An indemnity program is available to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies holding collections on exhibit within the country. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended for the coverage of qualifying objects of cultural, educational, scientific, or h...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, and IHEs for digital humanities projects. Funding is intended for digital projects at any stage of development from the start-up phase, implementation, and long-term sustainability. In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the USA, projects focused on the Declaration of I...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International theater organizations and book publishers for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works for international publication or presentation. Applicants must be registered in the online portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Eligible Activities: - Tr...

Grants averaging $250 to USA and territories artists to support creative projects. Funding is intended to assist with expenses such as recording studio time, performances, art supplies, exhibits, project-related expenses, and residencies. This grant is open to artists of any discipline. Funding is intended to support artis...

Grants of $2,500 and art supplies valued at $1,000 to USA and Canada PreK-8 schools whose principal is a funding source member for art-infused professional development programs that utilize creative capacity-building. Funding is intended to create a long-term school-wide commitment to art education and to help students dev...

Grants to USA noncommercial, educational public radio stations that provide quality public service programming to their communities. Funding is intended for stations to expand the scope and quality of services to local communities. Grants must be used by station recipients for general station operations and programming ex...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofits and government entities for collaborative projects that integrate arts, design, and culture into community development initiatives. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote systemic changes t...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in the areas of health, culture, art, and youth development. Funding is intended to support organizations that serve families and children. The fund supports nonprofit organizations that serve children and families nationally. The RCF Grant...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico individuals aged 35 or under, to support and encourage creativity in the art or science of illumination. Consideration will be given to candidates producing works using light in art, architecture, education, health, environmental design, software design, fixture design, and theater. P...

Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International singers and musicians for the study of Irish instrumental music or song. Past scholarships have been used to support the study and compilation of session tunes, Sean Nos lessons, and instrumental music lessons. Applicants may be of any age and ethnic background.

Grants starting at $1,000 to USA state and local government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of Civil War battlefield sites. Funding is intended to help communities purchase land through fee simple methods, or acquire a protective interest in eligible land through easements. Grants must be used to acquire ...

Grant and in-kind services to a USA, Canada, and International filmmaker to support a unique film project that contributes to society. Funding is intended to support a film that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant. Eligible projects include feature-length films, short films, web or television serie...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, festivals, museums, and biennials for exhibits featuring artists from Israel. Funding is intended for a range of exhibitions, including institutional or independent projects, events, or presentations that feature one or more ar...

Grants to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for original ideas and innovative projects that will lead to the advancement of scholarship in the area of the arts. An LOI is required before being invited to submit a proposal. The Foundation funds projects that align with their mission to challenge and shift perc...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performing ensembles and presenting organizations to improve public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary American music. The following two categories are eligible for funding: general operating support and project support, ...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits in eligible states for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding may be awarded to programs in the areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given to programs serving women and children. All programs should take plac...

Grants averaging $350 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches for community arts programs and services. Funding is intended to support youth arts education, arts services, community arts programs, and leadership training in order to enhance the capacity and strength of arts organizations over ...

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 $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 of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations for travel expenses aimed at promoting Canadian artistic works and artists internationally. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Funding is intended to support costs such as transportation, ac...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State area for programs that serve cultural, educational, scientific, and other charitable purposes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Foundation staff to begin the application process. Funding is inten...

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 of up to $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that promote the acceptance and understanding of migrants and their communities. Funding is intended for education and storytelling projects that inspire action and empathy in citizens of all ages and policy-makers around migrant and refugee...

Grants to USA and Virgin Islands nonprofit historically black colleges and universities to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen the study and teaching of the humanities by developing new humanities resources, courses, and...

Grants to USA community colleges for faculty and curricular development projects to strengthen humanities programming. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the school's efforts to teach students about different educational and career paths and to incorporate huma...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 per month to USA, Canada, and International researchers with a Ph.D. or other terminal degree to conduct research at a major library in the United States. Areas of interest for this fellowship are social science and humanistic research. Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research is particular...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society, and to come together on common issues. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college educa...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that foster mutual understanding and communication between citizens of the two countries. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Applications are invited for public opinion and communication projects that raise awareness about the U...

Grants of $1,500 to USA artists and craftspersons who are engaged in or are planning a new craft or visual art project. Applicants must live and work in the United States and have a developed body of work. A jury of art professionals and artists will judge the submissions and make its recommendations to the Board of Direct...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee nonprofits, educational organizations, and government agencies to host artists and scholars specializing in traditional art forms. Funding is intended to support projects that ...

Awards to Kentucky individuals and organizations for projects related to state or local history. These awards are intended to recognize and express appreciation to civic and business leaders, volunteers, public history professionals, historians, libraries, historical organizations, and communities that strive to promote th...

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to market events that will attract tourists to the City of Louisville and Jefferson County. Funding is intended to support studies, events, festivals, or media assistance. The project must attract out-of-town visitors and promote overnight stays in hotels. Grant monies are to ...

Grants to USA Tribal governments and nonprofits and grants to California nonprofits and K-12 schools and school districts in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for community services. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, special projects, and economic and community development. San Manu...

Executive training for business and community leaders in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee to address health, educational, economic, and infrastructure challenges in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt region. The DLI Executive Academy trains leaders from ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that promote an inclusive, just, and vibrant Jewish community. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. The Foundation is currently focusing its grantmaking efforts on initiatives and organizations that are national in scope. Applica...

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 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Priority areas include arts, c...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). Letters of inquiry are due August 1, 2018. Particular interest is given to exhibitions that will travel outside the United States or Chicago,...

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest. The Mockingbird Fou...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA and territories individual jazz artists to conduct tours that bring live jazz music to a variety of venues across the country. Funding is intended to support 3-to-6-site touring routes for both emerging and established mid-career jazz musicians who perform solo or play within a ...

Grant of $7,500 to a USA female film director for the production of her second dramatic feature-length film. Funding is intended for pre-production, production, and post-production. The director should be over 40 years of age and have previously directed a dramatic feature film or feature documentary.

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants starting at $10,000 to USA nonprofits and educational institutions in eligible states for programs in the areas of safety, community building, and environmental responsibility. Organizations within the following states are eligible to apply for funding: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryla...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofits and schools in eligible regions for public education and community service projects. Funding is intended for STEM projects, career and technical training in the skilled trades, as well as community service projects, with particular emphasis on programs that have a stro...

Grants to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and government agencies for educational, civic, and cultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Preference will be given to projects that relate to youth services, economic development, health and human service...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support fellowships that facilitate quality research and advanced study in the humanities. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fellowship programs may take place in the U.S. or abroad. Funding is intended to foster communities of intell...

Grants to Kentucky PreK-12 schools to help cover transportation costs associated with arts-related field trips. Funding is intended to increase student exposure to quality arts education experiences and programs. Schools may request mileage-based funding for field trips to organizations listed in the TranspARTation Directo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Grants typically ranging between $15,000 and $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that use film and media as part of a campaign tool to promote environmental activism. Funding is intended to support campaigns that inspire audiences to become environmental activists through film and media. P...