Grants for Individuals - Private

This award recognizes and honors women worldwide who are making significant contributions to agriculture, agribusiness, education, technology, and research, providing them with a platform to share their achievements and inspire others.

This initiative provides financial support and training to 12 Native farmers to improve their agricultural practices and land stewardship, promoting food security and community health.

The Regional Arts Commission’s Artist Support Grant serves as funding for the career advancement of individual artists. Donor Name: Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis State: Missouri County: Saint Louis City (MO), Saint Louis County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant provides funds for an individual artist’s projects, needs, or creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Direct support enables diverse artists of various disciplines to advance their careers and complete creative projects. It is designed to be flexible and accessible and to encourage creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustained commitment to artistic work. Grant funds may be designated for (but not limited to) equipment and materials, rental space, arts-related travel, conference fees, living artist wage, project completion, salaries, professional and artistic development, training, and other resources for an individual artist of various disciplines. Funding Criteria  Artist Support applicants will respond to three grant review criteria: Cultural and/or Artistic Essentials (weighted at 40%) A culturally and artistically significant practice or work that contributes to the creative life of the artist and, ultimately, to St. Louis. The artist has provided (1) the essential information for their request, (2) an artist statement, and (3) proof of residency. Includes clearly articulated plans such as location, dates, frequency (as applicable) (the who, what, when, where, and why). Proposed work contributes to the artist’s practice, skills, and craft. Proposed work contributes to innovation and new thinking in the artform and wider culture. Indicates how grant funds will be used. Artist statement demonstrates artistic significance, and the project is relevant to the artistic field and/or the arts & culture sector. The artist is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year. If the applicant is applying as a part of a collective or co-creator team, each member of the collective/co-creator team is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year. Community Benefit (weighted at 30%) Artist demonstrates broad community benefit with a practice or work that considers diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The artist has provided a description of (1) their intended audience, (2) potential partners in the work, and (3) DEIA efforts. The intended audience is clearly defined. It is clear this is a direct (public project) or an indirect (artist need) contribution to the St. Louis community. Artist considers and articulates documentation/dissemination of work. Efforts in place to develop meaningful collaborations with diverse groups to expand artistic practice. Demonstrates community participation/connection. Specifies community partnerships that increase engagement. If the applicant is applying as a part of a collective/co-creator team, each member is listed and their role in the work is clear Creates and presents art that represents the telling of stories of diverse populations. Provides equitable opportunities to create and participate. Activities/artwork, and the locations where work is presented are intentionally accessible to all people. Capacity & Sustainability (weighted at 30%) Artist is intentional about artistic/practice capacity and sustainability. The artist has provided (1) a budget explaining their request, (2) a Resume or CV related to their artistic work, and (3) work samples. Has a realistic and balanced budget and clearly articulated budget narrative. Budgeting is appropriate to scope of what artist proposes. Budget indicates diverse revenue streams. Indicates contingency plan to support program completion. Resume /CV is related to the individual’s artistic career. Resume/CV conveys a clear and ongoing commitment to artistic planning, goal setting, and promotions. Resume/CV shows a connection to the artist’s earlier work or represents an intentional shift from what the artist has done in the past as indicated by artist statement and CV or resume. Resume/CV indicates in the past three years, the artist has created and presented their own original works to the public or performed for the public. Work samples indicate alignment with what is outlined in the application. Work samples are relevant to the project for which the artist is applying. Work samples are within the limits set by the application. Funding Information The maximum amount of funding an individual artist can apply for and receive is $7,500. Project Period For artistic practice and/or for project needs or creative opportunities taking place from November 2024 through May 2025. Eligibility Criteria An individual artist is eligible to apply for an Artist Support Grant if the following requirements are met: The artist is 18 years or older The artist is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year (documentation required) In the past three years, the artist has created and presented their original work(s) to the public or performed for the public (documentation required; this should be documented in a CV or Resume). For more information, visit RAC.

This fellowship provides $5,000 to support research on anti-Black racial injustice and structural racism in Indiana, encouraging scholars to explore the historical and contemporary experiences of Black Hoosiers and their responses to systemic racism.

This grant provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Denver to create projects that promote active living, such as improving walkability and bikeability in their neighborhoods.

This fellowship provides funding for postdoctoral or clinical research fellows conducting innovative research on ALK-positive lung cancer, focusing on targeted therapies and treatment resistance.

This funding opportunity provides $1,000 to artists and activists for new projects that creatively address systemic racism and mass incarceration, with a focus on collaboration with those directly affected by these issues.

This program provides funding to various organizations and community groups in Maryland to plant and maintain trees, improving urban environments and combating climate change.

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to explore the economic impacts of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, supporting innovative studies on prevention, treatment, and care for affected individuals.

The Berkeley FILM Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of first-ever short fiction film grant program. Donor Name: Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Berkeley FILM Foundation will provide grants in the pre-production, production, postproduction and distribution stages of the narrative short film project. The Berkeley FILM Foundation is interested in short, fiction films that use creative, thoughtful and innovative methods to tell a story with a strong theme of social or environmental justice. The review committee will be judging films based on originality, imagination and technical skill. Types of Grants  BFF has two tiers of grants available to filmmakers in the Narrative Film Grant Program: special awards and general grants. General Grants  General grants awarded will range between $5,000 – $10,000. The amount of the award will be determined by several aspects of the application including (but not limited to) the line items outlined in the project budget, the intended use of the grant, the stage of the project you are in and the team behind the project. If you receive less money than you asked for, it is usually because they have run low on allocated funds but want to support the project for its creativity or cultural or social relevancy and BFF’s small grant will help inspire other organizations to give larger amounts. The Saul Zaentz Awards: Two separate $25,000 grants This has historically been the Berkeley FILM Foundation’s highest award given each year and is the most prestigious. This is the first year they are introducing a second Saul Zaentz Award for $25,000. These films are chosen during final deliberation of the review committee and these films will embody the mission and purpose of the organization and its commitment to social justice. The grants are named after world-renowned film producer, Saul Zaentz, who was an original founder of the Berkeley FILM Foundation. Eligible Genre Short Form Narratives (40 minutes or less). Eligibility Criteria  To be considered for this grant, you must work or live in the city of Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, Oakland or Alameda. You must provide a valid street address for application. PO Box addresses will not be accepted. Applicants may submit one project for consideration per funding cycle. The applicant must be: The Director, co-director, Producer or co-Producer of the films. Organizations may not apply. Be at least 18 years of age. For more information, visit BFF.

This funding opportunity supports conservation and research projects focused on key species that significantly impact ecosystems, culture, or economy in the U.S., particularly those led by local communities and incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

This grant provides funding for Massachusetts-based artists and community organizations to create public art projects that promote spatial justice and engage the public in meaningful ways.

The Pulitzer Center is offering the Truth Decay Grant Initiative for journalists and newsrooms interested in addressing science misinformation, science denial, and the spread of pseudoscience. The initiative aims to expose those responsible for spreading misinformation and support journalists in developing innovative responses to combat mistruths. They are particularly interested in proposals that explore the reasons behind the spread of scientific misinformation, the challenges of reporting on science in today's media landscape, the creators and beneficiaries of misinformation, and unique perspectives on pseudoscience and misinformation in society. The initiative is open to U.S. residents and journalists worldwide, and they encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The grants do not cover expenses such as books, feature-length films, staff salaries, equipment purchases, general expenses, start-up funding, routine breaking news coverage, advocacy/marketing campaigns, or data projects solely for academic research. For more information, visit the Pulitzer Center website.

The Mass Cultural Council is offering grants of less than $1000 under its Local Cultural Council Program to support public programs that enhance the creative and cultural sector in Massachusetts, with applications open to individuals, non-profit organizations, unincorporated associations, for-profit organizations, and government entities, provided they demonstrate a public benefit from their project.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan for projects that promote understanding of Muslims and the Islamic faith through education, dialogue, and community cooperation.

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the skills and career prospects of young professionals under 40 across various sectors in New York.

Feet First Philly's Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant, ranging from $500 to $2000, supports projects that enhance walkability and safety in public spaces across Philadelphia, with applications open to organizations, businesses, and individuals, provided the enhancements are not used for financial gain.

The Neal Peirce Foundation is offering up to seven travel grants of up to $1,500 each in 2024 to journalists, particularly those early in their careers or from underrepresented backgrounds, to support the coverage of underreported stories about urban solutions that improve cities and regions for all people, with the expectation that travel and story submission will occur within three months of receiving the award.

This funding opportunity provides $20,000 to independent creators and freelance artists in the US and Canada to help overcome financial challenges and support their creative projects.

This program provides financial assistance to women facing medical infertility, enabling them to access various family-building treatments and services to achieve their dreams of motherhood.