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Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories institutions of higher education for smoke-free policy development and outreach programs. Funding is intended for tobacco and vape-free programs and costs including marketing and educational materials, expenses, and office supplies. The purpose of the program is to support either the adoption or implementation and enforcement of a 100% tobacco/vape-free policy and promote quitting.

Grants of up to $22,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists to support research addressing children with serious emotional disturbance. Funding is intended for research in the areas of early intervention and treatment. The goal of the program is to assist psychologists in producing scientifically-based research and programs that will provide models for broad-based applications across the country.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit older adults. Funding is intended to improve the lives of elderly Jewish individuals. Priority focus areas include capital improvements, community connections, intergenerational programming, Holocaust survivors, and dementia care.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that address, and work to mitigate, the adverse effects of climate change on health. Funding is intended to support early-stage projects that connect scholars from diverse fields.

Competition for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to devise a weather-resistant, portable, lightweight weapon firing system. The purpose of the competition is to increase weapon accuracy, efficiency, and lethality. The solution must have the potential to impact soldiers' ability to engage targets effectively in operational environments.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the food sector. This award honors recipients whose efforts have resulted in innovative solutions to food insecurity in disadvantaged communities. The award winners are expected to participate in a program of events. In particular, the award recipients may be asked to attend the next Arrell Food Summit and other engagements.

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for innovative solutions for a wide variety of environmental and social challenges. Funding is intended for early-stage projects focused on preserving heritage, protecting the environment, and fighting for social justice. A portion of funding is intended for general operating expenses. Additional technical assistance is offered to reimburse organizations for strategic expenses that are otherwise difficult to fundraise for.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environmental responsibility. Requests will be accepted from applicants in the following locations: Illinois (Peoria), Indiana (Fort Wayne and Indianapolis), Kentucky (Lexington), Maryland/District of Columbia (Hagerstown and Silver Spring), New York (Rochester), North Carolina (Charlotte and Raleigh), Ohio (Canton and Columbus), Pennsylvania (Allentown/Bethlehem, Erie, Harrisburg, Johnstown, Murrysville, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh), Tennessee (Nashville and Knoxville), Virginia (Richmond and Roanoke), West Virginia (Parkersburg), and Wisconsin (Waukesha).

In-kind marketing services valued at $30,000 to a USA nonprofit organization to improve publicity and communications. Services may include rebranding, mailing campaigns, website improvements, and brochures. Eligible organizations are those that make an impact in local communities.

Grant to a Wisconsin tribal entity to address juvenile justice concerns and prevent delinquency among local children and youth. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for new and established programs that reflect the needs of the applicant community and benefit Native American and Alaska Native youth, ages 10-16 years old.

Grants to USA state agencies and Tribes to protect water resources and water quality. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to finalize. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with establishing rental programs for portable skidder bridges, bridge mats, or other temporary water crossing structures, to minimize stream bed disturbance on non-Federal land and Federal land. Applications that can show a clear benefit to underserved/historically marginalized people, the communities where they reside, or the forest areas that they value are encouraged.

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations operations. The Gadfly Project is making available in-kind grants for organizations seeking to better secure their digital footprint.

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for application development projects. Grantees will receive software and resources. Funding is intended for software development projects that improve the organizations operations. Applications are welcome from organizations that are ready to take a step forward but need a technology partner to help translate their vision into a working application.

Grants to Wisconsin Tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations serving youth for programs to provide resources to at-risk youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for personnel, employee benefits, travel/training, supplies and operating expenses, and consultants/contractual.

Grant to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, public agency, IHE, tribe, or tribal organization to analyze the impacts of public policies on employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying.

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations serving BIPOC, queer, and trans communities for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations serving the most vulnerable populations and providing them the resources necessary to thrive.

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies to participate in a 12-week business development program. The program is designed for companies with undercapitalized founders and offers mentorships and coaching, deals and perks from assorted companies, opportunities to network, and general support. The program will be offered in a hybrid format, with in-person components in Minnesota.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research organizations for rigorous research that will contribute to the field of financial education. Funding is intended in particular for projects that reevaluate current metrics, studies investigating systemic inequality, and studies focused on youth.

Grants to USA and territories qualifying for-profit farms and ranches for emergency relief. Funding is intended to help mitigate the effects of natural disasters, delays or losses of government funding, or a market loss. Eligible uses of funding include equipment purchases, professional services, and infrastructure. Funds must be used to enhance financial resilience, support business technical assistance, invest in business building, and/or foster soil health and environmentally beneficial agricultural practices for farm or ranch operations that have been directly impacted by recent events.

Award to a USA, Canada, or International student to recognize outstanding achievements. Applicants and nominees will be evaluated based on their creativity and innovation, how they overcome the odds to achieve, their impact on their community and beyond, how they operate as global citizens, their impact on their peers, and their academic achievement.

Scholarships of up to $4,000 and an award of $5,000 to USA family members of bomb disposal experts to attain higher education or trade or vocational training. Funding is intended to allow military family members to achieve their education goals by reducing the financial burden inherent in higher education. Scholarships are awarded to assist with tuition, books, and fees at accredited colleges, universities, and trade, technical, and vocational schools.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives that provide community support. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: environment, health, social inclusion, employability, and financial literacy.

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to aerospace science. Applicants should contact program officers prior to applying and are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Projects are intended to support research that addresses unpredictable climate events and changes and research that will lead to new breakthroughs in Earth remote sensing.

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include but are not limited to website design, logo design, annual reports, and billboards.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA faculty at eligible IHEs to design and produce prototypes of devices and technologies that would be helpful for space travel. It is expected that students will perform most of the work. Funding is intended for functional, innovative technologies that will facilitate deep space exploration and habitation on Mars.

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal organizations to improve health programs in Tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes and Tribal organizations.

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA healthcare organizations, societies, and professional schools to provide medical education programs related to Sickle Cell Disease. Funding is intended for programs that engage an expert healthcare provider to provide on-site guidance and knowledge for healthcare professionals.

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, operations, business insurance, retirement, and professional services, and veteran and military spouses. Eligible applicants have an established consumer packaged goods (CPG) business.

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impact on the world, are commercially promising, and are scalable. Funds, training, immersive workshops, and specialized coaching are provided to student innovators and entrepreneurs to help move their inventions into the marketplace.

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local and state government agencies to improve local water quality in eligible regions. All applicants must demonstrate how they will lower total phosphorus contributions to the Great Lakes basin or otherwise reduce the effects of sediment and nutrients. Applicants can submit proposals associated with either agricultural non-point or shoreline or streambanks. Eligible projects must be located within the United States portion of the Great Lakes basin.

Opportunity for USA and Japan scholars to participate in a fellowship exchange program related to advancing biomedical and bioengineering research. The purpose of the fellowship program is to advance the careers of early-stage researchers and support groundbreaking science in US and Japanese research labs.

Grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin middle and high schools in the funding source's service area for agricultural education programs and classroom equipment in local schools. Funding is intended to provide students with modern resources that will broaden their perspective of the rapidly changing agricultural industry. Hands-on learning and new technologies are crucial to showing students the limitless potential of agriculture.

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, libraries, schools, and universities for programs and activities that raise awareness about censorship issues and intellectual freedom. The purpose of the Foundation is to protect the right of the public to have access to materials and information stored in the nation's libraries. Proposed activities must take place during the annual Banned Books Weeks celebration.

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for humanitarian aid, thereby encouraging others to expand their support.

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources. Award categories include state history teachers of the year and national history teacher of the year.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the $5,000 cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance and customized support. Awards are available for books that have recently been published or are soon to be published, involving themes such as rein­vent­ing Jew­ish life and com­mu­ni­ty for the twen­ty-first cen­tu­ry, shift­ing notions of indi­vid­ual and collec­tive Jew­ish iden­ti­ty, the his­to­ry and future of Israel, and the evolv­ing rela­tion­ship between Israel and world Jewry.

In-kind book donations to USA schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their students. Grant money may be used to order books at a discount through a partner vendor.

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities that promote education, arts and culture, the environment, community and neighborhood development, and health and human services. Eligible organizations must benefit communities that are served by the Funding Source. See Additional Geographic Information, below for a link to a list of eligible communities.

Scholarships to USA caregivers and family members of injured veterans and service members for higher education at trade schools, colleges, and universities. Funding is intended to offset the costs of tuition, supplies, and books. The purpose of this program is to assist caregivers and spouses as they take on new and critical roles after experiencing the impact of war on their families.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual scholars for research, projects, and other activities that promote animal welfare. Previously funded projects include adoption programs, animal rescue training, public awareness campaigns, research and data websites, and more.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and education, rehabilitation programs, shelters for the homeless, and the supply of mobility items.

Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed for individuals with disabilities that allow the applicant to be active.

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to offer free financial guidance and services to underserved populations. Funding is intended to develop new programming and enhance existing programs. The goal of the grant program is to help vulnerable community members through one-on-one pro bono financial planning sessions. In addition, the Alexandra Armstrong Innovation Grant will be awarded to a nonprofit organization that demonstrates creativity and potential for impact in its programming.

Grants of $20,000 to USA women’s shelters to provide services and support to women and children who have experienced abusive situations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that work to provide a safe, violence-free environment for abuse survivors. The goal of the grant program is to help to empower women so that they can live a life free from abuse.

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions to support cancer research. Funding is intended for projects that find new treatments or cures. Eligible applicants are post-doctoral researchers. Priority will be given to researchers who are new to the field of cancer research, or to established research investigators examining new approaches to cancer cures.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects to improve the quality of life of families and individuals in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for healthcare, education, and community well-being. The funding source has a business presence in Allegan, Kent, and Ottawa Counties, Michigan; Bronx County, New York; Franklin County, Vermont; Hennepin County, Minnesota; Miami County, Ohio; Orange County and City of Charlottesville, Virginia; and Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Fellowships of $75,000 to USA and territories Native American leaders for activities that foster change for Indigenous people and their communities. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the advancement and knowledge of participants by assisting with living expenses, conference registration, travel, tuition, equipment, and childcare.

Awards to USA artists of Korean descent to acknowledge outstanding work. Monetary prizes will be awarded to young emerging modern artists. In addition, artists will receive the opportunity to present their work at a group exhibition in New York. The purpose of these awards is to support artists of Korean heritage.

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a STEM program in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to benefit students from historically underserved populations. Successful applicants will take part in a four- to six-week educational program focused on science, technology, engineering, and math. Applications will be accepted from rising juniors and seniors anywhere!

In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations of high-quality drinkware. Requests are welcome from organizations working to develop, enhance, and increase accessibility to parks, beaches, and green spaces. The funding source will donate new water bottles to be used as rewards for participation or stakeholder engagement.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International libraries to reduce electricity costs. Funding is intended for customers of the funding source who are interested in installing solar panels. Priority will be given to libraries with relatively new roofs that can accommodate the panels.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international artists to exhibit their work. Residencies will take place in Krems an der Donau, Austria.

In-kind grants valued at up to $30,000 to USA government agencies, qualified nonprofit organizations, and bike clubs for the development of trail systems designed for bikes. Grantees will receive planning and consultation services that will advance projects that create, enhance and protect great places to ride mountain bikes. Qualified nonprofits are those that actively manage parks and trails.

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs within a range of focus areas including but not limited to education, the arts, and economic development. Projects should be creative and innovative and address community needs. Eligible projects have an educational, cultural, charitable, or benevolent purpose and benefit the Whitewater community.

Grants to USA and territories port authorities, government agencies, tribes, public agencies, and special purpose districts to improve transportation through ports. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Master's and PhD candidates for projects to substantially reduce the use of animals for educational or scientific purposes. Funding is intended to devise alternative research, testing, and educational methodologies. Eligible uses of funds include tuition, salary, and supplies.

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, health, and aid to children. Grants may be requested for any purpose related to providing benefits for children but preference will be given to those funding children’s programming.

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create art depicting different aspects of nature. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Artwork may be produced in any type of medium, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. Priority will be given to artwork submitted by artists from underrepresented communities and regions, as well as applicants from places or countries where there is a lack of funding available to artists.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and laboratories to cover expenses related to conferences, scientific meetings, and workshops that address aging. Funding is intended to support activities that reflect the Foundation's mission to drive efforts to extend healthy human lifespan and understand the processes of aging.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and government organizations to participate in a virtual accelerator program to address sustainable consumption and production. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with access to the funding source's resources, technology, and services as they carry out tech-driven projects in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals 9 and 12.

Opportunity for USA individuals who are members of Tribal Nations to participate in an educational program to learn about the renewable energy industry and its impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to expose participants to the skills and knowledge necessary to enter into the renewable energy workforce.

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, Tribal councils and administrations, and state universities to improve the efficiency of a national environmental data system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that increase data access, reduce paperwork, and improve the information management capacity of the Environmental Information Exchange Network (EN). .

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increasing diverse representation within the medical profession. The Foundation's mission is to remove barriers to quality healthcare across North America, especially for vulnerable and underserved communities.

Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and improving access to services and products. Preference is for business enterprises operating for at least one year and for those that are making a considerable impact in communities of color or underrepresented communities.

Prizes of $10,000 to USA individuals, teams, and private entities for models of effective translational science education and training. This challenge is intended to identify particularly effective and innovative teaching approaches and disseminate them in order to create a highly skilled and diverse translational science workforce.

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be globally or locally focused.

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA community colleges and regional branch colleges to create or expand journalism programs. Funding is intended for high-quality journalism programs, particularly those serving underrepresented students, in order to educate and train new journalists.

Fellowships to USA journalists to research health inequities affecting families across the nation. This opportunity is meant to allow journalists to take time away from their newsrooms and deep-dive into the issues of health inequities, systemic racism, and their impact on families and communities.

Grants to USA researchers at academic institutions for research projects related to swine health. Collaborative projects are highly encouraged. Funding is intended for research projects that will minimize the threat of disease in the herd, analyze data, and coordinate communications between stakeholders.

Opportunity for a USA artist or artist team to create a piece of art to be featured in a Louisiana university building. The selected piece will blend with its surroundings, complement the building's architecture, and reflect the themes of the building's purpose. Eligible uses of funds include research, installation, materials, and consultation with professionals. The art installation will be located in the atrium of the New Student Success Center at Louisiana State University Alexandria (LSUA).

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind services to qualifying USA women entrepreneurs to enhance business success and personal wellbeing. The program offers direct financial support, as well as coaching, tools, and resources to promote self-care. The goal of the program is to help women-led businesses overcome challenges, achieve sustainable growth, or pivot during critical times—all while maintaining their wellbeing. Eligible applicants must be the CEO or founder within the company.

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and similar endeavors.

Grants to USA music teachers for professional development activities. Funding is intended to enhance the grantees' teaching and performing skills. Eligible uses of funds include college courses, private study, or projects in the areas of composition, performance, music theory, or pedagogy.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit music organizations to develop promotional materials such as brochures, websites, and marketing videos. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in the development of grant application materials that may be required to secure additional funding from other organizations.

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and sanitary districts to acquire and develop land for outdoor recreational activities. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for publicly accessible projects and activities.

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in helping students improve in writing. Applicants should explain and demonstrate their philosophy about writing instruction and student progress. In addition, teachers must provide student writing samples with teacher comments.

Scholarships of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin youth and young adults in eligible areas to offset the costs of traveling and studying in Israel. Funding is intended to strengthen participants' Jewish identities and relationships with Israel. Scholarship funds must be used towards the cost of the approved Israel program. Applicants must be residents of the greater Milwaukee community (ages 18–30) including local university students and students enrolled in institutions of higher learning in the State of Wisconsin.

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas that will make STEM learning fun.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and advancing recycling.

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, the environment, education, and the elderly. Funding is intended to benefit the Lancaster community.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may not otherwise attend due to limited local, state, and personal budgets.

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited to submit applications for the adaptation of curricula, or the implementation of training and educational programs.

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve justice administration in courts at all levels. Funding may be requested for innovative research, education, demonstration, evaluation, training, and technical assistance projects.

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA active military personnel and veterans studying in STEM degree programs for tuition and course-related expenses. Eligible uses of funds include books, fees, equipment, and supplies. Funding is intended to assist second- and third-year students pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use supplies, and community wrap-around services to reduce opiate overdose and the transmission of HIV and hepatitis C.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that focus on strengthening communities, developing leadership, and supporting educational programming. Proposals should align with one of the five Brady values: results-driven, innovative, inclusive, teams, and integrity.

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. Funding is intended for projects to fully understand the challenge, plan a response to the problem, and carry out the required change.

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to address local needs. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, and new initiatives that benefit the community. Focus areas include arts, education, environment, health, human services, and religion. The Foundation favors proven programs with a successful track record, or new, creative initiatives that will address unmet needs. Priority is given to non-profit agencies with a connection to Endres Mfg. Company, the Waunakee Community, or to EMC employees and trustees. Eligible proposals should benefit residents in the Waunakee-Madison-Dane County area.

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin youth groups and organizations for programming that benefits children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support youth-driven community programs as well as theater activities. Eligible groups are primarily composed of residents of Door County.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life problems using creativity, kindness, and collaboration. Finalists will be eligible to win cash prizes in order to implement their winning project ideas.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to promote animal welfare. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to prevent animal cruelty and abuse of animals.

Grants to USA individuals for research projects on military history. Funding is intended for research on topics that have not been previously investigated in depth. The research will be conducted at a military heritage center. Veterans, minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Funded research is to be conducted at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Award of $5,000 to a USA school library to recognize outstanding humanities programming. Eligible nominees are libraries in K-12 private and public schools. Program areas include, but are not limited to, social studies, poetry, drama, art, music, language arts, foreign language, and culture. Virtual programs are eligible.

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the program is to assist beginning silver jewelry artists in promoting their businesses.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers, instructional support personnel, education support professionals, and groups of educators for professional and career development. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide resources for educators hoping to engage in professional learning that can be implemented in their classrooms. Learning and Leadership Grants enable educators to grow their leadership skills and invest in professional development to maximize their impact inside and outside the classroom.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA educators to enhance the learning experience for students. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning, skill development, and engaging educational programs. Eligible applicants include teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, and education support professionals who are members of the NEA.

Opportunity for USA startup businesses to participate in a program to test or deploy innovative prototypes or services addressing climate change issues in Alaska. Funding is intended to assist early-stage companies seeking to secure initial customers. Companies must demonstrate readiness to engage on the ground in Alaska with community partners and customers, doing the long work of relationship building and responsible deployment.

Grants to Wisconsin local and tribal governments, school districts, and other state agencies to promote outdoor recreational activities. Funding is intended to support land purchases and project development activities that will promote high-quality public outdoor recreational opportunities.

Grants to Wisconsin government and tribal agencies, school districts, and incorporated organizations to support trail development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to create and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail uses.

Grants of up to $25,000 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 anthropological theory, knowledge, and debate.