135 Wisconsin Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

135 Awards Grants for Wisconsin

Discover awards recognizing outstanding efforts, excellence, leadership, and exceptional impact in nonprofit work, business management, education, and research. Cash awards are available to acknowledge significant contributions and efforts to advance community, educational, and research initiatives.

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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Clinical Psychologist to Recognize Early-Career Accom...

Deadline: 12/08/25

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career clinical psychologist to recognize accomplishments and potential within the field. This award recognizes contributions within the first ten years of the individual’s career and encourages continued contr...

GrantWatch ID#: 159515

Awards to USA Businesses and Individuals to Recognize Achievements in Operating or Supporting ...

Deadline: 12/08/25

Awards to USA and territories businesses, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to recognize their outstanding impact, innovations, and contributions to increasing the country's global competitiveness. Awards are intended to celebrate excellence in a wide range of a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178025

Awards to USA and Canada Investigators to Recognize Contributions to Research Addressing Long-...

Deadline: 12/10/25

Awards to USA and Canada investigators to recognize contributions to research addressing long-term pain. The award is intended to recognize tenure-track applicants in the early stages of their careers. Research should be innovative and address the mechanisms that initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 206387

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team for Sustainable and Affordable Che...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

Awards to USA Individuals for Encouraging Students from Underrepresented Communities to Pursue...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 155138

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Educator in Computer Science or Enginee...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award of $10,000 plus travel expenses to a USA, Canada, or International professor of computing education at an undergraduate IHE for excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to educators who have been teaching for ten years or less. Applications will be evalua...

GrantWatch ID#: 165835

Awards to USA K-12 School, University, College, and Public Librarians to Recognize Outstanding...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Awards to USA and territories K-12 school, university, college, and public librarians to recognize outstanding professional accomplishments. A ceremony will be held in honor of the successful nominees and each will receive a cash award. Previous awardees have displayed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174273

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Significant Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. Nominators must be individuals associated with hospitals, medical schools, universities, or research institutes, and have a background in neuroscien...

GrantWatch ID#: 175244

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Participate in a Competition Recognizing Community Betterme...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Opportunity for USA adults to participate in a competition to recognize contributions to the community. The winning individual will receive funds to support their continued efforts to improve the lives of others. The eligible adult should be someone who goes over and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 187173

Award to a USA or Canada Private or Public Entity, Individual, or Group to Recognize Efforts t...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200905

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Support Dissertations on US Emig...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to support dissertations on US ethnic, emigration, or immigration history topics. Funding is intended to assist these students as they write and research their dissertations. Any Ph.D. candidate who will have c...

GrantWatch ID#: 207225

Award to a USA Individual to Recognize Outstanding Charitable Efforts in Human Health

Deadline: 12/17/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to recognize outstanding efforts in philanthropy related to the field of health. The award is designed to honor individuals whose charitable efforts have impacted human health and have been responsive to residents in their communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 145225

Award to a USA Individual to Recognize Work in Health Advocacy and Social Change

Deadline: 12/17/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor dedication to the advancement of social change in the area of health. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual whose work in the public or nonprofit sector has made a significant impact on the field of healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 191906

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual in Recognition of Outstanding Efforts to A...

Deadline: 12/17/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual in recognition of outstanding efforts to address global concerns. The contest is intended for individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who are endeavoring to address ending extreme poverty. Applicants will be judged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218065

Award and Stipend to a USA Elementary School Science Teacher to Recognize an Outstanding Lesso...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Award of $1,000 and a stipend of up to $500 to a USA elementary school teacher to recognize an innovative science lesson plan. Funding is intended to promote excellence in teaching that is aligned with national learning guidelines. In addition to the award, the success...

GrantWatch ID#: 146132

Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers for Conference Attendance and Mentorship

Deadline: 12/19/25

Awards of up to $1,000 to USA K-12 educators in their initial five years of teaching to take part in a professional gathering focused on science learning. Recipients will also gain guidance from experienced mentors and chances to engage with peers in the broader scienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 146136

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 Science Teachers in Eligible Regions for Contributions to Scienc...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Awards valued at up to $2,000 to USA and Canada K-12 science teachers in eligible regions to recognize outstanding innovation in science education. Award recipients will receive a prize of $1,000 as well as up to $1,000 in travel expenses to attend a national conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 156686

Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline: 12/19/25

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finalists w...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/19/25

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to expand the talent pool for science teachers in order to prepare for future workforce challe...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

Award to a USA or Canada Female Student in Grades 5-8 to Honor Exceptional Involvement in Scie...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada female student in grades 5 through 8 for outstanding involvement in science. A strong connection to science is the main criterion for the selection of the recipient. Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of support materials,...

GrantWatch ID#: 184710

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group for Innovation in Land Developmen...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize significant contributions to the planning and development of the built environment. Nominees may come from any discipline and include, but are not limited to, public officials, developers, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 177781

Awards to USA K-12 School Educators and Employees to Recognize Excellence and Leadership in Sc...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186015

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual Affiliated with a Nonprofit Institution or...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational, or scientific institution, or governmental entity in recognition of an exceptional dissertation. Funding is intended for individuals with promising resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 195458

Awards and Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Choroid...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Awards and grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to choroideremia. Funding is available to early-career research professionals and emerging scientists with either a doctoral or post-doctoral degree. The purpose of the program is to de...

GrantWatch ID#: 221807

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photographers for Images in a Variety of Catego...

Deadline: 01/06/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shortlist...

GrantWatch ID#: 215510

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Youth to Participate in a Photography Competiti...

Deadline: 01/06/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young photographers to submit their favorite images and compete for prizes. The competition is open to applicants ages 19 and under. All genres, styles, and approaches are welcome. Photographers can enter up to three imag...

GrantWatch ID#: 215673

Awards to USA Jewish Youth to Recognize Outstanding Leadership in Volunteer Service

Deadline: 01/08/26

Awards of $36,000 to USA Jewish teenagers to recognize outstanding leadership in community service. Awards will recognize teens who have demonstrated initiative in the creation of new projects or the expansion of existing projects that embody the concept of tikkun olam...

GrantWatch ID#: 177330

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist for Contributions to the Mental Health F...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize contributions to the field of mental health. Eligible recipients are psychologists within the first ten years of their postdoctoral degree. This award is intended to recognize efforts to advocat...

GrantWatch ID#: 191535

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Exceptional Contributions to the Fiel...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of air quality and climate change. Selected award winners are honored for transformative achievements in advancing environmental policy goals and environmental just...

GrantWatch ID#: 211616

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Advisors to Recognize Excellence in Provi...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school advisors to recognize excellence in providing guidance to students. The purpose of the grant award is to acknowledge advisors who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to preparing their students for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224501
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms to Recognize Outstanding Wo...

Deadline: 01/11/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms to recognize outstanding work in data journalism. Entries may include, but are not limited to the following topics: climate change or international conflicts. Awardees will receive a monetary prize, a c...

GrantWatch ID#: 200429

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Youth, Companies, and Institutions to Ho...

Deadline: 01/11/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, youth, institutions, companies, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sustainability. Awards are offered in both an adult and a youth category. The theme of the current award cycle...

GrantWatch ID#: 217793

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Exceptional Reporting on Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International journalists and student journalists to recognize exceptional reporting on disabilities. Entries can be presented digitally, broadcasted, or printed. Eligible applicants include professional journalists as well as college student...

GrantWatch ID#: 196462

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Woman Playwright to Recognize Exceptional Creative Ta...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International emerging woman playwright to recognize exceptional creative talent. The award is intended to honor full-length works written for theater production. In addition to a monetary prize, the winner will be given the opportunity to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207001

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Photographers to Participate in a Photography C...

Deadline: 01/13/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International professional photographers over the age of 18 to participate in a photography contest and compete for a financial award, equipment, and global exposure. Entrants must submit a series of 5 to 10 images per category. Latin A...

GrantWatch ID#: 215511

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions to the Field of Economics

Deadline: 01/14/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of economics. The program recognizes an individual for significant achievements in the field through the development of new modes of analysis or new knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 163156

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Achievement in the Field of M...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the field of mathematics. The program recognizes an individual for significant achievements in the field through the development of critical new modes of analysis or new kno...

GrantWatch ID#: 163157

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Outstanding Achievement and Contributi...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual for outstanding achievement and contributions in the field of earth sciences. The program recognizes an individual for exceptional accomplishments in the field demonstrated by the development of new modes of analysis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182435

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Contribution...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field of musical composition. Eligible nominees have accumulated an outstanding body of work that is particularly creative. The recipient is expected to participate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223343

Award to a USA Individual Playwright to Recognize a New Outstanding Play

Deadline: 01/15/26

Award to a USA individual playwright to recognize a new outstanding play. Preference will be given to unique, bold, and vulnerable content. Eligible plays are non-musicals aimed at adults, are full-length, and may be on any topic. The work must be unproduced and cannot...

GrantWatch ID#: 163626

Award to a USA Librarian to Recognize Contributions to Information Literacy and Library Instru...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Award to a USA librarian to recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of information literacy and library instruction. Nominations should be based on formal or informal research on the topic, the creation of new programs or services, and impactful participation...

GrantWatch ID#: 166583

Award to a USA Library to Acknowledge Contributions to Information Literacy Instruction

Deadline: 01/15/26

Award to a USA library to acknowledge contributions to the development and augmentation of information literacy instruction. The award is available to every type of library. Preference will be given to low-cost creative and practical programs, rather than scholarships,...

GrantWatch ID#: 166586

Award to a USA Teacher in a Two-Year College for Excellence in Professionalism and Teaching

Deadline: 01/15/26

Award to a USA teacher in a two-year college to recognize contributions to the profession. Nominations are welcomed for individuals who have contributed positively to professional leadership and have shown excellence in teaching. Eligible nominees demonstrate such outs...

GrantWatch ID#: 193039

Awards to USA Songwriters to Recognize Excellence

Deadline: 01/15/26

Awards to USA and territories songwriters to recognize excellence. Funding is intended to be used for professional expenses such as recording costs, study, and the purchase of instruments. Eligible songwriters are between the ages of 17 and 24 and have songs in any of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221305

Awards to USA Young Songwriters and Composers to Recognize Excellence in Music

Deadline: 01/15/26

Awards to USA and territories young songwriters and composers to recognize excellence in specific genres of music. This award is intended to encourage student songwriters and to help pay for their studies. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 24, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221306

Awards to USA and International Young Classical Composers to Recognize the Excellence of Their...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Awards to USA and International young classical composers to recognize the excellence of their work. Eligible applicants must be under the age of 28. An awards ceremony will be held to honor the winners. The award is intended to highlight and encourage emerging classic...

GrantWatch ID#: 221307

Awards to USA High School Students to Support Their Pursuit of Music and Theater

Deadline: 01/15/26

Awards to USA high school students to support their pursuit of music and theater. Eligible applicants are students in 11th or 12th grade who are involved in musical theater and music. Funding is intended to assist with costs related to auditions, summer programs, visit...

GrantWatch ID#: 224348

Awards to USA K-12 Public School Teachers for Excellence in Environmental Education

Deadline: 01/16/26

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 138628

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals in Recognition of Exceptional Work in the...

Deadline: 01/16/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals in recognition of exceptional work in the data field. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have demonstrated excellence in advancing the accessibility, integrity, and quality of data and metadata whil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225226

Award to a USA Nonprofit for Improving the Health Status of the Medically Underserved

Deadline: 01/20/26

Award to a USA nonprofit community agency or health nonprofit organization for programs that improve the health of traditionally underserved populations. Eligible applicants must be stand-alone public or private sector entities that are run and managed outside a hospit...

GrantWatch ID#: 154739