at nonprofit institutions for research related to selected diseases. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. The Grant Program provides a one‐year grant to support research rela...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA doctoral candidates for educational research related to STEM policy. Funding is intended to support professional development and dissertation research on STEM-related educational issues by analyzing information from large-scale national or international data. Award Components: - Award...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral-level scholars for educational research projects. Funding is intended to build research capacity and advance knowledge in education and STEM education learning. Funds may be used fo...

Fellowships to USA and Canada college mathematics and physics teachers and administrators to enable them to extend their sabbatical research leaves from a single-semester to a full year. Awards are based on the applicants' previous five-year accomplishments, as well as the potential scientific impact of the work to be done...

Grants to USA educational, industrial, and nonprofit institutions, and small businesses for scientific research that will advance knowledge of the Earth, the solar system, and the universe. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for flight investigations and a variety of ground-based supportin...

Grants and awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers with an advanced degree (i.e., MD, PhD, MS, or PharmD), for scientific research projects that may result in new treatments for people with epilepsy. To start the application process, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Funding is intended to accelerate ...

Award of $25,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize an original breakthrough or discovery in the field of cancer research. Candidates for this award have furthered cancer prevention, treatments, and early diagnosis. The discovery must have had a significant impact on the cancer field and made a dire...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International IHE permanent faculty members to support academic research in engineering, computer science, or related fields. Funds are intended to support one graduate student for one year of work on a research project in the above fields. Google is committed to developing new technologies to...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits, such as community organizations, conservation groups, colleges, universities, and tribal groups, for projects addressing conservation issues in forest management. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects involving nonprofits, SFI Program Participants, and other stakeholders...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to use artificial intelligence to address current environmental issues. Funding is intended to support projects that develop and deploy open source machine learning models, algorithms, and data sets that directly tackle environmental...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty at nonprofit research organizations and institutions to gather research data on childhood and adolescent cancer. Funding is intended to create sets of single-cell resolution profiling data. In-kind data lab services and consultations are also available.

Grants to USA non-land grant agricultural colleges and universities to improve institutional capacity for research, education, extension, and outreach activities related to agriculture, natural resources, food, and human sciences. Required registrations may take up to two weeks to complete. Applications that address the na...

Grants of up to $65,000 to USA, Canada, and International established scholars and writers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences for a three to nine-month residency. This opportunity will provide access to a world-class library and collections for independent research. Specifically, recipients are in residence at...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to support classroom-based math and science projects. Funding is intended for projects that make learning math and science fun, innovative ideas that improve STEM learning, and project-based learning that will result in measurable outcomes.

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Funding is intended to allow students in grades 6-12, college, or university to engage in educational projects that will enhance their understanding of science ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty Doctors at academic institutions to tackle specific challenges in pediatric cancer research. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for research into innovative and thorough approaches that address the most difficult is...

Fellowships of $77,500 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support creative new projects in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. Fellows will be based in Greater Boston during their fellowship and will be required to regularly share their work in progress. Disciplines may include biology and medic...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and state and local governments to improve science and engineering technician education at the secondary school and undergraduate levels. Partnerships with other entities are encouraged, as well as proposals from institutions serving minority and other underserved populations. ...

Grants to USA and Canada PhD program faculty at educational institutions for projects that involve significant scientific concepts in math, computer science, and physics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to stimulate progress on fundamental scientific questions of major importance in mat...

Award of $50,000 to a USA researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of biomedicine. The award is intended to recognize major, paradigm-shifting accomplishments that will impact the field by advancing biomedical research knowledge and spreading it to a broad and substantial audience.

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. This program offers less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. National Geographic Society funded projects shoul...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International experienced project leaders for projects in the areas of education, conservation, storytelling, research, or technology. Proposals are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with tangible and measurable results. National Geo...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that use artificial intelligence to support environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that develop and deploy algorithms and models that streamline processes related to the environmental field. As an additional opportu...

Grants to USA and Israel companies to collaborate on the research and development, manufacturing, and selling of innovative products with significant commercial potential. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying and submit a brief initial application in advance of the full proposal. Please n...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals to strengthen the quality of informal STEM education for the general public and professional audiences. Funding is available for a broad range of project types that allow public audiences to engage with STEM learning. Projects may also involv...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions for projects and activities that promote the protection of endangered species and their habitats. Funding is intended for species preservation activities, scientific research projects, and conservation education programs.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and researchers working in nonprofits, IHEs, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies for research on the prevention of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is ...

Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA schools, nonprofit places of learning, churches, and nature centers for projects that promote an appreciation of nature by using or developing natural landscapes and native plants. Funding is intended to support outdoor learning areas that engage children - preschool to high school -...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International scholars and scientists for outstanding achievements in the fields of history, medicine, environmental sciences, biochemistry and biophysics, and cognitive science. Awards will recognize significant breakthroughs and innovations, and visionary work influencing the development of eac...

Awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 to USA and Puerto Rico Latino high school seniors to honor outstanding academic achievements and community involvement. Recipients must attend a regional event at their own cost. Awards are intended to recognize excellence in multiple categories such as community service; business and e...

Residencies in Upstate New York to USA, Canada, and International professional documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers. The funding source is particularly interested in supporting the most critical, current issues, including, but not limited to: democracy and governance; education; environment and climate chang...

Fellowships to USA recent doctoral scientists for the implementation of independent scientific research in the disciplines of astronomy and astrophysics. Funding is intended for theoretical, observational, archival, laboratory, or instrumental research in combination with a coherent educational plan for the duration of the...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and individuals to preserve and archive music and other recorded sounds that are representative of North American heritage. Funding is also available for scientific research projects related to the impact of music on the human cond...

Grants to USA Federal agencies, IHEs, national laboratories, research institutions, private organizations and corporations, cooperative extension services, and individuals to develop and disseminate research tools to address the needs of the specialty crop industry. New applicants are advised to complete required registrat...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and resources to enhance the delivery of STEAM courses. NSHSS strives to provide resources to assist teachers in thei...

Prizes of $10,000, $15,000, and $30,000 to USA teams of students in grades 6 through 12 for winning projects that offer creative solutions to environmental concerns in the areas of land and water, and air and climate. Topics can address the issues of pollution, deforestation, biodiversity, global warming, or water conserva...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, state and local governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for conceptual and early stage support of behavioral, biomedical, and clinical research projects. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are a...

Fellowships to USA and territories students to support doctoral or master’s degree research in the STEM (science, technology, education, and mathematics) fields, as well as STEM education. Funding is intended to support students early in their graduate careers who display potential for significant achievements in STEM re...

Opportunity for USA public school teachers of grades 6-12 to engage students in STEM-related projects that will address community issues and empower students to give back to their communities. Contest finalists and winners will be chosen at the state and national levels, and winners will receive technology prize packages.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, teachers, principals, school faculty, PTA groups, and other K-12 school-affiliated organizations in eligible southeastern states to enhance educational programming in K-12 classrooms. Funding is intended to support opportunities for educational enrichment in the areas ...

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 nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally-friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or comparable to that of current technologies, or discoveries...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants starting at $5,000 to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative classroom-based projects in math and science. Previous grants have funded mentoring programs, electronics courses, and biochemical research projects.

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...