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Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Funding is intended for activities and events that represent chances to exchange knowledg...
Opportunity for Canada qualifying black women entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Programming includes pitching, mentoring, workshops, networking, online learning, and access to resources. The goal of the program is to help participants...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...
Grants to Alberta Indigenous artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations for art preservation activities in eligible regions. Applicants may request funding for a single project or for a specific phase of a project. Projects should have a clear start and e...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International emerging investigators for research training related to multiple sclerosis. Applicants must register in the application portal and submit a pre-application prior to applying. The program is intended to support the trai...
Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychiatrist to initiate an improved mental healthcare business. Funding is intended to be used as seed money to create a business using original ideas related to behavioral and mental health. Eligible businesses ...
Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist to recognize exceptional skill in geriatric psychiatric instruction. The award is intended for an individual who has exhibited outstanding work or leadership in geriatric psychiatry, research, training, or clinical pra...
Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research-related expenses. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers who themselves or their partners are pregnant, have given birth in the previous four months, or are close ...
Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying organizations to plan or attend a workshop related to amphibian conservation. Applicants must have obtained some financial support for the workshop prior to applying. Fund...
Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals to help grow their businesses. In addition to monetary support, grantees will benefit from mentorship opportunities, join a community of fellow e...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities to increase the number of investigators working in epilepsy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applyin...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International photographers and videographers to create meaningful projects. The purpose of the program is to support emerging content creators as they develop their skills and to bring them international attention. W...
Grant of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International teacher, counselor, or educator who instructs high school students to cover the costs associated with attending an educational conference. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding may be us...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Grants of $50,000 to Canada postdoctoral fellows and students affiliated with a post-secondary institution or representing their own start-up company to advance research on aging and technology. Funding areas of interest include cognitive health, mobility, employm...
Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support of camera equipment to USA, Canada, and International Black women photographers to support the advancement of their careers. Funding is available to offset the cost of business expenses and to facilitate the execution of a visu...
Cooperative agreement to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, or educational institution to better enforce export control laws. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding i...
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 fun...
Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International individuals and pairs to participate in a writing residency program. This opportunity is open to beginners as well as seasoned writers. Residencies vary in length from two weeks to three months, and the length should m...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for developmental and instructional projects in engineering education. Funding is intended for programs that bring more women into the engineering profession, or programs that improve the communicati...
Grants to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations to subsidize the short-term hiring of students. Funding is intended for jobs in tech fields, including digital technology, clean tech, and health tech. Eligible roles include marketing, strategy, and data and...
Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in the musical arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding ...
Grants of up to $18,000 to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in dance arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Funding may support ...
Grants to Alberta artists, art ensembles, and arts administrators for arts activities related to film or video. New applicants must contact the funding source to register for the online grants system prior to applying. Eligible activities include research, marketi...
Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in new media or visual arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Funding may support mar...
Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in the performance or theater arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may r...
Grants to Alberta individual artists, Indigenous individuals, and artist collectives in eligible locations for projects and career development efforts. Funding is intended to promote innovation, community collaborations, public presentations, and activities that a...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for projects related to writing instruction and literacy. Recipients will receive mentoring support for the duration of the research project. Funding is intended ...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-stage underserved scientists at research centers and IHEs for research training and support in cancer immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, career development, and suppor...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists at academic research institutions for research training in data science and immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, including practical skills and theoret...
Grant of up to $18,000 to an Alberta visual and new media artist to participate in a residency in New York. Funding is intended to cover transportation, accommodation, food, and other expenses related to the three-month residency. The program will take place at th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International fantasy and science fiction writers for assistance in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to speculative story writers. The goal of the funding program is to help creators of fantasy, science f...
Grants to Alberta artists and artist teams in eligible locations to hold educational sessions that invite youth to learn about art as a viable career path. Artists will present workshops to students in schools during the 2026-27 School Year. The program organizes ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research mentorship programs related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the development of upcoming leadership in the field of pediatr...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators to improve training for healthcare professionals. Funded activities must be based in a nonprofit organization such as a university, hospital, or NGO. The purpose of the program is to strengthen clinicians' abiliti...
Awards to Canada early-career researchers for outstanding work in conducting cerebrovascular or cardiovascular research. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funds offer salary support for qualifying applicants, who must have ...
Grants to USA and Canada licensed early-career physicians affiliated with academic and clinical research institutions for medical research related to lymphoma. Funding is intended for salary support, research supplies, and professional development expenses, includ...
Fellowships to USA and Canada early career postgraduate researchers affiliated with academic and research institutions to support career development in lymphoma research. The program is intended to support research directly related to the treatment, prevention, or...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada individuals affiliated with academic and research institutions and government entities for research training in the field of lymphoma. This program is open to junior faculty members, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fell...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for capacity-building efforts that promote environmental projects. Funding is intended to further organizational development, improve competencies, work on new st...
Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying computer scientists and practitioners for assistance to attend a conference program held by the funding source. Eligible applicants are early-career professionals or post-doctorates working in computer science or...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students at IHEs for financial assistance to attend a conference held by the funding source. Eligible applicants are full-time students studying computer science at accredited institutions. Funds may be use...
Fellowships of $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects with a focus on clinical medicine. Projects may fall into one of the following disciplines: psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics. The c...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International oncology nurses for continuing education opportunities. Funding is intended for registration expenses related to attending professional development programs. Both virtual and in-person programs are eligible....