Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, and municipal government agencies for programs and projects that meet the changing needs of those living in the Oconomowoc area. Consideration will be given to educational programs that meet the need of special-need students. Funding may be provided f...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, for-profits, school districts, and housing authorities for graduate student dissertation research to inform policies relevant to early education practices. Funding is intended to produce research that will improve the practice and policies of early c...

Grants of up to $25,000 per year and grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the availability of grief support services for underserved children and youth. The purpose of this grant is to expand programs to support bereaved children and teens who are not currently benefiting from existin...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and local and tribal government agencies for school-based programs to address youth victimization and violence. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support evidence-based prevention, intervention, and accountability efforts in a scho...

Prizes ranging from $300 to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International groups of two to three students ages 13-24 to come up with innovative solutions to business challenges and global issues, as identified by the United Nations. Groups must brainstorm and write a one-minute commercial storyboard and script describing their ...

Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 to USA and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an...

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a competition and receive funds to start or expand a business or to develop a product. The program is intended to encourage and support entrepreneurial thinking in high school students. Applicants compete to win financial support and feedback from successful entrep...

In-Kind Grants of $200 gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended to support service campaigns for animals, people, and the environment. Successful applications will demonstrate elements of service learning, youth leadership, and c...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative solutions to address human trafficking, domestic violence, and the well-being of low-income immigrants in the United States. Eligible organizations are those that offer creative solutions to immigrant-related problems, advance immigrant welfare, and ulti...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, and businesses to train law enforcement personnel involved in mitigating technology-based crimes against children. Applicants are required to complete registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative means of training, and develop a roster of experts...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and ...

Grants to USA youth track and field and running clubs to enhance programs and experiences for youth in sports programs. Priority will be given to applicants who are located in low-income areas. Funding is intended to help support and broaden programs that are high quality, attract diverse ethnic and socio-economic youth, a...

Grants to Mineral Point area, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and schools to support the local community. Funding is intended to address the community's changing charitable, civic, educational, historic and cultural needs. Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to community need, project scope, and potential im...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits for programs and projects that improve the lives of women and girls in the Greater La Crosse area. Funding will be provided for projects that increase health, self sufficiency, and opportunity for women; support the development of women and girls as philanthropists; and impact attitudes and ...

Grants to Lancaster, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and local government agencies for programs to benefit the community. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of the elderly, historic preservation, the arts, the environment, and education. Previous grants have been awarded for books a...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Funding is intended to support research that generates change by contributing to a body of knowledge that can improve the lives of young people and reduce ine...

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin organizations and individuals to foster financial stability and enhance their quality of life. The Foundation seeks to provide personal financial assistance, as well as coaching, to help financially prudent and hardworking individuals recover from unanticipated life events, and to pr...

Grants of up to $500 to Door County, Wisconsin youth groups and organizations, including those applying under the umbrella of a school, government agency, or nonprofit, for youth-serving projects. Funding is available for youth-driven programs as well as youth theatre activities. Applications are invited from qualifyin...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth through reducing inequality. Funding is intended for evidence-based projects that use research in order to reduce inequality among USA youth, thereby improving their lives and helping all youth to succeed. Focus Areas: The Foundation’s mission is t...

Awards of $250 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 students for inspiring and outstanding projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended for creative activities that emphasize a commitment to sustainability. Preference will be given to applications that include supporting materials, such as videos, pictures, ...

Grants of $20,000 to USA individuals for playground equipment in local communities to encourage kids to play outside. Funding is intended to provide the places, inspiration, and tools to make play a priority and encourage fit and active lifestyles. Each applicant must create a short video (in English, Spanish, or both)...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Scholarships to USA teachers, school psychologists, and school counselors working in Title I schools to participate in a unique professional development opportunity. Applications are invited from professionals who are committed to helping gifted children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Recipients m...

Grants to Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects benefitting disadvantaged and low-income individuals, children, women, and the elderly. Program areas include community and social development, health, arts and culture, and education. Community and Social Development: With a con...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, public governmental institutions, and individuals for research projects focused on health and nutrition for infants and young children, ages 0-3. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to the full proposal. Priority funding is intended for re...

Grants to Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to address local community needs. Program areas include education, human welfare, arts and culture, and civic enhancement. The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to prepare individuals for economic in...

Awards starting at $25,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec) founders of nonprofit social impact organizations to recognize work benefiting low and middle-income women and children. Prizes are intended to reward pioneering individuals who have made strides in the areas of education, social reform, health, ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral-level scholars for educational research projects. Funding is intended to build research capacity and advance knowledge in education and STEM education learning. The Grants Progr...

Grants starting at $1,000 to USA nonprofits for projects and programs to support active duty military members, veterans, their caregivers, and their families. Funding is intended to support service members as they transition back to civilian life and re-enter the workforce. Focus Areas: - Military Caregivers - Famil...

Grants to Shullsburg, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and the local school district for projects and programs to improve the quality of life for city residents. Previous grants funded a capital project at a park, a music program, a museum and aquarium field trip, and computer upgrades.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies in rural and urban areas for programs to prevent and eliminate youth homelessness. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to establish a successful framework for federal funding, to assess performance...

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries to promote literacy for youth in states where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support literacy programs that target K-12 students who are: - Below grade level readers; - Readers with ...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, and schools to purchase playground equipment to be used for the construction or renovation of a playground. Funding is intended to serve children from low-income families by creating safe play spaces for local communities, including the replacement of un...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Western Wisconsin, and Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve facilities used by youth softball or baseball programs. Eligible renovation projects include the upgrading of essential fiel...

Grants to USA and Canada early-career scientists at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric oncology. Funding is intended to support original research projects that are not currently being funded. Applicants must demonstrate a future commitment to pediatric cancer investigation. In additi...

Grants to USA and Canada scientists at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research projects related to pediatric oncology. Funding is intended to support developmental therapeutic research studies that are in the final stages of pre-clinical testing. A successful application will be able to identify an unmet cli...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. In this program, ...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in Forest County and the Greater Milwaukee area to benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of arts, culture, civic, community, economic development, afterschool education, the elderly, environment, health, human services, Native Amer...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative research addressing factors that contribute to inequality in America. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Studies will address how economic, political, and social inequalities have affected outcomes in these areas. This includes equality of access and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars and investigators at the Ph.D. level or equivalent to conduct research projects to understand the various effects of the health care reforms made in the USA in 2010. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation is esp...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic scholars in collaboration with education practitioners for education research projects. An Intent to Apply is required prior to submitting a full application. Research conducted by the partnerships is intended to result in new insights into the processes, practices, and po...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects aimed to enhance the welfare of infants and children up to age 7. Funding is intended to support early childhood play and education, early childhood welfare, and parenting education. The definition of Welfare includes physical and mental health, s...

Awards of $10,000 to USA K-12 teachers to recognize innovative projects that advance literacy and encourage students to become lifelong readers. One award will be given to a teacher who fosters a love of poetry in students and one award will be given to a teacher who inspires students to read all genres of writing. Nomi...

Prizes to USA student and youth teams that partner with a nonprofit organization on a service project. Entries are accepted from student teams in grades 6-12, or students ages 11-18 who are members of local service organizations and clubs. Each team must have at least three students and a sponsoring teacher or adult superv...

Awards of $200 to USA, Canada, and International high school students (in grades nine through twelve) who have demonstrated excellence in writing works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The panel will select one winner each in poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction categories. Claudia Ann Seaman award winners are...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit children and families in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Programs and projects will address vital community issues and needs centered on childre...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families in need, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth....

Grants of $1,000 and one grant of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and organizations to increase literacy rates for children worldwide. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that have made a significant impact on increasing literacy throughout the world. FineReads is incredibly passionate about i...