Grants to Central Massachusets nonprofit organizations and government agencies for collaborative projects that address health issues in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects that serve the most vulnerable residents of Cen...

Grants to USA state and local governments, Tribes, and public agencies, such as police departments and school districts, for projects that enhance safety and reduce violence in schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Under this solicitation, applicants can apply t...

Grants to USA state, territory, or tribal agencies collaborating with researchers in IHEs and other research organizations to explore child care policies. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to research the effectiveness of child care subsidy policies and quality improveme...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. In this program, ...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative research addressing factors that contribute to inequality in America. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Studies will address how economic, political, and social inequalities have affected outcomes in these areas. This includes equality of access and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars and investigators at the Ph.D. level or equivalent to conduct research projects to understand the various effects of the health care reforms made in the USA in 2010. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation is esp...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, school districts, government agencies, and IHEs to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to strengthen families, including families at risk for child maltreatment. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic scholars in collaboration with education practitioners for education research projects. An Intent to Apply is required prior to submitting a full application. Research conducted by the partnerships is intended to result in new insights into the processes, practices, and po...

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,...

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. The definition of Welfare includes physical and mental health, s...

Awards of $10,000 to USA K-12 teachers to recognize innovative projects that advance literacy and encourage students to become lifelong readers. One award will be given to a teacher who fosters a love of poetry in students and one award will be given to a teacher who inspires students to read all genres of writing. Nomi...

Prizes to USA student and youth teams that partner with a nonprofit organization on a service project. Entries are accepted from student teams in grades 6-12, or students ages 11-18 who are members of local service organizations and clubs. Each team must have at least three students and a sponsoring teacher or adult superv...

Awards of $200 to USA, Canada, and International high school students (in grades nine through twelve) who have demonstrated excellence in writing works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The panel will select one winner each in poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction categories. Claudia Ann Seaman award winners are...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit children and families in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Programs and projects will address vital community issues and needs centered on childre...

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or charity to provide men and boys with alternatives to gender bias and toxic masculinity. Funding is intended to support sports mentoring, education services, and human services that effect positive social change in the behavior of men and boys toward women and ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families in need, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth....

Grants to USA state and local governments, Indian tribes, and agencies to enhance security in schools and on school premises. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Funding is intended for a range of school safety measures, such as officer training, local law enfor...

Grants of $1,000 and one grant of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and organizations to increase literacy rates for children worldwide. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that have made a significant impact on increasing literacy throughout the world. FineReads is incredibly passionate about i...

Grants to California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong organizations to enhance educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged children and youth in eligible communities. Focus areas include academic improvement, educational transitions, extended learning time, and...

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofits, agencies, and religious organizations for educational programs in New England. Funding may also be requested for health, human services, and education programs in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The Balfour Foundation supports: ...

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 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...

An opportunity is available for USA, Canada, and International preK-12 children with disabilities to display their visual artwork in an online exhibition. Selected artwork featured in the online series will be displayed at a live exhibition located in Washington, DC. Both two-dimensional (preferred) and three-dimensional w...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research projects that aim to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital heart defects. Funding is intended to support research projects with a particular focus on basic science, population science, clinical cardiology, and the advancement of surg...

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 of $15,000 to eligible USA state agencies to develop new services for supporting caregivers who have taken on the role of surrogate parents to young relatives. Funding is intended to be used over a two-year period to develop the program activities. Priority will be given to agencies that have access to relative care...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofits to develop new services or expand existing services that support caregivers who have taken on the role of surrogate parents to young relatives. Funding is intended to be used over a two-year period to develop the program activities. Priority will be given to organizations that have acces...

Grants to Sudbury area, Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving underprivileged youth for capacity building activities. A Concept Paper must be submitted prior to the full proposal. Eligible organizations must be located in Sudbury or the contiguous communities of Concord, Acton, Hudson, Framingham, Marlborough, Linc...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit youth with disabilities. Projects should help youth develop skills needed for successful employment, especially for work in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and design, and mathematics. The Foundation will als...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be requested for general operating support, projects and programs, and capital su...

Grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine nonprofits in eligible regions for programs and projects in the focus areas of arts, youth at risk, and wildlife protection. For the arts and youth at risk categories, programs must be located in the Boston area (inside 128) or the im...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable, scientific, educational, literary, or religious purposes. Funding is also intended for the prevention of child abuse and cruelty to animals. Priority will be given to organizations where at least one member of the Foundation either resides or visits frequently, in order...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit athletic programs, educational institutions, and qualifying sports organizations, such as club teams, high school/college teams and athletic programs, and community athletic centers and fields for financial support. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a need for funding or plans for grow...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies to support soccer programs for children and youth between the ages of 5 and 18. This grant offers support for field and player equipment, registration fees, and professional development and training for volunteer coaches. Preference will be given...

Grant to a USA or Puerto Rico nonprofit, government agency, for-profit, IHE, or school district to establish a national center to provide technical assistance and training for providers of child abuse prevention services. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Capacity Building to Implement Effective...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the State of Israel, its connection with the USA, and to foster an affinity between young Jewish students or professionals and the State of Israel. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an online application. The Foundation’s philanthropic p...

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, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities to positively impact those in need. Funding is intended to assist organizations to create new services or expand existing services. Priority consideration will be based on the degree of impact the project will have on the lives of people in need and the ...

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 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 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 ...

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 to USA private and public nonprofit agencies, including IHEs, and agency networks for street-based outreach programs and services for homeless and runaway youth. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to provide intervention and prev...

Grants to Worcester area, Massachusetts nonprofits for programs that benefit underserved populations in the focus areas of education, human services, and health care. Funding is available for both general operating support and program support. Capital requests may also be considered. More details on the program areas ar...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at tax-exempt institutions for long-term studies on inequality and youth outcomes, as well as strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth. Funding is intended for five-year research and mentoring plans that signific...

Grants to USA and territories community-based coalitions partnering with eligible nonprofit entities to strengthen and establish collaborative programs to reduce and prevent substance abuse among youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete. By statute, the DFC Support ...

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 $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 of $10,000 and grants of $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations serving bereaved youth and their families for organizational development activities. Funding is intended to help organizations enhance their overall development, effectiveness, and capacity. The grant must support 1 of 6 major categories: - Plannin...