296 Massachusetts Grants for Individuals

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological explorations that h...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, non-federal agencies, tribes, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority funding areas include water qu...

Grants to USA early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofits, IHEs, for-profits, local, state, and Tribal governments, school districts, and organizations for scientific research projects on mental disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applicants that either ...

Grants of $6,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities and related social sciences disciplines, and from indepen...

Grants to USA college graduates, young professionals, and graduate students for international exchange programs. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities for research, teaching, and learning in a wide range of disciplines. Program opportunities include teaching English abroad, creative arts research and s...

Grants to Massachusetts artists of color in eligible locations to support creative projects. Funding is intended to assist individual artists, ages 14 years and up, whose work and projects advance the idea of social justice. Eligible applicants are residing and working in Boston. The purpose of the grant is to support the ...

Grants to USA faculty at IHEs or individuals at nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research. A preliminary proposal must be submitted prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support community partnerships that will improve science-based management, to protect and restore the Long ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars for health research on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to investigate the relationship between exposure to air pollution and health outcomes associated with COVID-19.

Grants of up to $750 to USA teachers, groups, individuals, and program directors to enhance K-12 science and meterology learning. Funding is intended to enable K-12 teachers and educators to attend workshops, purchase equipment, and expand programs to improve education for their students, schools, and communities.

Prizes to USA scientists to honor exceptional achievement in scientific fields. Eligible prize winners are young immigrants to the United States who intend to pursue a professional career in the United States, and who work in a wide range of biomedical science research areas. The Vilcek Foundation will award prizes to youn...

Prizes to USA filmmakers to recognize outstanding achievements in the field. The program honors young filmmakers who are immigrants to the United States, and who intend to pursue a professional career in the United States. Eligible filmmaking genres include the following: narrative, animation, documentary, and experimental...

Awards and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector in recognition of their achievements and to provide support for greater business success. The award program identifies, encourages, and supports women-led or women-run businesses, providing the necessary financial, social, and...

Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for medical research projects. The purpose of this program is to facilitate improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart defects. Funding is intended to support research projects in clinical cardiology, translational research, population science, and ...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International university faculty members for research related to the use of smart devices. Funding is intended for studies that explore the challenges, threats, attacks, mitigation, and other considerations in the ever-expanding fields of AR, VR, and smart devices. The purpose of...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for feature-length films in eligible genres. Funding is intended to support nonfiction films at any production phase from development through post-production. Films should demonstrate effective storytelling, feasibility and originality, relevance in contempora...

Grant of $9,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate psychology student for research and demonstration projects that foster understanding of the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Applications are invited for projects demonstrat...

Prizes of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International institutions and individuals for projects that combine digital technology and history. The purpose of the award program is to support already existing innovative projects that are open to the public. Eligible projects will demonstrate thoughtful, critical, and rigorous eng...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and certain qualified individuals to enhance the nation’s forensic pathology profession. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. With this solicitation, BJA s...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA or St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 26, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of music and performing arts, entrepreneurship, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide financial support t...

Scholarship of $1,000 to a USA high school senior or undergraduate college student with cerebral palsy to assist in completing their education and pursuing future goals. Cerebral palsy is the most prevalent source of physical disability in children and funding is intended to help students succeed.

Grants to USA and territories artists for urgent medical needs. Grant funds may be used for costs associated with medical emergencies, including medical tests, emergency dental work, occupational and physical therapy, doctor and hospital bills, and prescription drugs. This program provides one-time grants for unexpected me...

Grant of up to $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International student, faculty member, research intern, or association management professional to conduct research addressing nonprofit membership and member-based association management. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before submitting a full grant proposal....

Fellowships of up to $15,000 and fellowships of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on social media and social data. Projects should be related to the upcoming US presidential election. In addition, the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the themes described below is an el...

Grants of $5,000 to USA individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Practicing artists must be able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and...

Fellowships and grants of $50,000 to USA and territories individuals to drive projects, organizations, and initiatives toward greater impact, or to create new initiatives related to the funding source's focus areas. Registration and submission of the first-phase application is required prior to submission of a full applica...

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, teams, and individuals for solutions to global problems. Funding is intended to support both short-term and long-term solutions to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and other infectious disease emergencies. This challenge seeks ideas that will help commun...

Award of $10,000 to a USA or territories individual, group, or organization in recognition of past activities that have protected or preserved a constitutional right. The award program was established to honor a person or persons who fought for one or more rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Fellowship of $75,000 to a USA journalist to support research and study activities to foster professional and career development. Funding may be used to cover costs associated with research, travel, independent study in any field, and other activities that will enrich his or her knowledge of a public interest issue. Fundin...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico beauty educators, hair stylists, and nail technicians to provide support to professionals affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to provide relief to beauticians, who qualify by submitting a brief essay about the impact of the pandemic.

Grants of up to $1,200 plus travel expenses to USA and International professionals for collaborative efforts that address urgent social problems. Collaborative partnerships must be arranged before applying. Funding is intended to support participation in an exchange program and the subsequent presentation of newfound knowl...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profits organizations, for creative initiatives to end poverty on a large scale. All winners will be awarded up to $20,000. Funding is intended to launch a pilot of the proposed program in any regi...

Grants of $20,000 and one grant totaling $30,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada individuals and IHE faculty for projects that address sustainable food and nutritional health needs. Grants will provide financial support and professional consulting to plan and create projects for improved public health. This initiativ...

Fellowships to USA scholars for a year-long opportunity to analyze and carry out high-level research in the social sciences at the Foundation's New York-based facility. The focus of the research should relate to the Foundation's mission of improving social and living conditions in the United States. The Foundation now dedi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, health professionals, and scientists for research on Alzheimer's disease. Funding will support basic, clinical, and/or non-traditional approaches to research. Funding is intended to advance original research related to the potential link between Alzheimer's disease and ...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA small business owners for relief during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to grant funds, grantees will receive ongoing support from the Hello Alice co...

An award of $5,000 and an award of $20,000 to USA school and community-based family educators in recognition of outstanding efforts to engage families in the educational process. Funding is intended to support the implementation of the recipients' innovative ideas and to expand their programming.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA scientists, doctors, and nurses at USA-based universities, hospitals, and research institutions for research projects that address the long-term and immediate health needs of children born prematurely. Eligible research topics include genetics, basic biological processes governing development...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA artists and arts workers of South Asian heritage for assistance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to support individuals engaged in literature, film, performing arts, and/or visual arts. South Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Ne...

Grants to USA researchers, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits for high-value research projects to improve the healthcare system. Funding is intended for innovative research with the potential to have a positive impact at the policy level through improved and expanded efficiency, quality, access to care, preparedness,...

Grants to support USA, Canada, and International research, education, and conservation projects with a particular focus on threatened ocean wildlife species and their habitats. The first stage application must be submitted and approved prior to submission of a full proposal. Only projects concerned with marine chondrichthy...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International engineer or scientist with less than seven years' experience who has demonstrated excellence in engaging the public in science activities. Eligible activities include public outreach, informal science education, public policy, science fairs and cafés, social and online me...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or engineer to recognize excellence in engaging the public in science activities. This award program acknowledges outstanding contributions in promoting public awareness and participation in the areas of technology and science.

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual scientist, engineer, or organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of science and to society. Nominees may be honored for participation in public policy debates, activities to protect the public's safety, health, and welfare, or social resp...

Grant and in-kind services to a USA, Canada, and International filmmaker to support a unique film project budgeted at less than $500,000 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...

Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize outstanding leadership in the promotion and participation of underrepresented groups in engineering and science fields and careers. This may include African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic men, women of all ethnic and racial groups, and peopl...

Awards of $10,000 and one award of an additional $25,000 to USA women to recognize outstanding commitment to community-related volunteer service. An additional award will be given to recognize exceptional front line work in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19). Award funds will be donated to a charitable organization o...

Grants to USA doctors (Ph.D. or MD) to support leukemia research projects. Funding is intended to support research into the causes of the disease and its cure. Funding may be used for direct costs such as equipment, consultant costs, travel and conferences, supplies, patient costs, and renovations. Funding is intended to s...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically endangered species, as well as species with limited information available. Priority will be given to p...

Loans to USA nonprofit and veteran organizations, individuals, small businesses, and Tribal businesses to assist with salary expenses and job retention in the wake of the COVID-19/Coronavirus health crisis. Loans are intended to help organizations and self-employed individuals maintain payroll between now and the end of Ju...