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 interp

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for marketing activities and cultural events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support specific tourist-related activities, such as arts and cultural events, or to

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina government agencies and nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of community development, economic development, health care, the arts, and

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be considered for

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and academic organizations for programs to advance STEM education and professional development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the prog

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 addi

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

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 crea

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for scientific research projects on protecting and exploring alpine environments. Priority will be given to projects that address the impact of climate change or the protection of public lands. Project

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