Grants for Individuals - Private

Microgrants support individuals and small organizations that invite the public to experience collections of local and regional history. Donor Name: Illinois Humanities State: Illinois County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/03/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: From archives and texts to stories and photography, they support stewards of history so that they can teach and enlighten their communities and impart the value of archives. Funding Information Grants awards are $750. Optional Accessibility Fund: An additional stipend of up to $250 for services such as American Sign Language interpretation or captioning to help make events more accessible to everyone. Optional Media Fund: An additional stipend of up to $100 for services such as documentation, photography, videography, etc.  Eligibility Criteria  Any individual, nonprofit organization, or public institution (e.g., school, government institution, library, museum, or church) can apply. The applicant, the history you are engaging with, or the audience engaged should be focused in Illinois. Priority is given to organizations with annual budgets of less than $400,000. For more information, visit Illinois Humanities.

The Redford Center Grants program is open for 2024 applications from April 4 to May 10, focusing on environmental nonfiction films or docuseries at any stage of development. Eligible projects can be in development, production, or post-production stages but must not be picture locked. Successful applicants will receive a $25,000 grant for the first year to support production and impact campaign expenses, with an opportunity for further funding in the second year. The program includes participation in a Grantee Summit, virtual film showcase, and comprehensive support including learning sessions, networking, promotional backing, and community building focused on environmental issues and innovative storytelling.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of arts and cultural projects in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties, benefiting nonprofit organizations, individuals, libraries, municipalities, and collaborative groups.

This grant provides $2,500 to small business owners facing financial challenges, helping them enhance operations, expand teams, or implement innovative growth strategies.

This program provides financial support and resources to community-driven environmental initiatives in underserved areas of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and federally recognized Indian Nations.

Research grants support studies that address critical gaps in our understanding of natural history and contribute to the conservation and enhancement of aquatic ecosystems and healthy habitats. FAO seeks to fund projects that advance scientific knowledge and practical solutions for environmental challenges in the region, particularly those impacting aquatic biodiversity, water quality, and healthy habitats. Eligible projects include aquatic biodiversity assessments, water quality monitoring and analysis, development and application of innovative technologies and methodologies, collaborative research partnerships across disciplines and sectors, and habitat restoration and conservation efforts. FAO prioritizes projects that can result in scalable change and impact multiple counties. The maximum funding request per project is $25,000, with a total of at least $75,000 available to award. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and groups operating under fiscal sponsorship within the Muskingum Watershed and Appalachian Ohio regions. Applications must be submitted online, and supporting documents emailed to FAO by August 2, 2024. Grant decisions will be announced by September 30, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides $2,500 to U.S. small business owners and entrepreneurs to help them grow their ventures through various initiatives, marketing, or operational improvements.

This funding opportunity provides $4,000 to assist non-traditional researchers, students, and others with financial challenges in conducting research at Penn State’s Eberly Family Special Collections Library, focusing on various topics such as women writers and African American history.

The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Partnership Grant Program is seeking applications to provide funding of $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers, aiming to catalyze on-farm research, demonstration, and education activities related to sustainable agriculture.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Native women-led organizations addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Peoples in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico studying the effectiveness of rehabilitation services for patients with neurological impairments in inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

This grant provides funding for public art projects in Waukegan, Illinois, that promote cultural appreciation, artistic expression, and community engagement among its residents.

Grant Name: Teachers' Outdoor Environmental Education Fund Funding Organization: Wisconsin Conservation Foundation Contact Information: Lindsey Taylor, Conservation Programs Coordinator - Phone: (608) 409-3145 - Email: [email protected] Program Intent: The Teachers Outdoor Environmental Education Fund aims to provide meaningful outdoor environmental education learning experiences for public school students in Wisconsin. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate a clear connection to classroom learning and standards, as well as those that have a significant component of outdoor activity. Award Details: Grants of up to $1,000 are available for eligible projects. A one-to-one match is required, which can include in-kind support such as volunteer hours or donated materials. Only one application per school per year will be accepted. The grant is renewed annually, with a deadline for applications on May 1st. Applicants will be notified within six weeks. Eligibility: - Applicants must be teachers at a Wisconsin public school (K-12). - Projects must address the grantmaking priorities and meet the eligibility requirements. - Proof of IRS tax-exempt status (IRS form 501c3 tax determination letter) or a letter of support from the school administration should be included with the application. To apply, complete the application form (paper copies not accepted) and submit all materials to Lindsey at [email protected] by May 1st. Note: This grant opportunity is specifically for nonprofits seeking funding for outdoor environmental education programs in Wisconsin public schools.

This funding opportunity supports individual artists and arts organizations in Catawba County, North Carolina, to create innovative projects that engage and benefit the local community.

This funding opportunity supports artists and arts organizations in Akron, Detroit, and Miami-Dade County to enhance their digital practices and community engagement through technology.

The 2025 ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award is a $100,000 prize offered by the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives and the Puffin Foundation to support individuals or organizations continuing the activist legacy of the U.S. volunteers who fought in the Spanish Civil War, with applications including nominee details, a justification for nomination, and an explanation of how the nominee's work is inspired by the International Brigades' activism.

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that help communities and ecosystems adapt to and recover from extreme weather events and natural hazards.

Teacher Creativity Mini-Grants ($300 or less) are to help cover the costs of learning experiences which teachers feel are important to the education of their students, yet are outside the budget of their school. Donor Name: The Portland Foundation State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/27/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: These grants are to be used for class projects, programs, music or art instruction, speakers, educational materials, and other uses at the discretion of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The more creative your project is, the better its chances of receiving funding. The Foundation is very reluctant to provide funding for on-going projects, projects that have been funded through this program in the past and materials and projects that could reasonably be expected to be included in school budgets. However, exceptions to this may be made at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. For more information, visit The Portland Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports professional artists in Wilkes County, North Carolina, by providing financial assistance for projects that foster their artistic and professional growth.