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Grants of up to $40,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations for forest conservation projects in eligible countries. Funding is intended for projects that monitor forests, support sustainable management of forest landscapes, and reduce illegal and unplanned deforestation. Previously funded projects have been used to strengthen community land rights, alert authorities to illegal deforestation, and raise awareness of deforestation drivers. Projects must be carried out in specified countries in Latin America, Africa, or Asia.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and museums to preserve Native American cultural items. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the expenses associated with the packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and/or storage of NAGPRA-related cultural items.

Grants and in-kind support to North Carolina organizations for community benefit projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of community development, education and youth development, and workforce development. Eligible applicants are based in Roanoke Electric’s service territory (Hertford, Bertie, Gates, Northampton, Halifax, Chowan, and Perquimans counties), and conduct the majority of their philanthropic activity in the territory.

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, educational, and service organizations and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the marketing and branding efforts of successful applicants through brand development, marketing strategies, website design, and creative services.

Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile radius of an authorized dealer of Kubota products to qualify.

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to promote recreational programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete a certification process and certain applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to expand public access to recreational opportunities and facilities. Eligible proposals support recreation in Chatham County.

Residencies to USA artists and researchers to develop new creative projects. Eligible projects are those inspired by significant pieces of architecture from the 20th century. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will be given accommodations and access to a campus containing significant works of architecture. The purpose of the program is to nurture creativity of artists, writers, scholars, and others from multiple disciplines, expand interpretation of the historic site, engage public audiences, and strengthen the site and region as a center for arts, architecture, and culture.

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA freelance journalists to research and write pieces of investigative journalism. Funding is intended to conduct preliminary reporting that will lead to full investigations. Funding may be used for initial reporting trips and open-records requests.

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA undergraduate and graduate students affiliated with IHEs for research and scholarships related to managing invasive species in Florida. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of direct expenses related to implementing the projects, including equipment and supplies, stipends, and travel expenses, Focal species should be problematic or of concern in the state of Florida.

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in creative industries to participate in a business development program. In addition to receiving a $5,000 grant, entrepreneurs will be able to participate in a coaching program and have access to other educational and professional resources.

Grants to USA nonprofit agencies for research related to food allergies. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention. Particular consideration will be given to research addressing disparities in food allergy prevalence and management among underrepresented groups and/or projects that address inequity in health information and care.

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Some program participants will qualify for a grant of $20,000. The program includes mentorship, strategy sessions led by experts, and opportunities for networking. The goal of the program is to equip entrepreneurs with the resources, connections, and tools they need to break through barriers and achieve their business goals. Preference will be given to female entrepreneurs.

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that address community needs.

Opportunity for USA and Canada startups to participate in a three-month technology accelerator program. The purpose of the accelerator is to devise climate tech and sustainability solutions and to help startups grow their companies. Participating startups will receive an investment of funds and professional guidance.

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for habitat conservation activities that benefit underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to engage underserved communities in habitat restoration activities that promote resilient ecosystems and communities.

Opportunity for USA investigator physicians to participate in a career development program. The program is intended for researchers from underrepresented populations and those committed to increasing diverse patient participation in clinical trials. Eligible clinical research focus areas include immunologic disorders, cancer (hematology and oncology), and cardiovascular disease.

Grants to North Carolina municipalities, colleges, and universities to enhance pedestrian and bicycle transportation. Certain applicants need to contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to evaluate and develop a plan to implement recommendations for bicycle or pedestrian transportation in the municipality. Applicants have the option to apply for project acceleration studies and multimodal network plans.

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. Eligible applicants are early-stage smart manufacturing/Industry 4.0 companies.

Fellowships to USA qualifying individuals for professional development in the field of video production. The program is designed for individuals who have experience with video editing. Fellows will participate in a paid 14-week fellowship and will benefit from mentorship, training, and experience in the workplace. The goal of the program is to increase diverse representation in the post-production industry. Applicants from historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals and couples of color to address barriers to family building. Funding is intended for financial assistance, education, emotional support, and access to specialized fertility treatment. The goal of the program is to help BIPOC individuals and couples with the diverse and often unexpected costs associated with fertility treatments and/or domestic adoption.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual and media artists and choreographers for urgent and unanticipated health care needs. Funding is intended to offset the financial impact of mental, dental, and physical health emergencies. Funds may be used to cover expenses such as hospital and doctor bills, tests, rehabilitation therapies, prescription drugs, and emergency dental work.

Grants to USA and International healthcare professional schools, healthcare institutions, medical organizations, and medical education companies for professional education projects related to cancer cachexia. The priority countries for funding include the United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Japan, although proposals with global reach are also encouraged. Applicant organizations to this RFP must be based in the United States, one of the 5-European countries above, or Japan.

Grants to USA IHEs, SEAs, LEAs, and Tribal organizations to increase the number of Indian professionals who are teachers and administrators. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide support and training to Indian individuals pursuing teacher or administrator training.

Grants to USA SEAs, LEAs, IHEs, and Tribal organizations for professional development programs for Indian individuals who are educators. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs that will increase teacher retention rates in Native communities.

Grants to USA, UK, and Italy nonprofit organizations for innovative projects to address social marginalization and poverty in communities around the world. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. This year's grant will support programs that provide supports for youth, women, and individuals with a migratory background. The grant is open to organizations with their legal headquarters in Italy, the USA, and the UK, but the activities of the proposed project can take place anywhere in the world.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA medical schools, healthcare institutions, medical education companies, and medical societies to improve maternal vaccination rates in eligible populations. Funding is intended for projects that reduce the negative impacts of vaccine-preventable diseases in underserved communities.

Opportunity for USA artists and artist groups to participate in a Kentucky-based residency program to produce new artwork. Residents will receive a stipend, mentoring support, and art equipment to produce extensive artwork exhibits in nature. Artists working in a variety of materials are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to stone, metal, wood, concrete, found objects, natural materials, plastics, fiberglass, light, and sound. Josephine Sculpture Park's Aritst-in-Residence (AiR) program is hosted at the 40-acre park in Franklin County, Kentucky

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, police departments, and other public entities to assist professionals who work with victims of abuse. Funding is intended for small capital expenditures, staff activities, and program development and training. The goal of the program is to assist professionals working directly with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse who wish to support their colleagues who are grappling with the effects of vicarious trauma.

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments, tribal programs, native-controlled nonprofit organizations, and fiscally-sponsored native-controlled community organizations to address the food related needs of native communities. Funding is intended to support both the physical and spiritual nourishment of families, households, tribes, clans, communities, lands, and the foods themselves to further the conditions that support native food security. Funds may be used for projects and programs in the focus areas of food distribution, the food life cycle, wild food harvesting, and food system resilience.

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments, tribal programs, and native-controlled nonprofit organizations and qualifying community organizations to support the rights of tribal communities to exercise control and self-rule regarding local food systems. Funding is intended to support projects that establish and safeguard Native food-related traditions, culture, and responsibilities. Funds may be used for projects and programs in the focus areas of first foods, maternal health, native farm to school educational opportunities, innovative food system needs, and food related policies.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect individual liberty and promote faithfulness to the Constitution. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Program focus areas include constitutional order, civil society, informed citizens, and free markets.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school journalism teachers to subsidize the cost of attending teacher workshops at an American university. Priority funding is given to unlicensed teachers and advisers and to those with little or no journalism teaching and advising experience. Grant recipients are expected to return to journalism teaching in the fall. Workshops will take place at Indiana University's High School Journalism Institute.

Award to a USA, Canada or International individual for scholarly research and writing on the Holocaust. Only books containing new research on the Holocaust, or its antecedents and aftermath, will be considered. Research accuracy, methodology, scholarship, literary merit, originality, and importance of the research topic are important factors.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), and the preservation and enhancement of American Indian culture. The primary focus of the Foundation is to support specifically identified projects.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve financial independence. Eligible applicants are those located in areas where Ameriprise has a business presence.

Prize of $4,000 to a USA, Canada, and International institution or individual for a project that combines digital technology and history. The purpose of the award program is to support and honor work on a media project that is open to the public. Eligible projects will demonstrate thoughtful, critical, and rigorous engagement with technology and the practice of history. The prize recipient(s) will be expected to apply awarded funds toward the advancement of the project goals.

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International author for an excellent book on the post-Columbus history of North America. This award is intended to recognize and celebrate excellence in historical research. Biographies, monographs, and works of synthesis and interpretation are eligible.

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source's employees live and work. Special emphasis is placed on health, education, and community issues. Programs must center on Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, and the surrounding area.

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with products and software licenses for equipment that assists in the study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife—or a travel grant to help them attend a conference with their peers.

Internships for USA women visual artists to create projects and assist with facility operations at an art studio in New York. During the program, interns will work with professional artists, assist with classes and workshops, maintain studio functionality, and work on studio design and print projects. In addition to a monthly cash stipend, participants will be given accommodations on campus at the funding source's location in Rosendale, New York.

Internships for USA, Canada, and International women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will include marketing initiatives, public relations, writing assignments, fundraising, event planning, and arts administration. In addition to a monthly cash stipend, participants will be given accommodations on campus at the funding source's location in Rosendale, New York.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and networking support. The 12-week program will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in person.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to mental health disorders. Eligible applicants must have a doctoral-level degree. Funding is intended to identify biomarkers that could lead to improved preventions, diagnoses, and treatments.

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to produce feature-length films. Funding is intended to support films within the following areas of interest: civics, the environment, and education. The Fund supports documentaries that educate, inspire, and enrich. Films may be submitted at any stage from advanced development through post-production.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for research related to cystic fibrosis. Priority will be given to proposals that advance prevention and treatment strategies, and those that lead to a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms. Funding is intended to encourage the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condition of any Award, Recipients must materially locate and maintain a presence on an on-going basis within the Grow-NY Region for at least twelve (12) consecutive months, commencing within three (3) months of the date of the Award. The area includes New York state’s Finger Lakes, Central NY, and Southern Tier regions.

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit rural and economically distressed communities. Funding is intended to identify, survey, and develop new industrial sites for development projects that attract new businesses.

Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Examples include clinics, camps, more lessons than a rider normally receives, etc.

Award of $5,000 to a USA poet, printing press, or publisher to recognize an exceptional work in English poetry. In addition to the prize money, the award recipient will participate in an all-expenses-paid residency and have their book distributed to the funding source's members.

Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for impactful community projects. Activities focusing on youth, the environment, or education will receive extra consideration. Applicants must be customers of the funding source. Examples of previous projects are mentoring programs, youth sports, and community tree planting. Applicants can be from any state in the Continental US.

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individual artists, researchers, journalists, educators, academics, therapists, and creatives for innovative photography projects that present a new approach to understanding family dynamics. Funding is intended for work that challenges audiences to look at the intersection of photography and family in new ways and is designed for public consumption.

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD or PhD for mentored research related to ALK-positive lung cancer. The purpose of the program is to encourage the pursuit of a career in this field. Funding is available for equipment, laboratory supplies, and publication charges related to the research project.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, sustainability, ethical considerations, and contribution to global challenges. Awards are available in three categories: AI for People, AI for Planet, and AI for Prosperity.

Contract for services to a North Carolina company to provide pavement marking and removal services in eligible locations. Applicants should have proven experience and expertise with the requested types of services and must have the ability to complete high-quality and timely work. All work will take place in the City of Charlotte.

Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects must take place in the following states: Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.

Grants to USA veterinary training programs for a residency position to study canine reproduction and reproductive health. Funding is intended to support a position in a theriogenology training program in the focus area of theriogenology. This award also promotes the health of purebred and purpose-bred dogs. All studies involving animals must abide by the funder's Humane Use of Animals Policy.

Grants to USA sports medicine residency programs to train a resident focused on canine health. Funding is intended for the establishment of a residency position that is canine-focused; the program aims to increase the number of specialists who can treat working dogs and canine athletes. Applicants must be able to prepare these residents for board certification through mentorship, educational training, clinical competencies, appropriate caseload, and research support.

Grants to USA and Canada investigative teams for research related to orthopaedic sports medicine. Funding is intended to provide seed money, startup funding, supplemental funding, or bridge/gap funding. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of new or unique technologies in orthopaedic sports medicine.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children, youth, and young adults. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of environmental stewardship and the arts. Grants will assist organizations that have strong board involvement and competent leadership. Michigan-based nonprofits will be given preferred but not exclusive consideration. The Foundation will fund reasonable marketing expenses.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International advanced doctoral students to conduct research related to gambling. Eligible candidates may be pursuing a doctoral degree in a variety of fields. Funding may be used for a wide range of costs related to the project, such as equipment, travel, participant payments, and animals.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome. Funding is intended to support workshops, webinars, conferences, and programs. Audiences for these programs and activities can be individuals with Down syndrome, medical professionals, and family members. Applicants must be members of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states for programs and events to positively benefit local residents in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must propose activities that mutually benefit the bank and communities in eligible counties in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Grants of up to $22,000 to USA Master's and PhD students at IHEs in multiple states and territories for research related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support projects that address a wide variety of sustainable agriculture production, social science, and marketing topics. Requests will be accepted from eligible applicants in the Southern region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and tribal nations to improve the capacity of landscape conservation partnerships. Eligible partnerships embody the following characteristics: place-based, long-term conservation purpose, collaboratively governed, community grounded and inclusive, and informed. A portion of the Fund is dedicated to supporting Indigenous leadership in landscape conservation and proposals are welcome from Tribal-led partnerships. Such Partnerships may focus wholly on sovereign Tribal lands or conserving and stewarding Indigenous interests, territories, and rights across a broader landscape.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International performing arts professionals for professional development. The program is intended for individuals involved in the management of performing arts professionals, with particular attention paid to applicants from developing economies. Successful applicants will receive networking opportunities, participation in a professional congress, one year of membership in ISPA, and participation in a seminar. The Fellows represent all disciplines, genres, and types of arts organizations.

Grants to USA individuals to participate in a career development program. Applicants must complete an introductory course and required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover program costs that present a barrier for a select number of learners with financial constraints. The program offers cloud-skills training that will help participants launch a career as cloud developers, regardless of their technical background.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying.

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and schools for projects and activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of arts, education, health, and welfare. Eligible proposals benefit residents in the greater Wilmington area: New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick counties.

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for research regarding the effects of advertising on those with a gambling disorder. The purpose of the program is to use the data collected to influence advertising practices to minimize harm and encourage individuals with gambling-related problems to seek help.

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for exploratory research related to gambling. Funding is intended for studies that address the causes, prevention, and treatment of gambling disorders and present methods for developing responsible gaming strategies.

Grants to USA nonprofit literary organizations to assist writers and poets from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to build the capacity of organizations that provide support to writers at any career stage. The purpose of the grant program is to strengthen writers by helping them create, publish, learn, teach, experiment, and thrive.

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International students, research interns, faculty members, or association management professionals affiliated with academic institutions for research addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association community. Funding is intended for projects addressing conscious inclusion in nonprofit membership and member-serving organizations management.

Cooperative agreement for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, producer organizations, and agriculture departments for research related to the U.S. poultry industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to curb avian flu, protect the poultry industry, and lower egg prices.

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico youth to honor environmental protection efforts. The award program recognizes young activists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental initiatives. Grant winners will receive cash prizes, a professionally produced short film about their work, and flight and lodging accommodations for a trip to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, and institutions for research addressing health. Funding is intended for preventative research related to nutrition, healthy food, and complementary and natural medicine. Eligible uses of funds include salaries, equipment, travel, and office costs.

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA independent scholars and researchers to conduct archival research on underrepresented American craft types. Funding is intended to support craft research, to disseminate the findings, and to put a spotlight on typically overlooked craft histories.

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA senior undergraduate students and graduate students to pursue full-time studies in speech, language, and hearing disorders. Funding is intended to be used for living expenses, tuition, books, and other school-related expenses. Scholarships are available to clinical doctorate candidates as well as research doctoral candidates.

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA postdoctoral candidates, scientists, graduate students, and early-career faculty members to develop projects related to hydroinformatics. Funding is intended for a wide range of innovative projects, including apps, software, data services and products, and technical publications.

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, laboratories, and agencies to build innovative biology research models. Successful applicants will be invited to use one of the largest computing systems in the world devoted to life sciences research. All proposals relating to the funder's mission to manage, prevent, and cure all diseases by the end of the century will be considered. This grant is for an allocation of the funder's GPU resource (minimum request of 96 GPUs).

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a competition to identify promising technologies for unmanned systems. Participating businesses should have innovative, advanced ideas using robotics, AI, and real-time data processing to achieve specific objectives.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International healthcare institutions, medical education companies, and medical schools for ongoing education for healthcare professionals about treating patients with eligible types of breast cancer. The geographic scope of this program is global with the United States as the primary priority.

Grant of $50,000 to a USA early-career researcher for studies related to the human microbiome. Eligible applicants are those with an advanced degree who are conducting research at a US institution. Funding is intended to support ongoing or new research studies in the area of the gut microbiome in human health and disease. The grant is intended as a seeding or bridging grant, to help investigators initiate or continue a project to become independent.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions of higher education in eligible regions for scholarship programs. Grantees will use the funds to provide scholarship awards of up to $1,500 to eligible students. Institutions will have considerable flexibility in determining the selection criteria and individual award amounts that best fit the needs of affected students. Eligible International institutions are located in Antigua, Australia, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Ireland, Lebanon, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.

Grants to California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania organizations for original solutions to address the mental health and well-being of youth and their families. Funding will be provided in the form of general operating support. Funding is intended to support interventions across the prevention to treatment continuum.

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina government agencies in eligible locations for arts activities and projects. Funding is intended to help local municipalities support arts programming presented and led by state-based artists or organizations. Eligible projects and activities take place in Wake County.

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, companies, and academic institutions to create technologies that will assist in realistic training. Funding is intended for cost-effective technologies that duplicate realistic electromagnetic spectrum environments for tactical training purposes.

Opportunity for USA academic institutions, companies, teams, and individuals to create interactive educational tools related to electromagnetic warfare. Funding is intended to encourage the creation of computer-based tools to train military personnel in how to handle electromagnetic warfare.

Opportunity for USA companies, individuals, academic institutions, and teams to develop solutions to simulate how electromagnetic warfare affects different operational equipment. Funding is intended for solutions that will improve military training through providing accurate, realistic simulations of electromagnetic warfare.

Opportunity for USA teams, academic institutions, companies, and individuals to develop autonomous systems that help create realistic electronic warfare simulations for training. Funding is intended for cost-effective solutions that will enhance military training through creating a realistic Multi-Domain Operations Environment.

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs to promote business growth and development. Applicants who qualify as finalists will participate in a pitch competition and may take part in an accelerator program that offers mentorship, resources, and support. Applicants must be present to pitch live, in-person at the Good Soil Forum in Dallas, TX, on June 14, 2025.

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International Black-led organizations for general operating support. Eligible organizations are those that are working to improve the lives of and achieve equity for Black women. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will receive opportunities for exchange and learning.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, school districts, and IHEs for research programs related to substance abuse education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote aviation or provide aviation-related humanitarian assistance. Funding is intended to educate youth about the aviation industry and careers in commercial aviation or to support organizations that leverage aviation to promote human welfare. Proposals with an international focus and themes related to aviation and sustainability will be prioritized by the committee.

Grants and in-kind support for USA, Canada, and International young adults and youth-led organizations to devise solutions to climate concerns. Topics of interest include food and agriculture; nature for climate action; sustainable energy; climate, peace, and security; climate and health; and digital for planet. In addition to funding, participants will receive mentorship, be included in a community of youth and partners, and have access to a vast network of experts.

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind services to USA newsroom and freelance journalists to support work related to environmental racism and environmental justice. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to the effects of climate change and the disproportionate harm to disadvantaged communities due to pollution. The grant is intended to cover reporting, writing and travel expenses for the project. For freelance journalists, a portion of the grant may also be used to support living expenses. The goal of the program is to give voice to those most impacted by historic inequities while lighting a way forward.

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.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, and entities, to participate in a contest to design a stuffed toy to be launched aboard a spacecraft. The purpose of the contest is to create a zero gravity indicator that would have global significance and would be used to indicate when the Orion spacecraft and the Artemis II astronauts had reached space.

Grants of $6,000 to USA and Israel Ph.D. candidates to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institution that requires expertise or facilities not available in the students' home countries. Funding will cover travel costs and per-diem expenses.

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and IHEs to host meetings, conferences, and events emphasizing the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must register on the online portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and events that promote information sharing, networking opportunities, and personal interaction focused on life science research, education, or business.

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and IHEs to host national and international meetings that relate to the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must register on the online portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for meetings that advance the understanding or application of biotechnology and the life sciences, and focus national and international attention on the North Carolina scientific or business communities. Meetings must promote information sharing and personal interaction focused on life sciences research, business, or education.