Prizes of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International architects, urban planners, engineers, landscape architects, designers, and students for designing an energy efficient recreation center on a California university campus. All applicants must first register before the final deadline. The purpose of this competition ...

Awards to USA and Canada middle and high schools to recognize innovative science education programs for students in grades 6-12. The purpose of this program is to support outstanding approaches in science lab instruction that utilize limited laboratory and school resources. This program also seeks to raise awareness and ex...

Awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA undergraduate juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities for excellence in essay writing on the theme of ethics. Essay topics may be about anything that explores an ethical problem, question, issue, or concern. Suggested Essay Topics: Articulate wi...

Awards of $5,000 to Southern Nevada public school teachers to recognize and honor outstanding educators. Awards are intended to acknowledge teachers who inspire others by going beyond the call of duty and make a significant difference in their students' lives. Students, alumni, colleagues, parents, PTA members, and com...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades six through twelve to create a documentary video, five to six minutes in length, about the significance of being an American. Students may enter the competition individually, or work in teams of either two or three members. Prizes are awarded in two separate categ...

Awards of $2,200 to recognize USA, Canada and International post-secondary educators for creative teaching methods that foster student-centered teaching and learning. Funding is intended to cover registration and travel costs to attend an annual conference. Eligible nominees can be teachers at post-secondary institutions, ...

Prizes of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International singers and actors for competing in a theater, opera, and musical theater contest. Contestents must prepare a presentation in theater, American musical theater, and opera. Singers and actors are encouraged to perform constrasting selections. To effectively demo...

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $2,000 to USA child care teachers to recognize excellence in providing quality care and for the implementation of projects that enhance classroom learning. Each award winner will receive $500 for the teacher's personal use and $500 to implement the child care project. Recipients will be ho...

Award of $10,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to recognize major contributions in improving health and the quality of healthcare for Americans. Eligible nominees must be able to demonstrate that their work has influenced public policy, improved the health of society, and helped redirect the medical profession and...

Grants and awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers with an advanced degree (i.e., MD, PhD, MS, or PharmD), for scientific research projects that could result in new treatments for people with epilepsy. To start the application process, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Funding is intended to accelerat...

Prizes of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism that serve the common good. Prize winners should exemplify extraordinary storytelling skill, reportorial excellence, and social justice impact. The contest is open to journalists and subjects globally, although work must hav...

Awards of $10,000 to USA teachers and professors who have made a significant positive impact on the lives of their students. Nominations are invited from the general public on behalf of K-12 teachers and college professors who have inspired them and helped them grow to become who they are today. About the Award: T...

Award to a Nevada or Arizona educator, administrator, or volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in improving the quality of K-12 STEM education. Nominees should have made meaningful contributions beyond a single classroom, for example, at a school or on a local or statewide level. Qualified nominees may i...

Grants of $15,000 to USA individuals to support epilepsy research projects taking place during their fellowship training. The purpose of this program is to facilitate mentored research projects and training experience for the recipients. Applicants must be either accepted into an epilepsy fellowship program or be enrolled ...

Award of $3,500 to a USA or Canada library that demonstrates the greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the library organization. For the purpose of this grant program, a library organization is defined as any of the following: - Individual library; - Library s...

Awards of $5,000 to USA public, school, and academic libraries to recognize exemplary cultural or thematic library programming that addresses specific community needs, has a measurable impact, and involves active community planning and participation. An eligible cultural/thematic program is one that features the humanitie...

Award of $6,000 to a USA K-12 teacher to recognize exceptional leadership in geoscience education. Teachers that are eligible for nomination should have full-time teaching experience for at least three years and be currently teaching about natural resources for at least one unit per year. Teachers who include subjects rele...

Award of $20,000 to a USA individual researcher to recognize outstanding published work that has furthered innovation in healthcare delivery, financing, as well as the implementation or organization of healthcare policy. The awardee will be selected according to the following criteria: -Originality and creativity of th...

Awards of $15,000 and $20,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding contributions to writing and reporting on healthcare delivery and financing, and the impact of healthcare policy. Entries will be judged on the quality of reporting, relevance, the impact on healthcare policy, and new insights offered. One award wil...

Opportunities for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program in Boston, Massachusetts; Rhode Island; Texas; Israel; Mexico; and Switzerland. Application to the competition is open only to early-stage startups, but they may be from any industry. Selected startups will take part in four-...

Awards of up to $12,500 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for a significant work of journalism in any medium on a public interest subject that has not been widely-reported. The awards are intended to underwrite the research and writing of a produced or published article which brings new understanding to an unde...

Awards to USA curators or curatorial teams in partnership with an established nonprofit exhibition space, such as a traditional gallery or museum, or an alternative nonprofit venue for thematic contemporary art exhibitions. Funding is intended to provide support for exhibitions at the beginning stage of their development ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for noteworthy contributions to the field of animal conservation. This award program is intended to recognize and reward conservationists who have promoted the sustainability of an animal species or group of species with significant long-term scientific impact. The In...

Awards of $7,500 and one award of $15,000 to recognize outstanding USA K-12 and college educators who have brought creativity and passion to their classrooms as they teach students about entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. These awards will be given to teachers at the elementary, junior high school, high scho...

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA K-12 and college music teachers to recognize their outstanding commitment to music education and their positive impact on their students. Nominations may be submitted by teachers, students, parents, community members, administrators, and other individuals. Music Educator applicants will b...

Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. The contest is intended to encourage educators to teach their students by means of hands-on activities about recycling, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The 2018-2019 Carton 2 Ga...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual for outstanding work in defending human rights. The purpose of the program is to support and protect advocates of human rights who are at risk due to their efforts. Nominees should demonstrate commitment and integrity in defending the human rights enshrined in internation...

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to USA K-12 American history teachers for excellence in educating students on this subject. One nominee from each state will receive the monetary prize, a certificate of recognition, an archive of resources to be presented in their name to the school library, an invitation to parti...

Awards of $5,000 and $60,000 to USA and territories individuals ages 50 and older to recognize recent efforts to make a positive social impact. Strong consideration will be given to candidates working to address areas that are of particular concern to the Funding Source, specifically: intergenerational work; rethinking th...

Awards of $10,000 to recognize USA, Canada, and International healthcare professionals and educators who have made significant contributions to the fields of patient care or health education through the development or implementation of new technologies. Special consideration will be given to applications demonstrating impa...

Fellowship award of $25,000 to a USA assistant professor at an accredited medical school for a project addressing racial or ethnic inequality in healthcare or medical education. The fellowship recipient will be someone who displays a commitment to pursuing a career in academic medicine. In addition, this award recognizes a...

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Previous winners have been recognized for changing negative perceptions of blindness, and breaking down barriers that face people who are blind. Each year, if feasible, awards are given to applicants in the fo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, children's advocacy, medical research and initiatives, and the arts. Priority is given to proposals that involve specific projects with distinct goals, and grants that will have a notable impact and make a material difference. Diverse in scope...

Grants of up to $500 to USA state and individual garden clubs, and plant societies for educational programs on wildflowers and native flora. Organizations may collaborate with agencies and other organizations to co-sponsor a forum. Transportation departments or state highways need publicity and support for their plantin...