Grants to USA colleges, universities, and nonprofits engaged in educational or research activities to support early-career faculty members who demonstrate a strong potential to advance science and academia. This award is given to faculty who are likely to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead ...

Grants to USA and territories colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the Nation’s agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long as two weeks to complete. Purpose...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that promote recycling in Ottawa, Sandusky, and Seneca counties. Applicants are required to attend a meeting prior to submitting a full application. Types of Programs that can be Funded: -Education ...

Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 and larger grants of over $5,000 to Mahoning Valley, Ohio nonprofits, schools, agencies, and faith-based organizations to improve local communities and neighborhoods. For larger grants, applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Strategic priorities include commun...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, university, and conservation organizations for conservation programs that protect worldwide habitats and wildlife. Highest priority will go to projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, such as field...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and other experts representing eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects to address security across a broad range of sectors. Funding focuses on current security challenges, including cyber security, environmental concerns, terrorism, defense agai...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious organizations to improve the quality of life for residents of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Funding is intended for programs that align with the following areas of focus: health, scientific research, human services, arts...

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 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 of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofits and for-profits, for creative interventions to end poverty on a mass scale. The funding will be used to launch a pilot of the proposed program in any region of the world where extreme poverty e...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Western Europe investigators for research on improving the assessment of long-term exposure to outdoor air pollutants. A preliminary application must be submitted before applying. Areas of interest include modeling approaches to exposure assessment and harnessing novel measurement technologies. ...

Grants starting at $50,000 to New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for the preservation of freshwater fish and bird habitat in designated areas of the Appalachia region. Funding is intended for projects that enhance fo...

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments to develop, initiate, and implement programs that conserve wildlife and their natural habitat, including species of traditional or tribal cultural importance. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Species that are not to be hunted or fish...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, schools, and churches for programs that will enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Programs must benefit citizens of the City of Tiffin and Seneca County. Additionally, grants may also be made to programs that benefit local youth....

Grants to USA and territories local governments, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and public housing authorities to develop and implement plans to transform distressed neighborhoods. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding may be used for Planning Grants or Planning and Action Grants. ...

In-Kind Grants of $200 gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended to support service campaigns for animals, people, and the environment. Successful applications will demonstrate elements of service learning, youth leadership, and c...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes for projects and initiatives that improve outdoor experiences and the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is available for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that yield an immediate and quantifiable impact on the National Forest S...

Fellowships and grants of $50,000 to USA individual organizational leaders and activists for professional development, support, and coaching, and to strengthen programming. Funding is intended to increase the capacity of activities that promote environmental preservation, civil rights, refugee and immigrant rights, and wom...

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...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants starting at $15,000 to Ohio nonprofits and agencies for programs that benefit residents of Cuyahoga County. Applicants must meet with program staff in advance of submitting an application. Programs areas include health equity, education, housing and financial stability, neighborhood revit...

Grants to USA organizations in Midwestern states to strengthen community organizing. Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Funding is intended to provide organizations with general operating support. While Needmor embraces the opportunity to fund emerging or...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, envir...

Grants averaging $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic insitutions for projects that contribute to research on improving public health, facilitating food distribution, and preserving natural resources. Funding is specifically intended to be used to support lower-income countries in ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA small law firms, private attorneys, and nonprofits providing legal services to strengthen justice in the areas of poverty law, environmental justice, and civil and human rights. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Areas of focus ...

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 $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to develop new or use existing tech-powered tools that will encourage students and citizens to learn about the planet. Funded projects must be be innovative, bold, and transformative. Funding is intended for innovative use of or development of data-d...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico middle school educators to increase environmental and cultural understanding among students. Funding is intended for projects in formal and informal educational settings that prepare students to look after their planet. National Geographic Society funded projects should be...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Ohio community or resident-led groups for arts, culture, and environmental projects that aim to improve the quality of life for Cleveland and East Cleveland area residents. Funding is intended to support small-scale, grassroots projects that will positively impact the community. Gr...

Grants to USA nonprofits to address environmental issues, specifically the protection of clean drinking water resources, as well as efforts to challenge the development of natural gas use and infrastructure in New York State. Funding is intended for projects that promote enforceable water policies and that advance cleaner ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Funding is intended to support a high-quality, non-commercial media that is substantive, fair, and accurate. Program priorities include investigative journalism, media policy, and public bro...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, materials recovery facilities, and for-profit organizations to initiate a plastics recycling program in local communities throughout the country. Funding and technical assistance are intended to support the Funding Source's new innovative progr...

Grants to Greater Cleveland, Ohio nonprofits and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents of Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga Counties. Applicants for large grant requests must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority is given to programs in the following areas: - ...

Grants to Cleveland, Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, and libraries for initiatives that align with one or more of the following areas of focus: education, human services, economic development, community revitalization, environment, and the arts. The Foundation is particularly interested in innovative ideas being pu...

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...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International governmental units, agencies, organizations, fire departments, and fire brigades for a wide range of fire preparedness, prevention, and control efforts, including arson prevention, fire investigation, training and education programs related to fire prevention, and pre-fire planning....

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, units of government, and religious organizations for a range of community benefit activities. Applicants must submit a request summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities that fall within the following categories: education, environment, health and medical needs, human services,...

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 Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, and religious organizations for community services in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a request summary prior to applying. The Foundation invites applications for charitable activities within the counties of Greene, Montgomery, Miami, Clark, Preble, Darke, Warren, a...

Grants to Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina nonprofits, school districts, and agencies in communities served by the funding source for environmental and nature-related projects. Funding for the current grant cycle is intended for programs that promote water quality/quantity, access, and ...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofits, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children's and youth education programs, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the environment, job training, and literacy. For t...

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 averaging $20,000 to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, diversity, environment, arts and culture, and community and economic development. Eligible re...

Grants to Cleveland Area, Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit eligible communities across a broad range of areas. Applications may be submitted for various funds in areas such as education, healthcare, basic human needs, the environment, and programs benefitting disadvantaged groups. Familie...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to Erie County, Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools to benefit local communities. Funding is specifically intended for programs related to the environment, arts and humanities, health and social services, youth, and education. The Foundation enc...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for environmental education initiatives, access to clean water and energy for underserved areas, and developing sustainable and innovative technologies. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities around the world. Priority wil...

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for public policy initiatives to advance economic mobility and racial equity in the Great Lakes region. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Program areas include culture, environment, democracy, education ...

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 generally ranging between $10,000 and $50,000 to Great Lakes Region, USA nonprofit organizations, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions for programs that improve the well-being of animals. Grant applicants are asked to contact staff and to submit a letter of inquiry. Funding is intended to pr...

Grants to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local families and individuals, with an emphasis on communities in the greater Toledo area. Funding is available for a broad range of programs in areas such as social services, education, neighborhood and urban affair...

Grants to Ohio artistic, cultural, educational, civic and social service organizations to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Greater Cincinnati. Potential applicants must contact the Senior Program Officer before applying. Capital, project, and endowment support is provided for the following program areas, in ...