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 of $50,000 and in-kind support to USA state, city, and county health agencies to counter childhood obesity. The goal of this program is to strengthen local capacity between decision-makers in health agencies to implement cost-effective strategies to reduce the incidence of obesity.

Grants starting at approximately $40,000 to USA and Territories nonprofits, Indian tribes, IHEs, and state and local governments to create and implement community-based projects that utilize volunteer workers, 55 years and older. Funding is intended for volunteer programs with a focus on the following areas of interest: ed...

Grants of up to $35,000 and technical support to USA school districts to develop and implement healthier school food programs. This three-year program helps schools transition from food that is highly processed to healthier and more nutritional options that are prepared from scratch. The grant provides school districts wit...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories libraries, agencies, schools, and nonprofits for improvements to rural and small libraries. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for enhancements of school libraries at all educational levels, improving digital access an...

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...

Grants of $5,000 and grants of $6,000 to USA, Canada, and International established and new teams that compete to raise money for programs that serve vulnerable, underrepresented, and underserved youth. Applicants must register for the competition prior to applying. The program supports teams of youth that participate in a...

Awards to USA YMCAs, Nonprofit resident camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Jewish Community Centers to recognize effective child abuse prevention measures. Winners must exemplify excellence in innovation and leadership in practice around the critical topic of prevention of child sexual abuse.

Grants and fellowships of up to $5,000 to Worcester, Massachusetts nonprofits, individuals, schools, libraries, and agencies for humanities, arts, and sciences. Funding is intended to promote access, excellence, diversity, and education in the arts, humanities, and sciences, with the goal of improving the quality of life f...

Grants to Massachusetts municipal fire departments for fire and life safety programs for both schoolchildren and older adults. The program for children teaches them to recognize the dangers of fire through developmentally-appropriate lessons integrated with the curriculum subjects of math, science, language arts, and healt...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

Award to recognize an outstanding USA, Canada, or International teacher who has made an exceptional contribution to the teaching profession. This award is intended to highlight the importance of teaching, and demonstrate the fact that teachers across the globe deserve to be recognized and celebrated.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects aimed to enhance the welfare of infants and children up to age 7. Funding is intended to support early childhood play and education, early childhood welfare, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and school districts in eligible communities for mentor-based robotics programs and competitions. Pre-authorization is required before applying. Priority is given to teams that demonstrate diversity, such as female-led teams, economically diverse teams, or racially or g...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA PreK-12 educators for projects that incorporate visual arts in educational programming. Funding is intended to support new and evolving programs that use the visual arts as a classroom learning tool in teaching all children, including those who require different learning methods.

Grants to USA animal shelters and welfare organizations to address the food, housing, and medical needs of pets. Funding is also provided for training programs to help make animals more adoptable and programs to educate people, especially children, about the responsibilities of owning a pet.

Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children gre...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to advance the quality of human services and promote racial equity. Funding is intended for programs that eliminate social barriers and advance policy solutions that help people to transition from poverty to long-term cycles of success.

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

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of arts, culture, humanities, food, agriculture, nutrition, education, and youth development. Preference will be given to programs and organizations focusing on the areas of food, education, health, and housing and shelter programs. Requests for gene...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to promote STEM education and career paths for girls from underrepresented ethnicities. Eligible communities include: Silicon Valley, California; Austin, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Gloucester, Massachusetts; Kalispell, Montana; Malta and Albany, New York; Phoenix and Chandl...

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 nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit children aged 18 or younger. Eligible regions include Seattle, Washington; Detroit, Michigan; Los Angeles, California; Dallas, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts; Atlanta, Georgia; Orlando and Miami, Florida; Cincinnati, Ohio; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Sa...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International university students and faculty members to conduct research projects that focus on understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of injuries among children and adolescents. Funding is specifically intended for research that relates to the prevention of inju...

Grants ranging between $250 and $1,000 to USA children and youth, ages 18 and under, to complete community service projects in their communities. Funding will be provided to support a wide variety of projects and events. Examples of eligible community service projects include: turning a vacant lot into a community garden, ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada pure or applied mathematician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominees must have a Ph.D. and published research in pure or applied mathematics, as well as a record of outstanding contributions to mathematics education.

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits in the MetroWest Boston/Lincoln area for projects related to general education and arts education, and to develop arts education scholarship programs. Funding is intended to support specific programs or projects that can demonstrate measurable outcomes. The Foundation has two areas of...

Grants to Sudbury, Massachusetts nonprofits, schools, and agencies for programs and projects that aim to improve the quality of community life. Funding is intended for programs that align with the following areas of focus: youth development and opportunity, community building, historic and environmental preservation, and a...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $30,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs or projects that will enhance the health and wellness of local residents in the MetroWest and Central regions. Priority will be given to initiatives focused on mental and behavioral health for children and youth and those targeting ...

Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, healthcare facilities, schools, and community organizations for addressing unmet medical needs, providing basic human services, and improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in locations where the Foundation's employees reside and work. Bristol-Myer...

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 $200 to USA classroom teachers of grades three to six to create an educational herb garden. Funding is intended to ensure the continued use of herbs in elementary education teaching. The gardens may be indoor or outdoor. Funding may be used to purchase soil, plant trays, containers, and gardening tools that are a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs and services in multiple states and provinces that will benefit children, youth, and local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that will empower young people and have a significant and measurable impact on residents. Nonprofits in c...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet the needs of communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for community development, human services, education, cultural affairs and diversity, and health. The funding source currently operates or has a business interest i...

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 ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Greater Boston, Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that address gender, ethnic, and racial disparities, as well as other social inequalities. Preference will be given to innovative activities where a smaller award amount is likely to have a meaningful impact. Thr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Winchester, Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit the elderly, youth, students, and individuals with mental or physical challenges. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that are dedicated to enriching the community and providing health and social service...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to Metro Boston, Massachusetts nonprofits for programs that improve the lives of economically disadvantaged individuals and families. Eligible programs are those that strengthen and promote the learning and skills that lead to greater self-sufficiency. The Foundation seeks to support ...

In-kind grants valued at $400 to $800 to USA public libraries and tribal libraries in rural areas to acquire brand new, high quality, hardcover children's books. Recipients will be able to choose which books are best suited for their community from a list of over 500 books, including award-winning and star-reviewed titles ...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, and grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, to Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to promote economic development in the funding source's service area. In addition, creative programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and wellness, ...

Grants generally ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofits for projects and programs to benefit disadvantaged youth residing in inner-city areas of the state. The Foundation's primary mission is to increase the range, depth, and number of learning experiences available to materially disadvantaged young pe...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants starting at $5,000 to Cambridge, Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address homelessness, hunger, and other community needs. Funding is intended for focused programs and projects, general operations, building organizational capacity, and launching creative...

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 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...

Grants to USA organizations for research projects to improve the understanding of childhood adversity and its effects, and to offer actionable solutions to address them. Strong consideration will be given to projects in the San Francisco Bay Area but projects outside of this area will also be considered. The San Francisco...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for wildlife conservation and conservation education programs for children. Funding is intended to support projects that protect plant life, wildlife, and natural habitats, as well as those that enhance children's appreciation of nature.

Grants and in-kind donations valued at $2,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and schools to create an educational bee hive program for K-12 students. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities to observe bees up close ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 public and private schools and nonprofit organizations for new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be made for educational edible gardens that grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and grains. Funding is also intended to support classroom curricul...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Emphasis is placed on projects that develop new tools to help people engage online.

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community organizations to benefit the communities of Cummington, Becket, Hinsdale, Dalton, Peru, Washington, and Windsor. Funding is intended for the areas of arts and culture, the environment, education, health, and social...