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Grants to Canada First Nation governments, organizations, and qualified donees for activities to remedy the harms caused by the Indian residential school system. Funding is intended for projects that preserve culture, heal, and educate. Eligible uses of funds include t...
Fellowships to USA scholars and graduate students to conduct research related to Jewish studies at an institution in New York City. A wide range of fellowships are available. Fellows will participate in a seminar program, attend and present a paper at cohort meetings, ...
Awards of $10,000 to Canada arts managers at professional arts organizations to acknowledge outstanding achievement. The monetary awards are intended to be used for professional development and mentoring opportunities for selected mid-career arts managers. The purpose ...
Award of $30,000 to a Canada classical musician in recognition of exceptional musical talent and important contributions to Canadian and international music. Applications and nominations from official language minority communities, culturally diverse, Deaf, and disabil...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International documentary directors and producers for professional development. In addition to funding, the fellowship includes retreats and mentorship. The purpose of the program is to strengthen ties within the film industry and suppor...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International singers and actors between the ages of 19 and 32 to participate in a musical theater and opera vocal contest. Contestants are encouraged to choose contrasting songs that display stylistic range and repertoire. Contestants ...
Grants to Canada music firms, including music publishers, record labels, and artist managers to promote local musicians and their work. First-time applicants must contact the funding source and register in the grant portal prior to applying. Eligible expenses include t...
Grants to Canada entrepreneurs and businesses for initiatives to support local musicians. New applicants are required to register in the online system prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including but not limite...
Sponsorships of up to $30,000 to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. First-time applicants are required to submit an LOI at least six weeks prior to submitting their applications and then register in the grant portal. Funding...
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars representing Indigenous communities for efforts to record, preserve, and bring to life Indigenous cultures, languages, and knowledge systems. Funding is intended to increase access t...
Grants and contributions to Nunavut nonprofit organizations, private-sector entities, individuals, and municipalities for programs and activities that promote, protect, preserve, and revitalize local culture, heritage, and official languages. Funding is intended for p...
Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including thos...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects that raise awareness about issues related to animal rights. Eligible projects may be artistic or academic in nature. Priority will be given to new applicants. Grants are awarded in thre...
Fellowships of $1,000 per week and grants of $500 per week to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates for historical research projects. Funds may be used to defray the cost of travel and commuting to a designated Virginia museum, where the studies will be co...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico cities for outdoor visual arts projects. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with public art on pedestrian spaces, roadways, and public infrastructure. In addition to a cash grant, applicants will also rec...
Grants of up to $7,000 to USA, Canada, and International visual artists for international exchanges with other artists. Funding is intended for travel and living expenses for mid-career artists who wish to travel abroad for creative development, access and exposure to ...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA and Canada women artists to support ongoing projects. This year, funding may be used for works of nonfiction and poetry. The artist must have significant work already completed on the project. The funder seeks applications from feminist wr...
Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources from ...
Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Nonprofit applicants must contact staff in advance of the deadline to begin the application pro...
Grants to Canada artists to support works related to Canadian-Ukrainian heritage. The purpose of the program is to encourage emerging artists of Ukrainian-Canadian descent or artists whose work is connected to Ukrainian heritage. Artists can receive funding for mentors...
Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to pursue professional and cultural development opportunities in Texas. Applicants must commit to opening their studio to the public at least twice a week. One of the main goals of the program is to allow visitors t...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and groups for projects related to equity and diversity in the musical profession and for the presentation of programs and concerts. Funding is intended for research activities and creative projects ...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Canada researchers at qualifying IHEs for early-stage research projects in the humanities and social sciences disciplines. Funding is intended for short-term research projects by both emerging and established researchers. Eligible projects in...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for research on glass and glassmaking. Eligible uses of funding include travel, lodging, and expenses related to research and publication. Projects should contribute to the field by expanding the com...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International graduate and undergraduate students to participate in a contest to demonstrate exceptional use of visual media in sociology studies. Funding is intended to encourage students to use photography as a means of studying and u...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International academics for research related to contemporary Jewish history. Fellowships will take place either in New York or in Jerusalem, Israel. Research fields include general history, twentieth-century Jewish history, and humanitar...
Grants to Canada institutions of higher education for long-term, collaborative research projects in the humanities and social sciences. Nonprofits requiring institutional eligibility are required to start the eligibility process prior to applying. Funding is intended t...
Grants to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, travel, and language improv...
Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International young early-stage filmmakers to participate in a professional development program in filmmaking. In addition to receipt of the monetary grant, fellows will benefit from mentoring, participate in monthly webinars, ...
Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize exemplary artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' personal p...
Awards to USA, Virgin Islands, and Canada eighth-grade students to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Submissions may be made in any genre of writing. The purpose of the program is to recognize the talents of young writers and to emphasize the significance of wri...
Grants to Canada teams in multiple provinces to address community needs in eligible regions. Focus areas include but are not limited to education, the economy, arts and language, health, science and traditional knowledge, culture, and climate change. Nominated teams sh...
Competition for Canada teams in multiple provinces for funding to meet the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Project focus areas include, but are not limited to, culture, education, science and traditional knowledge, health and wellbeing, arts and languag...
Prizes to Canada teams of youth and young adults in multiple provinces for projects that effect change in eligible regions. Focus areas include health, culture, climate change, economy, education, science, food security, and traditional knowledge. Eligible participants...
Grants to Canada eligible IHEs partnering with local organizations for scientific and humanities research to address community needs. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects that promote the development of new ideas in areas such as education, training, c...
Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit music presenting and performing organizations for musical performances and operational support. New applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for organizations...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and master's degree students for Holocaust-related research projects utilizing digital technology. Selected fellows will conduct studies at the funding source institution supervised by a mentor and will partic...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of funds in...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and institutions for educational activities related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended for projects regarding the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. Eligible projects align with one of the following are...
Grants to Canada registered charities for programs that benefit residents throughout the country. Focus areas include health, education, religion, culture, assistance to disadvantaged seniors and individuals with special needs, and volunteer engagement. Funding is inte...
Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico individuals to pursue musical studies related to the carillon. Eligible individuals may pursue one of the following areas of focus: instrument design, music history, composition, and performance. The purpose of the fund is to promote t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, scholars, and researchers to offset the cost of travel for research. Applicants should contact the funding source to ensure the eligibility of their research project prior to applying. Funding is intended to s...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; new projects and commissions; and conferences, lectures, and pu...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional development. Fellows will be mentored by scholars, practitioners, visiting artists, and curators and will be matched with high school apprentices. The program will conclude with an exhibition for th...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and eligible International cities to join a network to create sustainable cities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Eligible applications can focus on one or several of the following...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and community groups for Indigenous-led programs. Funding areas of interest include health and mental health, education, the environment, and technology. The purpose of funding ...
Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, curators, Indigenous artists, media arts centers, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Applicants must register in the online portal at least 30 days pr...