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Grants to USA and territories nonprofits and Native American entities to administer financial assistance programs for humanities organizations and professionals that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Required registrations may take up ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Territories filmmakers for the production of short movies. Funding is intended for stories addressing topics relevant to indigenous Pacific Islanders. FIlms should encourage social change and equity and may be narrative or non-fiction...
Fellowships of $35,000 to USA, Canada, and International film industry professionals for screenwriting mentorship in scientific and technological subject areas. In addition to a cash grant, fellows will participate in a two-month residency where experienced members of ...
Opportunity for a USA, Canada, and International arts professional to join a residency program in Nebraska. The resident will present an exhibition in the contemporary art genre. Applicants can use their residency for developing projects, engaging in scholarly research...
Grants of $2,500 and opportunities for USA, Canada, and International professional artists for business development and career guidance. Funding is intended to help artists with the business aspect of their art practice. In addition to the grant, recipients will have a...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and Native American tribal governments to support humanities projects and activities that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Required registrations may take u...
Grants to Delaware, West Virginia, Washington, DC, and U.S. Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to host performances by touring artists and ensembles. Proposals must include a virtual or in-person performance and a community engagement...
Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind donations of materials to USA and Territories nonprofit museums and libraries to exhibit and preserve collections. Funding is intended to preserve collections, promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, increase use of glazing techniqu...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to participate in fellowships and programs. Funding is intended to assist filmmakers in the completion of fiction feature-length projects. Four tracks are included in this opportunity. Applicants will be conside...
Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International artists who demonstrate excellence and potential. Participating artists are given exposure, career-enhancing validation, and cash for demonstrating a serious commitment to their work. Awardees benefit by hav...
Grants to USA and Virgin Islands nonprofit historically Black colleges and universities in multiple states to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete. Funding is intended for the develop...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art production platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The fun...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, research and educational institutions, indigenous groups, faith-based organizations, and local governments for innovative projects that foster intercultural understanding and dialogue...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and educational organizations, agencies, IHEs, libraries, cultural institutions, associations, groups, and tribal entities to promote the use of US federal library digital resources. Required registra...
Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories 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. Dire financial emergencies...
Grants of $500 to USA and Caribbean Black artists and cultural workers to support artistic work during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for projects addressing innovative communal activities to support the Black community, and research efforts c...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions to provide services to elderly Holocaust survivors, and for Holocaust education, research, documentation, and films. Funding is intended to provide care for Jewish Holocaust victims and to ensure t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for performances and projects related to the works of Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, applicants may request funding to supp...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for ocean conservation programs. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits in eligible states for performing arts programs and to Illinois organizations to promote social causes in eligible regions. Priorities and g...
Grants of up to $12,000 and grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for projects to preserve and improve accessibility to the historical documents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take...
Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support arts-based projects to promote peace and equality in Afghanistan. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to five weeks to complete. The goal of the proje...
Grants of $550 to USA, Canada, and International photographers and visual artists for financial assistance to support the development of new ideas and the creation of new work. Eligible mediums and genres include painting, drawing, mixed media, new media, printmaking, ...
Grants and product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants working to improve acces...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for original and innovative projects that advance scholarship in the arts. Funding is intended for the focus areas of exhibitions, academics, conservation, and convening. Although the Foundation funds pro...
Fellowships of $15,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds for documentary production. Fellows are offered mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities. Eligible applicants are from racially and ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International literary publishers and theater organizations for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Applicants must be registered in the online portal in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to pre...
Grants typically of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. Special priority will be given to ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual and media artists and choreographers for urgent physical and mental health care needs. Funding is intended to prevent the delay of important medical treatment and to mitigate the financial impact of unexpected health...
Grants and in-kind support services to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to support unique small budget film projects that contribute to society. Funding is intended to support a film that may not otherwise be completed without the help of the grant. Eligible p...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to attend a multidisciplinary conference centered around the sharing of innovative ideas. Fellows represent a broad range of fields, and may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurs, scientists, human righ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and schools to support music education. Funding is intended to inspire middle school students by exposing them to professional musicians. Eligible projects may include concerts and mentoring programs...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and territories individual artists for creative and professional development activities and opportunities. Funding is intended to support ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories independent producers and production companies to fund the production and post-production of non-fiction programs related to indigenous Pacific Islanders. Projects must be intended for broadcast on national public televisi...
Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and churches for arts education, programs, and services. Funding is intended for activities that benefit youth, artists, and local communities. Previous recipients include art galleries, music camps, ...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate relevance to contemporary ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support film projects. Funding is intended for filmmakers who are Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), and women. Eligible projects are both nonfiction and fiction projects that are current...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for film preservation and restoration projects. Projects must have received support from one of the funding source's programs prior to applying. Priority is given to projects with urgent needs and to projects with ed...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). A Letter of Inquiry is required before submitting a full application. Particular inter...
Grants to Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools, and government agencies for a broad range of arts activities. Funding is available for project support, general operating support, arts in education, and arts for underserved communities. Funding i...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, and colleges and universities, museums, civic institutions, and trade publishers for financial assistance to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subject...
Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for events that promote the conservation of artistic and historic works. Funding is intended to promote the public awareness of these projects and programs, but consideration may be given to preservat...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 English language arts teachers to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timelin...
Fellowships of $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to carry out postdoctoral research at IHEs and nonprofit hospitals and research institutions. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, and individuals for workshops and music programs that provide coaching and support to eligible amateur musicians. Funding may only be used towards instrument rentals, scholarships, and cham...
Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, filmmakers, and production companies for the creation of Holocaust-related films. Films should have an educational value and broad distribution potential. Funding may b...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual, IHE, nonprofit organization, or corporate entity for efforts to make history engaging and relevant to audiences outside of academia. Applicants will be nominated based on long-term contributions and achievements in t...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthropologi...
Residency to a USA, Canada, and International artist or musician to encourage professional development in eligible locations. Applicants are invited to apply for 4-7 week residencies offered to visual artists or musicians from a broad variety of disciplines. The goal o...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that encourage international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funds will also support scholar...
Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal organizations, and faith-based and community-based organizations for research related to the effects of music on health. Required registrations may take up to 6 weeks or ...