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Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books that foster engagement with the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support well-researched books in any area of t...
Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for innovative programs that benefit local residents. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs an...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Territories nonprofit cultural, academic, and research institutions, government agencies, and Indian Tribes to preserve significant audio and video media. Funding is intended to support the digital reformatting of media that is fragil...
Grants to Ohio nonprofits and organizations in eligible locations for programs and services that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health, basic human needs, economic development, education, environment, cu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a range of projects that foster understanding of Japan throughout the world. Eligible proposal categories include programs that promote Japanese culture, seminars, research, symposia, and programs to ...
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 (particu...
Grants to USA organizations for efforts to create positive change in the world. Activities should align with one or more of the following categories: arts, education, environment, community, healthcare, and peace. The Foundation strives to make a critical difference i...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit museums for artwork preservation projects. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is for the conservation of culturally and historically significant works of art that are da...
Grants to USA nonprofit theaters to support performing arts. Funding is intended to promote and invest in existing theaters around the country that have an established track record, demonstrated financial responsibility, and have invested effort to enhance the state of...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International entertainment industry workers for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to help offset financial losses incurred due to the cancellation or postponement of concerts, tours, and festivals o...
Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is provided for programs in the areas of alcohol and drug treatment, cultural activ...
Grants to Northeast Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit low-income residents. Funding is intended to support proposals in the focus areas of education, healthcare, economic independence, and cultural activities. Programs must serve Cuyah...
Fellowships of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to conduct original humanities research in New York City. This program is open to individuals working in a broad range of social science and humanities fields. Eligible applicants are scholars who have c...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible regions for community programs and capital projects that meet the needs of local residents. Priority is given to projects that foster the development of responsible young peo...
Awards of $500 to USA English teachers at two-year colleges to recognize and promote educational programs that improve language learning for students of diverse backgrounds and interests. The award program honors teachers for outstanding initiatives that help students ...
Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstrate e...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions to foster increased foreign studies. Funding is intended to support innovative or existing programs and to support programs at small institutions and institutions without an existing program. Progr...
Matching grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for programs that promote the expansion and growth of Japanese studies throughout the country. Applications may be for a single institution, or a collaboration or consortia. The Foundation will give strong...
Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada organization, business, group, or individual in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhi...
Grants of up to $6,000 to USA scholars and doctoral graduates for expenses related to non-commercial research in any area of knowledge. Funding is intended to support laboratory research expenses, fieldwork costs, travel to archives and libraries, and the purchase of m...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International art institutions and museums to exhibit Japanese works of art to overseas audiences. The purpose of the program is to deepen the knowledge and appreciation of Japanese art and culture among audiences outside of Japan. Funding is...
Grants to Kentucky and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for performing arts programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible applicants must be small organizations that serve and enri...
Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the social, educational, cultural, physical, and civic conditions of residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full ap...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs in eligible locations for projects that respond to community needs. Eligible uses of funds are for activities in the areas of recreation, education, arts and culture, health, soc...
Grants to Lorain County, Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, civic affairs, and health and social services. Funding is intended to support program-related activities, with particular interest in pr...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and colleges for projects and programs that foster the growth of bluegrass music. Funding is intended for cultural, educational, organizational dev...
Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. Some of the prizes will be awarded specifically in the categories of creative arts, health and nutrition, STEM, and environmental stewardshi...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education to improve business practices and strengthen organizational operations. Funding is intended to enhance an organization's ability to function, incl...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts programming that recognizes, acclaims, and preserves the traditions of culturally diverse communities. Funding is intended to support programs and general operating expenses, with o...
Fellowships of up to $25,000 and fellowships of $55,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and postgraduate scholars for research related to the history of technology and science in East Asia. Funding is intended to promote studies conducted by doctora...
Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school 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...
Grants of up to $20,000 per year to USA small nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, initiatives, and programs that promote the arts a...
Fellowships to USA scholars to conduct research projects in Japan. Eligible areas of study include social sciences, humanities, and comparative research. Eligible participants are doctoral students and individuals who hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience.
Grants and in-kind support to USA women filmmakers of color for debut short documentary and narrative films. In addition to the grant, applicants will also receive a mentorship program. Applicants must identify as female or non-binary and as a member of the BIPOC commu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. The program encourages applications for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that are at a plan...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, IHEs, and tribal governments to support coordinated exploration on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to produce bo...
Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Organizations with small budgets are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theat...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, schools, and churches for programs that will enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs that address issues in the community. Programs must benefit...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies to enhance the care and conservation of noteworthy humanities collections. Funding is intended to help institutions focused on the humanities such as museums, libraries, histo...
Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit theater companies for performances and educational activities for high school and middle school students. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support professional produc...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and theater companies to provide Shakespeare and theater education programs to juvenile offenders. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting an application. Applicants are advised that required ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for preservation projects to protect significant materials and collections. Applicants are advised that the required pre-application registrations may take up to one month to complete. The purpose of the...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals in multiple states for arts-related projects that educate the public on important contemporary social issues. Funding is intended for projects that will further the Foundation's mission. Eligible states include thos...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to support activities that promote justice and liberation. Applicants seeking multi-year grants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations that are actively responding...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that encourage international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funds will also support scholar...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs to enhance the quality of life in the local community. Focus areas include arts and culture; youth, seniors, and disabilities; character education;...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International museum exhibition label writers and editors for outstanding label writing. The purpose of the program is to display examples of excellent label writing, highlight best practices, and to inspire and teach museum professiona...
Grants of up to $2,000, grants of up to $7,500, and grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for public cultural programming. Applicants must contact a program officer before beginning the application process and submit a draft prior to submitting an app...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to support documentary projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to prepare for a media project, including but not limited to researc...
Grants to USA agencies, tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to plan, interpret, and protect the locations of historic American battles. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding ...